Clearing MWSS waterways of informal settlers

Informal settlers' presence in MWSS areas contributes to the degradation of water quality and infrastructure efficiency.
Clearing waterways/right-of-ways and relocating informal settler families (ISFs) to proper relocation sites is deemed necessary.
Funding for relocation can come from existing ODA housing projects and MWSS project funds.

MWSS is the primary planning and regulatory agency for water supply projects.
It is responsible for overseeing the implementation, development, and upgrade of water systems.
MWSS to identify alternate funding sources and manage housing development costs.
MWSS may transfer properties as relocation sites in coordination with LGUs and the National Housing Authority (NHA).
Collaboration with HUDCC and DENR is mandated for utilizing proclaimed areas as relocation sites.

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), with LGUs and NHA, are directed to clear waterways and relocate informal settlers.
These agencies must call a "Waterways Protection and Preservation Summit" to design a collaborative action plan.
The plan must address clearing, protection of waterways, and relocation schedules.
The action plan is subject to approval by the Office of the President.

HUDCC is instructed to prioritize LGUs with squatting problems along MWSS waterways/right-of-ways.
Priority is given to those eligible for ODA-funded housing projects and other available funds.

All government agencies, instrumentalities, subdivisions, and government-owned or controlled corporations must provide full cooperation and support to MWSS when called upon for the water and relocation projects.

An IACC is created, chaired by the MWSS and co-chaired by the DILG.
Members include HUDCC, MMDA, NCIP, DAR, DENR, DBM, NAPC, PMS, LGUs, and the two MWSS concessionaires.
The committee will oversee and monitor the implementation of the waterways protection action plan.

MWSS, DILG, MMDA, NHA, and LGUs must submit work programs and corresponding budgets to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).
These funds will cover the activities under the Memorandum Order.

MWSS, in consultation with DILG, MMDA, and LGUs, will formulate the necessary rules and policy guidelines.
MWSS shall submit periodic reports on implementation status to the Office of the President through the Executive Secretary.

Any existing orders, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this Memorandum Order are amended or modified accordingly.