Legal basis and linked frameworks
- The proclamation invokes the President’s authority under EO 578 (2007) and Republic Act No. 9147 (2004).
- Republic Act No. 9147 (2004) and EO 578 (2007) are cited for establishing critical habitats for the survival of threatened, restricted-range and congregatory species.
- Republic Act No. 9147 (2004) and EO 578 (2007) are also cited for integrating biodiversity impact assessment into Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Risk Assessment processes.
- The proclamation cites national and international conservation policies relevant to the protection and sustainable development of foreshore areas, including commitments under the RAMSAR Convention.
- EO 111 (1999) on guidelines for ecotourism development is cited for the national ecotourism program for development, management, and protection of identified tourism sites.
Policy and conservation intent
- The proclamation declares the need to conserve and sustainably develop the coastal wetland ecosystem represented by the coastal lagoon of Las Piñas and Parañaque.
- The declaration emphasizes the ecological importance of Manila Bay as a major coastal wetland for waterbirds and a key biodiversity site for conservation and sustainable development.
- The proclamation highlights the role of the combined lagoons of Parañaque and Las Piñas in supporting globally threatened waterbird species, including the Chinese Egret and the Philippine Duck.
- The proclamation links the area’s ecological significance to RAMSAR Convention criteria for wetlands of global importance (including thresholds based on population of waterbird species in the East Asian Flyway).
Established critical habitat and ecotourism area
- Section 1 establishes the Las Piñas–Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area.
- The established area covers 175.307 hectares.
- Section 1 provides that the area is bounded by a detailed technical description using perimeter length and geodetic points.
- The perimeter is stated as 8,133.6875 Meters.
- The proclamation includes a coordinate list identifying Points # 1 through # 60 that define the technical description and boundaries of the area.
Transitory and implementing provisions
- Section 2 states that the proclamation takes effect immediately.
- The proclamation contains no other procedural, administrative, or implementation provisions beyond effectivity.
- The proclamation includes the formal presidential attestation and signature requirements consistent with its issuance as a proclamation.