Establishment of the Philippine Greenhouse Gas Inventory Management and Reporting System (PGHGIMRS)
- PGHGIMRS is created to institutionalize greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory management and reporting within relevant government agencies.
- It aims to facilitate the country's transition to a climate-resilient development path.
Role and Responsibilities of the Climate Change Commission (CCC)
- CCC leads the implementation of the Order.
- Provides direction and guidance for accounting and reporting GHG emissions from key sectors.
- Develops systems for archiving, reporting, monitoring, and evaluating GHG inventories.
- Facilitates continuous capacity-building and updates methodologies for GHG inventories.
Designated Lead Agencies for Sector-Specific GHG Inventories
- Department of Agriculture and Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA): Agriculture sector.
- Department of Energy: Energy sector.
- Department of Environment and Natural Resources: Waste, industrial processes, land-use, and forestry sectors.
- Department of Transportation and Communications: Transport sector.
- The CCC may involve local government units, academe, and private/public institutions for assistance.
- PSA may assist other lead agencies in conducting sectoral inventories.
Duties of Lead Agencies
- Conduct, document, archive, and monitor specific sectoral GHG inventories.
- Report sectoral GHG data to the CCC according to agreed reporting schemes.
- Perform additional functions necessary for Order implementation.
Funding Provisions
- Implementing agencies may use current appropriations to fund activities under the Order.
- Future funding needs to be included in annual budget proposals through the General Appropriations Act.
- Use of funds is subject to government accounting and auditing rules.
Reporting Requirements
- CCC must submit an annual implementation and fund disbursement report to the Office of the President.
Implementing Rules and Regulations
- CCC is tasked to develop a Guidance Document within 30 days from the Order’s effectivity.
- The document will serve as implementing rules for conducting and managing the PGHGIMRS.
Separability Clause
- If any provision is declared invalid or unconstitutional, remaining provisions stay in effect.
Repealing Clause
- All existing orders, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this Order are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The Order takes effect immediately upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation.