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Title Supreme Court: Jurisdiction over Watershed Areas - Letter of Instructions No. 845

Law: Letter Of Instructions No. 845

Decision Date: Apr 16, 1979

A Philippine law grants the Ministry of Energy jurisdiction and control over the watershed areas surrounding the Pantabangan and Magat Dams, aiming to protect and manage these areas for the conservation and longevity of the dams, as well as ecological and flood control programs.

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State Policy on Watershed Conservation

The state prioritizes rehabilitation and conservation of watershed areas to ensure the protection of irrigation works and hydro-electric power plants.
Emphasis on ecological balance and flood control within watershed areas.

Focus on Pantabangan and Magat Dam Watersheds

Immediate protection, development, management, and rehabilitation of watershed areas of Pantabangan Dam (Nueva Ecija) and Magat Dam (Isabela) are mandated.
The goal is to conserve and prolong the lifespan of these major infrastructures and support environmental and flood control programs.

Role of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA)

NIA is designated as the implementing agency for the watershed projects related to the Pantabangan and Magat dams.
NIA is technically equipped and ready to perform the specified watershed management functions.

Authority of the Ministry of Energy Through Government Agencies

Ministry of Energy may exercise its watershed management functions through any government agency or instrumentality as provided by Sections 2 and 3 of Presidential Decree No. 1515.

Rules, Regulations, and Enforcement

Ministry of Energy, in coordination with NIA, is tasked to promulgate and adopt rules governing the exercise of watershed management functions.
These agencies shall prescribe penalties for violations in accordance with existing laws.
All rules and penalties require the approval of the President of the Philippines.

Supremacy Over Conflicting Laws

This Letter of Instructions shall prevail over any contrary provision of existing laws regarding jurisdiction and management of proclaimed watershed areas.

Immediate Effectivity

The provisions of this Letter of Instructions are effective immediately upon issuance on April 16, 1979.

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