EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 223 July 16, 1987
VESTING ON THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL OIL COMPANY (PNOC) THE JURISDICTION, CONTROL, MANAGEMENT, PROTECTION, DEVELOPMENT AND REHABILITATION OVER THE WATERSHED AREAS OF GEOTHERMAL RESERVATIONS WHERE PNOC HAS GEOTHERMAL PROJECTS, PLANTS, AND PROPERTIES
WHEREAS, indigenous geothermal resource is an energy alternative that can provide a principal energy supply to boost the country's economy;
WHEREAS, the Government has declared some geothermal rich areas of the country as geothermal reservations under the jurisdiction and control of the Office of Energy Affairs (OEA) through the National Power Corporation (NPC) pursuant to Presidential Decree 1515 and 1749;
WHEREAS, PNOC has substantially invested in the development of the Tongonan, Palinpinon and Bacon- Manito geothermal fields and presently supplies geothermal steam to the geothermal power plants in Tongonan and Palinpinon;
WHEREAS, being a major developer of this vital energy alternatives, it is the inherent responsibility of PNOC to protect and manage the watershed areas surrounding the geothermal resource to ensure the sustained steam supply to government power plants;
WHEREAS, PNOC...
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Vesting on the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) the Jurisdiction, Control, Management, Protection, Development and Rehabilitation Over the Watershed Areas of Geothermal Reservations Where PNOC Has Geothermal Projects, Plants, and Properties
Executive Order No. 223
Executive Order No. 223
Vesting on the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) the Jurisdiction, Control, Management, Protection, Development and Rehabilitation over the Watershed Areas of Geothermal Reservations where PNOC has Geothermal Projects, Plants, and Properties
- Background and Rationale (Whereas clauses):
• Indigenous geothermal resource is an important energy alternative to boost the country's economy. (Sec. 1)
• The government has declared some geothermal-rich areas as geothermal reservations under the jurisdiction and control of the Office of Energy Affairs (OEA) through the National Power Corporation (NPC). (Sec. 2)
• PNOC has invested substantially in developing the Tongonan, Palinpinon, and Bacon-Manito geothermal fields and supplies geothermal steam to power plants in these areas. (Sec. 3)
• As a major developer of this vital energy alternative, PNOC has the responsibility to protect and manage the surrounding watershed areas to ensure sustained steam supply. (Sec. 4)
• PNOC was previously deputized by OEA to manage, protect, develop, and rehabilitate the watershed areas of these geothermal reservations. (Sec. 5)
• PNOC has an efficient logistics network and an established watershed management body undertaking protection, rehabilitation, and development of these reservations. (Sec. 6)
- Directives:
• PNOC shall have jurisdiction, control, management, and responsibility for the protection, development, and rehabilitation of the watershed areas surrounding the following geothermal reservations: (Sec. 1)
a) Tongonan Geothermal Reservation (Presidential Proclamation No. 112)
b) Palinpinon Geothermal Reservation (Presidential Decree No. 1413)
c) Bacon-Manito Geothermal Reservation (Presidential Proclamation No. 2036-A)
d) Other geothermal reservations discovered, identified, determined, and to be developed by PNOC, and proclaimed by the President.
• To effectively accomplish this mandate, PNOC shall exercise jurisdiction and control over the watershed areas, including but not limited to: (Sec. 2)
a) Enforcement of forestry laws, rules, and regulations within the watershed areas.
b) Identification of areas requiring immediate rehabilitation and development.
c) Preparation of plans and programs for maximum utilization of watershed resources.
d) Formulation and implementation of measures to prevent denudation of watershed cover.
e) Public education and information drive to create awareness about the importance of forests and uses of watershed areas.
f) Promotion of the development and conservation of existing vegetative cover.
g) Formulation of plans and development programs for resettlement and relocation.
h) Coordination with other government agencies, religious and civic groups in undertaking forest conservation measures in watershed areas.
i) Afforestation, reforestation, and physical rehabilitation measures in critically denuded watershed areas.
- Repealing Clause: Provisions of existing laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Order are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly. (Sec. 3)
- Effectivity Clause: This Order shall take effect immediately. (Sec. 4)
Vesting on the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) the Jurisdiction, Control, Management, Protection, Development and Rehabilitation over the Watershed Areas of Geothermal Reservations where PNOC has Geothermal Projects, Plants, and Properties
- Background and Rationale (Whereas clauses):
• Indigenous geothermal resource is an important energy alternative to boost the country's economy. (Sec. 1)
• The government has declared some geothermal-rich areas as geothermal reservations under the jurisdiction and control of the Office of Energy Affairs (OEA) through the National Power Corporation (NPC). (Sec. 2)
• PNOC has invested substantially in developing the Tongonan, Palinpinon, and Bacon-Manito geothermal fields and supplies geothermal steam to power plants in these areas. (Sec. 3)
• As a major developer of this vital energy alternative, PNOC has the responsibility to protect and manage the surrounding watershed areas to ensure sustained steam supply. (Sec. 4)
• PNOC was previously deputized by OEA to manage, protect, develop, and rehabilitate the watershed areas of these geothermal reservations. (Sec. 5)
• PNOC has an efficient logistics network and an established watershed management body undertaking protection, rehabilitation, and development of these reservations. (Sec. 6)
- Directives:
• PNOC shall have jurisdiction, control, management, and responsibility for the protection, development, and rehabilitation of the watershed areas surrounding the following geothermal reservations: (Sec. 1)
a) Tongonan Geothermal Reservation (Presidential Proclamation No. 112)
b) Palinpinon Geothermal Reservation (Presidential Decree No. 1413)
c) Bacon-Manito Geothermal Reservation (Presidential Proclamation No. 2036-A)
d) Other geothermal reservations discovered, identified, determined, and to be developed by PNOC, and proclaimed by the President.
• To effectively accomplish this mandate, PNOC shall exercise jurisdiction and control over the watershed areas, including but not limited to: (Sec. 2)
a) Enforcement of forestry laws, rules, and regulations within the watershed areas.
b) Identification of areas requiring immediate rehabilitation and development.
c) Preparation of plans and programs for maximum utilization of watershed resources.
d) Formulation and implementation of measures to prevent denudation of watershed cover.
e) Public education and information drive to create awareness about the importance of forests and uses of watershed areas.
f) Promotion of the development and conservation of existing vegetative cover.
g) Formulation of plans and development programs for resettlement and relocation.
h) Coordination with other government agencies, religious and civic groups in undertaking forest conservation measures in watershed areas.
i) Afforestation, reforestation, and physical rehabilitation measures in critically denuded watershed areas.
- Repealing Clause: Provisions of existing laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Order are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly. (Sec. 3)
- Effectivity Clause: This Order shall take effect immediately. (Sec. 4)