Republic of the Philippines

Province of Benguet
Municipality of Sablan
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MAYOR
Environment Section

ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT
CY 2024

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS/PROJECTS/ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES

PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES TARGET/S ACCOMPLISHMENTS/REMARKS

I. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
1. Source Reduction and Segregation at 100% compliance to the Municipal No Plastic Ordinance Most business establishments complied to waste reduction policies such as
source and promotion of eco-friendly packing and packaging avoidance of single use plastics and non-recyclable/non-reusable materials
materials Eco-friendly packing/packaging materials and eco-bags were used during
market days
100% segregation at source (households, institutions, Segregated wastes receptacles were provided in schools, barangays halls,
commercial, industrial, and other sources) with segregated municipal hall and public places for proper segregation
waste receptacles provided Proper wastes segregation in MRFs were regularly conducted by BLGUs and
volunteers
All households segregate their wastes particularly recyclables and compostable
which are manageable in the household level
2. Materials Recovery and Processing All barangays and schools have functional MRFs All barangays and schools with access to Barangay Materials Recovery
Facility
Alternative technologies for wastes diversion implemented 7,690 kg/7.69 tons of unwanted/busted bottles, glasses and mugs collected
from the barangays and pulverized for eco-blocks/bricks production
100% recyclables properly managed in the ____________ kg recyclables sold to junkshops (Barangay MRFs data)
municipality/barangays ____________ kg recyclables sold to junkshops (Municipal MRF data)
Recycling programs were conducted in the barangay level with the support of
CSOs, schools and other private partners
100% compostable properly managed in the barangays Five (5) farmer associations maintained composting activities.
Compostable/biodegradables were being managed in the household level
3. Waste Storage, Collection and
Transport:
3a. Transfer station Established and functional transfer station N/A, to be implemented during the onset of regular residual waste collection
3b. Residual Containment Area (RCA) Established and operational RCAs at strategic/pilot areas Two (2) operational RCA located at municipal hall premises and SLU Housing
and, one (1) central RCA constructed and maintained prior to regular waste
collection
3c. Collection Equipment Functional municipal garbage truck/s Presence of one (1) multi-purpose truck
Private trucks were hired for the hauling of residual waste from Residual
Containment Areas to Metro Clark Waste Management Corporation Sanitary
landfill
3d. Collection of categorized wastes 50% residual wastes collection (Amended 10 Year SWM ___________ tons of residual wastes collected from pilot areas and properly
Plan) disposed thru hired private hauler and authorized by the municipality to Metro
Clark Waste Management Corporation sanitary landfill located at Capas,
Tarlac
Residual wastes were collected from SLU Housing RCA, Municipal RCA,
residuals temporarily stored at MRFs from Barangay Kamog, Banangan,
Bayabas and Poblacion and wastes collected during clean-up drive activities
which being additionally stored particularly at Municipal and SLU Housing
RCAs
100% Healthcare wastes collected in all Rural Health Healthcare wastes were securely stored in plastic drums with cover at the
Units temporary storage area prior to the hauling by registered transporter

Hazardous wastes collected (households) Some collected household hazardous wastes were properly stored at the
temporary storage area
Empty Pesticide Containers (EPCs) collected Presence of Temporary Storage Area for Empty Pesticide Containers.
Collection schedule shall be in coordination with PENRO – PLGU thru agro-
chemical companies
Unwanted/Busted bottles, glasses and mugs collected for 7,690 kg/7.69 tons of unwanted/busted bottles, glasses and mugs collected
proper management/processing from the barangays and were pulverized at Central MRF, Payda, Bayabas,
Sablan
4. Disposal Management Established Municipal ESLF facility For establishment
Presence of forged partnership through private companies With private hauler hired thru bidding system who was authorized by the
with Engineered Sanitary Landfill or any disposal facility municipality for the disposal of residual wastes to Metro Clark Waste
outside the municipality Management Corporation sanitary landfill located at Capas, Tarlac
5. Information Education and All constituents/residents are aware concerning solid waste IEC regularly conducted for municipal employees
Communication (IEC) management programs and regulations IEC were conducted during barangay assemblies and special occasions
Four (4) IEC conducted thru invitations by schools, BLGUs and Civil Society
Organizations
6. Enforcement Solid waste management program and ordinances Unlawful activities on solid waste management were monitored and being
monitored and enforces regularly evaluated for appropriate action
Presence of designed incentive program to intensify Conducted Cleanest and Greenest Barangay in search for the Best Practices on
 enthusiasm of people to participate in the SWM program Environmental Management CY 2024 which was actively participated by the
eighth (8) barangays
7. Equity Sufficient budget allotted for the implementation of solid PhP330, 000.00 budget approved for CY 2024. Needs sufficient budget to fully
waste management program implement the solid waste management program.
8. Environmental Organization:
8a. Organizational Framework (SWM Full operations of Solid Waste Management section Presence of five (5) personnel active in the implementation of solid waste
Section) management program and other environmental programs
8b. Municipal Solid Waste Management Active Municipal Solid Waste Management Board Two (2) regular meetings and one (1) special meeting conducted.
Board (MSWMB) (MSWMB) One (1) MSWMB resolution crafted and transmitted to the SB Office for the
amendment of 10-year SWM Plan
8c. Barangay Solid Waste Management Active BESWMCs in all the barangays All eight (8) barangays with active Barangay Solid Waste Management
Committee (BSWMC) Committee (BSWMC) with the support of MENR Office and MSWMB
9. Linkages/Networking Strengthened networks and linkages with recycling sector Linked to DOST thru request for the assistance particularly hydraulic machine
and other partners baler for residual wastes and glass/bottle pulverizer
10. Other Initiatives/Efforts Implementation of other essential programs and activities Three (3) benchmarking activities conducted/participated at solid waste
on solid waste management disposal facilities outside the municipality
Clean-up drive activities in water bodies and along the road (national/barangay
roads) were regularly implemented by BLGUs and data were regularly
submitted to the MENR Office for recording purposes
II. FOREST MANAGEMENT TARGET/S ACCOMPLISHMENTS/REMARKS
1. Management of identified communal Communal forests and community watersheds managed, All communal forests managed, maintained and protected in coordination with
forest and community/micro watersheds maintained and protected in sustainable basis BLGUs
Communal forests management plans formulated One (1) public consultation conducted concerning Bayabas Communal Forest
Four (4) technical meetings conducted
Two (2) ground relocation survey conducted at Bayabas Communal Forest
(parcel I & VII)
2. Nursey development Presence of established fruit/forest tree nursery for tree Eight (8) barangays with established fruit/forest tree nursery
planting purposes One (1) operational MENRO nursery established at Shi’kis, Banangan, Sablan
Two thousand (2,000) cacao seedlings propagated and cared from February to
June 2024
3. Tree planting and caring activities Tree planting, caring and monitoring of previously planted Eight (8) sites were planted during the simultaneous tree planting activity
trees conducted during the Arbor Day participated by 8 barangays with a total of 2, 000
pcs/pots of cacao seedlings planted
Previously planted tree seedlings/sapling were regularly cared and monitored
by BLGUs
One (1) Sabdang tree caring and monitoring activity conducted by MENR
Office
4. Monitoring of unlawful activities in Unlawful activities at the communal forests/forest areas Monitored illegal activities at the communal forests in coordination with
forest areas including eco-tourism sites and eco-tourism sites were monitored for conservation and BLGUs and Forest Brigades
protection Monitored illegal gathering/hunting of wildlife species in coordination with
BLGUs and Barangay Forest Brigades
Monitored Unlawful activities at Pappa Communal Forest
Monitored illegal extraction of river stones/boulders at Sabdang River &
Towing falls
III. CLEAN WATER TARGET/S ACCOMPLISHMENTS/REMARKS
1. Monitoring of water pollution sources Water pollution sources monitored and regulated ______________ monitoring activities conducted
2. Participation/Implementation of Balili Balili River system along Sablan area conserved and Clean-up drive activities conducted regularly including tributaries
River Water Quality Management Area protected All barangays including CSOs and volunteers actively participated during the
(WQMA) simultaneous Balili River clean-up drive activity
All Balili River WQMA Governing Board and Technical Four (4) Balili River WQMA Governing Board and Technical Working Group
Working Group Meeting attended meetings participated
3. Water conservation program Activities in relation to water conservation were conducted All activities in relation to water conservation were mainstreamed in other
(Municipal Ordinance No. 16-20) and participated related programs and documented
4. Participation/Implementation of All activities and meetings attended and participated Two (2) meetings and two (2) water sampling activities participated which was
Naguilian River Watershed programs and spearheaded by DENR-CAR
activities
IV. CLEAN AIR TARGET/S ACCOMPLISHMENTS/REMARKS
1. Monitoring of air pollution sources Air pollution stationary sources monitored and regulated ______ monitoring activities conducted

2. Participation/Implementation of BLISTT Airshed programs implemented/participated Four (4) BLISTT Airshed Governing Board and Technical Working Group
BLISTT Airshed program meetings participated

3. Community-Level and Entity-level Community-Level and Entity-level Greenhouse Gas On-going data gathering of Entity-level Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Greenhouse Gas Inventory Inventory completed
4.Implementation of Municipal Clean Air Municipal Clean Air Ordinance implemented For implementation since it needs to purchase necessary equipment and
Ordinance personnel to manned the
V. GENERAL/SUPPORT PROGRAMS TARGET/S ACCOMPLISHMENTS/REMARKS
1. Cleanest and Greenest Barangay in 100% Barangays with active participation and adherence Three (3) committee meetings conducted prior and after the search
Search for Best Practices on to the environmental programs, activities and regulations presentation and validation of accomplishments;
Environmental Management Two (2) barangays garnered fully compliant, two (2) barangays garnered
compliant and four (4) barangays garnered partially compliant
2. Conduct of Information Education and Households, business establishments, stakeholders and Conducted meetings and technical briefings to BLGUs regarding various
Communication on environmental communities are aware on the different environmental environmental programs and regulations
programs programs Conducted IEC prior to business permit licensing and renewal
 3. Integration of MENR Office in business All business establishments are compliant as to Compliant business establishments were assessed and endorsed
permit and licensing (eBPLS) environmental regulations
4. Involvement in the Environmental All meetings and activities attended in support to Four (4) meetings actively attended and participated per special bodies
Health & Sanitation Program, and environmental health and sanitation program Participated in the monitoring of sanitary toilets and septic tanks particularly
Municipal Health Board/Nutrition Council households in the barangays including piggeries and poultries
5. Involvement in the Municipal Joint All business establishments are compliant to Two (2) inspection of business establishments participated and non-compliant
Inspection Team (JIT) environmental laws and regulations businesses were reminded and monitored
6. Involvement in the Local Zoning Board All LZBA meetings attended Three (3) meetings attended and participated in resolving issues and concerns
of Appeals (LZBA) including inspection activities
7. Involvement in the Municipal Tourism All meetings and activities concerning ecotourism were Participated in the roadside beautification activity at Shi’kis, Banangan, Sablan
Programs attended/participated Participated the meeting conducted to resolve the issues concerning Towing
falls
8. Involvement in the Municipal Disaster All activities concerning Municipal Disaster Risk Actively participated during different DRRM activities especially on climate
Risk Reduction and Management Reduction and Management Programs in line with change mitigation and during calamity preparedness concerns
Programs environmental programs were attended/participated

VI. PHOTO DOCUMENTATION (Highlights of various environmental management programs implemented/accomplished):

A. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

 4th Quarter 2024 Municipal Solid Waste Management Board
and Technical Working Group Meeting on December 12, 2024
with the active participation of private sector/ junkshop owner

B. FOREST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Nursery Development Program

Cacao seedlings potted at the Municipal Nursery located at She’kis, Banangan, Sablan, Benguet (near Banangan View Deck)
C. CLEAN WATER PROGRAM

Regulation/Monitoring of Piggeries and Poultries that affects water bodies or water resources
D. CLEAN AIR PROGRAM

Joint Public Consultation, Inspection and Monitoring of Batching Plant located at Monglo, Bayabas, Sablan (January 26, 2024)

Inspection of Piggeries and poultries that cause

nuisance
 E. GENERAL/SUPPORT PROGRAMS

Implementation of Cleanest & Greenest Barangay in Search for Best Practices on Environmental Management CY 2024

Prepared and submitted by:

ARES P. COMPALA
EMS II/MENRO-Designate