The Philippine Energy Transition Program (PETP) serves as a major component of the blueprint for the country’s commitment to achieve just energy transition, comprising various sector-specific strategies to decarbonize the country’s energy system. Under the PETP, the deployment of renewable energy (RE) projects will be accelerated, including marine-based energy resource development projects such as Floating continue reading : DENR ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 2025-20 | GUIDELINES IN SECURING ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE (ECC) UNDER THE PHILIPPINE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT SYSTEM (PEISS) FOR FLOATING PHOTOVOLTAIC (FPV) PROJECTS ON INLAND FRESHWATER BODIES

In line with the implementation of Presidential Decree 1586 (Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (DAO 2003-30) and to facilitate the effective and efficient processing of Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) applications for Water Supply Projects, this Memorandum Circular is hereby issued.

Pursuant to Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018 and clamor from the industries, the DENR Administrative Order No. 2023-08 . . .

Promoting economic growth, social inclusion, improving livelihoods, and ensuring the sustainability of the oceans and coastal areas are essential to achieve a blue and green economy for the country…

In order to facilitate the effective and efficient processing of ECC applications, clearance from the Office of the Secretary is no longer required prior to approval o the technical scoping checklist, except for . . .

The development of renewable energy sources, particularly Floating Photovoltaic (FPVs) Plants, plays a crucial role in achieving a sustainable future and addressing the challenges brought about by the climate change…

In line with the implementation of the Presidential Decree 1586 (Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (DAO 2003-30), to ensure the protection and conservation of identified Protected Areas (PAs) and Ramsar Sites as an important tool in climate change adaptation and mitigation, the following are additional guidelines in the processing continue reading : DMO-2023-01 | ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR PROJECTS APPLYING FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE (ECC) WHICH ARE WITHIN OR WITH CLOSE PROXIMITY TO PROTECTED AREAS (PAs) AND/OR RAMSAR SITES

Consistent with the continuing effort of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to effectively implement the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (Presidential Decree No. 1586) and the Philippine Mining Act of 1995 (Republic Act No. 7942), in relation to mining projects, Section 16.6 of DENR Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2017-15 entitled “Guidelines on Public continue reading : DAO-2022-12 | AMENDING SECTION 16.6 OF DAO-2017-15, GUIDELINES ON PUBLIC PARTICIPATION UNDER THE PHILIPPINE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS) SYSTEM

In order to further streamline the requirements for the application of an Environmental Compliance Certificate and ensure optimum economic development without delay, Section 9.6 of DAO No. 2018-14 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Consistent with the Bureau’s effort to streamline and harmonize the implementation of the Philippine Environmental Statement System and the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 in relation to resorts and other tourism/leisure projects, the threshold stated in Item 4.2 of Annex A of EMB Memorandum Circular No. 2014-005 shall amended as follows: