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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 1920
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR RISA HONTIVEROS
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AN ACT
TO ADOPT INTEGRATED COASTAL MANAGEMENT AS A NATIONAL STRATEGY 
TO ENSURE THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COASTAL AND MARINE 
ENVIRONMENT AND TO ESTABLISH SUPPORTING MECHANISMS FOR ITS 
IMPLEMENTATION
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to ensure optimum resource utilization and sustainable coastal and 
marine development through the adoption of an Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) 
program, which shall be mainstreamed and implemented in all levels, starting from 
national to grassroots levels.
Degradation of our coastal areas has long ceased to be merely an environmental 
Issue as it pushed poverty deeper in the coastal communities through losses In livelihood, 
vulnerability to natural hazards, and even health problems. Recognizing the necessity to 
put In place a comprehensive framework that will promote the sustainable development 
of the coastal and marine environment and resources, this bill proposes to develop a 
national ICM program that shall provide direction, support, and guidance to the local 
government units (LGUs) in the development of their respective ICM programs. The 
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as the primary agency tasked 
in developing said program, shall consult with all the stakeholders and concerned 
agencies and sectors. It shall likewise submit an annual report on the status of the 
program's Implementation to the President.
This bill further mandates inter-agency and multi-sectoral coordination In 
Implementing ICM programs, ensuring participation of the national government through 
Its various agencies. TO strengthen the objectives of this bill, supporting mechanisms and 
activities are proposed to be put in place such as:
• ICM Education
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ICM Training Program for LGUs
• Environmental and Natural Resource Accounting and Valuation for ICM 
Planning
• Coastal and Marine Environmental Information Management System
To help carry out the ICM programs, government financial Institutions and other 
similar financial Institutions shall formulate and Identify financing schemes, Including 
livelihood projects for small-scale fishers and cooperatives. Local and International grants 
are also allowed to support the coastal management activities and programs especially 
of the LGUs.
Through the systematic and comprehensive implementation of a national ICM 
program, we will be able to realize our goal of achieving food security, sustainable 
livelihood, poverty alleviation, and reduction of vulnerability to natural hazards while 
preserving ecological integrity.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill Is earnestly sought.
Senator


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHIUPPINES 
Second Regular Session
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SENATE
S.B. No. 1920
DATE
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR RISA HONTIVEROS
AN ACT
TO ADOPT INTEGRATED COASTAL MANAGEMENT AS A NATIONAL STRATEGY 
TO ENSURE THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COASTAL AND MARINE 
ENVIRONMENT AND TO ESTABLISH SUPPORTING MECHANISMS FOR ITS 
IMPLEMENTATION
Be ft enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. - This law shall be known as "77?e Integrated Coastal 
Management Act."
Sec. 2. Policy Statement - It shall be the policy of the State to Insure optimum 
resource utilization and sustainable coastal and marine development. Towards this end. 
It shall adopt Integrated Coastal Management, hereinafter referred to as ICM, and related 
approaches such as coastal resource management or coastal zone management as the 
national management policy framework to promote the sustainable development of the 
coastal and marine environment and resources in order to achieve food security, 
sustainable livelihood, poverty alleviation, and reduction of vulnerability to natural 
hazards while preserving ecological Integrity.
Sec. 3. Scope and Coverage. - ICM shall be Implemented in all coastal and marine 
areas, addressing the Inter-linkages among associated watersheds, estuaries, and 
wetlands, and coastal seas, by all relevant national and local agencies.
Sec. 4. Development of a National ICM Program. - A National ICM Program shall
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be developed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in consultation
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with other concerned agencies, sectors and stakeholders, within one year from the
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effectivity of this Act to provide direction, support and guidance to the Local Government
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Units (LGUs) and stakeholders In the development and Implementation of their local ICM
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programs. The National ICM Program shall Include principles, strategies and action plans
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Identified after balancing national development priorities with local concerns, define
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national ICM targets and develop a national ICM coordinating mechanism.
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Sec. 5. Implementation ofICM Program. - The Implementation of ICM programs
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shall take Into account the following elements:
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a. An Inter-agency, mulO-sectoral mechanism to coordinate the efforts of
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different agencies, sectors and administrative levels;
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b. Coastal strategies and action plans that provide a long-term vision and
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strategy for sustainable development of the coastal areas, and a fixed-term
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program of actions for addressing priority issues and concerns;
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c. Public awareness programs to Increase the level of understanding of, and
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appreciation for, the coastal and marine resources of the area, and to
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promote a shared responsibility among stakeholders in the planning and
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implementation of the ICM program;
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d. Mainstreaming ICM programs Into the national and local governments'
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planning and socio-economic development programs and allocating
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adequate financial and human resources for implementation;
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e. Capacity building programs to enhance required human resource skills,
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scientific Input to policy and planning processes, and enforcement
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mechanisms to ensure compliance with adopted rules and regulations;
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f. Integrated environmental monitoring for the purpose of measuring the
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status, progress and impacts of management programs against sustainable
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development Indicators, as may be established, and for use In decislon-
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making, public awareness, and performance evaluation; and
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g. Investment opportunities and sustainable financing mechanisms for
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environmental protection and improvement and resource conservation.
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ICM programs shall promote the application of best practices, such as, but not limited to:
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a. Coastal and marine use zonation as a management tool;
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b. Sustainable fisheries and conservation of living resources;
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c. Protection and rehabilitation ofcoral reefs, mangroves, seagrass, estuaries
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and other habitats, particularly through implementation of marine
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protected areas, nature r^rves and sanctuaries;
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d. Development of upland watershed, catchment areas and basin-wide
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management approaches;
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e. Integrated waste management, including sewage and solid, hazardous,
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toxic, and other wastes by major sources;
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f. Integrated management of port safety, health, security and environmental
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protection; and
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9- Involvement of the private sector/ business sector as a partner In ICM.


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Sec. 6. National Government Responsibilities. - All concerned national agencies 
shall support the Implementation of the ICM program and promote best practices/ some 
of which were indicated In Sec. 5, that fall within their respective mandates. Specifically, 
the Department of Transportation and Communications, Department of Rnance, 
Department of Tourism, Department of Health, Department of Education, Department of 
Foreign Affairs, Department of Science and Technology, Department of Energy, 
Department of National Defense, National Economic and Development Authority, 
Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Labor and Employment, 
and the Department of Justice shall identify, prepare, and provide policy guidance and 
technical resource assistance to the DENR and LGUs in the Implementation of the National 
and Local ICM Programs and enforcement of relevant coastal and marine policies and 
regulations. These agencies shall directly consult with relevant LGUs In the development 
and implementation of national plans and projects affecting coastal and marine areas in 
their respective localities.
Sec. 7. LGU Responsibilities for ICM. - Consistent with the provision of the Local 
Government Code (Republic Act 7160) and the national sustainable development policies 
and strategies, LGUs shall act as the front-liners in the formuiation, pianning and 
Implementation of ICM programs In their respective coastal and marine areas. The ICM 
programs of the LGU shall be in line with the National ICM Program and prepared In 
consultation with the relevant stakeholders. LGUs shall update their respective ICM 
programs to reflect changing social, economic, and environmental conditions and 
emerging Issues. LGUs shall furnish the DENR within one month from adoption, with 
copies of their ICM programs and all subsequent amendments, modifications and 
revisions. LGUs shall mobilize and allocate necessary personnel, resources and logistics 
to effectively Implement their respective ICM programs. Batangays shall be directly 
involved with municipal and city governments In prioritizing coastal issues and identifying 
and Implementing solutions. Municipal and city governments shall consider ICM as one 
of their regular functions. Provincial governments shall provide technical assistance, 
enforcement and information management in support of municipal and city ICM. Inter- 
LGU collaboration shall be maximized In the conduct of activities related to sustaining the 
country's coastal and marine resources.
Sec. 8. Roles of the Gvll Society and the Corporate and Private Sectors. - In the 
development and implementation of the ICM program, the NGOs, civic organizations, 
academe, people's organizations, the private and corporate sectors and other concerned 
stakeholder groups shall be engaged In activities such as planning, community organizing, 
research, technology transfer, Information sharing. Investment and training programs.


Sec. 9. Supporting Mechanisms and Activities. - The following activities shall be 
undertaken In support of the Implementation of ICM programs:
a. ICM Education. The Department of Education shall Integrate ICM Into the 
basic education curricula and/or subjects, such as, Science, Biology, 
History, Including In textbooks, primers and other educational materials the 
basic principles and concepts of conservation, protection and management 
of marine resources;
b. ICM Training Program for LGUs. The DENR and the DILG, through the Local 
Government Academy and building upon existing ICM expertise, shall 
develop and provide ICM training programs to LGUs;
c. Environmental and Natural Resource Accounting and Valuation for ICM 
Planning. NEDA and the National Statistics Coordination Board shall 
incorporate coastal and marine resource accounting In the national and 
regional accounts; and
d. Coastal and Marine Environmental Information Management System. The 
DENR shall oversee the establishment and maintenance of a coastal and 
marine environmental information management system and network, in 
collaboration with other concerned national government agencies. 
Institutions and LGUs.
Sec. 10. Monitoring of ICM Progress. - The DENR shall prepare and submit an 
annual progress report on the National ICM Program to the President. LGUs shall submit 
annual progress reports on local ICM program Implementation to the DENR.
Sec. 11. Appmpriations. - All relevant government agencies and LGUs shall
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allocate adequate funds for the development and implementation of ICM programs from
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their existing budgets. In subsequent budget proposals, the concerned offices and units
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shall appropriate budget for ICM program development and implementation Including
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continuing ICM training and education.
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Sec. 12. OtiierFunding Options. - National government agencies may source local
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and International grants and donations In support of ICM Implementation and in
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accordance with relevant laws.
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The Land bank of the Philippines, Development Bank of the Philippines, People's Credit
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and Rnance Corporation and other government financial Institutions shall formulate and
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Identify loan and financing mechanisms that will be made available to support local ICM
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programs. Including alternative livelihood projects for small-scale fishers and
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cooperatives.
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t LGUs, particularly coastal cities or municipalities, as may be allowed under relevant laws,
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may raise revenues and secure funds to Implement their ICM program through;
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1. Enactment of Tax Ordinances;
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2. Allocation of Funds from the Internal Revenue Allotment, subject to the
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approval of their legislative councils;
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3. Utilization of shares in the development of national wealth;
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4. Secure loans, grants and donations as may be applicable;
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5. Privatization of local government-owned enterprises;
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6. Adopt, as appropriate, user fee schemes for waste management, exclusive
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use of coastal water areas for commercial and leisure purposes and other
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environmental services;
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7. Public-Private Partnership schemes under the Build-Operate-Transfer Law
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(Republic Act 6957 as amended by Republic Act 7718) and related laws;
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8. Arrange credit financing schemes; and
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9. Raise income through Inter-LGU cooperation.
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Sec. 13. Separability Clause. - If for any reason any section or provision of this Act
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Is declared by the Court as unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions
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shall not be affected thereby.
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Sec. 14. Repeating Clause. - All laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, and other
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issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed or
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modified accordingly.
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Sec. 15. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect upon its complete publication in the
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Official Gazette or In at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,