Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 1200

Introduced by Representative JUAN MIGUEL MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO WATER USE
EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION TECHNOLOGIES AND PRACTICES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As more and more scientific and empirical evidence shows that climate
change poses a serious threat to the world’s resources, the need to take a more
proactive stance to mitigate its pernicious effects becomes more imperative.

With this mind, the proposed Bill aims to facilities the research,
development, education and technology transfer activities related to water use
efficiency and conservation technologies, processes and best practices. This bill
gives emphasis to our water warming phenomenon...

It is in this light that the approval ofthis measure is earnestly requested.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1200

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative JUAN MIGUEL MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO WATER USE
EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION TECHNOLOGIES AND PRACTICES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. -This Act shall be known as the “Water Use
Efficiency and Conservation Research Act .

SECTION 2. Declaration of policy. - The State reaffirms its commitment to
advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord
with the rhythm and harmony of nature. Towards this end, the State shall work
tirelessly for the protection, conservation and sustainability of all its natural
resources. As climate change and other human activities continue to threaten the
State's water resources, it shall be the policy of the State to promote water use
efficiency and conservation through research, development, education and
technology transfer.

SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. — As used in this Act, the following terms
shall be construed to mean as follows:

a. “DENR’ — Department of Environment and Natural resources
b. “DOST” - Department of Science and Technology

c. “Grey Water’ — non-industrial wastewater generated from domestic
processes such as dish washing, laundry and bathing

d. “Storm water’ - water from precipitation that get seeped into the
ground or drained into the drain system


SECTION 4. Research Program. — The Department of Science and
Technology (DOST), together with the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources and other concerned government agencies, boards and bureaus shall
establish a research and development program (hereinafter referred to as
“Program) that promotes water use efficiency and conservation.

The program shall include the following areas of study:

a. Technologies and processes that enable the collection, storage,
treatment and reuse of rainwater, storm water and grey water;

b. Water storage and distribution systems;

©. Behavioral, social and economic barriers to achieving greater water
use efficiency; and

d. Use of watershed planning directed towards water quality,
conservation and supply.

In planning and implementing the program, the agency /ies-in-charge shall
consider the following:

a. Research needs identified by water resource expert, local
governments and other interested parties; and

b. Technologies and processes likely to achieve the greatest
increases in water use efficiency and conversation,

SECTION 5. Strategic Research Plan.- The DOST, together with the
DENR and other concerned government agencies, boards and bureaus, shall
coordinate the development of a strategic research plan for the Water Use
Efficiency and Conservation Research and Development Program.

The plan shall:

a. Establish research goals and priorities for a water use efficiency and
conservation research agenda such as developing innovative water
supply-enhancing processes and technologies and improving existing
processes and technologies, including wastewater treatment,
desalinization and groundwater recharge and recovery schemes; and

b. Identify current research efforts on water use efficiency and
conservation.

SECTION 6. Technology Transfer. - Technology transfer shall be
facilitated under the Program. The following technology transfer activities shall
be specifically undertaken:

a. Facilitate the adoption of technology and processes to promote water
use efficiency and conservation;


b. Collect and disseminate information on technologies and processes to
promote water use efficiency and conservation such as:

i, Incentives and impediments to development and
commercialization;

ii, Best practices; and

iii, Anticipated increase in water use efficiency and conservation
resulting from the implementation of specific technologies and
processes.

SECTION 7. Report. — Not later than eighteen (18) months after the
effectivity of this Act, and every two (2) years thereafter, the lead government
agency shall transmit to Congress a progress report on the projects and
researches conducted under the Program.

SECTION 8. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to carry out the
provisions of this Act, are hereby authorized to be appropriated from the National
Treasury.

SECTION 9. Separability Clause. — If any provision or part hereof, is held
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the Act of the provision not otherwise
affected shall remain valid and subsisting.

SECTION 10. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or
issuance, executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or
regulation contrary to, or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby
repealed, modified or amended accordingly.

SECTION 11. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)
days after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,