The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Central Luzon, in partnership with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), brought the ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ก๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐: ๐๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ง-๐ญ๐ก๐-๐๐จ caravan to Harbor Point Ayala Mall on November 13, offering streamlined services and promoting environmental compliance.
๐๐ง๐-๐๐ญ๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐ก๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐
The two-day event provided a ๐ถ๐๐-๐บ๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ where Subic Bay Freeport investors could process clearances and permits. Investors were also briefed on updated requirements and recent environmental laws, ensuring they stay informed about compliance mandates.
๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐
The ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง (๐๐๐) ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง featured technical assistance sessions for applying for EMB compliance and detailed updates on new mandates from the bureau. The initiative aimed to ease regulatory processes while reinforcing the importance of adhering to environmental policies.
๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ข๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ
The event’s highlights included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the signing of a โCommitment Wall by Advocates for Environmental Policies. SBMA Acting Deputy Administrator for Administration Vicente A. Evidente Jr., EMB Clearance and Permitting Division Chief Engr. Raldy R. Pagador, Environmental Monitoring and Enforcement Division (EMED) representative Engr. Nesty Mendiola, and SBMA Ecology Center Policy and Monitoring Division Chief Rossell Abuyo led the ceremony.
Approximately 100 participants, including stakeholders and investors, attended the event to learn about the latest environmental compliance processes and pledge their commitment to sustainable practices.
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๐จ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐
Documents processed during the caravan included:
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Environmental Compliance Certificates (ECCs)
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Certificates of Non-Coverage
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Permits to Operate Air
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Wastewater Discharge Permits
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Pollution Control Officer Accreditations
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Hazardous Waste Generator Registration Certificates
Green Wheels 2024 showcased the shared commitment of the EMB, SBMA, and Subic Bay Freeport stakeholders to promote environmental sustainability through effective compliance and collaborative action.
The officials, as well as the participants, also signed the commitment wall as Advocates for Environmental Policies.
Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) documents required were Certificate of Non-Coverage, Permit to Operate Air, Wastewater Discharge Permit, Pollution Control Officer Accreditation, and Hazardous Waste Generator Registration Certificate.
