Philippines: National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program

Philippines: Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP)

Five-point national development agenda.

Date Implemented: 2004-2010

Targets: one of the goals of the agenda is energy independence: 60% self-sufficiency level in 2010

Philippines: Philippine Energy Plan

Philippines: Clean Air Act

Philippines: Buhay Award

The government initiated the Buhay award in order to recognize those companies, individuals, groups and institutions which had voluntarily taken measures to reduce their GHG emissions. The hope was to demonstrate that energy conservation and GHG reductions are beneficial to both the environment and the business.

Date Implemented: 1998

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Philippines: Road Transport Patrol Program

This program focuses on disseminating information regarding the proper operation and maintenance techniques to minimize fuel consumption.

Date Implemented: 1998

Status: In Force; Government Initiative

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Philippines: Power Patrol Program

Reaching approximately 1 million households thus far, the Power Patrol Program uses the tri-media to educate the general population on the benefits of conservation in energy and gasoline fuel use in the commercial, residential, industrial and educational sectors.

Date Implemented: 1993

Status: In Force; Government Initiative

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Philippines: National Action Plan on Climate Change

Date Implemented: 1997

Status: Government Initiative

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Philippines: National Environmental Education Action Plan (NEEAP) - formerly National Strategy for Environmental Education

Philippines: Strategy for Sustainable Development (PSSD)

The concept for the Sustainable Development Strategy includes integration of environmental consideration in decision-making, proper pricing of natural resources, conservation of biodiversity, rehabilitation of ecosystems, control of population growth and human resources development, inducing growth in rural areas, promotion of environmental education, strengthening citizens’ participation, and promoting small to medium sized enterprises and sustainable agricultural and forestry practices.