1. UPDATE OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ACTION PLAN (NEHAP)

2. WHAT IS NEHAP?
National Environmental Health Action Plans (NEHAP) – are plans that arrange collaboration between communities and a range of government sectors to improve environmental impacts on health at a national level (WHO).
With the series of consultations with the stakeholders, the Phil. NEHAP was formulated. NEHAP is defined as…..

3. NEHAP GOAL:
To foster better collaboration among stakeholders on health and environment in addressing environmental health issues

4. FRAMEWORK FOR THE DRAFTING OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ACTION PLAN (NEHAP)
CONVERGENCE
UN MILLENIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS
International agreements – Stockholm, Kyoto , Basel ,Rotterdam
Agenda 21 ,Johannesburg Plan of Implementation of 2002
EH National Laws, Philippine MTDP, National Objectives for Health
ENVIRONMENTAL
HEALTH COUNTRY
PROFILE (EHCP)
HEALTH DATA
SHEET (EHDS)
SWATOFS
ISSUES
CHALLENGES
And
STRATEGIES
PHILIPPINE
NATIONAL
ENVIRONMENTAL
HEALTH ACTION
PLAN
(NEHAP)
The framework for the drafting of the Phil. NEHAP was anchored on the MDG which was clearly reflected in the Phil MTDP and translated in the National Objective for Health. We take into consideration the HCP and EHDS as solid information where we based our strategic plans and actions. We looked at the SWATOFS issues and challenges in order to strengthen our strategies and we enjoined the participations of stakeholders for the concerted implementation of the plan.
STAKEHOLDERS
(DOH, DENR, DA, DILG, DOST, DTI, DILG, DPWH, DOLE, DOE,
DepED,NEDA, PIA, MWSS, LWUA, Academe, NGOs, POs,etc)
(WHO,UNEP, ADB, WB,UNDP, GTZ)

5. NEHAP Development was anchored under the Inter-Agency Committee on Environmental Health (IACEH)
Components
> solid waste
> water
> air
> toxic and hazardous substance
> occupational health
> food
> sanitation

6. Components represent the Inter-Agency Committee on Environmental Health (IACEH) 7 Sectoral Task Forces (SWATOFS)
1. Solid Waste Sector
Chair : Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
Vice-Chair : Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(DENR)
2. Water Sector
Chair : Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
Vice-Chair : Department of Agriculture

7. 3. Air Sector
Chair : Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR)
Vice-Chair : Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC)
4. Toxic Substances and Hazardous Wastes Sector
Vice-Chair : Department of Agriculture (DA)
5. Occupational Health Sector
Chair : Department of Labor and
Employment (DOLE)
Vice-Chair : Department of Health (DOH)

8. 7. Sanitation Sector 6. Food Sector Chair : Department of Health (DOH)
Vice-Chair : Department of Agriculture
7. Sanitation Sector
Chair : Department of Health (DOH)
Vice-Chair : Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR)

9. Activities Undertaken in the NEHAP Development:
Sectoral Task Forces Meetings (SWATOFS) were conducted to plan action plan per sector
31 August – 8 September 2005
Workshop on NEHAP Formulation (finalization of action plan)
13-14 September 2005, Imperial Palace Hotel, Quezon City

10. High Level Meeting: Undersecretary level (presentation of final draft)
08 November 2005, Richmonde Hotel, Pasig City
National Forum on Health and Environment (Ceremonial signing for adoption of Phil. NEHAP)
29-30 November – 01 December 2005
Traders Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, Manila

11. The Phil. NEHAP will subscribe to the sustainable development, which is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of the future generation to meet their own needs. Environmental health issues will be seen from the health and environment perspective taking into account all relevant national and local interests and priorities using an integrated and multi-dimentional approach.

13. NEHAP Follow – up Activities
IACEH Sectoral Task Forces and High Level Meeting on 19 – 20 June 2007
> re – validate Philippine NEHAP (goals
and strategies)
> identify priority key actions per sector
involving inter-agency collaborations

14. SECTORAL GOALS SECTOR GOAL Solid Wastes
To strengthen the institutional mechanism/linkages to ensure a healthy environment through the sustained implementation of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Program
Water
To reduce/eradicate the incidence of water-borne and other water- related diseases

15. SECTOR
GOAL
Air
To achieve the quality of air that will protect the public health, safety and welfare
Toxic Substances and Hazardous Wastes
To reduce the incidence of diseases and injuries brought about by exposure to toxic and hazardous substances
Occupationa l Health
To reduce the incidence of environmental and occupational health-related diseases and injuries

16. SECTOR
GOAL
Food Safety
To ensure supply of safe food from farm to plate and be globally competitive
Sanitation
To accelerate the development and implementation of effectual programs of sustainable sanitation and wastewater management

17. KEY ACTIONS by Sector SECTOR PROPOSED ACTIONS Solid Wastes
Review of RA 9003
Stronger advocacy to LGUs to implement RA 9003 e.g. landfills, MRF
Resource Mapping and Needs Assessment in the regions/LGUs
Establishment of Regional Ecology Centers

18. KEY ACTIONS by Sector SECTOR PROPOSED ACTIONS Water
Development of Water Road Map
Develop drinking water technology options
Adoption of the Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM)
Develop innovative/acceptable financing mechanisms
Operationalization of the KM water and sanitation portal

19. KEY ACTIONS by Sector SECTOR PROPOSED ACTIONS Water
Stronger advocacy for the following LGU actions:
To strictly implement the PNSDW
To establish Local Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Committee
To establish drinking water laboratory

20. KEY ACTIONS by Sector SECTOR PROPOSED ACTIONS Water
Stronger advocacy for the following LGU actions:
To strictly implement the PNSDW
To establish Local Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Committee
To establish drinking water laboratory

21. KEY ACTIONS by Sector SECTOR PROPOSED ACTIONS Air
Conduct of studies re LPG/CNG health risks
Strengthen monitoring of Biofuels Act
Advocacy for the use of cleaner/alternative technology
Accreditation of 3rd Party by EMB

22. KEY ACTIONS by Sector SECTOR PROPOSED ACTIONS
Toxic Substances and Hazardous Wastes
Implement the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for classification and labeling of chemicals
Harmonize risk assessment and risk management methodologies
Establish Poison Control Centers at the regional level
Harmonize and update information databases
Capacity/capability building on toxicology
Strengthen enforcement strategies at the local level

23. KEY ACTIONS by Sector SECTOR PROPOSED ACTIONS Occupational Health
Capability building of industries for self regulation
Enforcement of OH/EH laws by LGUs
Involvement of employers and workers groups in the conduct of OH/EH activities
Establishment of OH/EH laboratories

24. KEY ACTIONS by Sector SECTOR PROPOSED ACTIONS Food Safety
Development of food safety legislation
Strengthen food safety system
Develop Rapid Alert System

25. KEY ACTIONS by Sector SECTOR PROPOSED ACTIONS Sanitation
Develop National Sanitation Master Plan
Stronger advocacy for the Clean Water Act implementation by the LGUs and increased LGU investment
Enhance involvement of private sector (public-private partnership)
Dissemination of sanitation technology options

26. CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES ISSUE PROPOSED ACTIONS Policy Review of RA 9003
Strengthen regulation and enforcement of water laws and policies
Proposed integrated legislation on chemical safety
Review of bilateral agreements on the entry of e-waste
OH program for migrant workers

27. CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES ISSUE PROPOSED ACTIONS Policy
Review and update the provisions of PD 856 (Code on Sanitation)
Review of existing penalties and sanctions
Review existing DTI policy on importation of 2nd hand vehicles and equipment as well as toxic & hazardous chemicals
Review RA 8749 (CAA) and (Tobacco Regulation Act)

28. CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES ISSUE PROPOSED ACTIONS Policy
Incentive scheme to attract investors in solid and liquid waste treatment facility

29. CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES ISSUE PROPOSED ACTIONS Information System
Establish comprehensive EOH information system/databank
Harmonize all data on EOH from different sources i.e. FHSIS, NSCB, NDHS, NSO)
Logistics
Establishment of food laboratories compliant to international standards
Few players investing in sanitation
Development of financing/ sustainability options/schemes for EOH initiatives

30. CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES ISSUE PROPOSED ACTIONS Enforcement
Capacitate LGUs to enforce laws/policies on EOH
Monitoring & Evaluation
Reiterate CHDs mandate to monitor EOH programs and projects at LGU levels thru mutual cooperation
Standards
Development of health standards for chemical exposure
Harmonization of international and local standards e.g. food trade

31. Next Step Convene IACEH Sectoral Task Forces
> review agency accomplishments per
sector
> draft 2008 work plan based on the
latest proposed actions.
Call regular IACEH High Level Meeting

32. Thank you!!!