1. Presented by: Engr. Jovenee C. Sagun Lead Coordinator Puerto Princesa City Clean Air Program

2. Lies in the heart of central Palawan & is the gateway to the “Last Ecological Frontier” Lies in the heart of central Palawan & is the gateway to the “Last Ecological Frontier” 106 Kms long from north to south & only 8 Kms at the narrowest point 106 Kms long from north to south & only 8 Kms at the narrowest point Land Area: 253,982 Hectares Land Area: 253,982 Hectares 66 Barangays (35 Urban; 31 Rural) 66 Barangays (35 Urban; 31 Rural) A city with fast growing urban center A city with fast growing urban center 75% of its people (121,748 of 161,912) reside in the urban area 75% of its people (121,748 of 161,912) reside in the urban area Its urban center is only 14,706 hectares or roughly 6% of the 254,000 hectares land area Its urban center is only 14,706 hectares or roughly 6% of the 254,000 hectares land area

3. Puerto Princesa City, Philippines

4. OUR VISION: “TOWARDS A MODEL CITY IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT” A park-like City…A park-like City… A center of eco-tours, healthful recreation, applied research…A center of eco-tours, healthful recreation, applied research… A home of disciplined inhabitants…A home of disciplined inhabitants… Its major thoroughfares developed as boulevardsIts major thoroughfares developed as boulevards

5. Energy & Emissions: Profile and Forecast SECTOR1994199619982010 Residential22,92227,02735,34257,874 Commercial3,0624,35210,68118,189 Industrial2583871,0801,654 Transportation (% of total) (% of total)34,078(56%)41,964(57%)54,894(54%)87,638(53%) TOTAL60,32073,730101,998165,355

6.  Tricycles contributed 30% of CO2 emission  Comprise 70% of motorized vehicles  Contributing 60% to road traffic  Annual growth rate: 14%  58% with two stroke engines

7. Factors Contributing to Increased Tricycle Supply Source: ICLEI (2002) / ADB (2004) Economy (agriculture/ tourism) Population growth Unemployment Road network Weather and Road Spacing Culture Governance

8. Evolution of the Puerto Princesa City Clean Air Program (CAP) US-AEP sponsored a Study Tour to Bangkok in November 2003US-AEP sponsored a Study Tour to Bangkok in November 2003 USAEP and ADB visit of Puerto PrincesaUSAEP and ADB visit of Puerto Princesa Selection for Puerto Princesa of Pilot Program ADB Study on Development of Strategic Plan for Tricycle Sub-SectorSelection for Puerto Princesa of Pilot Program ADB Study on Development of Strategic Plan for Tricycle Sub-Sector

9. Clean Air Program Objectives Reduce the hydrocarbon and the carbon monoxide emissions from tricycles by 25% in 2005 and 50% by 2007;Reduce the hydrocarbon and the carbon monoxide emissions from tricycles by 25% in 2005 and 50% by 2007; Support implementation of the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999; andSupport implementation of the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999; and Reduce air and noise pollution in the City of Puerto PrincesaReduce air and noise pollution in the City of Puerto Princesa

10. Process of Pursuing the Clean Air Program Consultations with the City Government officials, Tricycle Operators and Drivers Associations & civic leaders Bringing in of experts in Air Quality Management, Transportation and Engine Mechanics to help create the Plan Identification of Work Group members Stakeholders workshops and consultations Official Launch of the Puerto Princesa Clean Air Program

11. Puerto Princesa Clean Air Program Project Components Vehicular Traffic Management Use of More Efficient Technologies Inspection and Enforcement Legislation Maintenance Public Awareness

12. Puerto Princesa Clean Air Program 1. Public Awareness Conducted Teachers’ Training Workshop dubbed as A.I.R.T.I.M.E. or Alliance of Involved & Responsible Teachers Integrating Module for Environmental EducationConducted Teachers’ Training Workshop dubbed as A.I.R.T.I.M.E. or Alliance of Involved & Responsible Teachers Integrating Module for Environmental Education Launched Hotline 117 Bantay BugaLaunched Hotline 117 Bantay Buga Developed and distributed print media materialsDeveloped and distributed print media materials School campaignSchool campaign

13. Public Awareness

14. Puerto Princesa Clean Air Program 2. Vehicular Traffic Management Reduced air and noise pollution by at least 20%Reduced air and noise pollution by at least 20% Improved traffic flow by 14%Improved traffic flow by 14% Increased drivers’ income by 50%Increased drivers’ income by 50% GROUP 1: Monday Wednesday Friday GROUP 2: Tuesday Thursday Saturday Air Pollution Noise Pollution Traffic Congestion Tricycle Drivers’ Income

15. Puerto Princesa Clean Air Program 3. Use of More Efficient Engines Encourage the entry of new tricycle fleet to replace old fleetEncourage the entry of new tricycle fleet to replace old fleet Phase-in the use of more efficient tricycle units and technologiesPhase-in the use of more efficient tricycle units and technologies Provide financial assistance to tricycle drivers opting for more efficient enginesProvide financial assistance to tricycle drivers opting for more efficient engines Enhance public’s understanding on the significance of using more efficient enginesEnhance public’s understanding on the significance of using more efficient engines

16. Puerto Princesa Clean Air Program 4. Inspection and Enforcement

17. Enhancement of City’s enforcement capability through collaboration with national government agencies, academe, civil societies and local communitiesEnhancement of City’s enforcement capability through collaboration with national government agencies, academe, civil societies and local communities Puerto Princesa Clean Air Program 4. Inspection and Enforcement

18. Puerto Princesa Clean Air Program 5. Legislation Series of stakeholders consultation and public hearingsSeries of stakeholders consultation and public hearings Adoption of Clean Air Ordinance on June 20, 2005Adoption of Clean Air Ordinance on June 20, 2005 Barangay IECBarangay IEC Establishment of Clean Air Management Board (CAMB)Establishment of Clean Air Management Board (CAMB)

19. Puerto Princesa Clean Air Program 6. Maintenance Increased awareness of the drivers/operators on the importance of the proper maintenance of motorcycle engine & the correct lubricant-gasoline ratio to reduce emissionIncreased awareness of the drivers/operators on the importance of the proper maintenance of motorcycle engine & the correct lubricant-gasoline ratio to reduce emission Enhanced mechanical skills and capability of drivers to properly maintain tricycle unitsEnhanced mechanical skills and capability of drivers to properly maintain tricycle units

20. Puerto Princesa Clean Air Program 6. Maintenance Preventive Maintenance reduces air & noise pollutionPreventive Maintenance reduces air & noise pollution Training could translate to P500 savings to drivers per complete maintenanceTraining could translate to P500 savings to drivers per complete maintenance Provides alternative livelihoodProvides alternative livelihood

21. Puerto Princesa Clean Air Program 6. Maintenance Carbon Monoxide – 4-stroke motorcycles

22. Puerto Princesa Clean Air Program 6. Maintenance Hydrocarbon – 2-stroke motorcycles

23. Program Achievements After four months, tricycle emissions show a 40% decrease in hydrocarbons and 30% reduction in carbon monoxide.After four months, tricycle emissions show a 40% decrease in hydrocarbons and 30% reduction in carbon monoxide.

24. Lessons Learned Full commitment of highest policy maker in the LGU.Full commitment of highest policy maker in the LGU. Wide stakeholder involvement and public dialogueWide stakeholder involvement and public dialogue The often marginalized tricycle drivers instrumental in developing and supporting the Clean Air ProgramThe often marginalized tricycle drivers instrumental in developing and supporting the Clean Air Program

25. “Pista Y Ang Kagueban ” or feast of the forest Republic of the Philippines City of Puerto Princesa One million eight hundred thousand trees planted since 1992

26. GREEN HOMES Estimated annual energy savings: 121,414 kWh Estimated annual carbon savings: 72 tonnes

27. Partnership works in development

28. Maraming salamat po!