Department Line Agency Functions

National Economic and Coordinates the preparation of national/regional/sectoral

Development Authority (NEDA) development policies and investment programs.
Department of National Water Administers/enforces the Water Code and serves as the
Environment Resources lead coordinator for water resources management
and Natural Board (NWRB) programs.
Resources
Forest Formulates/implements policies and programs for the
(DENR)
Management protection, development, and management of forest lands
Bureau (FMB) and watershed areas.
Environmental Sets and enforces water quality and effluent standards,
Management criteria, and guidelines for all aspects of water quality
Bureau (EMB) management.
Department of National Undertakes water resource projects for agricultural
Agriculture Irrigation irrigation and other purposes, such as flood control and
(DA) Administration drainage, hydropower development, etc
(NIA)
Bureau of Soil Formulates/implements policies and programs for the
and Water protection of existing and potential sources of soil and
Management water for agricultural development
(BSWM)

Bureau of Establishes plans for the proper protection and

Fisheries and management of the country's fisheries and aquatics
Aquatic resources.
Resources
(BFAR)
Department of Environmental Responsible for water supply and sanitation programs
Health (DOH) Health Service and strategies to forestall the spread of water-borne
(EHS) diseases.
Develops and manages electric generation facilities
National Power Corporation including but not limited to hydroelectric dams and
(NPC) undertakes other activities related to watershed
management.

Metropolitan Waterworks and Regulates water concessionaires' rates and service

Sewerage System (MWSS) standards in Metro Manila and maintains existing assets
and infrastructure.

Local Water Utilities Promotes/finances/regulates the construction and

Administration (LWUA) operation of local water utilities outside Metro Manila.