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

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” 106 Kms long from north to south & only 8 Kms at the narrowest point Land Area: 253,982 Hectares 66 Barangays (35 Urban; 31 Rural) A city with fast growing urban center 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

3. Puerto Princesa City, Philippines

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

5. Energy & Emissions:Profile and Forecast

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

8. Evolution of the Puerto Princesa CityClean Air Program (CAP) • US-AEP sponsored a Study Tour to Bangkok in November 2003 • USAEP and ADB visit of Puerto Princesa • Selection 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; • Support implementation of the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999; and • Reduce air and noise pollution in the City of Puerto Princesa

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

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

12. Puerto Princesa Clean Air Program1. 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 Education • Launched Hotline 117 Bantay Buga • Developed and distributed print media materials • School campaign

13. Public Awareness

14. Air Pollution • Noise Pollution • Traffic Congestion GROUP 1: Monday Wednesday Friday • Tricycle Drivers’ • Income GROUP 2: Tuesday Thursday Saturday Puerto Princesa Clean Air Program2. Vehicular Traffic Management • Reduced air and noise pollution by at least 20% • Improved traffic flow by 14% • Increased drivers’ income by 50%

15. Puerto Princesa Clean Air Program3. Use of More Efficient Engines • Encourage the entry of new tricycle fleet to replace old fleet • Phase-in the use of more efficient tricycle units and technologies • Provide financial assistance to tricycle drivers opting for more efficient engines • Enhance public’s understanding on the significance of using more efficient engines

16. Puerto Princesa Clean Air Program4. Inspection and Enforcement

17. Puerto Princesa Clean Air Program4. Inspection and Enforcement • Enhancement of City’s enforcement capability through collaboration with national government agencies, academe, civil societies and local communities

18. Puerto Princesa Clean Air Program5. Legislation • Series of stakeholders consultation and public hearings • Adoption of Clean Air Ordinance on June 20, 2005 • Barangay IEC • Establishment of Clean Air Management Board (CAMB)

19. Puerto Princesa Clean Air Program6. Maintenance • Increased 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 units

20. Preventive Maintenance reduces air & noise pollution Training could translate to P500 savings to drivers per complete maintenance Provides alternative livelihood Puerto Princesa Clean Air Program6. Maintenance

21. Carbon Monoxide – 4-stroke motorcycles Puerto Princesa Clean Air Program6. Maintenance

22. Hydrocarbon – 2-stroke motorcycles Puerto Princesa Clean Air Program6. Maintenance

23. Program Achievements • 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. • Wide stakeholder involvement and public dialogue • The often marginalized tricycle drivers instrumental in developing and supporting the Clean Air Program

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

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!