AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE CREATION OF MAN-MADE LAKES

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES CITY/MUNICIPALITY OF _______________

ORDINANCE NO. _______

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE CREATION OF MAN-MADE LAKES IN BARANGAYS FOR FLOOD CONTROL, WATER SECURITY, FOOD SECURITY, AND OTHER COMMUNITY BENEFITS

Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Bayan/Sangguniang Panlungsod of ___________, in session assembled:

SECTION 1. TITLE This ordinance shall be known as the "Barangay Man-Made Lakes Development Ordinance."

SECTION 2. PURPOSE The purpose of this ordinance is to establish and maintain man-made lakes within the jurisdiction of the municipality/city to achieve the following objectives:

1.   Flood control and water management

2.   Water security and rainwater storage

3.   Food security through aquaculture and water vegetable farming

4.   Livelihood generation and community participation

5.   Climate change adaptation and mitigation

6.   Recreation, tourism, and environmental conservation

SECTION 3. SCOPE AND COVERAGE This ordinance shall apply to all barangays within the territorial jurisdiction of ___________, subject to land availability and suitability for man-made lake development.

SECTION 4. FUNDING The funds for the creation of man-made lakes shall be 100% locally sourced from the following means:

1.   Appropriations from the municipal or city government budget.

2.   Voluntary contributions from local businesses as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs.

3.   Donations and grants from Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and People’s Organizations (POs).

4.   Cooperative investments through partnerships.

5.   Community fundraising initiatives.

SECTION 5. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION The following groups and individuals are encouraged to participate in the planning, development, and maintenance of the man-made lakes:

1.   Local NGOs, CSOs, and POs

2.   Students for National Service Training Program (NSTP) credit

3.   TESDA students as part of the Dual Training System (DTS)

4.   Law offenders assigned to community service by judicial order

5.   Residents through volunteer programs

SECTION 6. MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS

1.   Man-made lakes may be owned and operated by the Local Government Unit (LGU).

2.   The LGU may enter into agreements with NGOs, cooperatives, or private management companies for the operation and maintenance of the lakes, subject to the approval of the Sangguniang Bayan/Panlungsod.

SECTION 7. UTILIZATION AND BENEFITS

1.   The primary function of the man-made lakes shall be flood control and water security.

2.   Secondary uses may include, but are not limited to A. Aquaculture for fish farming B. Cultivation of water vegetables C. Community recreation and eco-tourism D. Hydropower generation for local energy needs E. Water source for irrigation

3.   Harvested fish and vegetables may be distributed free of charge to residents or sold in public markets as determined by the LGU.

SECTION 8. MONITORING AND EVALUATION The LGU shall create a Barangay Man-Made Lake Management Committee to monitor, evaluate, and report on the implementation and operations of the lakes. The committee shall include representatives from the following:

1.   Municipal/City Engineering Office

2.   Municipal/City Agriculture Office

3.   Environmental Management Office

4.   Participating NGOs, CSOs, or cooperatives

5.   Community representatives

SECTION 9. PENALTIES Any person or entity found violating any provisions of this ordinance or causing damage to the man-made lakes shall be subject to the following penalties:

1.   A fine of not less than PHP 5,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 30 days, subject to the discretion of the court.

2.   Community service related to the rehabilitation of the man-made lake.

SECTION 10. EFFECTIVITY This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval and publication in a local newspaper or in any conspicuous places within the municipality/city.

ENACTED this _____ day of __________, 2025.

Presiding Officer Sangguniang Bayan/Panlungsod

Mayor Municipality/City of ___________

ATTESTED BY:

Secretary to the Sangguniang Bayan/Panlungsod

NOTES:

This draft is being proposed as an advocacy. For more information, please contact the author care of the following:

Ramon Ike V. Seneres, www.facebook.com/ike.seneres
iseneres@yahoo.com, 09088877282, senseneres.blogspot.com

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