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EMB Central Luzon Region Welcome to the official page of the Environmental Management Bureau Regional Office No. III!

The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) is the primary government agency under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) mandated to formulate, integrate, coordinate, supervise and implement all policies, plans, programs, projects and activities relative to the prevention and control of pollution as well as the management and enhancement of the environment. By virtue of Executive Order No. 192, the EMB was created as a Staff Bureau for the (DENR) during its reformation on July 10, 1987. The Bureau is a merger between the former National Environmental Protection Council (NEPC) and the former National Pollution Control Commission (NPCC) – inheriting its mandate to protect, conserve and manage the environment. In July 1999, the EMB is converted into a line bureau of in-line with the enactment of Republic Act 8749 or commonly known as the Philippine Clean Air Act. Consequently, the Environmental Management and Protected Areas Service (EMPAS) from the DENR Regional Offices were reorganized the following year to pave the way to the establishing EMB Regional Offices (RO) across the country. This has put the EMB in a better position to strengthen and improve the implementation of the following environmental laws:

β€’ Environmental Impact Statement
System Law (Presidential Decree No.1586)
β€’ Toxic Substances and Hazardous
and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990
(Republic Act No. 6969)
β€’ Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999
(Republic Act 8749)
β€’ Ecological Solid Waste Management
Act of 2000 (RA 9003)
β€’ Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004
(Republic Act No. 9275)
β€’ Pollution Control Law
(Presidential Decree No. 984)

The Bureau also functions under the mandate of the E.O. 192, which enables and entasks the office to provide research and laboratory services and serve as Secretariat in the adjudication of pollution cases, and the E.O. 320, which designates the bureau to function as the secretariat for the National Authority for Clean Development Mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Likewise, the EMB Central Luzon functions to ensure the protection, conservation, and management of the environment across region 3, through its 7 provinces.

π‡π€πππ„ππˆππ† ππŽπ– πŸ“£ The DENR Express: Permitting on Wheels is unfolding right here at Clark Event and Conference Hall, brin...
07/10/2026

π‡π€πππ„ππˆππ† ππŽπ– πŸ“£

The DENR Express: Permitting on Wheels is unfolding right here at Clark Event and Conference Hall, bringing DENR services closer to you!

Drop by and access our convenient and accessible permitting services until 5:00 PM tomorrow (08 October 2026).



Here are the activities of EMB-R3 for the month of October 2026!
06/10/2026

Here are the activities of EMB-R3 for the month of October 2026!

π„πŒπ-π‘πŸ‘ 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐒 π„ππ•πˆπ‘πŽππŒπ„ππ“π€π‹ 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 π€πŒπŽππ† π‡πŽππŽπ‘πˆπ€ππ’The Environmental Management Bureau Region III (EMB-R3), in pa...
06/10/2026

π„πŒπ-π‘πŸ‘ 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐒 π„ππ•πˆπ‘πŽππŒπ„ππ“π€π‹ 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 π€πŒπŽππ† π‡πŽππŽπ‘πˆπ€ππ’

The Environmental Management Bureau Region III (EMB-R3), in partnership with the Pampanga State University–Laboratory High School (Pampanga State U-LHS), conducted the β€œKabataan para sa Kalikasan: A Youth-Empowering Seminar on Environmental Awareness” on 01 October 2026 in Bacolor, Pampanga.

The activity gathered Grade 10 Honorians of Pampanga State U-LHS to deepen their understanding of pressing environmental concerns and encourage them to take an active role in protecting the environment.

In her opening message, Dr. Jerame N. Gamboa, Principal of Pampanga State U-LHS, reminded the Honorians of their shared responsibility in protecting the environment and urged them to be part of the solution to the environmental challenges facing the environment.

β€œWe only have one life, and we only have one Earth to live in. However, the idea of β€˜you only live once’ should not make us irresponsible with what has been entrusted to us... Let us not be part of the problem; instead, let us be part of the solution,” Gamboa said.

The seminar featured three sessions on Environmental Science, Climate Change, and Marine Plastic Pollution, providing the students with a broader understanding of environmental issues, their impacts on communities and ecosystems, and the importance of responsible actions, proper waste management, and collective efforts in protecting the environment.

Through Kabataan para sa Kalikasan, the Bureau continues to strengthen environmental awareness among the youth and inspire them to become responsible stewards of the environment.

𝟏 πƒπ€π˜ π“πŽ π†πŽ! ✨Tomorrow, DENR Express: Permitting on Wheels rolls into Pampanga to bring faster, more accessible, and mor...
06/10/2026

𝟏 πƒπ€π˜ π“πŽ π†πŽ! ✨

Tomorrow, DENR Express: Permitting on Wheels rolls into Pampanga to bring faster, more accessible, and more convenient government services right where you need them!

πŸ“ Clark Event and Conference Hall, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga
πŸ“… October 07–08, 2026 (9:00 AM–5:00 PM)

No need to go far! DENR services are coming your way!

Ready for a more accessible, efficient, and people-centered permitting experience? See you tomorrow!

π„πŒπ-π‘πŸ‘ ππ‘πˆππ†π’ ππ„π‘πŒπˆπ“π“πˆππ† π’π„π‘π•πˆπ‚π„π’ π‚π‹πŽπ’π„π‘ π“πŽ π‚π’π‰πƒπŒThe Environmental Management Bureau Region III (EMB-R3), in partnership...
01/10/2026

π„πŒπ-π‘πŸ‘ ππ‘πˆππ†π’ ππ„π‘πŒπˆπ“π“πˆππ† π’π„π‘π•πˆπ‚π„π’ π‚π‹πŽπ’π„π‘ π“πŽ π‚π’π‰πƒπŒ

The Environmental Management Bureau Region III (EMB-R3), in partnership with the City Government of San Jose del Monte, brought environmental permitting services closer to communities through the sixth leg of the DENR Express: Permitting on Wheels, held on September 23–24, 2026.

The two-day activity served more than a hundred clients from the city and neighboring areas, providing assistance on environmental permit applications, online account creation, and regulatory requirements.

EMB-R3 Regional Director Martin Jose V. Despi emphasized the importance of bringing government services closer to communities, particularly amid challenges such as rising fuel costs.

β€œNgayong nasa krisis tayo ng gasolina, makikita natin na totoo ang public service kapag ang mga ahensya ng gobyerno ay lumalapit sa mga komunidad. Ang mga ganitong activity, huwag nating tanawin na utang na loob sa mga ahensya. Bagkus, kami ang may utang sa inyo,” Despi said.

The activity also featured a discussion on Republic Act No. 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, highlighting the shared responsibility of local government units, industries, communities, and other stakeholders in proper waste management and environmental protection.

The successful activity reflects the Bureau’s continuing commitment to delivering accessible, responsive, and people-centered environmental services while promoting environmental compliance and sustainable development.

π„πŒπ-π‘πŸ‘ 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐒 πŸπŸŽπŸπŸ” πˆπ‚π‚ π‚π„π‹π„ππ‘π€π“πˆπŽπ 𝐈𝐍 πŒπ€π‘πˆπ•π„π‹π„π’, 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐍The Environmental Management Bureau Region III, through its Ecolog...
01/10/2026

π„πŒπ-π‘πŸ‘ 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐒 πŸπŸŽπŸπŸ” πˆπ‚π‚ π‚π„π‹π„ππ‘π€π“πˆπŽπ 𝐈𝐍 πŒπ€π‘πˆπ•π„π‹π„π’, 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐍

The Environmental Management Bureau Region III, through its Ecological Solid Waste Management Section, spearheaded the 2026 International Coastal Cleanup Day celebration on September 19, 2026, in Barangay Batangas II, Mariveles, Bataan.

Held pursuant to Proclamation No. 470, which declares the third Saturday of September of every year as International Coastal Cleanup Day, the activity carried the theme β€œClean Seas for Resilient Communities.” It also supported the sixth strategy of the National Plan of Action for the Prevention, Reduction, and Management of Marine Litter (NPOA-ML), particularly efforts to clean up riverine and marine environments.

The coastal cleanup brought together 398 volunteers and representatives from national government agencies, local government units, schools, private industries, and civil society organizations.

A total of 2,354 kilograms of solid waste was collected during the activity, helping clear accumulated waste from the coastal environment and supporting the objectives of the NPOA-ML.

Through collaborative action and sustained public participation, the Bureau continues to promote responsible waste management and strengthen collective efforts toward cleaner and more resilient coastal communities.

π„πŒπ-π‘πŸ‘ ππ‘πˆππ†π’ ππ„π‘πŒπˆπ“π“πˆππ† π’π„π‘π•πˆπ‚π„π’ π‚π‹πŽπ’π„π‘ π“πŽ 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐍 π‚πŽπŒπŒπ”ππˆπ“πˆπ„π’The Environmental Management Bureau Region III (EMB-R3), i...
30/09/2026

π„πŒπ-π‘πŸ‘ ππ‘πˆππ†π’ ππ„π‘πŒπˆπ“π“πˆππ† π’π„π‘π•πˆπ‚π„π’ π‚π‹πŽπ’π„π‘ π“πŽ 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐍 π‚πŽπŒπŒπ”ππˆπ“πˆπ„π’

The Environmental Management Bureau Region III (EMB-R3), in collaboration with the Municipal Government of Pilar, conducted the β€œDENR Express: Permitting on Wheels” on September 16–17, 2026, at the Municipal Annex Covered Court in Brgy. Panilao, Pilar, Bataan.

The two-day activity brought the Bureau’s permitting services closer to communities and provided clients with convenient access to technical assistance and environmental services.

As part of the activity, technical personnel of the Bureau also conducted lectures on its mandates and key services, providing participants with information on environmental regulations and permitting processes.

The activity was attended by Hon. Cecilia R. Garcia, Municipal Vice Mayor; Hon. Fatima Elisa S. Enriquez, Municipal Councilor; Mr. Raul H. Mamac, Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer–Bataan; Ms. Marivic E. Santos, Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer (CENRO)–Pilar; Ms. Brenda M. Clemente, CENRO–Bagac; and Atty. Linel C. Manayang, OIC-Chief of the Bureau’s Environmental Monitoring and Enforcement Division.

Through the activity, the Bureau provided technical assistance to more than 100 clients who availed of various permitting services.

The initiative underscores the Bureau’s continuing commitment to bringing government environmental services closer to the people while promoting awareness and encouraging responsible environmental management.

π„πŒπ-π‘πŸ‘ ππ”πˆπ‹πƒπ’ π‚π€ππ€π‚πˆπ“π˜ πŽπ… 𝐋𝐆𝐔𝐬 𝐎𝐍 πŒπ€π‘πˆππ„ π‹πˆπ“π“π„π‘ πŒπ€ππ€π†π„πŒπ„ππ“The Environmental Management Bureau Region III (EMB-R3), throu...
30/09/2026

π„πŒπ-π‘πŸ‘ ππ”πˆπ‹πƒπ’ π‚π€ππ€π‚πˆπ“π˜ πŽπ… 𝐋𝐆𝐔𝐬 𝐎𝐍 πŒπ€π‘πˆππ„ π‹πˆπ“π“π„π‘ πŒπ€ππ€π†π„πŒπ„ππ“

The Environmental Management Bureau Region III (EMB-R3), through its Manila Bay Coordinating Unit (MBCU), strengthened its collaboration with selected Local Government Units (LGUs) in the Manila Bay Area of Central Luzon through a two-day training on the Prevention, Reduction, and Management of Marine Litter held on September 14–15, 2026, at Widus Hotel, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga.

The capacity-building activity brought together officials and representatives from City and Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Offices to enhance their technical knowledge and approaches in addressing marine litter and strengthening community participation in waste management.

Facilitated by resource persons from Save Philippine Seas, led by Founder and Executive Director Ms. Anna Rosario Oposa, the training employed interactive learning activities focused on plastic life cycles, waste classification, marine plastic pollution, and its impacts on marine ecosystems and communities.

The training also highlighted the importance of effective information drives in promoting behavioral change and encouraging broader community participation in addressing marine litter.

As part of the activity, participants crafted initial action plans for their respective offices, incorporating strategies and approaches discussed during the training. The exercise provided an avenue for participants to translate technical knowledge into potential local interventions for marine litter prevention and management.

The activity forms part of the Bureau’s continuing efforts to strengthen local capacity and foster coordinated action toward improved waste management and the protection of marine and coastal ecosystems in Central Luzon.

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓'𝐒 𝐔𝐏! 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐑 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 πˆπ’ π‚πŽπŒπˆππ† π“πŽ π‚π‹π€π‘πŠ, ππ€πŒππ€ππ†π€! πŸ“£Your environmental permitting needs are coming closer to you!...
28/09/2026

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓'𝐒 𝐔𝐏! 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐑 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 πˆπ’ π‚πŽπŒπˆππ† π“πŽ π‚π‹π€π‘πŠ, ππ€πŒππ€ππ†π€! πŸ“£

Your environmental permitting needs are coming closer to you!

Catch us in:

πŸ“Clark Event and Conference Hall, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga
πŸ“… October 7–8, 2026
πŸ•˜ 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

To sign up, accomplish the confirmation form through the link below:

https://bit.ly/DENRExpressConfirmationFormClarkOctober2026
https://bit.ly/DENRExpressConfirmationFormClarkOctober2026
https://bit.ly/DENRExpressConfirmationFormClarkOctober2026

Skip the long trip; bring your permitting concerns, inquiries and requirements. See you there!

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC πŸ“£
28/09/2026

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC πŸ“£

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Masinop Corner Matalino Street, Diosdado Macapagal Government Center, Brgy. Maimpis
San Fernando
2000

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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