Creating The Water Resources Management Office In The Department Of Environment And Natural Resources (Executive Order No. 22).

The text provides that the Water Resources Management Office (WRMO) is established within the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to lead the integration and coordination of all water management efforts in the country. Headed by an Undersecretary appointed by the President, the WRMO will drive the implementation of the Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and create an Integrated Water Resources Master Plan (IWMP). Its functions include advocating for water-related legislation, integrating plans from various agencies, maintaining data for policy-making, and collaborating with stakeholders. All water-related agencies are attached to the DENR to work closely with the WRMO, and a comprehensive national policy will be developed for sustainable water management. The DENR, supported by the WRMO, will structure and staff the office to execute its mandate, with initial funding sourced from current appropriations.