The Governance of the Seven Crater Lakes, San Pablo City, the Philippines

Issue Date

2017

Abstract

The article assesses the governance of the seven crater lakes (i.e., Sampaloc Lake, Bunot Lake, Palakpakin Lake, Calibato Lake, Mohicap Lake, Pandin Lake and Yambo Lake) using the ILBM framework. In particular, the study elucidates the following: on institutions, the slow-moving and biased actions combined with coordination problems and reactive orientation of the administrative agencies; on policies, the existence of overlapping laws that nurture diverging agenda and emphases; on participation, the presence of organised and actively participating community stakeholders conjoined with a highly centralised decision making; on technology and information, the underuse of technological interventions and the want for critical information; and on finance, the endemic need for funds particularly by the community stakeholders. The administration of the seven crater lakes also exemplifies the lack of long-Term commitment and accountability. Overall, the governance praxis illustrates key lessons in contemporary management and development of small lakes in the country.

Source or Periodical Title

Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution

ISSN

0972-9860

Volume

14

Issue

2

Page

13-25

Document Type

Article

College

College of Public Affairs and Development (CPAf)

Physical Description

illustrations, maps, tables

Language

English

Subject

Bunot Lake, Calibato Lake, Governance, Mohicap Lake, Palakpakin Lake, Pandin Lake, Sampaloc Lake, Yambo Lake.

Identifier

DOI:10.3233/AJW-170012

Digital Copy

yes

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