Environmental Community Newsletter - May 15, 2026
From Compliance to Climate Action — Connecting People, Policy, and Planet
New DENR Rule Expands Multipartite Monitoring Team (MMT) Requirements
DENR Administrative Order No. 2026-22 expands Multipartite Monitoring Team (MMT) requirements to all Environmentally Critical Projects (ECPs) and selected priority projects. Covered proponents may need to organize an MMT, execute an EMB-prescribed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), and establish the required compliance funds.
If you are unsure whether your project is covered, early assessment can help prevent compliance delays.
Envi-Comm Forum - May 2026
The Envi-Comm Forum is a collaborative platform that brings together environmental leaders, industry experts, innovators, government agencies, and communities to discuss sustainability, climate action, environmental compliance, and future-ready solutions that promote responsible development and meaningful environmental progress.
Topic: DAO 2026-22 and Hospital Waste Management
The session will be conducted in a panel discussion and guided roundtable format featuring a DENR-EMB representative and industry practitioners.
Community Spotlight
Almana Power Corporation
According to Mr. Gilbert Geolingo, Senior Business Development Manager, Envi-Comm provided a proactive and highly professional approach throughout the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process.
Here’s what he said:
“From the start until we got the ECC approval, it has been an easy ride for Almana Power. The team was very diligent and proactive, especially in dealing with the review committees and liaising with DENR-EMB Region 7.”
Start Stakeholder Mapping Early
One of the most common causes of delay in MMT formation is identifying and coordinating the required stakeholders, including local government units (LGUs), NGOs, community representatives, and DENR offices.
Early stakeholder mapping can significantly shorten the timeline for MOA execution and EMB approval.
Free Resource
A practical one-page guide to help project proponents prepare for DAO 2026-22.
DENR Administrative Order No. 2026-22 expands Multipartite Monitoring Team (MMT) requirements to all Environmentally Critical Projects (ECPs) and selected priority projects. Covered proponents may need to organize an MMT, execute an EMB-prescribed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), and establish the required compliance funds.
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