About Us

 

Description

A non-stock, non-profit and non-government organization, formed in June 1980 through the initiative
of then NPCC Commissioner Gen. Guillermo A. Pecache (Ret.), to work hand in hand with the government in the protection of the environment, prevention, abatement and control of land, air, and water pollution.

Vision

To be the leading organization complementing the government in conserving the Philippine Environment.

Misson

PCAPI is committed to be an active partner in institutionalizing environmental conservation, continual improvement and compliance to regulations.

Objectives

• To be the leading resource in managing the environment by fostering among its member high
  degree of responsibility, integrity, dedication and concern for preserving and maintaining a healthful environment.
• To serve as effective communication link and active advocate with the government and other
  stakeholders in institutionalizing pollution prevention, continual improvement and compliance.
• To promote cleaner production, waste minimization and pollution prevention among top
  managers, decision and policy makers and workers of industry and the general public.
• To serve as a forum for the exchange of ideas and formulation of strategies to address pollution and environmental issues.
• To promote the general welfare of its members as well as the growth and success of the association.
• To coordinate and cooperate with other organizations, both local and foreign, on issues related to the environment.
• To establish Chapters nationwide under the umbrella of the PCAPI National.

Benefits of Joining PCAPI

The Pollution Control Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PCAPI) is a proactive partner of industry, government and other stakeholders in managing the environment.
By being a member of PCAPI, one can expect the following gains:

1. Opportunity to avail of all environmental seminars and fora offered by PCAPI at a discounted rate, such as but not limited to the following:

a. Basic PCO Training
b. Air Quality Monitoring Workshop
c. Wastewater Treatment Operators Workshop
d. Forum on Proposed Water Quality Guidelines and General Effluent Standards
e. Forum on the Procedural Manual on the EIA
f.  Forum on the Procedural Manual on Toxic and Hazardous Waste Management
g. Annual PCAPI Convention

2. Free consultation, suggestions or recommendations on specific environmental issues from the Director for the cluster where the member belongs and/or from the PCAPI Technical Committee.
           
3. Position paper on a contentious regulation and advocacy with relevant government agency.

4. Update on the latest issues, regulations and developments on environment.

5. Use of PCAPI Office for short official business meetings with approval from the President or his designate.

6. Use of available reading materials on environment, pollution control and environmental management from the PCAPI Library.

7. Right to vote during the annual PCAPI General Assembly and election of officers and Board of Directors.

8. Opportunity to be considered for Awards given by PCAPI to individuals and/or companies with outstanding achievements on environment.

9. Other professional privileges that the PCAPI Board of Directors may authorize or make available to the member from time to time.

Benefits of institutional member

aside from the above stated benefits, Institutional Member will also enjoy:

1. Fees on all  seminars , conventions and lectures sponsored by pcapi, locally, the institutional members will enjoy discounts.

2. Invitations abroad on environmental concerns such as trainings, lectures, seminars, conventions, by industry ,by sponsoring foreign agencies institutional members maybe invited if they qualify.

3. Can get more participations in the operation of PCAPI by involving themselves as an officer or director of the association.