Laguna Lake Development Authority
THE Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) was established in 1966 as a quasi-government agency that leads, promotes, and accelerates sustainable development in the Laguna de Bay Region of the Philippines.
The Laguna de Bay Region covers Metro Manila and another five neighbouring provinces - Laguna, Rizal, Batangas, Cavite, and Quezon. All cities and municipalities located in Laguna and Rizal are part of the watershed.
Laguna de Bay is the largest brackish water lake in the Philippines with a total surface area of 900 km2.
Regulatory and law-enforcement functions are carried out with provisions on environmental management, particularly on water quality monitoring, conservation of natural resources, and community-based natural resource management.
Mission
To catalyze Integrated Water Resource Management in the Laguna de Bay Region, showcasing the symbiosis of man and nature for sustainability, with focus on preserving ecological integrity and promoting economic growth with equitable access to resources.
Vision
A self-sufficient and highly dynamic integrated water resource management authority globally known and organized, with competent and professional personnel who take the lead towards the sustainable development of the Laguna de Bay Basin
Management Direction
Taking sustainable development as the centrepiece of its development efforts, LLDA sets its direction from a regulatory agency to a market client-driven development agency.