CORE FUNCTIONS

NAMRIA produces u p d a t e d topographic base maps and thematic maps at various scales in support of the governments development planning, environmental management, and multihazard mapping, among o t h e r programs. Digital and cartographically enhanced largescale topographic maps (1:10,000 scale) provide more detailed information on administrative boundaries, drainage systems, existing infrastructure, major establishments, road networks, topography, vegetation, and other economic indicators showing the present development in the area at barangay level. Similarly, mediumand small-scale maps (1:50,000 and 1:250,000 scale) are support tools for applications at municipal and provincial levels. Administrative maps indicate political boundaries of provinces and regions of the country. Executive Order (EO) No. 45, s. 1993 (as amended by EO 280, s. 2000 and EO 321, s. 2004) mandates the use of the Philippine Reference System of 1992 (PRS92) as the standard reference system for all surveying and mapping activities in the country by CY 2010. NAMRIA is spearheading the implementation of PRS92 Project in coordination with the DENR regional offices, particularly the Lands Management Bureau, the Forest Management Services, and the Lands Management Services. The project aims to transform old maps and surveys into PRS92. It also aims to upgrade the horizontal and vertical control networks of the country and ensure the reliability, completeness, and accuracy of PRS92 as the national geodetic network. The other key activities of the project are the upgrading and densification of geodetic control points, the conduct of leveling and gravity surveys, and the installation a n d upgrading of tide monitoring stations. NAMRIA is responsible for the surveying and charting of the countrys maritime zones/areas which are the archipelagic waters, contiguous zone, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), Extended Continental Shelf (ECS), and territorial sea. The agency regularly c o n d u c t s hydrographic, bathymetric, oceanographic, and geophysical surveys wherein marine geographic information are presented in the form of nautical charts, bathymetric maps, thematic maps, tide and current tables, and special maritime publications. These are basic requisites for safe and efficient maritime travel and trade, marine environmental protection, infrastructure engineering, military defense, and scientific studies and researches. NAMRIA undertakes its survey activities utilizing its two multidisciplinary survey vessels, BRP HYDROGRAPHER PRESBITERO and BRP HYDROGRAPHER VENTURA, which are equipped with modern hydrographic, oceanographic, and navigational systems.

Development of the National Geodetic Network

Hydrographic Surveys and Nautical Charting

NAMRIAs land classification function involves demarcating, segregating, delimiting, and establishing the best category, kind, and use of a public land. Its objective is to determine through interbureau action which portion of the public domain is suitable as a forestland and which could be released as agricultural (alienable and disposable) land. Lands which are found suitable for agricultural purposes and declared as such are then slated for distribution to qualified beneficiaries.

NAMRIA provides inter-agency technical assistance on the countrys entitlement for ECS and establishment of its baseline in accordance with the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and in fulfilling other international obligations/requirements provided for by the International Hydrographic Organization and the International Maritime Organization. NAMRIA is involved in the delineation of the national maritime jurisdiction in accordance with the provisions of the UNCLOS. NAMRIA is a member of the ECS Technical Working Group (TWG) which is fully engaged in the preparation of the Philippine submission to the UN Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf. The ECS TWG is headed by the DENR Secretary under the supervision of the Commission on Maritime and Ocean Affairs (CMOA), Office of the President.

Geographic Information Management

Delineation of Maritime Boundaries

Topographic Base Mapping

Land Classification

NAMRIA integrates geographic and resource data to facilitate their access, analysis, and conversion into useful information. It develops and maintains databases and information systems and networks, packages information materials, and disseminates geographic and resource information. The agency is in the forefront of developing a national spatial data infrastructure (NSDI), which is the integration of technologies, policies, and people that provide the means through which government, private and academic organizations efficiently produce, manage, and share geographic or spatial data.

Products and Services

Map Sales Offices

NAMRIA products like maps, nautical charts, satellite imageries, aerial photographs, and publications are available to the general public. The agency offers services on hydrographic, physical oceanographic, geodetic, topographic and photogrammetric, and land classification surveys; and services on mapping, hydrography, remote sensing, systems development and programming, and database management. NAMRIA products are available for sale in the agencys 20 map sales offices/outlets. The agency likewise maintains the National Oceanographic Data Center, the Geomatics Training Center, the Muntinglupa Magnetic Observatory, an Information Center/One-Stop Shop, a museum, and a library.

Region 1 - La Union
FMS-DENR Doa Pepita Bldg. Quezon Ave., San Fernando City, La Union Tel. (072) 700 -7957 - 6078382

Region 1 - Laoag
DENR-PENRO, PFDPIN Building Giron St corner Castro Avenue, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Tel. (077) 772-0254 770-3439

Region 2

DENR-LEP, Building II Carig, Tuguegarao City Cagayan Valley Tel. (078) 846 -7366 Fax: 846 -7347

CAR

DENR-CAR CENRO Forestry Compound, Gibraltar Pacdal, Baguio City Tel. (074) 444 -2720 - 444-2754 (074) 4425429

Region 3 Nueva Ecija

GIS Room, WRMC Building Central Luzon State Univ. Compound Maharlika Hiway, Muoz, Nueva Ecija Tel. (044) 456 -0690

Region 4-A

NAMRIA Main Office Fort Bonifacio

Region 3 - Pampanga
Jomafer Building, MacArthur Hi-way San Agustin, San Fernando Pampanga Tel. (045) 963-4650 Fax: (045) 963-4646 or 49

Batangas Office of the Provincial Planning & DevelopmentCoord. (OPPDC), Capitol Complex Batangas City Tel. (043) 723 - 3286

Region 5

Lawton Avenue Fort Andres Bonifacio Taguig City Tel. (02) 810-4831 to 34 local 240 Fax: 810-5467 421 Barraca St., San Nicolas Binondo Manila Tel. (02) 241-3494 to 96 245-9498 Fax: 242-2090

DENR-Operation/Survey Division near PCA, Rizal St., Sagpon Legaspi City Albay Tel. (052) 480 -9825 Fax: (052)481-1542

Region 8 Region 4-B

DENR-PENRO Compound Brgy. Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa City Palawan Tel. (048) 433-5638 - 433-5639

NCR - Binondo Branch

DENR Compound Sto. Nio Extension Tacloban City Leyte Tel. (053) 325-2255 Fax: (053) 321-3386

CARAGA

NCR Quezon City

DENR, FMB Road Visayas Ave., Diliman Q.C. Tel. (02) 925 - 1157

DENR - Forestry Building Parola, Fort San Pedro Iloilo City Iloilo Tel. (033) 337-0285- 3361013

Region 6

Day Care Center Building DENR Compound, Ambago Butuan City Agusan Del Norte Tel. (085) 342-6124 Fax.: (085) 341-3250

Region 10
Day Care Center Building DENR Compound, Macabalan Puntod,Cagayan de Oro City MisamisOriental Tel. (088) 856 -9050 CP: 0919-2668962

Geomatics Training Center

The NAMRIA Museum

Region 7

Rm. 301 Osmea Building II Osmea Boulevard Cebu City Cebu Region 9 Tel. (032) 412-1749 DENR-FMS Compound Fax: (032) 253-0553 Lantawan Km 5, Pasonanca Zamboanga City Zamboanga Del Norte Tel. (062) 991-8679 Fax: (062) 991-2149

he National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) is the countrys central mapping agency. It is an attached agency of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). NAMRIA contributes to the countrys economic development by using state-ofthe-art technology to produce maps, charts, and statistics which are basic tools for planning and decision making. The agency envisions to be a highly professionalized, technologically advanced, and globally competitive agency that cares about the environment and natural resources.

Region 11 Region 12
DENR Office No. 12 Land Evaluation Party Aurora St., Koronadal City South Cotabato Tel. (083) 228-8476 FRCD Building DENR Compound, Lanang Davao City Davao Del Norte Tel. (082) 305-4249 Fax.: (082)8569591 / 9066

For assistance and inquiry

The Muntinglupa Magnetic Observatory The Library

Write to, visit or call:

NAMRIA Main Office

Lawton Avenue, Fort Andres Bonifacio, Taguig City
Telephone numbers: (632) 810-4831, (632) 810-2890 Fax numbers: (632) 810-5452, (632) 810-5468, (632) 810-2890 E-mail: oss@namria.gov.ph

NAMRIA Binondo Branch

Telephone numbers: (632) 241-3494, (632) 242-2955 Fax numbers: (632) 242-2090, (632) 245-9502 E-mail: cgsd@namria.gov.ph

421 Baracca Street, San Nicolas, Binondo, Manila

Map Sales Office

The Agencys Publications

*NAMRIA brochure published June 2010

www.namria.gov.ph