The MNWD on August 18, 1993, in a MOA with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), took responsibility for the protection , preservation, and rehabilitation of a portion of the Mt. Isarog Natural Park (MINP) specifically situated within the headwater sources of Kalinisan and Nabuntulan Springs in Barangay Panicuason, Naga City. These springs are essential in sustaining the water supply for the lowlands and vital to the operations of MNWD.

In more effort to partner with pertinent agencies to protect, manage, develop, and conserve the (MINP), the Metropolitan Naga Water District (MNWD) represented by Ms. Virginia I. Nero, Acting General Manager, recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Philippine National Police (PNP) represented by the Naga City Police Office (NCPO) Director PSSupt. Julius S. Muñez.

MNWD and PNP – Naga City. Acting General Manager Ms. Virginia I. Nero and PSupt. Eugenio A. Manondo, representing Director PSSupt. Julius S. Muñez, signing the Memorandum of Agreement between their respective agencies.

Recognizing the PNP’s mandate to ensure public safety and their need to collaborate with stakeholders to maintain peace and order for harmonious communities, the water district deemed a pro-active partnership with the police as in order.

The agreement specifies the collaboration between the MNWD and the PNP to ensure eco-tourism, environmental awareness, and socio-economic development in activities for the protection, maintenance, and rehabilitation of the MINP portion situated in Barangay Panicuason, Naga City covering more or less 356 hectares.

Management and operational plans subject to the approval of PAMB and DENR, coordination with PNP and other parties concerned, submission of periodic reports, and implementation of the activities are the responsibilities of the water district while partner PNP’s participation is to ensure public safety within the eco-tourism area, conduct patrol within the periphery of MNWD’s protected areas, and integrate their programs with the rest of the stakeholders for community development.