Function
- Provide leadership for the conduct of multi-disciplinary soil and water resources research and development
- Ensure the formulation of measures and guidelines for the effective utilization of soil and water resources as vital agricultural resources to attain food security and safety, environmental stability through soil and water resources-based adaptation and mitigation measures that address multi-environmental concerns on land degradation, climate change, and agricultural biodiversity conservation
- Recommend appropriate soil and water management policies to the Office of the Secretary , DA to address issues on food security, environment, biodiversity, and climate change, including vulnerability/disaster risk assessment relative to agriculture
- Provides the overall administration of the Bureau of Soils and Water Management and sets the policies and procedures relating to the planning and implementation of the plans and programs. The Director and Assistant Director represent the BSWM in public, official, and international functions, executive meetings, and work as advocates for the advancement of soil and water sciences in the country and its relevance to the attainment of national goal of poverty alleviation and food security through the development and promotion of sustainable agricultural land management practices and policies
Workforce
Engr. Pablo M. Montalla
Director, Office of the Director (DO)
Melody Rubrico
Programs
Contact Details
2nd Floor, SRDC Bldg., Visayas Ave. cor. Elliptical Rd., Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
(02) 8920-4382
(02) 8920-4318
The BSWM is Recertified under ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System)
Nov 29 2021 | Jovette Tenorio
The Appointed Time: Engr. Pablo M. Montalla is the New BSWM Director
Jun 15 2021 | Ara Krizele L. Alcoriza
A Celebration of a Milestone: BSWM to Another 70 Years and Beyond
Jun 04 2021 | Ara Krizele L. Alcoriza
DA-BSWM elected as the new Chairperson of the Asian Soil Partnership (ASP) 2021-2023
Mar 25 2021 | Maria Perpetua P. Ocampo
“Game Changer”; says Undersecretary Cayanan – BSWM Launching of The DA MC no. 33 s. 2020 and 1st General Assembly of PHIL NASOLAN
Nov 09 2020 | Georgina Carmelle Z. Siena