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N A M R I Ap r o d u c e su p d a t e dtopograph i cbase maps andthematicmaps atv a r i o u sscales ins u p p o r tof thegovernment’sdevelopmentp l a n n i n g ,environmentalmanagement, andm u l t i h a z a r dmapping, among o t h e rprograms. Digital andcartographically enhanced large-scale topographic maps (1:10,000scale) provide more detailedinformation on administrativeboundaries, drainage systems,existing infrastructure, majorestablishments, road networks,topography, vegetation, and othereconomic indicators showing thepresent development in the area atbarangay level. Similarly, medium-and small-scale maps (1:50,000 and1:250,000 scale) are support toolsfor applications at municipal andprovincial levels. Administrativemaps indicate political boundariesof provinces and regions of thecountry.

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NAMRIA’s 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.

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NAMRIA isresponsible for thesurveying andcharting of thecountry’s maritimezones/areas whichare the archipelagicwaters, contiguouszone, ExclusiveEconomic Zone(EEZ), ExtendedContinental Shelf(ECS), andterritorial sea. Theagency regularlyc o n d u c t sh y d r o g r a p h i c ,bathymetric, oceanographic, andgeophysical surveys wherein marinegeographic information are presentedin the form of nautical charts,bathymetric maps, thematic maps, tideand current tables, and special maritimepublications. These are basic requisitesfor safe and efficient maritime travel andtrade, marine environmentalprotection, infrastructure engineering,military defense, and scientific studiesand researches. NAMRIA undertakesits survey activities utilizing its twomultidisciplinary survey vessels, BRPHYDROGRAPHER PRESBITERO andBRP HYDROGRAPHER VENTURA,which are equipped with modernhydrographic, oceanographic, andnavigational systems.

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NAMRIA provides inter-agencytechnical assistance on the country’sentitlement for ECS and establishmentof its baseline in accordance with theprovisions of the United NationsConvention on the Law of the Sea(UNCLOS), and in fulfilling otherinternational obligations/requirementsprovided for by the InternationalHydrographic Organization and theInternational Maritime Organization.

NAMRIA is involved in thedelineation of the national maritimejurisdiction in accordance with theprovisions of the UNCLOS. NAMRIAis a member of the ECS TechnicalWorking Group (TWG) which is fullyengaged in the preparation of thePhilippine submission to the UNCommission on the Limits of theContinental Shelf. The ECS TWG isheaded by the DENR Secretary underthe supervision of the Commission onMaritime and Ocean Affairs (CMOA),Office of the President.

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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.

C O R E F U N C T I O N SC O R E F U N C T I O N SE x e c u t i v e

Order (EO) No.45, s. 1993 (asamended by EO280, s. 2000 andEO 321, s. 2004)mandates the useof the PhilippineReference System

of 1992 (PRS92) as the standardreference system for all surveying andmapping activities in the country by CY2010. NAMRIA is spearheading theimplementation of PRS92 Project incoordination with the DENR regionaloffices, particularly the LandsManagement Bureau, the ForestManagement Services, and the LandsManagement Services. The project aimsto transform old maps and surveys intoPRS92. It also aims to upgrade thehorizontal and vertical controlnetworks of the country and ensure thereliability, completeness, and accuracyof PRS92 as the national geodeticnetwork. The other key activities ofthe project are the upgrading anddensification of geodetic control points,the conduct of leveling and gravitysurveys, and the installationa n dupgradingof tidemonitoringstations.

www.namria.gov.ph

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

agency’s 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.

The NAMRIA MuseumGeomaticsTraining Center

The Library

Map Sales Office The Agency’s Publications

The MuntinglupaMagnetic Observatory

Products and Services

T he National Mapping andResource Information Authority(NAMRIA) is the country’s

central mapping agency. It is an attachedagency of the Department of Environmentand Natural Resources (DENR).

NAMRIA contributes to the country’seconomic development by using state-of-the-art technology to produce maps,charts, and statistics which are basic toolsfor planning and decision making. Theagency envisions to be a highlyprofessionalized, technologicallyadvanced, and globally competitiveagency that cares about the environmentand natural resources.

Region 1 - LaoagDENR-PENRO, PFDPIN BuildingGiron St corner Castro Avenue, Laoag City, Ilocos NorteTel. (077) 772-0254 770-3439

Region 1 - La UnionFMS-DENR Doña Pepita Bldg.Quezon Ave., San Fernando City, La UnionTel. (072) 700-7957 - 6078382

Region 3 – Nueva EcijaGIS Room, WRMC BuildingCentral Luzon State Univ. CompoundMaharlika Hiway, Muñoz, Nueva EcijaTel. (044) 456-0690

Region 3 - PampangaJomafer Building, MacArthur Hi-waySan Agustin, San FernandoPampangaTel. (045) 963-4650 Fax: (045) 963-4646 or 49

NAMRIA Main OfficeFort BonifacioLawton AvenueFort Andres BonifacioTaguig CityTel. (02) 810-4831 to 34 local 240Fax: 810-5467

NCR - Binondo Branch421 Barraca St., San NicolasBinondoManilaTel. (02) 241-3494 to 96245-9498Fax: 242-2090

NCR – Quezon CityDENR, FMB RoadVisayas Ave., Diliman Q.C.Tel. (02) 925 - 1157

Region 2DENR-LEP, Building IICarig, Tuguegarao CityCagayan ValleyTel. (078) 846 -7366 Fax: 846 -7347

CARDENR-CAR CENRO Forestry Compound, Gibraltar Pacdal, Baguio CityTel. (074) 444-2720 - 444-2754

(074) 4425429

Region 4-ABatangas Office of the Provincial Planning & DevelopmentCoord. (OPPDC), Capitol ComplexBatangas City Tel. (043) 723 - 3286

Region 5DENR-Operation/Survey Division near PCA, Rizal St., SagponLegaspi City AlbayTel. (052) 480-9825 Fax: (052)481-1542

Region 4-BDENR-PENRO CompoundBrgy. Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa CityPalawanTel. (048) 433-5638 - 433-5639

Region 6DENR - Forestry BuildingParola, Fort San PedroIloilo City IloiloTel. (033) 337-0285- 336-1013

Region 7Rm. 301 Osmeña Building IIOsmeña BoulevardCebu City CebuTel. (032) 412-1749 Fax: (032) 253-0553

Region 9DENR-FMS CompoundLantawan Km 5, PasonancaZamboanga City Zamboanga Del Norte Tel. (062) 991-8679 Fax: (062) 991-2149

Region 8DENR CompoundSto. Niño ExtensionTacloban City LeyteTel. (053) 325-2255 Fax: (053) 321-3386

CARAGADay Care Center BuildingDENR Compound, AmbagoButuan City Agusan Del NorteTel. (085) 342-6124 Fax.: (085) 341-3250

Region 10Day Care Center BuildingDENR Compound, MacabalanPuntod,Cagayan de Oro City MisamisOrientalTel. (088) 856-9050CP: 0919-2668962

Region 11FRCD BuildingDENR Compound, LanangDavao City Davao Del NorteTel. (082) 305-4249Fax.: (082)8569591 / 9066

Region 12DENR Office No. 12 Land Evaluation PartyAurora St., Koronadal CitySouth CotabatoTel. (083) 228-8476

Map Sales Offices

NAMRIA Main OfficeLawton Avenue, Fort Andres Bonifacio,

Taguig CityTelephone numbers: (632) 810-4831,

(632) 810-2890Fax numbers: (632) 810-5452,

(632) 810-5468, (632) 810-2890E-mail: oss@namria.gov.ph

NAMRIA Binondo Branch421 Baracca Street, San Nicolas,

Binondo, ManilaTelephone numbers: (632) 241-3494,

(632) 242-2955Fax numbers: (632) 242-2090,

(632) 245-9502E-mail: cgsd@namria.gov.ph

Write to, visit or call:

*NAMRIA brochure published June 2010

For assistance and inquiry