Application for Industrial Water Pollution in the Philippines through the Model Reference Adaptive Theory

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to summarize an affective measure for industrial water pollution issues in the Philippines on the Model Reference Adaptive Theory. Nowadays, a developing country such as Asian countries are success in modernization and industrialization. However, there are some seriousness of industrial pollution issues, such as water contamination. We can find some difficulty investment for environmental management in developing countries, because those countries prefer to enjoy there profit. We summarize a current state in water pollution problems in the Philippines as example of the developing countries. They believe such investment for environment is not be able to give any profit. We have to realize some environmental damage will bring a some economic restriction. We have an experience on industrial pollution in 1960's and ’70's in Japan. We concur the industrial pollution in not only own measure in industrial sector but also some industrial and environmental policy. From our experience in the industrial pollution issues, legislative functions and some investment are required. The Model Reference Adaptive Theory can provide most useful information from experiences as some models, as well as the theories assist to adapt to the developing countries to solve an industrial pollution issue. We would like to suggest that to summarize that re-use of industrial water is secure not only to minimize a discharge a waster water but also to minimize a pollution control cost. It is true that systematic analysis which combined with policy-guided and investment of industries in Japanese experience on the industrial pollution measures. 1) input unit of resources in changing industrial structure and changing of environmental quality 2) strengthening on environmental regulation due to their aggravation on environmental quality and investment and some affection on economy 3) investment for R & D in industry and their effect 4) some incentives for environmental conservation and their effect 5) creation of environmental business from aggravation of environmental quality and strengthening on environmental regulation We also would like to suggest to set those comprehensive programs from Japanese experience on measure on water pollution. 1) Comprehensive program for water usage 2) Monitoring plan for water quality 3) Comprehensive master plan for environmental management. © 1996, JAPAN SECTION OF THE REGIONAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL. All rights reserved.