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Abstract Modern forms of governance are under pressure in responding to interconnected issues in society, especially to achieve coherence across the environmental, economic, and health fields. The operations of vital policy frameworks in the Philippines, such as RA 9003, RA 7394, and RA 11223, are confined to overlapping but mostly disconnected systems, which limit their synergistic effects on societal change. This study employed a qualitative, theory-based design, with analysis of PRISMA-based documents and narrative literature, policy documents, and institutional reports (2018-2026). It focuses on the interactions among institutional actors and governance mechanisms within sectors, guided by systems and institutional theory. Results indicate that there are governance mechanisms, which are, however, deployed in an uneven manner based on the limitations of institutional capacity and poor integration. The analysis demonstrates that changes in society are products of dynamic processes of governance enabled by institutional alignment and adaptive processes. A comprehensive conceptual framework is put forward to enhance policy coherence and strengthen sustainable development impacts.