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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In the pursuit to sustain and strengthen
the implementation of environmental
laws and partnership with various
stakeholders, EMB MIMAROPA
continually developed the annual targets
that are of high importance during CY
2011 and implement strategies to
enhance the programmed activities in
line with the mandate and procedure.
These accomplishments were made
possible through the hard work and
dedication of the regional and field
personnel, the continuous support of the
PENROs and CENROs resulting to a
significant contribution in the
accomplishment of the region’s target.
Significant of which is the
accomplishment of EIAM Division
having accomplished the targets for the
most number of activities as planned for
CY 2011. The implementation of EIS
system has declined in number of issued
ECCs to 162 from the planned target of
224. This is because of the adaptation of
some projects as specified in the Revised
Procedural Manual for DAO 2003-30.
The region organized four (4) clustered
MMT and 15 project-based MMTs
during CY 2011.
In the Linis Hangin Program, a total of
four (4) free vehicle emission testing
activities were conducted by the team
which covered all provinces within the
administrative jurisdiction of Region
IVB and a total of twelve (12) accredited
Private Emission Testing Centers
(PETCs) operating in the region were
monitored by the PETC Regional
Monitoring Team (RMT). In line with
the celebration of the Environmental
Month the EMB Region IV B organized
a monitoring activity of Private Emission
Testing Centers and Emission testing of
government vehicles. The region also
conducted a training on Stack Emission
Testing held in Tanza Oasis Hotel
located at Brgy. Capipisa East Tanza,
Cavite.
Under the Sagip Ilog Program, two (2)
rivers were included under this program,
namely: Calapan River located at
Calapan City in the Province Oriental
Mindoro and Mogpog River located at
the Province of Marinduque. Activities
in this program include data gathering
through monthly water quality
monitoring, pollution sources inventory
and providing assistance to local
government unit(s) concerned in
formulating water quality management
framework. In line with the designation
of the Water Quality Management Area
(WQMA) in Calapan City, a public
hearing was conducted last December
13, 2011. Completion of the remaining
activities required for the proposal of
designation of a WQMA such as data
collection and evaluation that will be
needed in the final proposal document
will be given priority in CY 2012.
Laboratory records also showed that the
region has reached a total of 800
collected samples for laboratory analysis
which represents 95% of the annual
target and accomplished 1790
determinations resulting to 128 percent
accomplishment.
The Regional Office together with the
support from PENROs and CENROs
accomplished all the target activities under
Toxic Chemical and Hazardous Waste
Management Section. Periodic
monitoring/inspection are being performed
to ensure compliance to laws and regulations
relative to hazardous waste management.
The information and education campaign
activities of the region were intensified
and sustained, prioritizing the conduct of
comprehensive lectures to schools,
colleges and universities in order to
promote the National Programs for
Sustainable and Eco-friendly Schools
and to strengthen the implementation of
RA 9512, otherwise known as
Environmental Awareness and
Education Act of 2008. In line with the

2011
2011 National Search for Sustainable
and Eco-friendly Schools, the region has
received entries from the different
provinces. According to the points and
ranking system adopted by the judges,
the regional winners were San Mariano
Elementary School from Roxas Oriental
Mindoro, Pres. Diosdado Macapagal
Memorial National High School from
Gloria, Oriental Mindoro, and Palawan
State University from Puerto Princesa
City. In the National Search for
Sustainable and Eco-friendly Schools
Elementary level, San Mariano
Elementary School in Roxas Oriental
Mindoro was the 3 rd place winner in the
elementary level and Palawan State
University was the 2 nd place winner in
the College level.
double the performance of its duties and
responsibilities in protecting, conserving
and managing the environment and
natural resources of the region.
In the field of Gender and Development
Activities (GAD), the region conducted
series of lectures and livelihood trainings
to sustain and expand the gender
awareness of the region. Also, in line
with the celebration of World Water Day
and Women’s Month, EMB
MIMAROPA conducted a motorcade
and MOA Signing for Adopt-an-Estero
Program in Puerto Princesa City to
widen the awareness and participation of
the localities.
EMB MIMAROPA will continually
exert effort in terms of managing and
preserving the vast natural resources and
address the pressing demand to educate
the citizenry to inculcate into their minds
that each one of us has a role and
responsibility to take care of our
environment and mother Earth in
general.
This office reiterates its vision to be
recognized as a leading example of
ecological frontier with equally balanced
opportunities to boost economy without
sacrificing clean and healthy
environment for the protection of its
citizenry. EMB MIMAROPA pledges to
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INTRODUCTION
MIMAROPA Region is blessed with
rich natural resources and biodiversity,
fertile soil, vast forest cover and
wonderful water bodies. These factors
were the very reason for several parks,
mountains and sanctuaries to be declared
as national treasures of the country, thus,
posing an extra challenge to the whole
Department in achieving its goal of
protecting and conserving the
environment.
The region is considered as one of the
economic assets and tourist attractions of
the country having those attributes.
Thus, there is really a need to achieve
sustainable development in order to
protect the environmental integrity while
aiming for economic growth of the
region.
camaraderie with those sectors helped
the region to realize not only its targets
and programs but also the advocacies for
the preservation and protection of the
environmental quality.
With the partnerships created and with
the full support and dedication of the
regional and field offices staff in the
different DENR PENROs and CENROs,
EMB MIMAROPA has accomplished
the targets and objectives regardless of
the limited resources and manpower and
other constraints faced during the
operations.
Being the head agency in securing the
environmental and developmental
concerns of the region, the
Environmental Management Bureau
MIMAROPA aims to achieve
sustainability of both the economy and
ecology while nurturing the welfare of
the present and future generation. Thru
the implementation of the various
environmental laws mandated to the
bureau such as RA 6969, RA 8749, RA
9512, RA 9275, RA 9003 and PD 1586
as guided by the vision and mission of
DENR-EMB, the region is also
consistently performing its duties thru an
effective and efficient implementation of
the programs and projects under the
bureau’s thrusts and mandates.
The region has established partnership
and linkages to the different stakeholders
in order to attain the said objective that
plays very important role in the society
such as the local government units,
government agencies, academe, civil and
private societies and most especially the
industries/ business sectors. The strong
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
6%
CNC ISSUED CY 2011
9%
(Province)
ASSESSMENT AND
MANAGEMENT
Marinduque
28%
40% Occ. Min
For Calendar Year 2011, the EIAM
Or. Min.
Division had accomplished the targets as
plan, enumerated to wit:
Palawan
17%
Romblon
I. Implementation of EIS System
ECC/CNC processing/issuance
a) A total of 151 ECCs were issued
Figure 1.2 CNC Issued per province,
CY 2011
out of the total target of 200 or
equivalent to 76% accomplishment, to
Among the project types, tourism
projects such as sand and gravel,
projects/ spots or zone had the highest
tourism, commercial buildings,
number of ECC issued while residential/
schools, piggery, salt farms, hospitals.
subdivision projects had the least
On the other hand, there were 336
number. Below is the distribution of
CNCs issued out of the total target of
ECC issued per project type:
200, which is 168% of the annual
target.
Table 1.2. ECC/ CNC Issued per project
type, 1st semester CY 2011
Table 1.1. ECC/ CNC Issued within the
admininistrative
jurisdiction of EMB
Project Type
Number of
Region IV-B, CY 2011
ECC Issued
1. Tourist Spots/
40
Province
ECC
CNC
Zone
issued
issued
2. Sand and Gravel 24
3. Gasoline Station 21
Marinduque 7 19
4. Office/
17
Occidental
Warehouse/
Mindoro 27 136
Commercial
Oriental
Mindoro 36 56
5. Building
Subdivision 14
Palawan 67 94
6. Others 35
Romblon 14 31
b) There was a decrease in the number
Total 151 336
of ECC issued due to the
implementation of
Memorandum
5% ECC ISSUED CY 2011
Circular No. 002-2010 which
(Province)
9%
prescribes the adaptation of
the
threshold of some projects specified
18% Marinduque
in the Revised Procedural Manual
Occ. Min
for DAO 2003-30 as well as the
Or. Min.
44% 24%
requirement of PCSD Clearance for
Palawan
projects within the Province of
Romblon
Palawan.
Figure 1.1 ECC Issued per province,
CY 2011
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II. ECC Compliance Monitoring
and Evaluation
a. During the CY 2011, the division
and field offices’ technical staffs
conducted compliance monitoring on
projects within ECAs and accomplished
a total of 600 out of the total targets of
546 for an equivalent of 110%
accomplishment.
Out of the total numbers of projects
monitored, 51 firms were issued with
Notice of Violations (NOVs) for projects
non-compliant with the conditions set in
the approved ECC and the
Environmental Management Plan
(EMP).
effectiveness of environmental measures
on prevention and mitigation of actual
project impacts, versus the predicted
impacts used as basis for the EMP
design and continued updating of the
EMP for sustained responsiveness to
project operations and project impacts.
III. Multi-partite Monitoring
Teams (MMT’s) for ECP’s,
Cluster MMT’s for co- located
Projects located in ECA’s and
Project-based
The division organized four (4) clustered
projects namely: Southern Palawan ECC
Holders Association, Puerto Princesa
Sand and Gravel Quarry Operation,
Puerto Princesa City Association of
Gasoline Refilling Station and Non-ECP
Project Association of Narra, Palawan.
Inspection of an on-going project in Oriental
Mindoro
Likewise, for survey of projects without
ECC, the division accomplished a total
of 162 out of the targets of 160 and
issued 53 Notice of Violations (NOVs).
Survey of project was conducted to
determine which projects are within/ not
within the purview of the EIS System
and for issuance of Notice of Violation
for projects which were operating
without ECCs.
b. Monitoring of projects with ECC
was strengthened to ensure that the
proponents complied with the conditions
set in the approved ECC and the
Environmental Management Plan
(EMP). This activity guarantees the
Similarly, for project-based MMTs a
total of fifteen (10) were organized, to
wit:
1) Ormin Power Inc. – Calapan
City, Oriental Mindoro
2) Ormin Power Inc.- San Teodoro,
Oriental Mindoro
3) Daluyon Beach Resort- Sitio
Sabang, Brgy. Cabayugan, Puerto
Princesa City
4) Sheridan Beach Resort - Sitio
Sabang, Brgy. Cabayugan, Puerto
Princesa City
5) Toronto Mining Project – Brgy.
San Isidro, Narra, Palawan
6) Pulot Mining Project – Brgy.
Pulot , Punang, Espanola,
Palawan
7) El Rio Yonar Resort – Coron,
Palawan
8) Club Paradise, Inc. – Coron,
Palawan
9) Kaliksi Island Resort –
Calagsingan Island, Brgy.
Tumarbong, Roxas, Palawan
10) Crystal Paradise – Brgy.
Antipuluan, Narra, Palawan
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Province-wide MMT Meeting at Boac, Marinduque
There were five (5) Environmental
Critical Projects monitored namely
Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Project and
Coral Bay Nickel Corporation
located at Brgy. Rio Tuba, Bataraza,
Palawan; Berong Nickel Corporation
located at Brgy. Berong, Quezon,
Palawan; Malampaya Gas
Corporation located at El Nido,
Palawan; and Puerto Princesa City
Sanitary Landfill Project. Further, the
division conducted monitoring on 57
established MMTs.
IV. Other activities
Other activities undertaken by the region
during the first semester include among
others the regular updating of the EIA-IS
database. This ensures transparency to
the public as well as ready data that may
be needed from time to time. In line
with the identification of projects
location, whether these are within or
outside of the environmentally critical
areas, the region mapped 84 projects
with issued ECC. EIA Staff were
likewise sent to capacity building
conducted by the EMB Central Office.
Moreover, the region received and acted
on three (3) environmental complaints
from the provinces of Marinduque,
Romblon and Oriental Mindoro, to wit:
1. Complaint against Utopia Resort
Project- Pto. Galera, Or. Mindoro
2. Complaint against Orchid Star
Property Development-
Marinduque
3. Complaint against Mr. Rufano’s
Construction of Concrete Riprap
and stockpiling of Stores/
Boulders – Brgy. Punta, Looc,
Romblon
The said complaints were resolved
through conduct of survey/ monitoring
and technical conference with the client
and complainant.
National Greening Program
EMB MIMAROPA in collaboration with
EMB CALABARZON and MAC-BAN
Geothermal Power Plant conducted a
tree planting activity at Calauan, Laguna
on September 30, 2011.
A total of 80 individuals from the said
offices participated in the activity. The
said industry prepared the area and also
provided the seedlings to the
participants. More than 800 seedlings of
Kalantas ( Toona calantas) were planted
at the end of the activity.
Further, the region has obtained support/
commitments to the said program from
the different industries, to wit:
Name of
Company
Mabini Farm,
Puerto Princesa
City
A. H. Piggery
Farm
Association of
ECC Holders in
Narra, Palawan
Southern
Palawan ECC
Holders
Association,
Area to be
Planted
(sq.
m./has)
No. of
Seedlings of
Trees to be
Planted
4 ha 1,400
Area not 200
yet
measured
2 ha. 3,300
1 ha. 2,500
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Inc.
International
Swine Genetics,
Inc., Puerto
Princesa City
Hikari SSP
Corp., Culion,
Palawan
Sheridan Beach
Resort and Spa,
Puerto Princesa
City
Dos Palmas
Arrecife Island
Resort, Puerto
Princesa City
Gold Barrel
Resort and Spa,
Buenavista,
Marinduque
Coral Bay
Nickel Corp.,
Brooke’s Pt.
Palawan
Partner
Industries of
Adop-an-Estero
in Puerto
Princesa City,
Palawan
a. Palawan Power
Generation Inc.
b. Mabini’s Farm
c. Microtel Inns &
Suites
d. UNITOP General
Merchandise
Incorporation
e. The Legend
Palawan
f. Hotel Fleuris
Palawan
g. Hotel Centro
h. Shell Philippines
Exploration B.V.
(SPEX)
i. NCCC's
j. Asturias Hotel
k. Petron Palawan
l. Kia Motors
Area not
yet
measured
250
2 ha. 1,050
12 hectares 12,000
1.85 ha. 4,500
1,000 sq.
m.
5,000 sq.
m.
1, 600 sq.
m.
20
1000
179
Malampaya Tree Planting
EMB MIMAROPA Personnel during the tree
planting activity in Laguna
Total:
Approxim
ately 28.05
hectares
26, 740
seedlings
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AIR QUALITY
MANAGEMENT
Guided by the underlying principle of
the Philippine Clean Air Act that every
Filipino has the right to breathe clean air,
EMB Region IVB (MIMAROPA)
conducted various activities within the
five (5) provinces covered by the region
during CY 2011 spearheaded by the Air
Quality Management Section.
Linis Hangin Program
The Linis Hangin program encompasses
all activities and efforts in minimizing
the air pollution caused by the three (3)
anthropogenic sources of air pollution,
namely: mobile, stationary and area
sources.
Bantay Usok/Bantay Tambutso
To curb pollution caused by mobile
sources of air pollution (e.g. cars, trucks
jeeps, tricycles, etc.), the following
activities under the Bantay Usok/Bantay
Tambutso campaign were accomplished.
EMB Region IVB coordinated closely
with the lead implementing agency in
regulating motor vehicles, its regional
counterpart in the Land Transportation
Office of the Department of
Transportation and Communications.
EMB Region IVB strengthened its
mobilization of its Anti-Smoke Belching
Unit during the year under report,
making good use of the smoke opacity
meter acquired by the office. A total of
four (4) free vehicle emission testing
activities were conducted by the team
which covered some provinces within
the administrative jurisdiction of Region
IVB. The activities resulted to a total of
forty (40) diesel-fed vehicles tested for
their emissions, where five (5) vehicles
(12%) failed to meet the vehicle
emission standards.
Tables 2.1 below provides the
distribution of the emission tests
conducted by EMB Region IVB during
CY 2011.
Table 2.1. Summary of Anti-Smoke Belching
Activities for CY 2011
Date of
Activity
April 26,
2011
June 21,
2011
June 22,
2011
December
1, 2011
Location/
Venue
Naujan-
Oriental
Mindoro
Pinamalayan-
Oriental
Mindoro
Roxas-
Oriental
Mindoro
Occidental
Mindoro
No. of
Vehicle
s Tested
No. of
Vehicles
that
Failed
The Test
10 0 (0%)
10 2 (20%)
7 1 (10%)
13 2 (21%)
TOTAL 40 5 (12%)
A total of twelve (12) accredited Private
Emission Testing Centers (PETCs)
operating in the region were monitored
by the PETC Regional Monitoring Team
(RMT) during CY 2011. The RMT is the
composite team from EMB, and LTO
created relative to DENR-DTI-DOTC
Joint Administrative Order No. 1 Series
of 2007 “Amended Guidelines and
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Emission test at a vehicle at San Jose, Occidental
Mindoro

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Procedures for the Monitoring of
Accredited and Authorized Private
Emission Testing Centers (PETC) and
LTO Emission Testing Activities”.
The PETCs monitored are listed
hereunder:
1. PINRA EMISSION TEST
CENTER CO., INC. located at
Brgy. Salong, Calapan City,
Oriental Mindoro
2. CALAPAN EMISSION
TESTING CENTER located at
Brgy. Salong, Calapan City,
Oriental Mindoro
3. PINAMALAYAN EMISSION
TESTING CENTER CO., INC.
located at Papandayan,
Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
4. M & R SMOKE OFF
EMISSION TESTING
CENTER located at Quirino St.,
Brgy. Poblacion St., San Jose,
Occidental Mindoro
5. PINRA EMISSION TEST
CENTER CO., INC. located at
Rizal St., Brgy. 7, San Jose,
Occidental Mindoro
6. W. RED EMISSION TEST
CENTER located at Brgy.
Caganhao, Boac, Marinduque
7. ALICOR EMISSION TEST
CENTER located at National
Highway, Poblacion, Narra,
Palawan
8. ALICOR EMISSION
TESTING CENTER located at
49 Manalo St., Brgy. Masikap,
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
9. UNO EMISSION TESTING
CENTER located at 86 Manalo
St. Brgy. Maunlad, Puerto
Princesa City, Palawan
10. PINRA EMISSION TEST
CENTER located at Bulaklakan,
Gloria, Oriental Mindoro
11. PERFECT CHECK
EMISSION TESTING
CENTER located at 86 E.
Valencia St., Brgy. Masikap,
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
12. UPLAND EMISSION TEST
CENTER CO. located at 55
Manalo St., Brgy. Masikap,
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
As per copy of the reports submitted by
the composite team for approval by the
Regional Monitoring Committee (RMC),
it generally showed that the actual test
procedures and analyzers/ equipment
used by the twelve (12) PETCs
monitored conformed with the
Implementing Rules and Regulations of
RA 8749.
Bantay Tsimineya
As mandated under the Philippine Clean
Air Act, the Environmental Management
Bureau is the lead implementing agency
in the regulation of stationary sources of
air pollution. The Bantay Tsimineya
campaign encompasses the activities and
programs in the management of
emissions from industries and
establishments.
The Office targeted 400 firms to monitor
during the year. Said activity covered
those that were previously issued with
Permit to Operate Air Pollution Source
and Control Installation. A total of 344
firms were monitored for CY 2011,
thereby accomplishing 86% of its
target firms to be monitored. Eighty five
(85) firms (115% of target) were issued
with Notice of Violation (NOVs) for
operating with expired permit or for
violating with the emission standards.
Table 2.2 is the provincial distribution of
firms/industries monitored and NOVs
issued during CY 2011:
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Province
Number of
Firms
Monitored
NOV
Issued
Oriental
Mindoro
80 25
Occidental
Mindoro
75 26
Marinduque 40 4
Romblon 42 3
Palawan 107 27
Total 344 85
Table 2.2. Firms Monitored and NOVs Issued Per
Province, CY 2011 (EMB Region IVB)
Out of the twenty (20) stack sampling
tests targeted this year to be observed or
witnessed for compliance with the
National Emission Standards for Source
Specific Air Pollutants, the Office was
able to witness twenty (20) tests from
twenty (20) industries and
establishments operating within the
administrative jurisdiction of Region
IVB. Prior to the conduct of such tests,
EMB Region IVB reviewed the test
plans submitted and approved the test
based on the compliance of the test with
the approved methods of sampling and
analysis under the Philippine Clean Air
Act.
The firms tested, with the frequency of
test and number of stacks tested are
listed hereunder:
1. Palawan Power Generation,
Inc. at its power generation plant
located at Brgy. Tiniguiban,
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan –
two (2) sampling episodes
consisting of two (2) stacks
2. Global Business Holdings
Power Resources, Inc. (formerly
Mirant Philippines, Inc.) at its
power generation plant located at
Brgy. Papandayan, Pinamalayan,
Oriental Mindoro – two (2)
sampling episodes consisting of
two (2) stacks
3. Aggreko International Power
Projects, Inc. for its power
generation plant located at Brgy.
Tayamaan, Mamburao,
Occidental Mindoro – one (1)
sampling episode consisting of
seven (7) smoke stacks
4. Aggreko International Power
Projects, Inc. for its power
generation plant located at Brgy.
Irawan, Puerto Princesa City,
Palawan – one (1) sampling
episode consisting of thirteen
(13) smoke stacks
5. Delta P, Inc. for its power
generation plant located at Brgy.
Sta. Lourdes, Puerto Princesa
City, Palawan – two (2) sampling
episodes consisting of four (4)
stacks
6. Shell Philippines Exploration,
B.V. (SPEX) for its gas
extraction plant located at
Malampaya Offshore Palawan –
one ( 1) sampling episode
consisting of two (2) stacks
7. Coral Bay Nickel Corporation
(CBNC) Line 1 for its mineral
processing plant located at Brgy.
Rio Tuba, Bataraza, Palawan –
one (1) sampling episode
consisting of five (5) smoke
stacks
8. Coral Bay Nickel Corporation
(CBNC) Line 2 for its mineral
processing plant located at Brgy.
Rio Tuba, Bataraza, Palawan –
one (1) sampling episode
consisting of six (6) smoke stacks
9. Palawan Power Generation,
Inc. for its power generation
plant located at Brgy. Malinao,
Narra, Palawan – two (2)
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sampling episodes consisting of
one (1) smoke stack
10. Aggreko International Power
Projects, Inc. for its power
generation plant located at
Simaron, Brgy. Sta. Isabel,
Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro –
one (1) sampling episode
consisting of twenty one (21)
smoke stacks
11. Cummins Sales and Service
Philippines Inc. for its power
generation plant located at NPC
Boac Diesel Power Plant, Brgy.
Bantad, Boac, Marinduque- one
(1) sampling episode consisting
of one (1) smoke stack –and one
(1) sampling episode consisting
of two (2) smoke stacks
12. Cummins Sales and Service
Philippines Inc. for its power
generation plant located at Brgy.
Central, San Jose, Occidental
Mindoro – one (1) sampling
episode consisting of two (2)
smoke stacks
13. Amanpulo Beach Resort
located at Pamalican Island,
Palawan- one (1) sampling
episode consisting of two (2)
smoke stacks and one (1)
sampling episode consisting of
one (1) smoke stack
14. Ormin Power, Inc. located
Ormeco Cmpd., Sta. Isabel,
Calapan City, Oriental Mindotwo
(2) samp ling episodes and
four (4) smoke stacks
EMB Region IVB has one hundred
fifteen (115) surveyed firms during CY
2011. Fifty five (55) of these firms were
issued with Notice of Violation (NOV)
for operating without valid Permit to
Operate, representing 138% of the target
NOV issuance for CY 2011.
Table 2.3 below shows the number of
firms surveyed and NOVs issued per
province.
Table 2.3. Firms Surveyed and NOVs Issued Per
Province, CY 2011 (EMB MIMAROPA Region)
Province
Number
of Firms
Surveyed
NOVs
Issued
Oriental
Mindoro
29 21
Occidental
Mindoro
11 20
Marinduque 8 0
Romblon 16 3
Palawan 51 11
Total 115 55
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
Survey of EMB staff on the new generator
sets of Ormin Power, Inc. at Calapan City,
Oriental Mindoro
As mandated by the Implementing Rules
and Regulations of Republic Act 8749
otherwise known as the Philippine Clean
Air Act of 1999, EMB Region IVB
issued Permit to Operate Air Pollution
Source and Control Installations to
firms/establishments operating with
sources of air pollution. A total of 159
Stack testing conducted at a generator set of
new applications were issued with
EMB Delta MIMAROPA P Inc. at Brgy. Annual Sta. Report Lourdes, CY 2011 Puerto
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Permit to Operate, thereby
accomplishing 205 % of the CY 2011
target of 100 permits. About 37% (56) of
the target 200 renewal applications were
issued with Permit to Operate during
this calendar year. Low turnout in
permit renewal for this year is due to the
strict implementation of the five (5)-year
validity of the permitting system.
Table 2.4. Permit to Operate Issued Per Province,
CY 2011 (EMB MIMAROPA Region)
Preparation and e) Plantation
Establishment.
The coordination with LGUs in the
enhancement on the Ban on open
burning made it possible for the PENRO
Office, CENRO Boac and EMB field
personnel to implement and support the
Memorandum dated June 06, 2011
regarding LGUs Implementing Ban on
Open Burning in the Province of
Marinduque.
PROVINCE NEW RENEWAL TOTAL
Oriental
Mindoro
Occidental
Mindoro
Marinduque
42 32 74
34 6 40
12 4 16
Romblon 12 3 15
Palawan 59 11 70
TOTAL 159 56 215
Bantay Sunog-Basura
During last year CY 2011 for Bantay
Sunog -Basura campaign and its target to
provide technical assistance to six (6)
local government units (LGUs) in
identifying priority sites for greening,
the PENRO Office has submitted related
copies of documents to EMB IVB
regional office on implementing ban of
open burning which is from LGU
Torrijos, LGU Mogpog, LGU Sta. Cruz
and LGU Gasan.
The areas under the National Greening
Project (NGP) are the identified priority
sites for greening of DENR Marinduque
for C.Y 2011 with the following
information: a) Summary of NGP Target
for 2011 , b)Summary of Seedling
Requirements, c) Summary of Number
of NGP Partners/ Contractors, Site
In the adaptation of the Resolution No.
40 Series of 2010 entitled “Resolution
Enjoining Establishments, Firm,
Company, Government and Private
Entity/Group and Individuals to Refrain
from Open Burning of Waste Materials
in their Respective Areas” by the
Sangguniang Bayan of the Municipality
of Sta. Cruz. The six (6) LGUs in the
region that was targeted by the EMB
regional Office and PENRO Office, has
four (4) LGUs that have already
implemented this resolution on their
municipalities. As of now, the PENRO
Office of Marinduque has formally sent
letters to the two (2) municipalities
addressed to their Mayor that has not yet
adapted the said resolution and
informing them to pass a resolution
enjoining establishment, firm, company,
government and private entity/ group
and individuals to refrain from open
burning of waste materials in their
respective areas.
In order to determine the extent of air
pollution within the region, EMB Region
IVB conducted emission inventory to
account the contribution of the three (3)
anthropogenic sources of air pollution,
namely: stationary, mobile and area
sources. Intensive data gathering,
computations and analysis produced the
quantified emissions of these sources on
the previous year. The product of this
effort produced the Baco-Calapan City-
Naujan Airshed Air Quality Status
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Report (CY 2007 -2010). Electronic
copies of the reports were also made
available for download at the EMB
Region IVB’s website.
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
In order to determine if air quality
management programs achieved its
purpose in the improvement of air
quality in the area, the Office conducts
ambient air quality monitoring, in
coordination with the local government
units (LGUs) and PENROs/CENROs
covering the area monitored.
Four (4) established sampling stations,
located in the provinces of Oriental
Mindoro and Palawan, are being
maintained by the region. The
monitoring of these sampling stations
could not be accomplished without the
full support of the local government
units (LGUs) concerned in the area.
Table 2.5. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stations of the Baco-Calapan City-Naujan Airshed
Area, CY 2011
STA
NO
1
2
STA
ID
Capito
l Site
Munic
ipal
Hall
STATI
ON
LOCAT
ION
PGENR
O,
Capitol
Site,
Calapan
City
Municip
al Hall,
Baco
PARAMETE
R
MEASURED
Total
Suspended
Particulates
(TSP)
Particulate
Matter less
than 10
microns
(PM10)
EMB-Region IVB continued to maintain
the two (2) established stations within
the Baco-Calapan-Naujan airshed area,
to monitor TSP concentrations at the
City of Calapan and PM10
concentrations at the Municipality of
Baco. Table 2.6 presents the details of
the sampling stations at Oriental
Mindoro:
Strengthened efforts by EMB-Region
IVB and the ENRO of the Provincial
Government of Oriental Mindoro
resulted to a total of thirty four (34) air
quality samples gathered at the Capitol
Site station.
Efforts by EMB-Region IVB, PENRO,
CENRO and the ENRO of the City
Government of Puerto Princesa failed to
sustain the monitoring stations
established at the city. Without an
operational monitoring equipment,
ambient air quality sampling failed.
However, Atty. Regidor B. Tulali of the
City-ENRO, prioritized for budgeting
among the city’s projects to repair the
said equipment. Hopefully, by CY 2012,
the sampling equipment will be
operational and monitoring data could be
gathered again in line with the proposal
to establish an airshed within the City of
Puerto Princesa.
Table 2.6 shows the summary of the air
quality samples collected at the stations
established at Oriental Mindoro. The
succeeding figures show the assessment
and graphical representation of the
ambient air quality monitoring
conducted during the 1 st quarter of CY
2011 at Oriental Mindoro. Results of the
monitoring at Station 1 (Ca pitol Site)
during 1 st quarter of CY 2011 showed
20% of the samples gathered failed to
meet the National Ambient Air Quality
Guideline Values (NAAQGV) for Total
Suspended Particulates (TSP).
Table 2.6. Summary of Ambient Air Quality
Monitoring at the Baco-Calapan City-Naujan
Airshed Area, CY 2011
STA
NO
STA
ID
QUAR
TER
NO. OF
SAMPLES
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1
2
Capitol
Site
Municip
al Hall
COLLECTED
1 st 10
2 nd 11
3 rd 11
4 th 2
Total 34
1 st 9
2 nd 0
3 rd 13
4 th 19
Total 41
emission testing of government vehicles
at LGU Roxas and Pinamalayan. Both of
these activities were coordinated with
the mayors of the said local government
units and personnel from this Office
were assisted by employees/officers
from LGU Roxas and LGU
Pinamalayan.
Figure 2.1. 1st Quarter TSP Ambient Air Quality
Results at Capitol Site Station (Calapan City,
Oriental Mindoro), CY 2011
600
400
Concentration (ug/Ncm)
200
0
Result of TSP Ambient Air
Monitoring, 1st Quarter CY 2011
Provincial Capitol
Baco-Calapan City-Naujan Airshed
1 2 3 4 Sample 5 6 Number 7 8 9 10
Concentration
RD Tolentino and EMB Region IVB staff together
with the focal person of Aggreko International
Power Projects during the monitoring and stack
emission testing conducted at Sta. Isabel, Calapan
City, Oriental Mindoro
Finally, it was also in CY 2011 that
Training on Stack Emission Testing
was conducted by the EMB Region IV-B
personnel and division chief from the
administrative office and PCD Division
headed by Regional Director EnP Sixto
E. Tolentino, Jr. at Tanza’s Oasis Hotel
located at Brgy. Capipisa East Tanza,
Cavite. The said training was assisted by
guest speaker from Region IV-A DENR
CALABARZON and was participated by
EMB MIMAROPA technical staff and
officers.
Emission testing of government vehicles
during the celebration of World Environment
Day at LGU Roxas Oriental Mindoro.
EMB Region IVB also celebrated the
Environment month at Calapan City
wherein one of the activities organized is
the monitoring of Private Emission
Testing Center (PETC). There were two
(2) private emission testing centers
monitored in Calapan City. Another
activity that was conducted is the
Engr. Adonis Tomaro, as guest speaker
during the Training of EMB Region IVB
personnel on Stack Emission Testing at
Tanza’s Oasis Hotel located at Brgy.
Capipisa, East Tanza, Cavite.
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POLLUTION RESEARCH
AND LABORATORY
SERVICES
We, at the EMB Region IVB Laboratory,
in support of the DENR’s mandate to
preserve and protect the environment,
are committed to generate reliable,
accurate, traceable and good quality data
that will be used in the formulation of
environmental criteria, standards and
policies; assessment of the quality of the
country’s environment; adjudication of
pollution cases; and assessment of the
enforcement of environmental standards
and policies.
It is therefore the policy of the EMB
Laboratory to implement and maintain a
high standard of quality in the laboratory
through continuous and sustained staff
training, acquisition of appropriate
materials, maintenance of existing
facilities, and participation in the
interlaboratory exercises and other
proficiency tests.
In the past year 2011, the region had
been in close coordination with the
NRDC management and the EMB
Central Office with regards to the plan of
establishing its own laboratory. The
region had started purchasing equipment
in preparation for the realization of this
plan. At present, Region IVB-
MIMAROPA is the only region in the
entire nation that has no laboratory of its
own. Analyses of environmental samples
coming from the five provinces of the
region are being done at the EMB-
Central Office Laboratory.
The Laboratory activity is under
the supervision of the Pollution Control
Division. The Laboratory is composed of
two staff; both are contracted as
Laboratory Analysts. No licensed
chemist is assigned to certify technical
validity of results. One is a BS
Chemistry graduate and the other is a BS
Biochemistry graduate. Likewise, there
is no Aide assigned in the laboratory,
and therefore, the chemists/analysts
perform some of the functions of
laboratory aides.
The Laboratory assisted during CY 2011
in the projects of EMB Region IVB
particularly in air quality monitoring and
water quality monitoring through the
analysis and assessment of
environmental samples, as shown
hereunder:
Water Quality Management
I. Monitoring of Major Water bodies
A. Priority Rivers (Sagip Ilog)
1. Calapan River (Oriental
Mindoro) - monthly
2. Mogpog River
(Marinduque) - monthly
II.
B. Additional Water Bodies
1. Boac River (Marinduque) -
quarterly
2. Bacungan River (Palawan)
- quarterly
3. Honda Bay (Palawan) -
quarterly
Beach EcoWatch
A. Sabang Bay (Oriental Mindoro)
– February to June 2011
B. White Beach (Oriental
Mindoro) – February to June
2011
C. Bacuit Bay (Palawan) – July to
November 2011
D. Coron Bay (Palawan) – July to
November 2011
E. White Beach – PPC Bay
(Palawan) – April to August
2011
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III.
IV.
Classification of Water bodies
A. Babuyan River (Palawan) –
quarterly
B. Bacuit Bay (Palawan) –
quarterly
C. Montible River (Palawan) –
quarterly
D. Nagsaguipi River (Palawan) –
quarterly
E. Puerto Princesa Bay (Palawan)
– quarterly
Adopt-an-Estero Program
A. City Estero of Puerto Princesa
(Palawan) – once only this year
Air Quality Management
I. Baco – Calapan City – Naujan Air
Shed (Oriental Mindoro)
A. Calapan City Station – TSP
B. Baco Station – PM 10
During the year under study, the
Laboratory Services Section had also
received the following environmental
samples for analysis as stated hereunder:
I. Water Bodies
II.
III.
Oriental Mindoro
A. Dulangan River
Palawan
A. Calategas Proper
B. Tuligman River Delta
C. Cabuluan Creek
D. Pokpok Creek
E. Pier (Causeway)
Ambient Air
A. GID Ricemill / Bagsic
Ricemill
B. Araňo Residence
Industries (Effluent Samples)
A. Palawan Power Generation,
Inc. (Palawan)
B. Malampaya Natural Gas
Project (Palawan)
C. Consolidated Mines Inc.
(Marinduque)
D. Citi-Nickel Mining and
Development Corporation
(Palawan)
E. Coral Bay Nickel Corporation
(Palawan)
F. Rio Tuba Nickel Mining
Corporation (Palawan)
G. Sta. Maria Village Clinic, Inc
(Oriental Mindoro)
H. MMG Hospital and Health
Services Coop (Oriental
Mindoro)
I. Palawan Aqua Culture
(Palawan)
J. AH Piggery Farm (Palawan)
K. International Swine Genetics,
Inc (Palawan)
L. Jollibee – Rizal Avenue
(Palawan)
The main function of the Laboratory is
to analyze environmental samples from
the region. The target for 2011 is to
analyze 800 air and water samples or to
have 1,400 determinations. The actual
number of samples analyzed was 759
(95% of the actual target) and the total
number of determinations was 1,790
(128% of the actual target).
The quality of data generated in a
laboratory depends primarily on the
integrity of the samples that arrive at the
laboratory. Consequently, the field
personnel must take the necessary
precautions to protect samples from
contamination and deterioration. (Water
Quality Monitoring Manual, Volume I,
Clause 5.3.4)
It is an old axiom that the result of any
test can be no better than the sample on
which it is performed. In the CY 2011,
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the sample collectors have improved
especially in the matters of timely
submission of samples and its completed
form of sample submittal and analytical
request. The sampling team is now more
knowledgeable in the recommended /
required holding time for every
parameter to be analyzed. Only the
newly hired PCD technical staff needed
the assistance in this matter.
The region sent its laboratory analysts to
attend the Training on the Introduction
to ISO 17025:2005 facilitated by
Integrated Chemists of the Philippines
held at FTI, Taguig City and Training
Workshop for New Environmental
Laboratory Recognition Assessors
which was conducted by EMB Central
Office ELR Assessors.
The Region IVB Laboratory’s supplies
are not included in the procurement plan
for supplies of the EMB-Central Office.
It is therefore, the obligation of the
Region to check that the supplies needed
for the laboratory analyses are all
provided. For CY 2011, the office was
able to provide all the immediate needs
of the laboratory. There were just few
supplies missed due to financial
constraints and unavailability of supply.
During CY 2011, the following
equipment was procured for use by the
Laboratory Services Section of EMB
Region IVB:
1. one (1) unit BOD incubator
2. one (1) unit drying oven
3. one (1) unit dessicating cabinet
before use. The schedule for the external
calibration of coliform incubator and
water bath was missed, nevertheless, an
internal calibration was performed. The
temperature of the two equipment is still
accurate. The calibration of analytical
balance used in TSS analysis was done
in-house. The pH meter is routinely
calibrated before use and it is scheduled
to be calibrated by the supplier by CY
2012. The hot plate used in digestion of
heavy metals samples had been used
without the assistance of the supplier
during installation. It is therefore
recommended to be calibrated by the
supplier to correct the dial of the
temperature. The newly acquired BOD
incubator was calibrated upon delivery
during the month of September. The
autoclave and drying oven are yet to be
installed. The rest of the equipments and
instruments used by the region in its
laboratory analyses were the same as the
equipments and instruments used by the
EMB-Central Office. Hence, those
facilities are well-maintained and
calibrated.
At the start of the fourth quarter this
year, a proficiency test was conducted
among all the Environmental
Laboratories in the Philippines. The
regional office participated in the
following parameters: Ammonia,
Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Chemical
Oxygen Demand, Nitrates, Nitrites, Oil
and Grease, Phosphates, Total Dissolved
Solids, Total Suspended Solids and Total
Solids, Total Cadmium, Copper, Iron,
Lead, Nickel and Zinc. Unfortunately,
we were unable to achieve a Certificate
of Excellence. The laboratory’s results
for the heavy metals did not fall within
the range of acceptable limits. This is the
first time our laboratory has participated
in almost all of the parameters being
assessed. The laboratory analysts had
done the appropriate corrective actions
At present, the YSI Meter (On -site
instrument used for pH, Dissolved
Oxygen, Total Dissolved Solids,
Temperature and Conductivity) is being
maintained by the region by calibrating it
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to avoid the same mistakes in the next
PT exercise.
Both laboratory staffs had attended the
2011 Inter-comparison Exercises for
DENR Laboratory Analysts held on 28
September – 07 October 2011 at EMB
Central Laboratory wherein analysts’
analytical capability were enhanced and
laboratory proficiency was determined.
Region IVB analysts’ results for the
different parameters: BOD 5 , COD (Open
and Closed Reflux), Chlorides, Oil and
Grease, Total Suspended Solids, Total
Mercury, Total Metals in Sediments and
SO 2 in Ambient Air were all satisfactory
except for chlorides. The laboratory does
not perform Chlorides analysis. The
analysts had done appropriate corrective
action in order to be prepared in case
there will be requests for Chlorides
analysis from the region’s sampling
team.
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WATER QUALITY
MANAGEMENT
In the continuing implementation of the
provisions of RA 9275, known as the
Philippine Clean Water Act and DENR
Administrative Order No. 2005-10, the
Implementing Rules and Regulation of
RA 9275, DENR through the
Environmental Management Bureau
accomplished its targets in Region IVB
(MIMAROPA) in order to ensure the
effective management of water resources
in the country.
Despite the problem faced by EMB-
Region IVB of not having its own
environmental laboratory for the analysis
of water samples, the office remained
steadfast to effectively implement its
various programs in water quality
management through proper
coordination and scheduling of sampling
with the EMB Central Office laboratory
where the analysts are currently residing.
SAGIP ILOG PROGRAM
The Sagip Ilog program of the DENR is
one of the key programs implemented by
the Water Quality Management Section
of EMB Region IVB. The objective of
the program is to identify priority rivers,
monitor its water quality and recommend
means and/or programs to improve its
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5)
and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) level by
30% in Metro Manila and 50% in other
major urban centers based on the CY
2003 level.
sources inventory and providing
assistance to local government unit(s)
concerned in formulating water quality
management framework.
Calapan River
Traversing the City of Calapan at the
Province of Oriental Mindoro is Calapan
River. Challenges faced in the water
quality of the Calapan River can be
traced from two major issues: (a)
increasing population in Calapan City
that generates a corresponding amount of
domestic wastewater, either discharged
directly to the river without treatment
through septic tanks or treatment facility
and (b) increasing number of industries
and establishments operating within the
city directly or indirectly discharging
wastewater generated in the said river.
DENR Memorandum Circular No. 2003-
12 dated 07 July 2003 officially
classified Calapan River as Class C
Inland Water. Seven (7) stations were
previously established and maintained
for the water quality monitoring of
Calapan River. The locations of these
stations are tabulated hereunder:
In Region IVB, two (2) rivers were
included under this program, namely:
Calapan River located at Calapan City in
the Province Oriental Mindoro and
Mogpog River located at the Province of
Marinduque. Activities in this program
include data gathering through monthly
water quality monitoring, pollution
Status of Calapan River as seen at Brgy. Camilmil
Table 5.1. Description of Monitoring Stations in
Calapan River, CY 2011
Sta
Num
Station
Identification
1 Sta. Isabel
Location
Latitude: 13 0 22’34”
Longitude:
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2 Lalud Bridge
3
4
5
6
Camilmil
Bridge
San Vicente
East Bridge
San Vicente
North Bridge
Market
Bridge
7 River Delta
121 0 10’27.7”
Latitude:
13 0 23’52.2”
Longitude:
121 0 10’36.5”
Latitude:
13 0 24’11.3”
Longitude:
121 0 10’44.7”
Latitude:
13 0 24’40.5”
Longitude:
121 0 10’52.6”
Latitude:
13 0 24’47.6”
Longitude:
121 0 10’52.6”
Latitude:
13 0 24’47.6” N
Longitude:
121 0 10’41.7”
Latitude:
13 0 24’50.8”
Longitude:
121 0 10’29.3”
A total of eleven (11) sampling events
were conducted for this year at Calapan
River.
parameter. Only Station 4 (San Vicente
East) achieved Fair water quality,
showing 55% compliance with the
DENR water quality criterion for Class
C waters. Figure 5.1 is the summary of
the results of the laboratory analysis for
BOD 5 at Calapan River for CY 2010.
Figure 5.1. BOD Concentration of Calapan River,
CY 2011
In terms of Dissolved Oxygen (DO),
Calapan River is rated as Poor during
CY 2011 wherein only one (1) sample,
taken at Station 3 (Camilmil), met the
minimum criteria for DO (5 mg/L).
Figure 5.2 is the summary of the results
for DO at Calapan River during CY
2011.
Figure 5.2. DO Concentration of Calapan River,
CY 2011
Water quality monitoring at the last station (River
Delta) of Calapan River
In terms of Biochemical Oxygen
Demand (BOD 5 ), Calapan River during
CY 2011 achieved a rating of Poor
wherein barely only 43% of the seventy
seven (77) water samples taken at the
said river met the water quality criteria
for Class C water (10 mg/L). In a per
station basis, six (6) of the stations
exhibited Poor water quality for this
Table 5.2 shows the change of the BOD 5
and DO levels of Calapan River based
on the CY 2003 level. Data showed an
increase in concentration of BOD and a
relative decrease in the DO content.
Thus it is hereby advised that
management interventions be conducted
to improve its water quality in its
intended use and classification. Further,
it is recommended to conduct
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rehabilitation activities in order to
restore if not improve the water quality
of Calapan River.
Table 5.2. Change in BOD 5 and DO levels of
Calapan River from CY 2003 to 2011
Paramete
r
Mogpog River
Annual
Average
(mg/L)
Change in Level
2003 2010
BOD 5 4.0 15.8 Increased by 295%
DO 3.2 1.97 Decreased by 38%
2 Manggamnan
3
Mangyan
Mababad
4 Sumangga
5 Nangka II
121 0 56’6.7”
Latitude:
13 0 28’58.2”
Longitude:
121 0 55’6.9”
Latitude:
13 0 28’36.6”
Longitude:
121 0 52’53.3”
Latitude:
13 0 28’28.7”
Longitude:
121 0 59’29.9”
Latitude:
13 0 28’48.3”
Longitude:
121 0 51’3.8”
Monitoring the upstream portion of the Mogpog
River
The Province of Marinduque was once
known for its thriving industry of copper
mining. However, after the mine tailings
spillage that occurred during CY 1996,
the operation of the said mining
company abruptly stopped. Mogpog
River was one of the water bodies
severely affected by the incident and is
being monitored up to this date.
Mogpog River is officially classified as
Class C Inland Water. Five (5) stations
were established for the water quality
monitoring of Mogpog River. The
description and location of these stations
are tabulated in Table 5.3.
Table 5.3. Description of Monitoring Stations of
Mogpog River, CY 2011
Sta
Num
Station
Identification
1 Bocboc
Location
Latitude:
13 0 28’24.1”
Longitude:
A total of twelve (12) sampling events
were conducted for this year at Mogpog
River. However, instead of BOD 5 , Total
Suspended Solids (TSS) was monitored
extensively considering the fact that the
area was the site of a notable mining
disaster. DO was also monitored in-situ
as mandated under the Sagip Ilog
program. Further, BOD 5 was not
measured as a pollutant parameter in the
water quality monitoring of Mogpog
River since the distance from the site to
the laboratory will not meet the required
holding time for its analysis. This year’s
monitoring of TSS in Mogpog River
resulted to a rating of its water quality as
Fair, with 75% of the samples
complying with the acceptable DENR
criteria for Class C waters. However, the
overall average for TSS of Mogpog
River failed to meet the DENR criteria
because of the extremely high TSS
values measured in the water samples
taken at Station 1 (Bocboc) during the
October and December sampling events.
Rainfall was observed to have occurred
during those sampling events. Figure 5.3
shows the summary of the TSS levels of
Mogpog River during CY 2011.
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Figure 5.3. TSS levels of Mogpog River, CY 2011
In CY 2011, water samples taken at
Mogpog River met the DENR water
quality criteria for DO under Class C
water, thereby exhibiting values above
the minimum 5 mg/L limit as shown in
Figure 5.4.
Figure 5.4. DO concentration of Mogpog River, CY
2011
ADOPT-AN-ESTERO PROGRAM
In response to the continuing mandamus
by the Supreme Court to clean up Manila
Bay and the waterways that empty into it
and realizing the need to address the
water pollution problem in the country,
Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje spearheaded
the Adopt-an-Estero program. Launched
in CY 2010 in Metro Manila, the
program was extended in CY 2011 to
cover the whole country. The program
sought to provide an integrated
undertaking in the light of the recent
major floodings in Metro Manila and
other parts of the country. In effect, the
different aspects of adapting to the
changing patterns of climate, proper
solid waste management (SWM),
ambient water quality protection and the
participation of the private sector were
rolled into one umbrella program.
Table 5.4 shows the change of the DO
level of Mogpog River based on the CY
2003 level. Data showed an
improvement in CY 2011 in the level of
Dissolved Oxygen of Mogpog River by
14% based from the CY 2003 result.
Table 5.4. Change of DO level of Mogpog River
from CY 2003 to 2011
Annual Average
Change in
Parameter
(mg/L)
Level
2003 2010
DO
Improved by
6.0 6.1
14%
MOA signing with the donor-partners of the Adoptan-Estero
program in PPC, Palawan
In Region IVB,
the program was
implemented at the Province of Palawan,
with the City Estero of Puerto Princesa
as the waterway targeted for
improvement. Said estero traversed into
Brgys. Mandaragat and San Miguel
where point and non-point sources of
wastes (solid and li quid) are being
discharged in its 1.6 kilometer stretch
before finally deposited into Puerto
Princesa City Bay. The program was
launched on 22 March 2011, with the
motorcade followed by the signing of the
Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs)
between the DENR, the City
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Government of Puerto Princesa and ten
(10) businesses/ establishments/
institutions that expressed their wholehearted
support in the program as the
donors-partners. The MOA signing event
was held at Asturias Hotel. The estero
was divided into three (3) sections for
the donor-partners to collaboratively
“adopt”. Thereafter, series of planning,
clean-up, and capacity building activities
were conducted as part of the program’s
work plan which includes among others
the mud-ball making and its introduction
in the estero in order to improve its water
quality. In due recognition of the support
given by the City Government of Puerto
Princesa and the donor-partners of the
program, the DENR awarded Plaques of
Commendation on 20 October 2011 at
the A & A Plaza Hotel in Puerto
Princesa City. RED Concordio D.
Zuñiga with PENRO Juan Dela Cruz
awarded the plaques. In his closing
message of the event, RED Zuñiga
emphasized the importance of the
partnership of the department and the
different stakeholders in the realization
of the environmental programs. He
acknowledged and appreciated all the
efforts of the partner industries and
stakeholders to the implementation of
the program.
Portion of the City Estero of Puerto Princesa after the
clean up activities
INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENT AND
MONITORING
During the year under report, a total of
one hundred and seventy seven (177)
Discharge Permits were issued to
firms/establishments within the
administrative jurisdiction of Region
IVB that discharge regulated wastewater.
This year’s accomplishment is 80 more
firms than last year’s accomplishment.
The succeeding table shows the
distribution of the Discharge Permits
issued during CY 2011.
Table 5.5. Discharge Permits Issued in Region
IVB (MIMAROPA), CY 2011
Province New Renewal Total
Oriental
Mindoro 21 39 60
Occidental
Mindoro 5 14 19
Marinduque 2 9 11
Romblon 2 4 6
Palawan 27 33 60
Clean-up activities in the Adopt-an-Estero program
Total 57 99 156
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Two hundred (200) firms were targeted
for monitoring during CY 2011, of
which one hundred and fifty one (151) or
76% were accomplished for this year.
From these firms monitored, sixty four
(64) were issued with Notice of
Violation, either for violating the DENR
standards of their wastewater discharges
and for operating with expired
Discharge Permit, as tabulated
hereunder:
Table 5.6. Firms Monitored and NOVs Issued in
Region IVB (MIMAROPA), CY 2011
Province
No. of Firms
Monitored
NOVs
Issued
Oriental
Mindoro
80 33
Occidental
Mindoro
16 10
Marinduque 8 1
Romblon 8 5
Palawan 53 15
Total 165 64
Fifty six (56) firms/establishments with
potential wastewater discharges were
targeted to be surveyed during CY 2011
in Region IVB (MIMAROPA), wherein
fifty nine (59) or 105% were
accomplished. From the 59, a total of
thirty six (36) firms were issued with
Notice of Violation for operating without
a valid Discharge Permit as shown in
Table 5.7 below:
Table 5.7. Firms Surveyed and NOVs Issued in
Region IVB (MIMAROPA), CY 2011
Province
No. of Firms
Surveyed
NOVs
Issued
Oriental
Mindoro
10 11
Occidental
Mindoro
8 3
Marinduque 2 0
Romblon 4 3
Palawan 35 19
Total 59 36
EMB Region IVB also targeted fifteen
(15) firms for effluent sampling in order
to determine the quality of its wastewater
discharges during CY 2011. A total of
seventeen (17) firms were sampled of
which three (3) of the said firms failed to
meet their respective water quality
standards and were dealt with
accordingly as provided under the
Philippine Clean Water Act. The firms
sampled for their effluent are the
following:
Table 5.8. Firms Sampled for Wastewater
Discharges in Region IVB (MIMAROPA), CY 2011
Name of Firm Location
Industry
Type
Palawan Power
Generation, Inc.
– PPC
Brgy. Tiniguiban,
Puerto Princesa
City, Palawan
power
generation
plant
Chang Marine
Products
Citinickel
Mines and
Development
Corp. (Toronto)
Citinickel
Mines and
Development
Corp. (Pulot)
Shell
Philippines
Exploration,
B.V.
Sta. Maria
Village Clinic,
Inc.
MMG Hospital
and Health
Services, Inc.
Palawan
Aquaculture
Corp.
International
Swine Genetics,
Inc.
AH Piggery
Farm
Jollibee
Palawan Rizal
Rio Tuba
Nickel Mining
Corp.
Brgy. Bagong
Silang, Puerto
Princesa City,
Palawan
Brgy. San Isidro,
Narra, Palawan
Pulot, Sofronio
Española, Palawan
Malampaya
Offshore, Northwest
Palawan
Sta. Maria Village,
Calapan City,
Oriental Mindoro
Brgy. Tawiran,
Calapan City,
Oriental Mindoro
So. Baquid, Brgy.
Poblacion 5, Coron,
Palawan
Brgy. Sta. Lourdes,
Puerto Princesa
City, Palawan
Brgy. Sicsican,
Puerto Princesa
City, Palawan
Rizal Ave., Puerto
Princesa City,
Palawan
Brgy. Rio Tuba,
Bataraza, Palawan
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seafoods
processing
nickel
mining
nickel
mining
resource
extraction
hospital
hospital
seafood
processing
piggery
piggery
fastfood
establishm
ent
nickel
mining

2011
Coral Bay
Nickel
Corporation
Berong Nickel
Corporation
Petron Palawan
Depot
Shell Palawan
Depot
Caltex
Philippines
Palawan
Brgy. Rio Tuba,
Bataraza, Palawan
Brgy. Berong,
Quezon, Palawan
Brgy. Maunlad,
Puerto Princesa
City, Palawan
Brgy. Maunlad,
Puerto Princesa
City, Palawan
Brgy. Bagong
Silang, Puerto
Princesa City,
Palawan
nickel
mining
nickel
mining
fuel depot
fuel depot
fuel depot
eleven (11) sampling events this year.
Moreover, additional water quality
parameters were included in the
monitoring plan. In compliance with the
procedural manual for the designation of
WQMAs, the region also conducted
information dissemination activities
through series of stakeholders’ meetings.
Representative from the local water district serving
Calapan City discussing its projects during the Public
Hearing for the creation of the Calapan River WQMA
Finally, to conclude the calendar year, a
public hearing was conducted last 13
December 2011.
In-situ effluent sampling conducted at a piggery project
at Palawan.
IMPLEMENTATION OF CLEAN
WATER ACT
Identification of Water Quality
Management Areas
The region identified and initiated the
plan for Calapan River as the first water
body within the administrative
jurisdiction of Region IVB
(MIMAROPA) that will be designated as
a Water Quality Management Area
(WQMA) pursuant to Section 5 of RA
9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act) and
its Implementing Rules and Regulations
(IRR). Regular water quality monitoring
of the river was conducted, this being the
target under the Sagip Ilog program.
With the plan to designate Calapan River
as a WQMA, the collection of the
primary data on the quality of this water
body was strengthened with a total of
Completion of the remaining activities
required for the proposal of designation
of a WQMA such as data collection and
evaluation that will be needed in the
final proposal document will be given
priority in CY 2012.
Monitoring of Water Bodies
Water bodies are monitored to determine
the current status of its quality for
comparison with its current classification
if it meets its present and intended
beneficial usage. Five (5) water bodies
within the administrative jurisdiction of
Region IVB were monitored for their
water quality during CY 2011, as
tabulated below:
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Table 5.9. Water Bodies Monitored in Region IVB
(MIMAROPA), CY 2011
Name of
Station Location
Water Body
Calapan
River
Mogpog
River
all stations
Calapan City,
Oriental Mindoro
Cla
ss
all stations Marinduque C
Upstream
A
Bacungan
Puerto Princesa
Midstream
B
River
City, Palawan
Downstream
C
Honda Bay all stations
Puerto Princesa
City, Palawan
SB
Boac River all stations Marinduque C
C
this parameter during CY 2011, with
only 36% of the samples (10 out of
28) passing the DENR criteria under
Class C water.
Figure 5.6. Phosphate Levels of Calapan River,
CY 2011
Aside from the parameters for close
monitoring (BOD 5 and DO for Calapan
River while TSS and DO for Mogpog
River) under the Sagip Ilog program,
Calapan River and Mogpog River were
also monitored during CY 2011 for other
water quality parameters.
1. Calapan River (Oriental
Mindoro)
As far as pH is concerned, the water
quality of Calapan River is assessed as
Fair with 89% of all samples collected
meeting the criteria for Class C water.
Figure 5.4 is a graphical representation
of the water quality of Calapan River for
pH.
Figure 5.5. pH of Calapan River, CY 2011
Figure 5.7 shows the result of the
monitoring conducted during CY 2011
for nitrates at Calapan River. There was
no criterion for nitrates for Class C water
stated in DAO 34 Series of 1990 as the
value of 10 mg/L is applicable only for
lakes, reservoirs and similarly
impounded water. The highest Nitrates
concentrations were observed at Station
1 (Sta. Isabel) and Station 5 (San Vicente
North). Similarly, there was no DENR
criterion A similar trend was also
observed at the nitrites concentration as
shown in Figure 5.8.
Figure 5.7. Results of Nitrates at Calapan River,
CY 2011
Figure 5.6 showed the phosphate
concentration at the said river. Results
showed that three (3) out of the seven (7)
stations established failed to meet the
DENR criteria. The overall average also
failed the criteria of 0.4 mg/L. However,
Calapan River is categorized as Poor for
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Figure 5.8. Results of Nitrites at Calapan River, CY
2011
Figure 5.10 is the summary of the CY
2011 monitoring at Mogpog River for
pH. Results showed that Mogpog River
was able to maintain its average water
quality within the DENR criteria of pH
for Class C water at all monitoring
stations established as well as the overall
average.
Figure 5.10. pH of Mogpog River, CY 2011
For Total Suspended Solids (TSS),
Calapan River should not exceed a 30
mg/L increase in the said parameter to be
able to meet the Class C criteria. Results
showed that the TSS concentrations
during CY 2011, from each of the
stations and for the overall average, are
all within the criteria as compared from
the baseline value as shown in Figure
5.9. Assessment of Calapan River for
TSS during CY 2011 showed Good
water quality.
Figure 5.9. TSS Concentrations of Calapan River,
CY 2011
With an average of 0.061 mg/L, Mogpog
River failed to meet the DENR criteria
of 0.050 mg/L for Lead under Class C
waters. The first three quarters of CY
2011 showed levels below the detection
limit of the analytical equipment for total
lead. However, during the last quarter of
the year, results showed levels above the
maximum set criterion that affected the
overall average. Figure 5.11 shows the
average CY 2011 total lead
concentrations at the monitoring stations
established at Mogpog River.
Figure 5.11. Lead levels of Mogpog River, CY 2011
2. Mogpog River (Marinduque)
Additional water quality parameters
were monitored at Mogpog River during
CY 2010, namely: pH, Total Cadmium
(Cd), Total Lead (Pb) and Dissolved
Copper (Cu). Heavy metals (Cd, Cu and
Pb) were included in the monitoring
since the said river is near a closed
mining industry (Marcopper Mining
Corporation).
In all the established stations along
Mogpog River, only stations Bocboc and
Manggamnan failed to meet the set
criterion for dissolved copper of 0.050
mg/L under Class C waters during CY
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2011 (Figure 5.12). Even though the
river had a relatively high dissolved
copper concentration during the first
quarter monitoring, it exhibited a
decreasing trend towards the last quarter.
Figure 5.12. Dissolved Copper concentration of
Mogpog River, CY 2011
As shown in Figure 5.13, the water
quality at all the stations established at
Mogpog River failed to meet the set
criterion of 0.010 mg/L for Cadmium
under Class C waters. The sudden
increase during the second quarter
monitoring affected the whole river. The
rest of the quarters remained at levels
below the instrument detection limit. As
compared last year, the river had a lower
total cadmium level for CY 2011
however it still fall above the DENR
criteria based from DAO 34, Series of
1990.
Figure 5.13. Total Cadmium levels of Mogpog
River, CY 2011
the monitoring stations are tabulated
hereunder:
Table 5.10. Water Quality Monitoring Stations at
Bacungan River, CY 2011
Sta
Nu
m
Station
Identificati
on
1 Upstream
2 Midstream
3
Downstrea
m
Location
Latitude: 9 0 53’20.2”
Longitude: 118 0 38’38”
Latitude: 9 0 54’58.3”
Longitude:
118 0 42’33.1”
Latitude: 9 0 53’50.7”
Longitude: 118 0 43’43”
Results of the monitoring conducted for
Dissolved Oxygen (DO) conducted for
Bacungan River during CY 2011 showed
concentrations that meet the minimum
DENR criteria for its respective
classifications as shown in Figure 5.14.
A complete assessment could not be
made for this year as only one (1)
sampling event was conducted to
measure DO.
Figure 5.14. Levels of DO of Bacungan River, CY
2011
Cla
ss
A
B
C
3. Bacungan River (Palawan)
Bacungan River is located within Puerto
Princesa City, Palawan. Bacungan River
is classified as Class “A”, Class “B” and
Class “C” for upstream, midstream and
downstream portions respectively as per
DENR Memorandum Circular No. 2005-
006 dated 23 June 2005. Coordinates of
CY 2011 water quality monitoring
showed that Bacungan River showed
overall average TSS levels within the
respective DENR water quality for all
the respective present classifications.
The highest concentration was recorded
at the downstream portion (7.75 mg/L)
but is still way below the DENR limit
for Class C water (not more than 30
mg/L increase). Likewise, TSS
concentration at the upstream portion
(2.75 mg/L) which is the most stringent
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in classification (Class A) also showed
an average value that is way below the
allowable limit set by DENR (50 mg/L)
as shown in Figure 5.15. In terms of
TSS, Bacungan River exhibited Good
water quality with 100% compliance at
all the monitoring stations with the
DENR water quality criteria under their
respective present classifications
Figure 5.15. TSS Levels of Bacungan River, CY
2011
during CY 2011. For Nitrates, the
upstream portion also showed 100%
compliance with the DENR water
quality criteria thereby exhibiting Good
water quality (Figure 5.17). No rating
was made at the midstream and
downstream portions of the river as no
recommendation was made by DAO
1990-34 for the allowable limit for
Nitrates for Class B water (midstream)
while the value set by the same DAO for
Class C water (downstream) cannot be
used for Bacungan River since it is
applicable only to lakes or reservoirs,
and similarly impounded water.
Figure 5.17. Nitrates of Bacungan River, CY 2011
Monitoring for pH during CY 2011
average pH levels at the upstream and
downstream sections that meet the
allowable range of pH for their
respective classifications (Upstream –
Class A and Downstream – Class C).
The midstream portion of the river
exceeded the maximum DENR water
quality criterion for the said parameter
under Class B water (Figure 5.16).
Complete assessment, however, could
not be made for this parameter as there
were only two (2) out of the four (4)
sampling events where this parameter
was measured.
Figure 5.16. pH of Bacungan River, CY 2011
Results of the CY 2011 water quality
monitoring showed that Bacungan River
showed levels of Phosphates that are
within the respective DENR water
quality for all the respective present
classifications (Figure 5.18). Phosphate
concentration at the upstream portion
(0.018 mg/L) which is the most stringent
in classification (Class A) exhibited an
average value that is way below the
allowable limit set by DENR (0.1 mg/L).
Figure 5.18. Phosphate levels of Bacungan River,
CY 2011
Monitoring for phosphates, nitrates,
nitrites and color was also conducted
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In terms of color, Bacungan river met the
DENR water quality criteria on the
whole stretch of the water body for the
said parameter based on the present
respective classifications (Class A –
Upstream, Class B – Midstream, and
Class C – Downstream), as shown in
Figure 5.19. Complete assessment,
however, could not be made for this
parameter as there are only two (2) out
of the four (4) sampli ng events where
this parameter was measured.
Figure 5.19. Color of Bacungan River, CY 2011
Results of the water quality monitoring
during CY 2011 showed a decrease in
the average Nitrite concentration of
Bacungan River from its upstream
portion to its downstream portion
(Figure 5.20). There are no DENR water
quality criteria for Nitrites for all the
respective classifications of Bacungan
River. However, the data can serve as
basis for possible sources of oxygen
depletion through nitrogen conversions
(Nitrites to Nitrates).
Figure 5.20. Nitrites of Bacungan River, CY 2011
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4. Honda Bay (Palawan)
Honda Bay is located within Puerto
Princesa City, Palawan, at the northeast
of the City proper with the pier area (Sta.
Lourdes Wharf) approximately 15 to 30
minutes of land travel. Honda Bay was
proposed to be classified as Class “SB”
by EMB Region IVB during CY 2009
and awaiting the formal designation as
such by the DENR Secretary through the
release of a DENR memorandum
circular.
118 0 44’50.4”
Results of the water quality monitoring
during CY 2011 of Honda Bay showed
that in terms of Color, the said water
body met the DENR water quality
criteria for the said parameter based on
the proposed classification (Class SB) as
shown in Figure 5.21.
Figure 5.21. Color of Honda Bay, CY 2011
Eleven (11) stations were established for
the water quality monitoring of Honda
Bay as described hereunder:
Table 5.11. Water Quality Monitoring Stations at
Honda Bay, CY 2011
Sta
Nu
m
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Station
Identificati
on
Mangrove
Area
Brgy.
Tagburos
Cowrie
Island
Pandan
Island
Snake
Island
Burias
Island
Brgy.
Salvacion
Starfish
Island
Citra Mina
Wharf
Location
Latitude: 9 0 50’25.7”
Longitude:
118 0 45’10.5”
Latitude: 9 0 49’42.3”
Longitude:
118 0 45’55.6”
Latitude: 9 0 50’18.1”
Longitude: 118 0 46’5”
Latitude: 9 0 52’27.8”
Longitude:
118 0 47’17.6”
Latitude: 9 0 54’14.5”
Longitude:
118 0 49’29.5”
Latitude: 9 0 55’24.8”
Longitude:
118 0 50’23.2”
Latitude: 9 0 55’52.9”
Longitude:
118 0 48’10.6”
Latitude: 9 0 54’23.2”
Longitude:
118 0 47’43.6”
Latitude: 9 0 52’7.6”
Longitude: 118 0 45’3.9”
10 Bat Island
Latitude: 9 0 51’18.1”
Longitude:
118 0 45’28.3”
11 Pier Latitude: 9 0 50’37.9”
Longitude:
Low levels of Mercury were detected
from the water samples taken during CY
2011 at eleven (11) stations established
at Honda Bay (Figure 5.22). The highest
Mercury concentration was recorded at
Station 2 (Brgy. Tagburos) during the
first quarter sampling event. Data
showed that the water quality of Honda
Bay met the DENR water quality criteria
for the said parameter (0 .002 mg/L) as
compared with its proposed
classification (Class SB).
Figure 5.22. Mercury levels of Honda Bay, CY 2011
Results of the CY 2011 water quality
monitoring showed that Honda Bay
showed levels of TSS that are within the
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DENR water quality criteria for its
proposed classification (Class SB) as
shown in Figure 5.23. The highest
concentration was recorded at Station 10
(Bat Island) during the July sampling
event with a value of 25 mg/L but is still
way below the DENR limit for Class SB
water (not more than 30 mg/L increase).
Figure 5.25. pH levels of Honda Bay, CY 2011
Figure 5.23. TSS Concentrations of Honda Bay, CY
2011
5. Boac River (Marinduque)
EMB Region IVB sustained the
monitoring of Boac River up to this date
to determine impacts of the CY 1996
mine tailings incident on its water
quality.
CY 2011 results of water quality
monitoring of Honda Bay showed that in
terms of Dissolved Oxygen, the water
body met the minimum DENR criterion
for the said parameter under its proposed
Class SB classification (Figure 5.24).
Monitoring conducted at Boac River
during CY 2011 showed levels of
Dissolved Oxygen (DO) above the
minimum criteria of 5.0 mg/L for Class
C water (Figure 5.26).
Figure 5.26. DO Levels of Boac River, CY 2011
Figure 5.24. Dissolved Oxygen of Honda Bay, CY
2011
The pH levels of Honda Bay exceeded
the maximum allowable range of pH for
its proposed Class SB classification at
ten (10) monitored sites. It was only at
Station 1 (Mangrove Area) where the pH
was measured within the allowable range
for Class SB water (Figure 5.25).
For CY 2011, Boac River exhibited an
average concentration of 3 mg/L for total
suspended solids. The river had been
improving through the years. This has
been the lowest TSS concentration in the
last five years.
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Figure 5.27. TSS Levels of Boac River, CY 2011
The pH of Boac River remained within
the permissible range of 6.5 – 8.5 for
Class C waters as stipulated in DAO 34,
Series of 1990. Hence, the river has
maintained an acceptable pH in the last
five years (Figure 5.28).
the river passed the water quality
criterion of 0.050 mg/L set by the DENR
for Class C waters (Figure 5.30). During
the four quarters of monitoring, it was
only during the first quarter that the river
showed trace amounts of dissolved
copper however the concentration is
lower than the DENR criterion.
Figure 5.30. Dissolved Copper levels of Boac River,
CY 2011
Figure 5.28. pH of Boac River, CY 2011
During CY 2011, all six (6) stations
established failed to meet the DENR
water quality criteria of 0.050 mg/L
under Class C water for Lead (Figure
5.29). Assessment of the trend could not
be made on this year’s Lead results from
the upstream portion of the river
(Bantay) to its downstream portion
(Tabigue).
Figure 5.29. Lead levels of Boac River, CY 2011
The DENR set the criterion of 0.010
mg/L for Cadmium under Class C waters
as stipulated in the DAO 34 Series of
1990. The average cadmium levels of
each station monitored during CY 2011
show that the river failed to meet the said
criteria (Figure 5.31). This was due to
the ebb and flow of Total Cadmium
concentration that was observed in all
the stations throughout the monitoring
period.
Figure 5.31. Cadmium concentrations of Boac
River, CY 2011
This year, Boac River has an average of
0.020 mg/L of Dissolved Copper. Hence,
Classification/Reclassification
Water Bodies
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The DENR, through the EMB, is
mandated by the Philippine Clean Water
Act to classify water bodies.
Classification is the categorization of
water bodies taking into account, among
others, the following: (1) existing quality
of the body of water; (2) size, depth,
surface area covered, volume, direction,
rate of flow, and gradient of stream; (3)
most beneficial existing and future use of
said bodies of water and lands bordering
them, such as for residential,
agricultural, aquacultural, commercial,
industrial, navigational, recreational,
wildlife conservation, and aesthetic
purposes; (4) vulnerability of surface and
groundwater to contamination from
pollutive and hazardous wastes,
agricultural chemicals, and underground
storage tanks of petroleum products. As
of CY 2011, forty-nine (49) water bodies
in Region IVB are officially classified by
DENR: consisting of seven (7) coastal
and marine areas, one (1) lake, twenty
five (25) principal rivers and sixteen (16)
minor river systems. Per provincial
distribution, the Province of Palawan has
the most number of classified water
bodies (21), followed by Oriental
Mindoro (15), Occidental Mindoro (9)
and Marinduque (3). Romblon has only
one (1) water body officially classified
by DENR. Sixty (60) classifications had
been officially designated by DENR in
the said water bodies of the region.
Other water bodies have multiple
classifications to account for multiple
uses at their respective stretches (e.g.
Bacungan River is classified as Class A
in its upstream portion, Class B in its
midstream and Class C downstream).
During CY 2010, only two (2) water
bodies were targeted for classification.
Realizing the need to fast-track the
classification of water bodies
considering the island nature of the
region, five (5) water bodies were
initially targeted for CY 2011 to undergo
the rigorous water classification
procedure, namely: (1) Puerto Princesa
Bay - Puerto Princesa City, Palawan; (2)
Nagsaguipi River - Puerto Princesa City,
Palawan; (3) Montible River – Puerto
Princesa City, Palawan; (4) Babuyan
River – Puerto Princesa City, Palawan;
and (5) Bacuit Bay – El Nido, Palawan.
However, as the year
Public hearing for the classification of water bodies
in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
progressed, two (2) additional water
bodies were included in the program,
namely: (1) Reassessment for the
Classification of the Ambient Waters in
the Vicinity of Malampaya Shallow
Water Platform – Northwest Offshore,
Palawan; and (2) Sabang Bay – Puerto
Galera, Oriental Mindoro. After
painstaking water quality monitoring and
data gathering activities and the conduct
of public consultation, EMB Region IVB
is completing the final document with
the recommended classification for
submission to the EMB Central Office
for final review and the eventual
approval by the DENR Secretary of the
official classification of the said water
bodies.
Industrial Ecowatch Program
The Industrial Ecowatch program aims
to promote mandatory self-monitoring
and compliance with environmental
standards and to encourage voluntary
self-regulation among establishments to
improve the environmental performance.
This program aims to build and enhance
the capability of the establishments in
their self-regulation.
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The industry types evaluated by the
MIMAROPA region for Industrial
Ecowatch are beach resorts, all located at
the Province of Palawan. Three (3) firms
underwent assessment and these are:
Amanpulo Island Resort, Lagen Island
Resort, and Miniloc Island Resort. Initial
ratings were already made by EMB
Region IVB for final review and
approval by the EMB Central Office and
after the completion of the validation
inspection, as tabulated hereunder:
Table 5.12. Industrial Ecowatch ratings of EMB
Region IVB, CY 2011
Name of Firm Location Rating
1. Amanpulo Pamalican Island,
Blue
Beach Resort Cuyo, Palawan
2. Miniloc
Island Resort
3. Lagen Island
Resort
Beachwatch Program
Miniloc Island,
Brgy. Bebeladan, El
Nido, Palawan
Lagen Island, Brgy.
Aberawan, El Nido,
Palawan
Blue
Blue
This program aims to monitor beach
areas frequently visited by both local and
foreign tourist. There are two (2)
significant parameters to monitor the
Total Coliform and Fecal Coliform. In
the implementation of this program, the
region adopted an integrated approach to
address priority needs on coastal zone
management.
1. Sabang Bay – Brgy. Sabang,
Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro*
2. Coron Bay – Coron, Palawan*
3. White Beach (Puerto Princesa
Bay) – Puerto Princesa City,
Palawan
4. Bacuit Bay – El Nido, Palawan
5. White Beach – Brgy. San Isidro,
Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
* WB-ENRMP tagged
1. Sabang Bay (Oriental Mindoro)
Figures 5.32 and 5.33 illustrate the CY
2011 geometric mean of five (5)
monitoring episodes conducted to
measure the Total and Fecal Coliform
count at the six (6) sampling stations
established at Sabang Bay located at
Brgy. Sabang, Puerto Galera, Oriental
Mindoro during CY 2011. Results
showed that four (4) out of six (6)
stations in Sabang Bay failed to meet the
DENR water quality criteria for Class
SB water in terms of total coliform
while five (5) stations failed to meet the
applicable DENR water quality criteria
for fecal coliform.
Figure 5.32. Geometric Mean of Total Coliform at
Sabang Bay, CY 2011
During the year under report, five (5)
beaches/bathing areas within the
MIMAROPA Region that are frequently
visited by tourists were targeted for
monitoring and assessment, two of
which were tagged under the
Environment and Natural Resources
Management Project (ENRMP) of the
World Bank.
The beaches monitored under this
program are as follows:
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Figure 5.33. Geometric Mean of Fecal Coliform at
Sabang Bay, CY 2011
With the increasing total and fecal
coliform levels, there is a need to fast
track the construction and completion of
the Sabang wastewater treatment project.
The area of the Municipality of Coron facing
Coron Bay
Six (6) sampling stations were
established in the coastal area of Coron
Bay for monitoring of bacteriological
parameters. The geometric mean of the
water samples gathered at Coron Bay
during CY 2011 measured for Total
Coliform showed that all the monitoring
stations failed the DENR water quality
criteria under Class SB waters for the
said parameter (1000 MPN/100 mL), as
shown in Figure 5.34.
Figure 5.34. Geometric Mean of Total Coliform at
Coron Bay, CY 2011
In-situ water sampling at Sabang Bay
2. Coron Bay (Palawan)
Continued development programs at the
Municipality of Coron may put to risk
the water quality of Coron Bay due to
improper discharges of domestic waste
and poor sanitation. The influx of
residential and commercial
establishments near and along the said
water body are the main sources of
domestic wastewater discharges at the
bay.
Meanwhile, the geometric mean of the
laboratory results of analysis of five (5)
consecutive monitoring at Coron Bay for
Fecal Coliform showed that all of the
stations failed the DENR water quality
criterion for Class SB waters for the said
parameter (200 MPN/100 mL).
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Figure 5.35. Geometric Mean of Fecal Coliform at
Coron Bay, CY 2011
Figure 5.36. Results of Monitoring for Total
Coliform of White Beach (Puerto Princesa Bay),
CY 2011
3. White Beach (Puerto Princesa
Bay, Puerto Princesa City,
Palawan)
The coastal waters of White Beach
(Puerto Princesa Bay) is still officially
unclassified by the DENR. However, it
is being compared to Class SB waters in
order to determine if the water quality of
the beach area is suitable as a bathing
area.
The geometric mean of results for five
(5) consecutive months of White Beach
(PPC Bay) for fecal coliform during CY
2011 shows that the water quality at all
the monitoring stations established failed
to meet the DENR water quality criterion
for Class SB waters (200 MPN/100 mL),
as shown in Figure 5.37.
Figure 5.37. Results of Monitoring for Fecal
Coliform of White Beach (Puerto Princesa Bay),
CY 2011
White Beach area of Puerto Princesa Bay
Results of the monitoring at the three (3)
stations at the coastal waters of Puerto
Princesa Bay showed values of Total
Coliform count that meet the allowable
DENR water quality criterion under
Class SB waters, as shown below.
4. Bacuit Bay (Palawan)
Located at the Municipality of El Nido,
Bacuit Bay is littered with islands and
islets, some with limestone cliffs
towering up to three stories high while
some have beautiful stretches of white
sand beaches. There are also beaches
partially hidden by limestone coves and
areas that can be reached by swimming
through small crevices.
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Figure 5.39. Geometric mean of Fecal Coliform of
the coastal waters of Bacuit Bay, CY 2011
Coastal waters of Bacuit Bay
Four (4) st ations were established at
Bacuit Bay located at the coast of the
poblacion area of the El Nido. Results of
analysis of water samples taken for five
(5) consecutive months at Bacuit Bay for
total coliform showed that all the four
(4) stations failed to meet the DENR
water quality criterion for the said
parameter under Class SB waters. as
shown in Figure 5.38.
Figure 5.38. Geometric mean of Total Coliform of
the coastal waters of Bacuit Bay, CY 2011
5. San Isidro Bay (Oriental
Mindoro)
More popularly known as White Beach,
San Isidro Bay is considered as an
alternative for Boracay, cheaper and
ideal for groups. Located at Puerto
Galera in Oriental Mindoro, getting to
White Beach will take a 2-3 hour bus
ride from Manila through the South
Luzon Expressway and 1-1/2 hr ferry
boat from the Batangas Pier.
For Fecal Coliform, the coastal waters of
Bacuit Bay also exhibited values that
failed to meet the DENR water quality
criterion for this parameter under Class
SB water. The geometric mean of the
samples taken during CY 2011 are
shown hereunder.
Water sampling conducted at White Beach
Results of the monitoring conducted
during CY 2011 showed that the Total
Coliform count at the White Beach area
met the DENR criteria for Class SB
waters as shown in Figure. 5.40.
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Figure 5.40. Geometric Mean of Total Coliform of
White Beach, CY 2011
Analysis conducted for Fecal Coliform
at the water samples taken at White
Beach during CY 2011 also showed
results that meet the DENR Class SB
criteria (Figure 5.41).
Figure 5.41. Geometric Mean of Fecal Coliform of
White Beach, CY 2011
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TOXIC CHEMICALS AND
HAZARDOUS WASTE
MANAGEMENT
The Regional Office together with the
support from PENROs and CENROs
accomplished all the target activities
under Toxic Chemical and Hazardous
Waste Management Section. Strict
monitoring of industries was conducted
in order to accomplish all targets. Out of
seventy four (74) hazardous waste
generators annual target for monitoring
this year, the Region had monitored
ninety seven (97) hazardous waste
generators which include power plants,
resorts/hotels, ice plant, etc which is
equivalent to 131% accomplishment.
The Region had issued twenty two (22)
DENR ID for new firms generating
hazardous wastes. This is presented in
table below including their specific
locations per province. Considering that
there are 20 targets relative thereat,
therefore, we have made 115%
accomplishment.
Transport of hazardous wastes from
generator to the registered treater was
strictly monitored by the Region.
Because of the strategic location of
MIMAROPA and there was no TSD
facility in our Region, most of the treater
that has been contracted by the industries
was from NCR, CALABARZON, and
Region III. The Region monitored ten
(10) transports of hazardous wastes with
different industries, with this we checked
if the Transport permits was still valid,
the volume of waste being transported,
vehicles, labels, etc.
DENR ID ISSUED PER PROVINCE
CY 2011
PROVINCE NEW
Palawan 13
Oriental Mindoro 7
Occidental
1
Mindoro
Marinduque 1
Romblon 0
TOTAL 22
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To be able to determine if the firms
comply with the requirements pursuant
to RA 6969, we have surveyed twenty
two (22) firms out of twenty (20) target
firms which able this office to attain a
110% accomplishment. Further, from the
firms surveyed, this Office issued 11
Notice of Violations.
Chemical Control Order Issued this
CY 2011
FIRM
ADDRESS
Moreover, the region had monitored
forty four (44) hospitals and informed
the management that they should
comply with the requirements of the
law. Three (3) healthcare facilities
namely Luna Goco Hospital, Dr.
Condrado Medina Memorial Medical
Clinic/Laboratory, and Grace Mission
Hospital registered as hazardous
generators all from Oriental Mindoro.
One of the regulated chemical under
Chemical Control Order (CCO) is
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) , strict
monitoring of the inventory of
transformers and that they can only
transport this waste to DENR-EMB
accredited transporter and treater. There
are sixty (60) registered CCO-PCB, four
(4) of these are newly registered (see
table below).
1.PALAWAN
COUNCIL FOR
SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
2.RED TUNA
MASTERS
CORPORATION
3.SAGRADO
HOSPITALCORP.
4.BERACHAH
MEDICAL
CLINIC
PCSD Bldg. Sports
Complex Rd, Sta.
Monica, Puerto
Princesa City
Sitio Magarwak Brgy.
Sta Lourdes, Puerto
Princesa City, Palawan
Brgy. Poblacion Ii,
Brooke's Point,
Palawan
Brgy. Poblacion,
District Ii, Brooke's
Point, Palawan
The region had monitored sixty (60)
firms and surveyed five (5) firms. The
four (4 ) surveyed firms have already
registered under CCO-PCB this year.
Ten (10) Notices of Violation were
issued for non-submission of Annual and
Inventory Reports for CY2010.
The region has been continuously
asserting its efforts to survey/inspect
unregistered firm which can be potential
sources of hazardous waste. Periodic
monitoring/inspection are being
performed to ensure compliance to laws
and regulations relative to hazardous
waste management and issuance of
Notices of Violation and imposition of
fines, if applicable.
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ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT
Continuous implementation of solid
waste management plans and programs
in EMB MIMAROPA Region has
successfully conducted this year.
have a quarterly meeting in order to
regularly update each member of the
programs of REC. Further, they have
chosen Calapan City to be the pilot
LGU to be implemented with the
future programs/ activities of the
group.
I. Proper Closure & Rehabilitation
of Open and Controlled Dumpsites
The submitted plans were evaluated
according to the distributed annotated
outline corresponding to the issuance of
Authority to Close by the Region. This
indicates the progression of the
conversion of the open dumpsite into a
better disposal facility, preferably, a
categorized sanitary landfill.
For CY 2011, a total of five (5) Closure
and Rehabilitation Plans were submitted
to the region and after thorough
evaluation, the concerned LGUs were
issued with corresponding Authority to
Close.
1. Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
2. Rio Tiba, Bataraza, Palawan
3. Mogpog, Marinduque
4. Torrijos, Marinduque
5. Boac, Marinduque
Engr. Abu while giving the brief
background of REC
2. Evaluation of 10-Year SWM Plan
The region has conducted a Capacity
Development Writeshop for LGUs
on the Preparation of the 10 year
Comprehensive Solid Waste
Management Plan Puerto Princesa
City on May 18-20, 2011.
II. Provision of Guidance, Technical
Assistance and Waste
Management
1. Regional Ecology Center (REC)
The revival of Regional Ecology
Center MIMAROPA Region was
realized thru the conduct of the
seminar orientation on March 30,
2011 at DENR MIMAROPA
Conference Room.
The participants were composed of
representatives from the National and
Regional Government offices/
agencies. The members agreed to
The participants during the workshop
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The following LGUs were able to
submit their 10 year solid waste
management plan as a result of the
said workshop:
1. Torrijos, Marinduque
2. Gloria, Oriental Mindoro
3. Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
4. Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro
III. Updates on the LGU-wide
ESWM Implementation Local
Government Units Monitored
For CY 2011, the region has issued
five (5) Authority to Close and has
monitored sixteen (30) LGUS with
ATC issued, these corresponds to
100% and 136% of the annual
accomplishments respectively.
Hereunder are the lists of the
accomplishment above-cited:
ATC Issued:
1. San Jose, Romblon
2. Berong, Quezon, Palawan
3. Calintaan, Occidental
Mindoro
4. Puerto Galera, Oriental
Mindoro
5. Brgy. Linao, Calatrava,
Romblon
IV. Promote 3R’s – Provision of
Technical Assistance in 3 Aspects
of ESWM (Segregation at source,
segregated collection, and MRF
establishment)
1. LGUs Assisted in the
Establishment
/Operationalization of MRFs
A total of ten (10) LGUs were
assisted in the establishment/
operationalization of Materials
Recovery Facility, equivalent
to 100% of the annual target, to
wit:
2. Operational MRFs Monitored
A total of 52 Operational Materials
Recovery Facilities were monitored
from this year. Most of the MRF’s
monitoring target for this year was
located in the province of Palawan
during the validation conducted on.
The rest followed by others
provinces such as Oriental
Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro,
Marinduque and Romblon. (see table
below)
Table. MRF’s monitored per
Province
Province No. of
MRFS
Palawan 25
Oriental Mindoro 13
Occidental Mindoro 6
Marinduque 5
Romblon 3
Total 52
V. Capacity Building, IEC
activities on ESWM
1. The livelihood training for
Women’s Organization, LGU
and barangay constituents was
conducted in Roxas, Palawan
on March 23, 2011. The
activity aims to promote
awareness on ecological solid
waste management and
developing skills in recycling
livelihood activities. Mr.
Melchor Zuela, from the
Provincial Government of
Palawan, was the speaker and
instructor of the different
recycled products such as ultra
light stove, organic vinegar,
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bracelet, plastic wax for
souvenirs and other novelty
items, and rice hull carbonizer.
It was participated by the
members of different women’s
organization and other
constituents of the barangay.
2. The region has conducted a
Capacity Development
Writeshop for LGUs on the
Preparation of the 10 year
Comprehensive Solid Waste
Management Plan in Puerto
Princesa City on May 18-20.
The activity aims to strengthen
the compliance of LGUs in the
implementation of RA 9003.
Almost 90% of the total
number of local government
units attended the said activity.
3. As requested by the school
heads, the region conducted
lectures in Poras Elementary
School and Tanza Elementary
School in Boac, Marinduque
on June 29, 2011. It aims to
increase knowledge on the
proper solid waste
management through
establishment of materials
recovery facility (MRF) in
their respective campuses and
to increase awareness on
gender equality and sensitivity
through gender dynamics.
All activities under solid waste
management programs are accomplished
in close coordination with the PENRO’s
& CENRO’s. The Local Government
Units (LGU’s) in MIMAROPA Region
are very supportive in the
implementation of RA 9003, thus
attaining the required accomplishments.
Members of REC MIMAROPA Region
VI.
Report Preparation:
All activities are done with the
corresponding reports. No field works
are approved without reports on the
previous travel however; final reporting
is reflected in the State of Brown
Environment Report (SOBER) which is
submitted at the details of how, when
and to whom the activity is being done.
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ENVIRONMENTAL
INFORMATION AND EDUCATION
CAMPAIGN
EMB MIMAROPA Region religiously
conducts various information and
education campaign activities that are
coincident with the conduct of the
regular and priority activities this CY
2011.
The lecture was followed by a
film showing entitled “Planet
Philippines” which was about
biodiversity, role of the forest
and climate change.
Motorcade and MOA
Signing of Adopt-an- Estero
Program at Puerto Princesa
City on March 22, 2011
I. Conduct of Special Events for
International and National
Environment Celebrations
The EMB MIMAROPA Environmental
Education and Information Section
closely tied the conduct of the Special
Environmental Events to the 2011
International Year of Forest, to the
extent possible, as recommended by the
EMB-EEID. This is to demonstrate the
acknowledgement and support of the
bureau to campaign the significance of
the forest to the environment.
1. World Water Day and
Women’s Month Celebration
The Environmental Management
Bureau Region IV-B celebrated the
2011 World Water Day and
Women’s Month thru conduct of
various activities in the Province of
Palawan on March 21-25, 2011.
Lecture and Film Showing
at PENRO Puerto Princesa
City on March 21, 2011
The lecture and film showing
was conducted at the PENRO
Conference Room in Puerto
Princesa City at 1:00 PM.
Lecture about Women’s Month,
World Water Day and other
environmental celebrations was
discussed to the staffs and
personnel of PENRO and
CENRO Puerto Princesa City.
MOA Signing of Adopt-an-Estero
There were a total of eleven
MOAs signed representing the 11
industries who adopted the 11
subdivisions of the estero. The
said estero measures 1.6
kilometers from PPC airport
traversing to PPC Bay, within the
jurisdiction of the two barangays
namely Brgy. San Miguel and
Mandaragat.
Lecture and Livelihood
Training at Roxas, Palawan
on March 23, 2011
The activity aims to promote
awareness on ecological solid
waste management and
developing skills in recycling
livelihood activities. Mr. Melchor
Zuela, from the Provincial
Government of Palawan, was the
speaker and instructor of the
different recycled products such
as ultra light stove, organic
vinegar, bracelet, plastic wax for
souvenirs and other novelty
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items, and rice hull carbonizer. It
was participated by the members
of different women’s
organization and other
constituents of the barangay.
MPDO, Ms. Racquelita M. Umali.
The team was able to test nine (9)
government trucks and one (1)
private car. All vehicles passed
the emission testing.
Lecture on Environmental
Matters and Water
Classification at El Nido,
Palawan on March 24, 2011
The lecture was conducted at
Mayor’s Office of Municipality
of El Nido, Palawan. It was
participated by the staffs and
personnel of the Planning
Division and the different focal
person for the environmental
protection of the said
municipality. One topic
discussed was about water
classification of El Nido Bay
since the region included the
said water body in the targets for
CY 2011. The LGU of El Nido
expressed their support and
willingness to provide assistance
on the said activity and other
environmental programs of the
region.
2. Earth Day Celebration
In line with the celebration of
2011 Earth Day, EMB
MIMAROPA conducted the
following activities in the
Province of Oriental Mindoro on
April 26-27, 2011, to wit:
Emission Testing of
Government/ Private Vehicles in
the Municipality of Naujan,
Oriental Mindoro on April 26,
2011
The activity was in coordination
with the Municipality of Naujan
thru the assistance of Vice Mayor
Dein C. Arago and the OIC,
Emission Testing at Naujan, Oriental
Mindoro
Distribution of information
materials to the DepEd Calapan
City and Oriental Mindoro
Divisions on April 26, 2011
In order to promote awareness on
the significance of the Baco-
Calapan City-Naujan Airshed and
to increase awareness on
environmental matters, the region
distributed copies of Air Quality
Status Report 2007-2009, Baco-
Calapan City- Naujan Airshed
Status Report 2009 and different
posters about air and solid waste
management to DepEd Calapan
City and Oriental Mindoro
Divisions on April 26, 2011.
Water Sampling in Calapan
River, Calapan City, Oriental
Mindoro on April 27, 2011
The team collected water samples
from the seven stations in Calapan
River, Calapan City on April 27,
2011. Calapan River is under the
Sagip Ilog Program as well as the
target water body on the
establishment of the Water
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Quality Monitoring Area
(WQMA) in the region.
3. World Environment Day and
Philippine Environment Month
Celebration
The Environmental Management
Bureau Region IV-B celebrated the
2011 Philippine Environment Month
thru conduct of various activities in
the Province Oriental Mindoro from
June 21 to June 23, 2011.
School-based Orientation on
Environmental Topics to High
Schools in Pinamalayan and
Roxas, Oriental Mindoro on
June 21-22, 2011
c. San Mariano National High
School
Roxas, Oriental Mindoro
d. Marcelo I. Cabrera
Vocational High School
Roxas, Oriental Mindoro
Distribution of IEC material to
schools in Pinamalayan and
Roxas, Oriental Mindoro on
June 21-22, 2011
In order to promote awareness on
various environmental issues/
matters, the abovementioned
schools were also given posters,
pamphlets and booklets for their
school library. The students were
encouraged to read the
information materials in order to
widen their knowledge and to
know their participation in saving
the environment.
School-based Orientation on
Environmental Topics in Nabuslot
National High School
The region conducted a schoolbased
orientation on
environmental topics in four
different high schools in the
municipalities of Pinamalayan
and Roxas, Oriental Mindoro on
June 21 and 22, 2011
respectively, to wit:
a. Quinabigan National High
School
Pinamalayan, Or. Mindoro
b. Nabuslot National High
School
Pinamalayan, Or. Mindoro
Free Emission Testing of
Government and Private
Vehicles in the municipalities
of Roxas and Pinamalayan,
Oriental Mindoro on June 21-
22, 2011
The activity was in coordination
with the Mayors and their staffs
from the two municipalities
namely Hon. Wilfredo Hernandez
Sr. of Pinamalayan and Hon.
Jackson Dy of Roxas. The team
was able to test ten (10)
Government Vehicles in the
municipality of Pinamalayan. Out
of the 10 vehicles tested, eight (8)
passed the DENR standards while
two (2) failed.
On the other hand, there were
seven (7) vehicles tested in the
municipality of Roxas, six (6)
passed the DENR standards and
only one (1) failed. Attached is the
inspection report for further
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reference.
Coastal Clean-up at Roxas,
Oriental Mindoro on June 22,
2011
The Coastal Clean-up Operation
was conducted at Roxas, Oriental
Mindoro on June 22, 2011. It was
participated by the personnel
from the region, PENRO Calapan
City and CENRO Roxas. The
group was able to collect three
sacks of garbage from the
shoreline of Brgy. Dalahican.
Most of the wastes collected
were plastic, candy wrappers and
pet bottles.
The EMB MIMAROPA regional and
field personnel during the coastal
clean up
Seminar Orientation on Water
Quality Management Area
(WQMA) at Max’s
Restaurant, Calapan City on
June 23, 2011
The seminar orientation on
Water Quality Management
Area (WQMA) was a
preparation of the designation of
Calapan River as priority water
body under the WQMA
Program. The activity aims to
inform the target members of
the WQMA Governing Board of
the plans and programs for the
rehabilitation and protection of
the water quality of Calapan
River.
At the end of the seminar, all
agencies agreed and committed
to provide the necessary
information needed in the
establishment of WQMA and
their participation to the future
endeavors of the program.
Lectures on Solid Waste
Management and Gender
Dynamics in Elementary
Schools in Boac, Marinduque
on June 29, 2011
The activity was conducted in
Poras Elementary School and
Tanza Elementary School in
Boac, Marinduque on June 29,
2011. It aims to increase
knowledge on the proper solid
waste management through
establishment of materials
recovery facility (MRF) in their
respective campuses and to
increase awareness on gender
equality and sensitivity through
gender dynamics.
The participants were elementary
students from Grade 4 to Grade
6. The school heads expressed
their gratitude in the conduct of
the lectures. They were also
given information materials for
their school library.
4. National Coastal Clean-up
Month and National Ozone
Protection Month
The Environmental Management
Bureau Region IV-B celebrated the
2011 Philippine Environment Month
thru conduct of various activities in
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the Province Oriental Mindoro from
June 21 to June 23, 2011.
Coastal Clean-up Activity
The EMB MIMAROPA family
celebrated the 26 th International
Coastal Clean-up together with the
City of Manila, Lands Management
Bureau, Philippine Coast Guard and
other public and private sectors on
September 17, 2011 at Baywalk,
Roxas Blvd., Manila.
The clean-up activity was conducted
by batch in order to accommodate
the large number of participants from
various government agencies and
private sectors. Most of the wastes
collected were plastics, disposables,
empty food and liquid containers,
pieces of wood and other household
wastes.
In addition, the adopt-an-estero
partner industries and stakeholders in
Puerto Princesa City conducted a
coastal cleanup activity at the stretch
of the “City Estero” covering the
barangays of Mandaragat, San
Miguel and San Pedro. There were
more than 90 individuals participated
in the said activities including the
residents and the students from the
said barangays.
Tree Planting Activity at
Calauan, Laguna
Tree planting at Calauan, Laguna
EMB MIMAROPA in collaboration with
EMB CALABARZON and MAC-BAN
Geothermal Power Plant conducted a
tree planting activity at Calauan, Laguna
on September 30, 2011.
A total of 80 individuals from the said
offices participated in the activity. The
said industry prepared the area and also
provided the seedlings to the
participants. More than 800 seedlings of
Kalantas ( Toona calantas) were planted
at the end of the activity.
5. National Clean Air Month,
National Environmental
Awareness Month Celebration and
Climate Change Consciousness
Week
In line with the celebration of the
National Clean Air Month, the region
conducted Basic Training for Pollution
Control Officers (PCOs) on November
15- 18, 2011 at Bay View
Park Hotel, Manila. The primary
objective of the seminar is for all PCOs
to be familiar and be updated with all the
laws and regulations specifically in the
field of environment in accordance with
the DENR thrusts and mandates. Further,
the training also aims to increase
awareness for PCOs to become more
pro-active and effective in performing
their individual tasks in the field. A total
of 64 participants attended the said
training from the different industries in
the region.
In the observance of the National
Environmental Awareness Month, the
National Awarding of the winning
schools of the National Search for
Sustainable and Eco-friendly Schools
was conducted on November 16, 2011 at
SM North Event Center while the
regional awarding for elementary and
high school level was conducted on
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November 17, 2011 during the Basic
Training for Pollution Control Officers.
In addition, there were two (2) regional
winners from MIMAROPA Region that
were also recognized at the National
Level namely San Mariano Elementary
School- 3 rd place and Palawan State
University- 2 nd place.
II.
Annual State of the Brown
Environment Report
The region is currently finalizing has
submitted the 2009 State of the Brown
Environment Report on August 2010 to
the EMB-EEID together with the 2009
Air Quality Status Report and 2007-2009
Baco-Calapan City-Naujan Airshed.
In line with the preparation of the 2010
SOBER, the region conducted a meeting
on December 13, 2010 for the review
and analysis of data collected.
III. Regional Inter-agency Committee
on Environmental Education
IV. Baseline Environmental
Awareness Survey for Education
Sector
The region has completed the Baseline
Survey on Environmental Awareness,
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (AKAP)
of LGUs in the province of Palawan from
March to April 2011. There were 25
respondents from 12 LGUs who participated
to the said survey.
Below is the list of the LGUs and the
respective CENROs who assisted in the
conduct of the same:
CENRO
A. CENRO
Taytay
LGU
1. El Nido
2. Taytay
The first meeting of the Regional Interagency
Committee on Environmental
Education (RIACEE) was conducted on
March 31, 2011 at DENR MIMAROPA
Conference Room, simultaneous with
the meeting of the members of the
Regional Ecology Center.
The 2nd meeting was conducted on June
23, 2011 during the conduct of the
seminar orientation on Water Quality
Management Area (WQMA) at Max ’s
Restaurant, Calapan City. The
participants were composed of the
different representatives from the
regional and provincial government
agencies in MIMAROPA Region.
B. CENRO
Roxas
C. CENRO
PPC
D. CENRO
Narra
E. CENRO
Quezon
F. CENRO
Brooke’s
Point
3. San Vicente
4. Roxas
5. Puerto
Princesa City
6. Aborlan
7. Narra
8. Sofronio
Española
9. Quezon
10. Rizal
11. Brooke’s
Point
12. Bataraza
Total number of respondents: 25
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Further, the region conducted the AKAP
survey for PCOs survey from the second
week of April, 2011 to 1 st week of
August, 2011 in the Province of
Palawan. A total of 87 PCOs of different
industries from various municipalities
were interviewed.
Below is the distribution of PCOs
interviewed from the different
municipalities:
CENRO Municipality Number of
PCOs
Interviewed
CENRO El Nido 4
Taytay
Taytay 2
PENRO
Puerto
Princesa
City
CENRO
Narra
CENRO
Quezon
CENRO
Brooke’s
Point
Puerto
Princesa
City
20
Narra 14
Quezon 18
Rizal 3
Brooke’s 17
Point
Bataraza 7
Sofronio
4
Española
TOTAL 9 municipalities 87
V. Promotion and Strengthening of
the National Programs for
Sustainable and Eco-friendly
Schools
The region has prioritized conduct of
lectures to schools, colleges and
universities in order to promote the
National Programs for Sustainable and
Eco-friendly Schools and to strengthen
the implementation of RA 9512.
Lecture about Climate Change at
Marcelo Cabrera Vocational High
School
2011 National Search for
Sustainable and Eco-friendly
Schools
Further, in line with the 2011
National Search for Sustainable and
Eco-friendly Schools, the region has
received entries from the different
provinces, to wit:
1. Oriental Mindoro:
Elementary :
Adriatico Memorial School,
Calapan City
Secondary :
a. Pres. Diosdado macapagal
MNHS, Gloria, Oriental
Mindoro
b. San Mariano National High
School, Roxas, Oriental
Mindoro
2. Romblon:
Elementary:
Limon Norte Elementary School,
Looc, Romblon
Secondary:
Alcantara National High School,
Alcantara, Romblon
3. Palawan:
Secondary:
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Princess Urduja National
High School, Princess Urduja,
Narra, Palawan
Tertiary:
Palawan State University, Puerto
Princesa City
The region conducted the
regional evaluation on July 21,
2011 at EMB MIMAROPA
Conference Room. The judges
were Dr. Jeanette Martinez of
DepEd IV-B, Mrs. Elena Gabulac
of CHED IV-B and Engr. Darlita
Guamos, President of PCAPI
MIMAROPA.
Below is the result of the regional
judging:
Name of School
ELEMENTARY
San Mariano Elementary
School
Roxas, Oriental Mindoro
Limon Norte Elementary
School
Limon Norte, Romblon
Adriatico Memorial School
Calapan City, Oriental
Mindoro
HIGH SCHOOL
Pres. Diosdado Macapagal
Memorial National High
School
Gloria, Oriental Mindoro
Princess Urduja National
High School
Narra, Palawan
Alcantara National High
School
Alcantara, Romblon
COLLEGE
Palawan State University
Puerto Princesa City
Ranking
1 st place
2 nd place
3 rd place
1 st place
2 nd place
3 rd place
1 st place
According to the points and ranking
system adopted by the judges, the
regional winners were:
a. San Mariano Elementary School
Roxas Oriental Mindoro
b. Pres. Diosdado Macapagal
Memorial National High School
Gloria, Oriental Mindoro
c. Palawan State University
Puerto Princesa City
Awarding of the Regional
Winners of the 2011 National
Search for Sustainable and
Eco-friendly Schools
The awarding of Palawan State
University (PSU) as Regional
Winner for the Tertiary Level was
conducted on October 20, 2011 at
Marina Bay Hotel, Puerto Princesa
City, Palawan during the conduct of
DENR MIMAROPA Management
Conference.
Palawan State University from
Puerto Princesa City was also the 2 nd
place winner for the Tertiary Level at
the National Search for Sustainable
and Eco-friendly Schools. The
awarding was held last November
16, 2011 at 3 rd floor, Event Centre of
SM North, EDSA. The said school
was awarded with a plaque and a
check amounting to Php 40,000.
Lorna P. Gelito together with For.
Mariano received the prizes during
the said National Awarding.
On the other hand, the awarding of
Regional Winners for the Primary
and Secondary Level was conducted
on November 17, 2011 at Bayview
Park Hotel, Roxas Blvd., Manila
during the conduct of the Basic
Training for Pollution Control
Officers of DENR – EMB
MIMAROPA.
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adaptation. Further, the province of
Palawan has conducted three (3) radio
guestings in the different local radio
station.
VII. Production, Printing and
Distribution of IEC materials
RD Tolentino together with Mr.
Ramirez of DepEd, Division of
Oriental Mindoro awarding the
plaque and check to Mrs. Agoncillo
of the PDMMNHS
San Mariano Elementary School
from Roxas, Oriental Mindoro was
also the 3 rd place winner for
Elementary Level at the National
Search for Sustainable and Ecofriendly
Schools. The awarding was
held last November 16, 2011 at 3 rd
floor, Event Centre of SM North,
EDSA. The said school was awarded
with a plaque and a check amounting
to Php 30,000. Mr. Fajutagana, Mrs.
Fiedalino and her co-teachers
received the prizes during the said
National Awarding. The prizes were
awarded by Dir. Juan Miguel Cuna
and Asec. Corazon Davis and the
representatives from SMART
Communications Inc.
Distribution of information materials
at San Mariano National High School
The region has distributed CD and
information materials acquired from
EMB Central Office and NSWMC to the
local government units, academe and
other stakeholders during the conduct of
trainings/ seminars and conduct of
environmental celebrations.
Furthermore, the region has reproduced
and distributed a fact sheet about climate
change adaptation which was obtained
from the EEID website.
VI. Environmental
Campaign
Awareness
The region has conducted 33 seminars/
symposium and lectures to various
stakeholders in the five provinces of
MIMAROPA Region. This comprises
one hundred eighteen percent (118%) of
the total target for CY 2011.
The region has conducted one (1) radio
guesting in DZRB radio station thru
Engr. Buena Fe A. Rioflorido. The topic
was about climate change mitigation and
Climate Change Fact Sheet
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GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT
ACTIVITIES
Aerobics Exercise
EMB MIMAROPA personnel together
with Asec. Teh, Chief of Staff, and Mr.
Jarabe, Chief of EMB Admin. and Finance
Division
I. 2011 Women’s Month
Celebration
EMB MIMAROPA conducted in joint
Aerobics Exercise with EMB
CALABARZON on March 18, 2011 at
Quirino Granstand, Roxas Blvd., Manila.
The activity aims to promote health and
wellness program among EMB
employees. The
staffs and personnel
wore violet shirts and gathered at 6:30
AM at the said venue. The routine of the
aerobics exercise started at 7:00 AM and
lasted for one (1) hour.
Flag Raising Ceremony
The Flag Raising Ceremony was
conducted at DENR Central Office on
March 7, 2011 as the launching of the
celebration of 2011 Women’s.
There were 10 delegates from
MIMAROPA Region who participated
in the said activity. One of the highlights
of the launching was the promotion of
text votes for Puerto Princesa
Underground River as the New Seven
(7) Wonders of Nature.
EMB MIMAROPA and CALABARZON
while doing the routine of the aerobics
exercise
II.
GAD Activities
Lecture Series/ Forum in the Province
of Palawan
The region conducted series of lectures/
fora in the Province of Palawan on
March 21 and March 24, 2011. The
activity aims to increase awareness on
the Millennium Development Goal and
Magna Carta of Women and the different
environmental issues. The first lecture
was conducted at the PENRO
Conference Room in Puerto Princesa
City at 1:00 PM. Lecture about
Women’s Month, World Water Day and
EMB MIMAROPA personnel while
other environmental celebrations was
campaigning for Puerto Princesa
discussed to the staffs and personnel of
Underground River
PENRO and CENRO Puerto Princesa
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City. The lecture was followed by a film
showing entitled “Planet Philippines”
which was about biodiversity and
climate change.
Engr. Bongco while discussing her lecture
on water classification of El Nido Bay
The staffs and personnel of PENRO and
CENRO Puerto Princesa City while
watching the documentary film
For. Caancan while giving her closing
remarks
The second lecture was conducted at
Mayor’s Office of Municipality of El
Nido, Palawan. It was participated by the
staffs and personnel of the Planning
Division and the different focal person
for the environmental protection of the
said municipality. One topic discussed
was about water classification of El Nido
Bay since the region included the said
water body in the targets for CY 2011.
The LGU of El Nido expressed their
support and willingness to provide
assistance on the said activity and other
environmental programs of the region.
Lecture on Gender Dynamics during
the Regional Ecology Center Inter-
Agency meeting on March 31, 2011
The Regional Ecology Center Inter-
Agency meeting was conducted on
March 31, 2011 at DENR MIMAROPA
Conference Room with participants from
other government agencies and private/
business sectors. During the first part of
the program, there was a lecture about
Gender Dynamics and GAD Advocacy
Principles in order to give overview on
the principles of Gender and
Development in line with the celebration
of Women’s Month and to emphasize the
role of women in the different
environmental programs especially on
ecological solid waste management.
For. Mariano while discussing Gender
Dynamics
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Livelihood Training for Selected
Women’s Organization and Barangay
in Roxas Palawan
The livelihood training for Women’s
Organization, LGU and barangay
constituents was conducted in Roxas,
Palawan on March 23, 2011. The activity
aims to promote awareness on ecological
solid waste management and developing
skills in recycling livelihood activities.
Mr. Melchor Zuela, from the Provincial
Government of Palawan, was the speaker
and instructor of the different recycled
products such as ultra light stove,
organic vinegar, bracelet, plastic wax for
souvenirs and other novelty items, and
rice hull carbonizer. It was participated
by the members of different women’s
organization and other constituents of
the barangay.
The participants and Mr. Zuela during the
demonstration and workshop proper
There was a lecture about gender
dynamics and a film showing of a short
cartoon movie entitled “Ano ang
Trabaho ng Nanay Mo?”. It was
followed by the lecture and
demonstration of Mr. Zuela of the
different recycled products. After the
discussions and demonstrations, the
workshop proper begun. The participants
were able to make their own ultra light
camp and plastic wax. Brgy. Captain
Edith Bungay gave her closing message
and expressed her gratitude for the
knowledge earned by her constituents
and also expressed their plans to
implement the livelihood program in
their barangay.
The participants while holding the finish
products of plastic wax
Livelihood Training for DENR and
EMB Employees
The livelihood training on Aloe Vera Bar
Soap and Liquid Hand Soap making was
conducted on March 29, 2011 at EMB
MIMAROPA Conference Room. It was
participated by the personnel from EMB
MIMAROPA and CALABARZON. The
activity aims to empower women and
DENR employees by way of promoting
self-reliance. EMB MIMAROPA
technical staffs discussed and
demonstrated the procedure and
the
costing of the said products and the
possible return of investment.
EMB MIMAROPA Personnel while
making Aloe vera soap
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MOA Signing for Adopt-an-Estero
Program in Puerto Princesa City,
Palawan
In line with the celebration of World
Water Day and Women’s Month, EMB
MIMAROPA conducted a motorcade
and MOA Signing for Adopt-an-Estero
Program in Asturias Hotel, Puerto
Princesa City on March 22, 2011. The
activity was participated by the heads
and personnel from the region and
PENRO and CENRO Puerto Princesa
City, the City Government thru their
City- ENRO, and the 11 Donor Partner
industries.
MOA Signing at Asturias Hotel, Puerto
Princesa City
There were a total of eleven MOAs
signed representing the 11 industries
who adopted the 11 subdivisions of the
estero. The said estero measures 1.6
kilometers from PPC airport traversing
to PPC Bay, within the jurisdiction of
the two barangays namely Brgy. San
Miguel and Mandaragat.
The motorcade from the airport to Puerto
Princesa City Baywalk
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OTHER ACTIVITIES/
INITIATIVES OF EMB MIMAROPA
I. Conduct Of The First Pollution
Control Officer’s Summit 2011–
Mimaropa Region
message, encouraging the participants to
be true pollution control officers.
Regional Director Sixto Tolentino Jr.
gave the rationale of the activity while
Engr. Buena Fe Rioflorido gave the
overview of the summit. The EMB
Director, Atty Juan Miguel Cuna gave
the inspirational message, encouraging
the PCOs to support the undertakings of
the government in the implementation of
the environmental programs of DENR.
Afterwards, the PCOs were asked to
introduce themselves briefly to give
ideas to the participants of prospect
officers of the association.
After the opening program, Engr. Renato
Cruz, Chief of the Environmental
Dir. Cuna, RED Zuñiga and RD Tolentino
Quality Division EMB Central Office,
together with the PCOs
gave updates on the implementation of
environmental laws such as RA 9275,
The Environmental Management Bureau
RA 8749 and RA 9003. Dir. Emelita
Region IV-B conducted its first Pollution
Aguinaldo of the National Solid Waste
Control Officer’s Summit in
Commission Secretariat, also discussed
MIMAROPA Region on February 11,
updates on RA 9003 and cite specific
2011 at Bayview Park Hotel, Roxas
examples of proper solid waste
Blvd, Manila.
management that could be applied by the
different industries and LGUs
while
The activity aims to strengthen the
Engr. Cesar Siador, OIC of the
association of Pollution Control Officers
Environmental Impact Assessment
and build stronger partnership between
Management Division, talked about the
the PCOs and the bureau through the
updates on the implementation of the
election and oath taking of officers, and
EIS System.
the conduct of the MOA signing between
the Department of Environment and
The election followed after the lectures
Natural Resources (DENR)
and the
of the
speakers from EMB Central
SHELL
PHILIPPINES
Office.
EXPLORATION (SPEx) involving the
KALAP MOUNTAIN BIKERS
Subsequent to the election is the signing
ASSOCIATION
in the conduct of
of Memorandum of Agreement (moa)
various environmental activities and
between the DENR and Shell Philippines
information campaign.
Exploration (SPEX) on the partnership
for environmental education campaign
The program started at 9:00 in the
for the protection, management and
morning after the registration of the
conservation of the environment which
participants with Regional Executive
also involve the KALAP Mountain
Director, DENR MIMAROPA,
Bikers Association. SPEX was
Concordio Zuñiga gave the opening
represented by Mr. Sebastian C.
Quinones, Jr., Managing Directorn and
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Mr. Jose Jerome R. Pascual III, Finance
Manager while DENR was represented
by Usec. Demetrio Ignacio,
Undersecretary for Policy and Planning.
Regional Director Sixto Tolentino
together with his division chiefs and the
newly elected PCO Presidenr Engr.
Darlito Guamos witnessed the said MOA
signing.
Afterwards, Usec. Ignacio delivered the
speech of the DENR Secretary Ramon
PJ. Paje. He emphasized the richness of
MIMAROPA Region’s natural resources
and biodiversity which serve as
challenge for the Pollution Control
Officers to maintain the ecological and
economical balance of the region. The
oath taking ceremony of PCOs and the
elected officers followed which was
again headed by Usec. Ignacio.
Lastly, Regional Director Tolentino
closed the summit with his message. He
acknowledged and expressed his
appreciation to all the participants and
special guests and speakers in the
realization of the activity.
President:
Engr. Darlito Guamos
Shell Philippines
Exploration
Vice-Presidents:
*Oriental Mindoro - Engr. Manny
Masculino, Local Government Unit of
Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
*Occidental Mindoro - Mr. Ruben
Dimayacyac, Local Government Unit of
Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro
*Marinduque - Engr.Ronald Sulit, Sulit
Petron Service Center, Boac,
Marinduque
*Romblon - Mr. Florencio Tan,
Rencios Resort, Odiongan, Romblon
*Palawan - Engr. Jusette Cortes
NCCC, Puerto Pincesa City
Board of Directors (Sectoral)
*LGU - Elizabeth Abogado, City
Government of Calapan
*QSR - Felicito Morante, Jollibee
Valencia, Palawan
*Resorts - Glesselle Batin Dos Palmas
Island Resort, Palawan
*Livestock/Poultry/Ricemill - Jaffe
Fabular, Fabular Ricemill, Roxas,
Oriental Mindoro
*Hospital - Dr.Dan Bonbon, MMG-PPC
Cooperative Hospital, Puerto Princesa
City
The officers with RD Tolentino and Usec.
Ignacio
*Mining/Sand and Gravel - Gilda
Garibay, Berong Nickel Corporation,
Hereunder is the list of elected officers
Quezon, Palawan
of PCO Association in MIMAROPA
Region:
*Ice Plant/Cold Storage - Arnold
Pamilar,CIPC, San Jose, Occidental
Mindoro
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*Water Utility - Glenn Morando, Lubang
Water District, Lubang, Occidental
Mindoro
*Construction - Romeo Rivera,
Monolithic Construction and
Construction Supplies, Boac,
Marinduque
*Gasoline Station-Rixon Catimbang,
Rodas Caltex, San Jose, Occidental
Mindoro
*Power Plant- Anthony Fer Jamilla,
Global Business Power, Pinamalayan,
Oriental Mindoro
Secretary:
Gleselle Batin, Dos
Palmas Island Resort
Treasurer:
Rixon Catimbang, Rodas
Caltex
Auditor:
Dan Bonbon, MMG-PPC
Cooperative Hospital
The primary objective of the seminar is
for all Pollution Control Officers to be
familiar and be updated with all the laws
and regulations specifically in the field
of environment in accordance with the
DENR thrusts and mandates. Further, the
training also aims to increase awareness
for PCOs to become more pro-active and
effective in performing their individual
tasks in the field.
III.
Conduct of Training on Stack
Testing
The region conducted Training on Stack
Testing on July 14-15, 2011 at Tanza’s
Oasis Hotel and Resort, Cavite.
The activity aims to educate the SEMs/
EMS and the regional technical staff on
the different methodologies of stack
testing and to enhance their knowledge
and skills in monitoring and evaluation
on the provisions of Clean Air Act.
II.
Conduct of Training for Pollution
Control Officers
The participants doing the hands-on
training
The participants from various industries
and different provinces from Occidental
Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque,
Romblon, and Palawan
The region conducted a total of two
training/ workshop during CY 2011 at
Bayview Park Hotel, Manila on May 24-
27, 2011 and November 15-18, 2011.
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