mid year assessment report emb-calabarzon region fy...
TRANSCRIPT
1
MID YEAR ASSESSMENT REPORT
EMB-CALABARZON REGION
FY 2020
2
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CALABARZON Region is located in the southwestern part of Luzon with a population of
14,414,774 people. According to Population Reference Bureau, the Region is projected to increase
its population up to 16 million by 2025. With a total land area of 1,622,891 hectares (5% of the
Philippine archipelago), this region is composed of 5 contiguous provinces namely Cavite,
Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon. Furthermore, the region is broken down into 18
congressional districts, 131 municipalities, 11 cities and 4,012 barangays.
. Figure 1. Map of CALABARZON Region
Forest Land make up 55% of CALABARZON region, leaving 497,501 hectares for
agricultural use and the remaining for industrial and residential use. CALABARZON being one
of the prime regions in the country utilizes various resources in order to generate income and
attract investment opportunities. Together with the companies contributing to the economic
progress, an initiative for sustainable development must be of importance in order to achieve a
balance between environmental preservation and advancement. With this in mind, the region can
further accomplish and contribute to the improvement of the region’s way of living and economic
growth.
To curb pollution brought about by rapid industrialization in the region, there is a need to
further strengthen the implementation of environmental laws. Thus, the presence of the
Environmental Management Bureau in the CALABARZON region would aid in the prevention
and abatement of pollution and environmental degradation. The following environmental laws are
enforced by EMB CALABARZON:
3
1. Presidential Decree 1586 (Environmental Impact Statement System)
2. Republic Act 6969 (Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act
of 1990)
3. Republic Act 8749 (Clean Air Act of 1999)
4. Republic Act 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000)
5. Republic Act 9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004)
6. Republic Act 9512 (Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008)
The major accomplishments are likewise presented in this mid-year assessment to evaluate
the areas which are considered as strengths and weaknesses of the region, determine the challenges
encountered and provide feasible or attainable solutions or recommendations in the effective
implementation of the laws.
Annually, the region is following a set targets reflected in the Work and Financial Plan.
For the period, January to June, 2020, this Office was able to accomplish almost all of its targets
despite the presence of natural calamities/incidences that are beyond our control such as the
eruption of Taal Volcano and the global pandemic that up to now is affecting our country. The
office itself was not spared by this pandemic as some of the staff were infected by COVID-19
virus resulting to temporary shutdown of office operations and cessation of field activities at the
latter part of June 2020.
Several strategies were effected to ensure that the region will not just meet but surpass the
remaining targets. For the monitoring of industries and commercial establishments, the office
made use of the submitted Self-Monitoring Reports (SMRs) and Compliance Monitoring Reports
(CMRs). The companies’ performance and compliance were validated through the review and
assessment of said reports.
Online technical conferences were conducted to address the issues and complaints lodged
by the public. For those complaints needing immediate investigations, the technical staff were
provided by proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), service vehicles and required to
observe social distancing and other safety protocols.
For the safety of the clients and the personnel as well, processing and issuance of permits
and clearances were made online as well as mandatory submission of reports by the permittees. A
regional website and a Facebook page were established and maintained to inform the public on the
delivery of services by the region. Status of air quality can also be monitored real-time. Several
IEC materials were developed and uploaded to continuously update the citizenry. Podcasts were
conducted discussing relevant issues and updates given on different environmental laws.
By the end of the semester, the region had accomplished one hundred eleven percent
(111%) of its total targets. For financial aspect, the office had utilized Thirty Six percent (36%)
out of the total allotment of One Hundred Thirty-Three Million Four Hundred Forty-One
Thousand pesos (Php 133,441,000.00). The fund offered for NBC 580 which was already deducted
and not included in the current fund is Nine Million Nine Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos
(PhP9,950,000.00). Attached is the Revised Work and Financial Plan and the Second Quarter
Assessment Report.
4
II. HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
A.01 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT SERVICES
The EMB-CALABARZON Region headed by its Regional Director, Noemi A. Paranada
is composed of three (3) distinct Divisions namely: Clearance and Permitting Division,
Environmental Monitoring and Enforcement Division and the Finance and Administrative
Division. Provincial Environmental Management Units (PEMUs) are located in five provinces
within the region. There is also an environmental laboratory located in Brgy. Binakayan,
Kawit, Cavite.
The Region has a total of ninety-eight (98) permanent/regular employees, sixty-three (63)
under Contract of Service, thirty-two (32) Job Orders and three (3) security guards. Attached
as Annex 2 is the Organizational Chart.
For the current year, the total budget is One Hundred Forty-Three Million Four Hundred
Forty-One Thousand Pesos (PhP143,441,000.00). In compliance to DBM National Budget
Circular 580, the government’s call for a reduction of budget for the COVID-19 pandemic, the
office offered a total of Ten Million Four Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand (PhP10,456,000.00).
Nine Million Nine Hundred Fifty Thousand pesos (PhP9,950,000.00) came from the current
allotment while the remaining was taken from the Continuing budget of FY 2019. Hence, for
this year, the current operational fund of EMBR4A is One Hundred Thirty-Three Million, Four
Hundred Ninety-One Thousand Pesos (PhP133,491,000.00). For the first Half of 2020, the
office has utilized thirty six percent (36%) of its allotment amounting to Forty-Eight Million
Fifty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty pesos (PhP48,056,760).
A.02 SUPPORT TO OPERATIONS
A.02. PLANNING, POLICY FORMULATION, MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
SYSTEM AND SUPPORT TO CLIMATE CHANGE
This Unit under the Office of the Regional Director is directly responsible for the
preparation of Work and Financial Plan, collation of accomplishments and statistical reports.
Part of Planning Unit is the Management Information System (MIS). It handles the
updating and maintenance of data center, develop information systems, manages repository
system and GIS mapping. It is also involved in the establishment of digital infrastructure. For
the first semester, 6,028 documents has been digitally signed by the Records Section through
the assistance of the MIS.
During this time of pandemic where employees are obliged to a Work from Home
arrangement, the MIS staff played a big part in the successful implementation of government
programs and services especially on the online permitting and submission of Self-Monitoring
Reports (SMRs) and Compliance Monitoring Reports (CMRs). Meetings and conferences
were also done online via Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
Implementation of IIS - Integrated Information System
The system allows all document transactions to be processed/routed to the concerned
personnel though online including regional, provincial and central offices. It also aids the
employees to monitor the status and view transaction history of a certain document.
5
Application of Travel Order is also processed in this system. Further, this system is the initial
step of all companies prior to using Hazwaste Manifest System and Online Self-Monitoring
Report System. As such, they are required to register in the IIS.
Online orientation on the use of IIS System was conducted by Planning and Information
System Management Unit (PISMU) on May 29, 2020. Attendees were the Regional Director,
Division & Section Chiefs and OIC, Provincial Environment and Management Officers (PEMOs).
June 3, 2020 orientation were attended by PEMUs and Laboratory Staff. June 10, 2020 orientation
were ORD, Admin, EMED & CPD personnel.
Implementation of Hazardous Waste Management System
6
Hazardous Waste Registration (Generator, Transporters, and TSD), Permit to Transport &
Manifest Application submission, evaluation and approval will be processed through this system.
Implementation of Online Permitting and Monitoring System – Permit to Operate
To Provide time and cost-efficient procedure for the processing of application through the
use of this system, reducing red tape and expediting transactions in EMB Regional Office.
Harmonize the process flow in the application for PTO using secured central server
managed by DENR-EMB through Statistics and Information System Management Section
(SISMS) the Regional Planning and Information System Unit (PISMU).
7
Online Appointment System
The system aims to control and limit the number of clients entering the office. Also,
through this system, the employee can initially assess the purpose of client that would want to visit
the office. The system is created by the Planning and Information System Management Unit.
Implementation of Online Attendance Record System
The system aims to monitor the attendance of EMB CALABARZON personnel for both
office and work from home arrangement. This replaces the use biometrics which can contribute to
the risk of spread of COVID-19 virus. The system is created by EMB CALABARZON Planning
and Information System Management Unit.
8
Air Quality Dashboard
Air Quality Dashboard allows viewers to easily understand the real time status of air quality
in CALABARZON region through Air Quality Index status (AQI) (Good, Fair, Unhealthy., etc.).
This also provides information on the cautionary health statements corresponding to its AQI.
Developed by EMB CALABARZON Planning and Information System Management Unit
together with the Air Quality Management Section
Online Daily Health Status
This system aims to monitor
employee health status. Employees are
required to respond on a daily basis and
summary report is generated to be used by
the Finance and Administrative Division.
The system is created by EMB
CALABARZON Planning and Information
System Management Unit.
9
Implementation of Digital Signature
This program ensures the validity, authenticity and integrity of a digitally signed document
of the Regional Director.
Relative to the support to Climate Change, all targets are scheduled in the third quarter of
this year.
For this period, the Planning Unit had accomplished ____% of its target and ____ % of
the budget utilized.
A.02.b LEGAL SERVICES AND PROVISION OF SECRETARIAT SERVICES TO THE
POLLUTION ADJUDICATION BOARD
A.02.b.1 Accomplishment
The Legal Services Section is involved in the issuance of Notices of Violation to non-
complaint industries or commercial establishments, conduct of technical conferences and
investigation of complaints. For the first semester, the accomplishment of the Section is
presented in Table 1.
Table 1. Summary of Accomplishment (January to June):
ACTIVITY RA 8749 RA 9275 PD 1586 RA 6969 RA 9003 TOTAL
Notices of
Violations issued
22 129 79 28 1 259
Technical
Conferences
conducted
399 399
Complaints acted
upon
20 20
The total number of NOVs issued is 245 while the total number of Technical Conferences
conducted is 399. The number of complaints wherein a technical conference was conducted
was 20, but the total number of complaints including those wherein notices and invitations
10
have been sent but there was no appearance of parties is 25. The Legal Section also serves as
resource persons in the DENR Legal Affairs Service investigations within its jurisdiction.
Pursuant to EMB Memorandum Circular 2020-21, the Legal Section has adopted video-
conferencing or eTechCon.
Due to the pandemic and the implementation of Enhanced Community Quarantine,
majority of the targets of the Legal Section were moved to third and four quarters of the year
in the latest revision of the Work and Financial Plan.
A.02.b.2 Challenges (Issues/Concerns):
• Compliance to Technical Conference Orders / Disposition / Commitment - We are
challenged with the monitoring of the parties' compliance with regard to payment of
penalties imposed, submission of status/progress reports, etc. After TC, we are usually
not able to follow through and ensure compliance with our Orders because all of us are
occupied with our assigned tasks with higher priority.
• Non-appearing parties - We take note of the non-appearance of some invited parties
especially for TCs conducted pursuant to NOVs, but we usually overlook issuance of
second notices or imposition of appropriate sanctions on the non-appearing parties, to
the prejudice of the appearing parties, again due to our attention to other assigned tasks.
• Technical Conference Venue – We used to have this issue before the pandemic. The
space allotted for Technical Conference only comfortably seats four (4) persons. The
current practice of eTechCon is a better alternative to this, while avoiding the risks of
spreading the virus.
• Technical Conference Invitations – Email addresses of parties are not readily available
hence, it takes a while before we could send invitations to all parties to the technical
conference.
• Service of Orders - We incur delays in the service of Orders mainly due to the
unavailability of a service vehicle.
• Availability of Records – A work-from-home arrangement is ideal for the legal section
but the ease of access to records and other references is affected. However, the legal
staff has backed up all legal documents from 2019 onwards.
• Internet Connectivity – eTechCons take more time than actual Technical Conferences
because of connectivity issues of all parties
• Lack of Manpower - We believe that an additional staff will be of great help to us with
some of the aforementioned issues.
11
A.02.b.3 Photo Documentations:
Figure 1. Service of Cease and Desist Order to DPWH Batangas
Figure 2. Assistance to DENR Legal Service
12
Figure 3. Technical Conference
Figure 4. e-TechCon
13
14
A.03 OPERATIONS
A.03.a ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND PROTECTION
A.03.a.1 ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION RESEARCH
The Laboratory Services Section under the Environmental Monitoring and Enforcement
Division has succeeded in meeting or exceeding most of its targets in the past year. For the First
Semester of FY 2020, the Section also has done its best to meet the set targets.
A.03.a.1.1 Laboratories Assessed, Monitored, Reassessed
For the first semester of 2020, a total of six (6) third-party laboratories have been audited
for Level 2 Assessment by the Laboratory Inspection and Assessment Team (LIAT) based on the
Environmental Recognition Scheme of DENR AO 1998-63. All of these assessments have been
performed on-site. The audited laboratories are listed below.
January
• Technopark Industrial Laboratory in Binan, Laguna
• NASAT Water and Environmental Testing Division in Cabuyao, Laguna
February
• Lima Water Corporation and Laboratory Services in Malvar, Batangas
• FUI Laboratory in Sto. Tomas, Batangas
• Cavite Water and Wastewater Testing Laboratory, Trece Martires, Cavite
• Lipa Quality Control Center Inc. in Lipa, Batangas
Of all the scheduled audits, only one failed to proceed. It was originally scheduled on
January 15, but the auditee laboratory (Regional Standards Testing Laboratory in Los Banos,
Laguna) requested to move it to March 18. The audit was postponed indefinitely due to the
imposed nationwide community quarantine that began in March 14.
Third-party laboratories which were previously scheduled for visit in March to June will
have to be rescheduled at later dates. Moving forward, the audit must also be done online, for the
safety of both the auditees and the auditors. The Environmental Laboratory Recognition (ELR)
Secretariat from EMB Central Office is currently arranging for the online audit of all applicant
laboratories. One has successfully completed online audit (BEST Environmental Services and
Testing Corporation in Dasmarinas, Cavite on July 6-8), but it was technically accomplished
during the second semester.
The major challenge that has been observed with these online audits is the reduction in
transparency. Because the audit is not performed on-site, some details with regards to physical
layout can be missed. The auditee laboratory can also just cherry-pick which documents or sample
analyses to show the auditors, since it is cumbersome and inadvisable to upload and inspect all of
them online. They can also easily hide some details which may be regarded as non-compliances if
the visit was done on-site. Online audits are also inevitably longer than the usual on-site audits
which last between one and two days, taking three to five days total. A stable and fast internet
connection is also essential for these online audits to go smoothly, and accidental disconnections
or lags can sometimes happen. On the upside, it is more convenient for both the auditors and the
15
auditees in terms of travel effort and safer in terms of virus exposure. The auditors can also quickly
excuse themselves from the meeting if they are done with their area of audit and need to attend to
other matters. For the auditee laboratory, online audits are also less costly, since they do not need
to pickup or drop off the auditors from their offices and provide food or accommodation for them.
A.03.a.1.2 Cross-Audit of Emb Regional Laboratory
EMB CALABARZON Laboratory was assigned to be the auditor of EMB CAR
Laboratory in Baguio City, Benguet. This cross-audit was originally scheduled during the last
quarter of 2020. Because of the nationwide ECQ, EMB Central Office has decided to remove this
from the targets. Fortunately, EMB CALABARZON Laboratory still managed to become an
auditee, and has been successfully audited by EMB CARAGA Laboratory and EMB Central
Office last March 3.
A.03.a.1.3 Samples Analyzed and Number of Determinations
A total of only 358 samples (5 air and 353 water samples) have been analyzed by the
laboratory for the first semester, which is only 60% of the original target. The total number of
determinations is 2760 (9 for air and 2751 for water), making up only 69% of the original target.
This is inevitable due to the fact that sampling activities, and consequently sample analysis, have
been suspended from the start of the community quarantine in March up until the end of May.
Sampling activities also came to a halt in the second half of June due to a sampling personnel
contracting the virus. This may continue to be a problem for the second half of 2020, because if
any laboratory or sampling personnel becomes afflicted with the virus again, an automatic two-
week lockdown and quarantine would need to be re-implemented.
Sample analysis is the hardest challenge for the laboratory at present, since it cannot be
accomplished from a desk at home. Chemical and microbiological analyses need specialized tools,
equipment and stringent environmental conditions. Hence, they can only be performed at the
laboratory. Given that the sampling stations being monitored monthly and the number of
parameters has not been officially reduced, all relevant determinations cannot be performed by
just one or two analysts. The skeleton force on a sampling day would have to consist of three to
four analysts and one laboratory aide in order to complete all the analyses before the holding time.
This already puts laboratory personnel at a greater risk of exposure, but it is a difficult choice
between this or extension of working hours past 5PM, which is not advisable due to stringent travel
arrangements and curfew.
Another challenge for the laboratory is the weekend duty. Oftentimes, the continuation or
the completion of an analysis (especially BOD and coliform) falls on a weekend. Since there is no
travel service provided by the office on weekends, an analyst would have to use public
transportation, or utilize his or her own vehicle to get to the laboratory and perform the analysis.
Usually, the analyst who is nearest to the laboratory and has a personal vehicle bears the grunt of
the work, and no proper rotation of workload occurs. If none of the analysts has a personal vehicle
and therefore resorts to public transportation, he or she is also immediately at a greater risk of
exposure to the virus.
To partly address these issues, the laboratory has imposed a strict 2PM cutoff time for
sample receipt so that all urgent analyses can be completed before 5PM. If there is no sample
expected on a particular week, only one analyst is assigned to report per day to reduce probability
of exposure. The laboratory also continuously implements social distancing, temperature check,
and mask-wearing policies. An hourly disinfection log for high-touch surfaces has also been
16
provided to utility personnel so they can easily follow and perform disinfection. For the long term,
it may be necessary to reduce the targets for samples analyzed and determinations made due to the
unpredictable nature of the health environment at present.
A.03.a.1.4 Aspect Upgraded
With the help of the Finance and Administrative Division and the Budget Section, the
laboratory was able to successfully participate in the public bidding of twelve laboratory items,
with an approved total budget of Php 3,000,000.00, despite the current situation and travel
limitations. These items would greatly assist in streamlining analytical procedures and techniques.
The laboratory equipment/items bid upon are listed below:
• Culture media dispenser, 1 unit
• Test tube vortex mixer, 1 unit
• Biosafety cabinet type 2, 1 unit
• pH and temperature meter, 1 unit
• Top-loading balance, 1 unit
• Laboratory refrigerator, 1 unit
• Laboratory stool, 6 units
• Infrared thermometer, 1 unit
• Water purification system type 1, 1 unit
• Pipet basket with handle, 1 unit
• Pipet jars case of 6, 1 unit
• COD test package, 1 unit
The laboratory has already evaluated the bidding documents and forwarded them to the
BAC Secretariat for processing and completion.
A.03.a.1.4 Laboratory Staff Trained
The annual Interlaboratory Comparison Exercises and the Calibration Training sponsored
by the EMB Central Office have been cancelled for this year. However, the three training phases
for ISO 17025 accreditation will push through in September and November and will be conducted
online as per ERLSD. While at home, the laboratory personnel have also attended several webinars
on Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) sponsored by Autoscribe Informatics and
a webinar for workplace safety entitled Environmental Health during Covid-19 which was
sponsored by the UP College of Public Health. To make up for the cancelled trainings this year,
the laboratory is consistently looking for more online trainings and webinars to attend that are also
relevant to our work function.
A.03.a2 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND PARTNERSHIP BUILDING
The Environmental Education and Information Section (EEIS) is the arm of the
region in terms of environmental education and partnership building. They are responsible
in reaching out to various stakeholders to spread the programs and projects of the
Department.
17
A.03.a2.1 Environmental Events
The EEIS has thought of shifting to online activities since the pronouncement of ECQ
within the Region to ensure continuous information education campaign on environmental
awareness while being able to celebrate environmental events.
The shift to online approach during this COVID19 pandemic is practical since it would be
exceedingly difficult to conduct activities physically as the observance of social distancing and
avoidance of public gatherings are projected to be in effect even long after the lifting of the
Community Quarantine in order to prevent a relapse.
Celebrating environmental events online while complying with the rules on ECQ also
encourages more participants to join since they will not be limited by distance and time.
A.03.a2.1.1 Zero Waste Month
Pursuant to Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000
and as mandated by Presidential Proclamation No. 760, the month of January is declared as Zero
Waste Month. To celebrate said event this year, EMB4A thru the EEIS and with the assistance of
City Environmental Officer Rodelio V. Lee, conducted a site visit - educational tour at the
Materials Recovery Facility Eco-Park of Biñan City, Laguna on January 24, 2020.
Since 2016, the City of Biñan has been producing eco-bricks made of plastic as one of its
innovations in utilizing waste materials. With the eruption of the Taal Volcano, the officials saw
an opportunity to convert harmful ash into a useful product which could help the victims on the
natural disaster in rebuilding their lives. They now include ash fall collected from cleaning the
streets, rooftops and those donated by different industries as another component in making their
eco-bricks which they call “Ang Bricks na may Puso.”
A.03.a2.1.2 Earth Day/Earth Month
EMB4A celebrated the 2020 Earth Day with the theme entitled “Earth Day Everyday for
#Climate Action” thru an online infographic design making contest on facebook.
The online contest was open to all residents within the Region and participants were
required to submit entries focusing on Earth Day and its theme this year. Five entries were
qualified and were posted in the EMB CALABARZON facebook page wherein one of them was
selected as the overall winner.
The winner, Alyssa Marie C. Federio, a college student from Los Banos, Laguna, received
a price of Php5,000.00 and giveaways which includes EMB CALABARZON Eco bag, Tumbler
and USB. Non-winners Aron Blade Clarence Canceran, Samantha Errin Soriano and Jem Wagas,
on the other hand, received a consolation prize of Php1,000.00 and giveaways as well. Such
activity gives the opportunity to hone one’s creativity and acknowledge one’s talent.
18
A.03.a2.1.3 World Environment Day/Environment Month
The month of June was declared Philippine Environment Month pursuant to Presidential
Proclamation No. 237 signed in 1998 by then President Corazon Aquino. This year’s theme is
"Protect Nature Sustain Our Future" in conjunction with the global theme of World Environment
Day, “Time For Nature.”EMB4A launched three online contests on its facebook page for World
Environment Day/Philippine Environment Month namely: Let It Grow Online Photo Contest,
Online Essay Writing and Glow Up Your Garden.
A.03.a2.2 Production and Dissemination of Localized IEC Materials
To further promote and strengthen information dissemination on laws, protection and
issues concerning the environment, EMB4A prepared and printed several infographics distributed
to different stakeholders in the Region.
IEC Materials Prepared
19
A.03.a2.3 School Caravan
The conduct of School Caravan within the Region was made part of the promotion and
strengthening of the Regional Search for Sustainable and Eco-friendly Schools in order to provide
a closer and direct approach in teaching and in encouraging teachers and students to participate in
the said program and replicate the best practices of winning shcools in environmental protection.
The activity aims to familiarize schools, teachers and students with best practices of other
schools in solid waste management and to encourage them to replicate these practices. Some of
the practices involve the establishment of materials recovery facility, installation of solar panels,
greening program, paper and water conservation programs, eco-bricks making and pollution
prevention program.
The EEIS was able to conduct two School Caravans before the Enhanced Community
Quarantine. Remaining targets were discontinued due to the COVID19 pandemic.
A.03.a2.3.1 Tagaytay Central Elementary School
On February 27, 2020 a school caravan was conducted at Tagaytay Central Elementary
School, Tagaytay City, Cavite. Mark Kevin Fungo, Environmental Management Specialist II, gave
a lecture on Ecological Solid Waste Management including Environmental and Health Impacts of
Improper Solid Waste Management in order to stir the consciousness of the young audience and
instill in their minds the importance of our natural resources and environmental protection. Some
videos showing best practices of winning schools were also presented during the caravan which
was attended by a total of one hundred (100) Grade 5 and Grade 6 students of the said school.
A.03.a2.3.2 San Isidro Elementary School
Part of the school caravan activity is the monitoring of Search for Sustainable and Eco-
Friendly Schools previous winners to see to it that they continue their good environmental
practices and assess as to whether they are able to maintain or improve their programs. EMB4A
visited San Isidro Elementary School, 2013 Regional Winner -Elementary Level, in Batangas City
on March 9, 2020. Ms. Elsie E. Abag, Principal, and Ms. Maribel A. De Leon, Master Teacher I,
led in presenting the school’s eco-friendly programs. Their sustainability reflects not only in the
physical appearance of the school but also emulated in their students, parents and the rest of the
community.
20
A.03.a2.4 Radio Guesting and Podcasts
Media plays an integral role in spreading and creating awareness amongst people on
environmental issues and taking actions towards protection of our environment. It intends to reach
and address a large target of audience. Thus, EMB4A uses this avenue as a tool to spread awareness
and knowledge amongst the people thru radio guesting and podcast.
Radio Guesting and Podcasts were conducted thru live guesting, recorded interview or via
phone patch. EMB4A was able to conduct four (4) podcasts episodes and two (2) radio guesting
at Radyo Totoo 95.9 DWAL FM in Batangas City.
A.03.a2.5 Photo Releases
EMB4A submits weekly photo releases of newsworthy events to the Central Office. This
Office was able to submit eighteen (18) photo releases for the first semester of 2020.
Table 2. List of photo releases for 1st semester 2020
DATE TOPICS
January
(1) DENR CALABARZON New Year’s Call;
(2) Simultaneous Air Quality Sampling;
(3) Donation distribution at Padre Pio Shrine;
(4) Donation distribution at Amadeo, Cavite;
(5) Battle for Manila Bay 2nd Principals Meeting and
Conference.
February
(1) Biñan, Laguna Eco bricks;
(2) Donation distribution at Sto. Tomas, Batangas;
(3) School Caravan at Tagaytay Elementary School.
March (1) Meeting with Energy World Corporation;
21
(2) Eco-friendly Shcool Monitoring at San Isidro
Elementary School
April
(1) PPE donation at the Philippine General Hospital;
(2) PPE donation at Binakayan Hospital and Medical
Center and San Pedro Calungsod Medical Center;
(3) Air Quality Monitoring amid the Enhanced
Community Quarantine.
May (1) PPE donation in three hospitals in Cavite.
June
(1) New Normal in EMB4A Office;
(2) Environment Month Activities;
(3) Air Quality Monitoring from Enhanced Community
Quarantine to General Community Quarantine.
A.03.a2.6 Updating and Maintenance of Regional Facebook Page
One more way to keep the public updated with current environmental issues aside from
radio and television programs is social media. EMB4A updates and maintains its Facebook page
“Environmental Management Bureau R4A” wherein photos of programs, activities and events are
uploaded. It can also be searched as @EMBR4A to find the page easily. For the first semester of
2020, EMB4A has already uploaded 121 original posts.
A.03.a2.7 Conduct of Communication Evaluation of IEC Intervention
The main purpose of evaluating a seminar, training or any activity is to gain knowledge
about whether it has achieved or failed its objectives. It is considered an important process as it
helps analyze and improve its effectiveness and efficiency.
As shown in this evaluation for School Caravan conducted on February 27, 2020, at
Tagaytay Central Elementary School, the level of awareness after the seminar increased by 26%
and their level of knowledge increased by 113%. The participants find the program flow, event
venue, event time, speaker, topics, materials, freebies, organizers to be Very Good.
22
A.03.a3 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
A.03.a3.1 Clearance and Permitting
The EMB CALABARZON Region exerted its effort in the implementation of PEIS System
and further streamlined the processing of ECC applications to be able to meet the target and create
a harmonious ambiance conducive for investment and production. To date, the Region has already
complied with the reduction of the processing time of ECC and CNC issuances Pursuant to the
Anti-Red Tape Act (ARTA) on the implementation of Republic Act (RA) No. 11032 or the “The
Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018 (EDBEGSDA)
by following the prescribed processing time in the Citizen’s Charter. Such that for Environmental
Compliance Certificate (ECC) applications, the processing period was trimmed down from 120
working days to 20 working days (categorized as highly technical applications or activities which
pose danger to public health, safety, morals, and policy, or actions requiring the use of technical
knowledge, specialized skills and or/training in the processing and/or evaluation thereof) and that
for Certificate for Non-Coverage (CNC) applications, from 15 working days to 7 days (categorized
as complex transactions or actions requiring evaluation in the resolution of complicated issues by
the public officer). These prescribed processing times will commence once all required documents
have been submitted for all types of EIA applications.
For the period of January to June 2020, the approved ECC applications were either processed
online or manually. Online ECC applications are new or non-operational projects that require the
submission of electronic copies of Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Reports for ECC
issuance/approval through ecconline.emb.gov.ph. Whereas, Manual ECC applications are for
projects that are already operating that intends to undergo expansion or Non-Environmentally
Critical Projects (Non-ECP) which are within the Environmental Impact Statement threshold that
require the submission of hard copies of Environmental Performance Report and Management
Plans (EPRMPs) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Reports, respectively for ECC
issuance/approval.
Pursuant to EMB Memorandum Circular 2015-003, issuance of Certificate of Non-Coverage
(CNC) for Category D Projects that are not required to secure an ECC or projects involving not
more than one (1) hectare land development and has not been issued ECC shall be processed on-
line by logging in the EMB Website, www.emb.gov.ph CNC online application
However, due to the emerging infectious diseases in the country by the Corona Virus Disease
2019 (COVID 2019) pandemic, the lockdown in the entire Luzon including the National Capital
Region (NCR) and CALABARZON Region commenced on March 16, 2020. The Enhanced
Community Quarantine (ECQ) and Stringent Social Distancing Measures were imposed with work
from home arrangement implemented. In this situation the processing of online applications for
CNCs and ECCs continued based on the completion of required documents and availability of
internet connections. Manual processing gradually slowed downed where soft copies of the
available documents submitted in the office were re-sent through e-mails for reviewing and partial
processing purposes only. Digital communication became the communication platform through
the EMB Teams website. Contact numbers and e-mail addresses were posted in the EMB website
for reference.
On May 15, 2020, the Civil Service allowed multiple work arrangements for government
agencies when the modified ECQ was imposed in NCR. The skeletal workforce and work from
23
home arrangements were practiced in the EMB CALABARZON Region in accordance with the
relevant rules and regulations issued by the Civil Service Commission. The EIA Section had two
(2) alternating work force in an MWF and TTh scheduled skeletal work arrangement back tracking
the submitted manual applications left in the office when the lockdown was imposed. Processing
of manual applications slowly picked up, with the skeletal force printing approved ECCs.
On June 19, 2020 the inevitable lockdown of the entire building of CALABARZON Region
due to documented positive COVID 19 cases led to the practice of alternative work from home
arrangements. Thus, all manual applications were continuedly processed and approved through
the Clearance and Permitting Division electronic mail ([email protected]).
A.03.A3.1.1 Highlights of Accomplishments
There were 264 ECCs issued/approved for the period of January to June 2020 or 79.6% of the
yearly target. The highest number of ECC was issued on the month of February with 74 ECCs,
consecutively followed on the months of January (67 ECCs), June (61 ECCs), and March (51
ECCs). The months of April and May both have 6 ECCs issuance
The approved CNCs culminated to 4,050, divided for the 101 yearly targets of 300 CNCs
(2,024 approved CNCs) and for ERF of 400 CNCs (2,026 approved CNCs). Based on these data,
the targets are already accomplished this midyear 2020.
Regional Memorandum Circular No. 3 Series of 2020 or the Interim Guidelines on the Issuance
of Environmental Compliance Certificates (ECCs) and ECC Amendments re: Suspension of
Processing Fees and Imposed Penalties During the Community Quarantine in the Period of the
COVID-19 Pandemic was approved on June 19, 2020 in response to the EMB CALABARZON
Region building lockdown to ease up the processing of all types of Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) Reports.
A two (2) alternating work force in the EIA Section had an MWF and TTh scheduled skeletal
work arrangement back tracking the submitted manual applications left in the office when the
lockdown was imposed in March 16, 2020. Processing of manual applications slowly picked up,
with skeletal force doing the manual printing of approved ECCs.
All manual applications were continuedly processed and approved then through
[email protected]. when the CALABARZON Region building was lockdown on June
17, 2020 due to documented positive COVID 19 cases.
The succeeding figures show contact numbers and e-mail addresses posted in the EMB
CALABARZON website together with preventive measures against COVID 19 and other
practices performed during this pandemic crisis to ensure continuous government services were
enforced. The documented COVID 19 cases in CALABARZON Region for May 15, June 16,
July 04 and July 08, 2020 as references were also reflected below.
A.03.a3.2 Monitoring and Enforcement
The total target and accomplishment for the monitoring and enforcement are presented in the
tables below for the ECP, Non-ECP and CNC:
24
Table 3. ECP Monitoring
Annual
Target
ACCOMPLISHMENT
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN TOTAL %
Fund 101 20 8 12 1 - - 21 105
ERF 36 15 16 2 - - 33 91.6
Total 56 23 28 3 - - 54 96.4
Table 4. Non-ECP Monitoring
PROVINCE Annual
Target
ACCOMPLISHMENT
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN TOTAL %
CAVITE 495 5 34 45 8 137 49 278 56
LAGUNA 608 35 94 77 14 85 106 411 68
BATANGAS 389 25 45 40 30 71 58 269 69
RIZAL 250 20 28 33 2 59 24 166 66
QUEZON 401 39 50 32 74 101 296 74
Total 2,143 124 251 227 54 426 338 1420 66
Table 4. EIA Survey
Annual
Target
ACCOMPLISHMENT
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN TOTAL %
Fund 101 47 1 2 4 2 1 15 25 53
ERF 100 4 10 3 3 20 40 40
Total 147 1 6 14 5 4 35 65 44
It can be seen from the above table that almost all of the mid-year targets were already
accomplished. The only activity that fall below 50% is the EIA survey. Table monitoring is the
strategy applied by the Technical Staff to generate reports in order to meet the target. The
submitted SMR and CMR were reviewed and validated by the Technical people.
A.03.a3.3 Challenges (Issues and Concerns)
1. Online submission of CMR, full assistance to clients experiencing difficulty in the
registration procedure (invalid ECC reference no.) is still being extended, defeating the
purpose/objective of online registration. Hereunder are the technical glitches that needs
to be addressed by our technical team:
• Difficulty in logging in to http://online.emb.gov.ph/cmr/, most of the time valid
password is not being recognized.
• The system requires attachment or proof of compliance, but when they upload the
said attachments the error notification “attachment required” always pops up.
• Options for multiple ECCs with one (1) username (especially for land
development/subdivision project)
25
2. Limited resources e.g. wifi, a significant resource in conforming w/ the new normal
relative to the work from home arrangement adopted by the office.
A.03.a3.4 Recommendations
1. Proponent (PCO / Managing Head) must undergo in depth orientation on CMR online
submission prior to its full implementation.
2. Pocket wifi with service providers of their choice must be provided to the personnel
facilitating online services to our client/s.
3. A pre-requisite for the Approval of Certificate of No Violation is the inspection report,
hence, it is recommended that inspection be effected prior to its approval while strictly
observing the health & safety protocol on the part of our fieldmen.
A.03.b ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND POLLUTION CONTROL
A.03.b1 IMPLEMENTATION OF CLEAN AIR REGULATIONS
A.03.b1.1 Clearance and Permitting
From January to June 2020, a total of four hundred twenty-six (426) approved Permit to
Operate (PTO) were issued. For PTO New and Additional Permits, a total of one hundred fifty-
one (151) permits were issued. And for PTO Renewal Permits, total of two hundred seventy-five
(272) were issued.
Table 1. Summary of Permit to Operate Issued in the Provinces for January to June 2020.
Activity Annual
Target Cavite Laguna Batangas Rizal Quezon Total
%
PTO Issued
(New and
Additional)
300
55 33 41 9 13 151
50
PTO Issued
(Renewal)
800 83 57 88 32 15 275
34
Total 1,100 138 90 129 41 28 426 39
The office have issued a total of one hundred and thirty-eight (138) permits for the province of
Cavite, ninety (90) permits issued for the province of Laguna, one hundred twenty-nine (129)
permits issued for the province of Batangas, forty-one (41) total permits issued for the province of
Rizal, and for the province of Quezon a total of twenty-eight (28) permits were issued.
26
A.03.b1.2 Monitoring and Enforcement
A.03.b1.2.1 Industrial Compliance
Industries monitored and surveyed for the month of January to June of CY 2020 in
compliance with RA 8749 is two hundred fourteen (214) and thirty-three (33), respectively. Due
to COVID19 Pandemic, monitoring is based on submitted Source Emission Test Reports,
Quarterly Self-Monitoring Report (SMR) and Compliance Monitoring Report (CMR) of the
industries under the jurisdiction of CALABARZON Region. Table below shows the number of
firms monitored per province.
Table 11. Compliance Monitoring for Air
Province Annual
Target
Accomplishment
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Total %
Cavite 482 60 26 10 16 26 138 29
Laguna 588 35 92 61 39 61 93 381 65
Batangas 498 25 47 38 20 52 50 232 47
Rizal 275 20 74 46 30 0 38 208 76
Quezon 302 15 74 27 10 13 0 139 46
TOTAL 2,145 95 347 198 109 142 207 1098 51
Table 12. Survey of Firms and PETC Monitoring
Activity Annual
Target
Accomplishment
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Total %
Survey of
Firms
210 66 13 1 80 38
PETC
Monitoring
60 25 7 2 34 57
The region has also evaluated and approved forty-two (42) test plans for industries from different
accredited third-party stack testers.
A.03.b1.2.2 Airshed Management
EMB Calabarzon has an existing airshed, which was the Mak-Ban Geothermal Airshed
(DAO 2009-02). Consecutive meetings were done for the previous year regarding the
operationalization of this airshed. For this year 2020, organizing the airshed governing board will
be the main target. This includes convening of board members, formulation of governing rules and
organization of Executive Committee, Technical Working Group (TWG) and Multi-sectoral
Monitoring Team. Formulation of Action Plan and Organizational Development of the Governing
Board will be part of our 2021 target for the airshed.
Since the COVID19 Pandemic, we were not able to meet the original target for the airshed
and we’ve come up with a contingency plan (see Table 1) for the operationalization of MAK-BAN
27
Geothermal Airshed. Meetings and trainings will be conducted through an online platform (ex.
Zoom or Teams).
Table 13. Operationalization of MAK-BAN Geothermal Airshed
KEY
RESULT
AREA STRATEGIES
PERFORMANCE
INDICATORS
MEANS OF
VERIFICATIO
N
TIM
E
FRA
ME
RESPONSI
BLE
AGENCY
REMA
RKS
I. Organization of Governing Board
1.
Convening
of Board
members
Send reiteration
letter to the
members of the Board who have
not yet
responded with
the initial letter
(sent on
December 5,
2019) for the
submission of
names of their
representative/s
Completed names of
representative/s of
each member agency and LGU in the
Governing Board
Appointment
letter from each
member agency, LGU, NGO, PO
and private
sector in the
Governing
Board
3rd
Quar
ter CY
2020
DENR EMB Commu
nication
letter will be
sent via
IIS and
email.
Conduct of
assembly
meeting with
the NGO, PO
and private
sector for the
selection of their
representatives
in the
Governing
Board
Completed names of
representative/s of
each member NGO,
PO and private sector
in the Governing
Board
Notice of
meetings,
attendance sheet,
Minutes of
Assembly
Meetings
conducted
3rd
Quar
ter
CY
2020
DENR EMB
Convening of
Organizational
Meeting
No. of meetings
conducted
Notice of
meetings,
attendance sheet,
Minutes of
Meetings
conducted
3rd
Quar
ter
CY
2020
DENR EMB Meeting
will be
conduct
ed
through
ZOOM/
TEAMS
2.Formulatio
n of
Governing
Rules
Conduct of
meeting/worksh
ops for the
formulation of
Governing
Rules
No. of
meeting/workshop
conducted
Notice of
meeting/worksho
p, Attendance
sheet, Minutes of
workshop/s
conducted,
Board
Resolution and
approved
Governing Rules
4th
Quar
ter
CY
2020
DENR EMB
28
3.Organizati
on of
Executive
Committee,
Technical Working
Group and
Multi-
sectoral
Monitoring
Team
Conduct of
Board meeting
No. of meeting
conducted
Notice of
meeting,
Attendance
sheet, Minutes of
meetings conducted,
Board
Resolution
4th
Quar
ter
CY
2020
DENR EMB
II.Formulation of Action Plan
1.Review
and approval
of the draft
Action Plan
Conduct of
meeting/worksh
ops for the
review and
approval of
Action Plan
No. of
meeting/workshop
conducted
Notice of
meeting/worksho
p, Attendance
sheet, Minutes of
workshop/s
conducted,
Board
Resolution and
approved Action
Plan
1st
Quar
ter
CY
2021
DENR EMB
&
AIRSHED
GOVERNIN
G BOARD
Meeting
will be
conduct
ed
through
ZOOM/
TEAMS
.
III.Organizational
Development of the
Governing Board
1. Training
for the
members of
the Board
Conduct of
capacity
development
training with the
members of the Governing
Board
Theoritical and
Visit to existing
monitoring
stations of EMB
and industries
No. of trainings
conducted
Notice of
training,
Attendance
sheet, Minutes of
training
conducted
2nd
Quar
ter
CY
2021
DENR EMB
&
AIRSHED
GOVERNIN
G BOARD
Training
will be
conduct
ed
through ZOOM/
TEAMS
Another objective of the region is the creation of Laguna Airshed from the existing Cavite-
Laguna-Rizal Airshed based on the DAO 2011-11 or the Re-Designation of the Metro Manila
Airshed into three Individual Airsheds and Establishment of its Governing Board. This airshed
covers the Cities of Cabuyao, Calamba, Biñan, Sta. Rosa and San Pedro. The city’s economic
background has developed fast and become industrialized that it cannot be established together
with the other two provinces. Data gathered will justify the proposal for the Cavite-Laguna-Rizal
Airshed to be divided into three different airsheds.
29
Table 14. TIMETABLE FOR THE PROPOSAL OF CCBSS AIRSHED
KEY RESULT AREA STRATEGIES
TIME
FRAME REMARKS
I. Gathering of Data
i. Meteorological Data
(wind speed and
direction) of the area Request data from PAG-ASA
3rd Quarter
CY 2020
Request letter
will be sent
through
IIS/email if
needed
ii. NAMRIA – generated
topographic maps or GIS
3rd Quarter
CY 2020
Request letter
will be sent
through
IIS/email if
needed
iii. Population
distribution
Gather latest data from Philippine Statistics
Authority
3rd Quarter
CY 2020
iv. Land use map
Request data from City Planning and
Development Office
3rd Quarter
CY 2020
Request letter
will be sent
through
IIS/email if
needed
v. Major sources of
emission, point and non-
point, or emission
inventory;
Consolidate emission and ambient test data
submitted from Major industries under
Calamba, Cabuyao, Biñan, Sta. Rosa & San
Pedro
4th Quarter
CY 2020
vi. Air Quality Data
Consolidate data from Sta. Rosa and Biñan
CAAQM Stations
4th Quarter
CY 2020
II. Proposal for the
Designation of CCBSS
Airshed
Draft proposal for the designation of CCBSS
Airhsed.
1st Quarter
CY 2021
Submission
via IIS
For review and approval of EMED Chief
and the EMB Regional Director
1st Quarter
CY 2021
Submission
via IIS
Once approved by the EMB Regional
Director, proposal will be endorsed to EMB
Central Office for their evaluation and
assessment.
2nd Quarter
CY 2021
Submission
via IIS
A.03.b1.2.3 Air Quality Monitoring Stations
The DENR-EMB CALABARZON Region has an existing five (5) air quality monitoring
stations. Three (3) of which is Differential Optical Absorption Spectroscopy (DOAS) which are
located in Antipolo, Rizal and Biñan & Sta. Rosa, Laguna; another station is located in Indang,
30
Cavite which monitors Nitrogen Dioxide, Ozone and Particulate Matter; and a Mercury (Hg)
Monitoring station which is located at Calaca, Batangas. Further, not all stations are fully
operational.
Table 15. Status of Air Quality Monitoring Stations
Air Quality Data
Table 16. Air Quality Data of Antipolo Station
Criteria
Pollutant
Monitored
Month Monthly
Average
No. of
Hour
No. of
Days
Data
Capture
Rate %
Concentration
(24-hour
Average) Quarter
Average
Min Max
PM2.5
Jan 20.74 525 21 68% 5.77 48.32
16.4721 Feb 13.59 579 26 84% 6.07 25.07
Mar 15.09 632 28 90% 6.16 41.05
Apr 13.55 570 25 81% 6.06 26.50
18.1986 May 20.81 519 16 52% 8.11 46.02
Jun 20.24 498 23 74% 9.80 28.12
PM10
Jan 28.55 563 23 74% 7.23 58.07
22.1168 Feb 18.92 607 27 87% 10.16 29.61
Mar 18.88 684 31 100% 6.46 51.42
Apr 15.46 612 27 87% 8.18 30.27 21.7425
EQUIPMENT LOCATION PARAMETERS
MEASURED
REMARKS
DOAS –
CAAQMS
o Antipolo City,
Rizal
PM10/2.5, SO2, NO2,
O3, CO, BTX
Partial operation. For
repair/installation of power supply for
gases analyzers (NO2, O3, CO).
o Biñan City, Laguna
PM10/2.5, SO2, NO2, O3, CO, BTX
Full operation
o Santa Rosa City,
Laguna
PM10/2.5, SO2, NO2,
O3, CO, BTX
Partial operation. Parts of PM10/2.5
analyzer are for replacement.
CAAQMS o Cavite State
University,
Indang, Cavite
PM10/2.5, NO2 and O3 Not operational
NO2 analyzer is for replacement;
PM10/2.5 for repair and calibration; and
O3 was repaired but not yet installed.
CAVSU will repair the power supply
after the ECQ.
Mercury (Hg)
Station
o Calaca, Batangas Hg not yet operational but was already
installed.
31
May 26.45 519 15 48% 10.73 47.96
Jun 23.32 572 19 61% 11.36 33.30
Table 17. Air Quality Data of Biñan Station
Criteria
Pollutant
Monitored
Month Monthly
Average
No. of
Hour
No. of
Days
Data
Capture
Rate %
Concentration
(24-hour
Average) Quarter
Average
Min Max
PM2.5
Jan 11.94 684 27 87% 3.26 32.28
8.9302 Feb 7.25 696 26 84% 3.36 13.27
Mar 7.59 692 31 100% 3.26 30.36
Apr 8.26 596 22 71% 3.60 19.21
11.0839 May 13.14 428 17 55% 4.29 21.38
Jun 11.85 607 23 74% 4.80 19.26
PM10
Jan 13.56 682 29 94% 3.21 34.51
9.7891 Feb 7.70 635 27 87% 2.96 13.69
Mar 8.10 681 31 100% 3.74 30.58
Apr 8.64 577 22 71% 4.81 17.97
11.7191 May 13.72 415 16 52% 4.41 21.99
Jun 12.80 586 21 68% 5.28 19.38
All parameters for both stations are within the National Ambient Air Quality Guideline
Value as per RA 8749. However, for some months, the data capture rate is a little below 75% of
the data requirement because for the past three (3) months, regular maintenance (changing of
filters) were stopped due to community quarantine. This is one of the reasons for low data capture
rate.
Site visit after the implementation of GCQ in Laguna and Rizal.
32
Antipolo Station
TEOM1405D Screen
Display
AR500s Screen Display
still not operational
33
Field Service of EECC on
June 11, 2020
34
Biñan CAAQM
Station
June 11, 2020 Site Visit
Log sheet
35
OPSIS AR500s /
Thermo Scientific
TEOM1405D /
Thermo Scientific
Model 48i CO
Analyzer
Field Service of
EECC on June 9,
2020. Checking of
AR500s Analyzer
36
EECC staff checking
the wall mounted
logger
CO Analyzer shows
Zero Cal Error
37
June 9, 2020 Site Visit
log sheet
38
Sta. Rosa
Station
Field Service of
EECC on June
9, 2020 for
TEOM1405DF
39
Control board
of
TEOM1405DF
indicates error
(red light
indicator).
Preventive
maintenance
for Horiba
Analyzer
40
A.03.b1.3 Challenges (Issues and Concerns)
The COVID19 Pandemic has altered the Bureau’s workforce and had adjusted to the “new
normal”. Targets were set before the pandemic; hence, necessary adjustments are needed to adjust
everything including meetings and trainings for the airshed. The shifting from online meetings and
webinars caused some problems because not everyone has good internet connection.
For the first three (3) months of the quarantine within the region, Laguna area has different
quarantine status among the rest of the provinces as Hon Governor Ramil Hernandez announced
the lockdown earlier. It hindered the regular monitoring and maintenance of air quality stations in
Binan and Sta. Rosa Cities. Same reason for the Antipolo Station because the team have to pass
through NCR going to Rizal province.
Industry monitoring and actions to complaints are conducted only if needed to lessen social
contact. As a strategy in meeting the targets for firms monitoring, table review and evaluation of
submitted documents by the proponents like SMR is being undertaken. However, review of
submitted document will not be as sufficient as actual monitoring for the basis of their compliance.
A.03.b.2 IMPLEMENTATION OF CLEAN WATER REGULATIONS
A.03.b.2.1 Clearance and Permitting
For the issuance of Discharge Permits, a total of 240 industries has been been granted
Wastewater Discharge Permit through the Online Permitting and Monitoring System (OPMS),
of which, ninety-six (96) are new and one hundred forty-four (144) are renewal application. The
approved Discharge Permit application for the provinces of Cavite, Batangas and Quezon were
95, 105 and 40, respectively as shown in Table 18. Compared to annual target, the Region got
96%.
Likewise, the Region has also issued Certificate of Accreditation to four hundred thirty-
four (434) Pollution Control Officers. This activity has an annual target of 500, hence, the
activity has an equivalent percentage of 87%.
Table 18. Summary of Issued Discharge Permit (New and Renewal Applications).
Activity Annual
Target Cavite Laguna Batangas Rizal Quezon Total
%
DP Issued
(New
50 47 LLDA 39 LLDA 10 96
192
DP Issued
(Renewal)
200 48 LLDA 66 LLDA 30 144
70
Total 250 95 105 40 240 96
41
A.03.b.2.2 Monitoring and Enforcement
A.03.b.2.2 1 Industrial Compliance to RA 9275
Table 19. Summary of Survey and Monitoring of Firms/Commercial Establishments
Activity Annual
Target Jan Feb Mar Apr May
Jun Total
%
Survey of
firms
68 - 4 13 9 9
- 35
51
Monitoring
of Firms
499 9 55 60 54 98
15 291
58
The above table shows that both the survey and monitoring of firms and commercial
establishments have exceeded the min-year target with an equivalent percentage of 51% and 58%,
respectively.
A.03.b.2.2.2 AMBIENT WATER QUALITY MONITORING
A.03.b.2.2.2.a Waterbody Classification
Classification of a water body is setting the minimum criteria for a particular water body to
be maintained for the next ten (10) to twenty (20) years. As such the present socio-economic and
ecological profile as well as the development plan of the local government unit concerned that will
have potential impacts to the body of water should be considered during the process of
classification.
The targeted waterbody for classification for this CY-2020 are Janagdong-Guisguis River,
Mamala-Sariaya River and Talim-Jibanga River all located in Sariaya, Quezon; and Mulanay
River located in Mulanay, Quezon. Activities implemented during the first quarter and second
quarter include coordination meetings with the concerned Local Government Units (LGU), survey
and establishment of water quality sampling stations in each river and conduct of water sampling.
1. Survey and Establishment of Sampling Stations
In coordination with the LGU of Sariaya on January 14, 2020, the EMB RO personnel
conducted reconnaissance survey of the stretch of Janagdong-Guisguis River, Mamala-Sariaya
River and Talim-Gibanga River. This is to identify and establish the strategic locations for
sampling stations in terms of accessibility and viability. Based from the guidelines for water body
classification program, a minimum of three (3) monitoring stations should be established. The
established monitoring stations for the target rivers are shown in Tables 1 to 4.
42
Table. 1. Locations of Monitoring Stations of Janagdong-Guisguis River
Station
Number Location Geographic Coordinates
North Latitude East Longitude
1 San Roque Bridge 13˚ 51΄ 52˝ 121˚ 31΄ 7˝
2 Brgy. Janagdong 1
(PNR Bridge) 13˚ 55΄ 0˝ 121˚ 30΄ 9˝
3 Brgy. Janagdong 1
(PNR Bridge) 13˚ 54΄ 57˝ 121˚ 30΄ 29˝
Table. 2. Locations of Monitoring Stations of Mamala-Sariaya River
Station
Number Location Geographic Coordinates
North Latitude East Longitude
1 Canda Bridge 13˚ 52΄ 45˝ 121˚ 33΄ 3˝
2 Brgy. Limbon Foot
Bridge 13˚ 53΄ 58˝ 121˚ 32΄ 21˝
3 Brgy. Tumbaga-
Canda Bridge 13˚ 55΄ 9˝ 121˚ 31΄ 40˝
Table. 3. Locations of Monitoring Stations of Talim-Gibanga River
Station
Number Location Geographic Coordinates
North Latitude East Longitude
1 Masay Bridge 13˚ 54΄ 5˝ 121˚ 34΄ 42˝
2 Morong 13˚ 54΄ 41˝ 121˚ 34΄ 31˝
3 Talim 13˚ 54΄ 43˝ 121˚ 34΄ 38˝
Table. 4. Locations of Monitoring Stations of Mulanay River
Station
Number Location Geographic Coordinates
North Latitude East Longitude
1 Mulanay Bridge 13˚ 31΄ 33˝ 122˚ 24΄ 3˝
2 Latangan 13˚ 33΄ 37˝ 122˚ 55΄ 20˝
3 Bagopaye Bridge 13˚ 33΄ 8˝ 122˚ 24΄ 35˝
43
Pictures taken during the conduct of river survey and establishment of monitoring stations
2. Water Sampling
The supposed twelve (12) months consecutive sampling activity for the classification of a
waterbody was affected by the declaration of community quarantine due to the COVID-19
pandemic. On February, water sampling of Janagdong-Guisguis River, Mamala-Sariaya River and
Talim-Gibanga River was started but suspended on the month of March. At the Mulanay River,
water sampling was started on the month of January but also ended on the February.
During the month of June when General Community Quarantine was declared in the
province of Quezon, water sampling at Janagdong-Guisguis, Mamala-Sariaya and Talim-Gibanga
Rivers were scheduled on June 18, 2020 while Mulanay River is scheduled on June 26, 2020.
Unfortunately, these were cancelled due to confirmed COVID-19 cases in the region.
44
Results of water quality analyses for the period are shown in the tables below:
Table WC-1. Results of Water Quality Analysis of Janagdong-Guisguis River
Nitrates (mg/L) Phosphate(mg/L) Chlorides (mg/L) Color (TCU) pH
Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar
San Roque Bridge * 0.03 0.24 * 0.326 0.33 * 23 23 * 5 5 * 7.83 7.9
Brgy. Hanagdong – Stn. 2 * 0.081 0.19 * 0.151 0.12 * 6 25 * 5 5 * 7.57 7.3
Brgy. Hanagdong – Stn. 3 * 1.021 0.35 * 0.221 0.44 * 27 25 * 5 5 * 7.45 7.4
Average 0.38 0.26 0.23 0.30 19 24 5 5 7.6 7.6
DO (mg/L) BOD (mg/L) TSS (mg/L) Temperature Fecal Coliform (MPN/100mL)
Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar
San Roque Bridge * 4.4 9.2 * 10 3 * 27 22 * 18.7 18 * 540,000 49,000
Brgy. Hanagdong – Stn. 2 * 4.2 2.0 * 27 3 * 44 17 * 18.2 16 * 240,000 2,700
Brgy. Hanagdong – Stn. 3 * 5 6.7 * 13 1 * 40 32 * 17.7 18 * 200 22,000
Average / Geomean 4.5 6.0 17 2 37 24 18 18 29,595 14,278
*No sampling conducted. Sampling was started in February 2020
Result of water quality sampling of Janagdong-Guisguis river during the 2-month monitoring showed that average concentration of Nitrates,
Color, pH and Dissolved Oxygen fall under Class AA water; and Phosphates and TSS are within the Class A water. On the other hand, BOD and
Fecal Coliform are beyond the guidelines for Class D water.
45
Table WC-2. Results of Water Quality Analysis of Mamala-Sariaya River
Nitrates (mg/L) Phosphate(mg/L) Chlorides (mg/L) Color (TCU) pH
Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar
Canda Bridge * 0.71 0.28 * 0.234 0.19 * 15 39 * 5 5 * 7.88 7.6
Brgy. Limbon * 1.406 2.16 * 0.147 0.23 * 51 40 * 5 5 * 8.39 7.8
Brgy. Tumbaga - Canda * 0.993 1.52 * 0.305 0.15 * 58 5 * 5 5 * 8.33 8.9
Average 1.04 1.32 0.23 0.19 41 28 5 5 8.2 8.1
DO (mg/L) BOD (mg/L) TSS (mg/L) Temperature Fecal Coliform (MPN/100mL)
Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar
Canda Bridge * 5.4 7.3 * 7 1 * 10 3 * 17.6 18 * 11,000 11,000
Brgy. Limbon * 6.1 9.4 * 6 2 * 10 33 * 17.7 17 * 14,000 3,300
Brgy. Tumbaga - Canda * 5.8 12.0 * 5 3 * 4 48 * 17.8 12 * 24,000 2,600
Average/ Geomean 5.8 9.6 6 2 8 28 18 16 15,461 4,553
- No sampling conducted. Sampling was started in February 2020
Results of Mamala-Sariaya river showed that Nitrates, Chlorides, Color, pH, Dissolved Oxygen and TSS are generally within the Class
AA classification while, Phosphate fall under Class A, BOD under Class B and Fecal Coliform beyond Class D classification, respectively.
46
Table WC-3. Results of Water Quality Analysis of Talim-Gibanga River
Nitrates (mg/L) Phosphate(mg/L) Chlorides (mg/L) Color (TCU) pH
Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar
Masay Bridge * 0.202 0.355 * 0.308 0.28 * 5 6 * 5 5 * 7.48 7.3
Morong * 0.37 0.33 * 0.191 0.20 * 7 6 * 5 5 * 7.95 7.6
Talim * 0.239 0.333 * 0.273 0.19 * 29 4 * 10 10 * 8.03 7.8
Average 0.27 0.27 0.26 0.22 14 5 7 7 7.8 7.6
DO (mg/L) BOD (mg/L) TSS (mg/L) Temperature Fecal Coliform (MPN/100mL)
Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar
Masay Bridge * 3.4 5.7 * 1 1 * 1 44 * 18 16 * 240,000 4,900
Morong * 5.8 8.5 * 3 2 * 3 32 * 18 17 * 35,000 9,400
Talim * 4 7.9 * 8 1 * 3 16 * 18 16 * 70,000 3,300
Average/ Geomean 4.4 7.4 4 1 2 31 18 16 83,777 5,337
*No sampling conducted. Sampling was started in February 2020
Results of water sampling of Talim-Gibanga River showed that most of the parameters are generally within the Class AA classification as
shown in the table above. Fecal Coliform is beyond the water quality guideline for Class D classification.
47
Table WC-4. Results of Water Quality Analysis of Mulanay River
Nitrates (mg/L) Phosphate(mg/L) Chlorides (mg/L) Color (TCU) pH
Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar
Mulanay Bridge 0.06 0.17 * 0.06 0.02 * 11 4 * 5 5 * 7.9 8.1 *
Latangan 0.08 0.16 * 0.04 0.02 * 3 6 * 5 5 * 8.1 8.1 *
Bagopaye 0.05 0.34 * 0.06 0.06 * 7 6 * 5 5 * 8.3 8.3 *
Average 0.06 0.22 * 0.05 0.04 * 7 5 * 5 5 * 8.1 8.1 *
DO (mg/L) BOD (mg/L) TSS (mg/L) Temperature Fecal Coliform (MPN/100mL)
Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar
Mulanay Bridge 2.5 1.2 * 6 2 * 95 68 * 19 14 * 160,000 130,000 *
Latangan 7.6 3.8 * 4 1 * 77 73 * 19 14 * 470 7,000 *
Bagopaye Bridge 5.6 3.3 * 2 4 * 81 77 * 19 13 * 4,700 1,700,000 *
Average/ Geomean 5.2 2.8 * 4 2 * 84 73 * 19 14 * 7,070 115,655 *
*Sampling was suspended due to ECQ.
Result of Mulanay River showed that Nitrates, Chlorides, Color and pH are within the Class AA water, Phosphates fall under Class A,
BOD, DO and TSS under Class C. While Fecal Coliform exceeded that guideline for Class D classification.
48
3. Issues and Concern
The declaration of community quarantine due to threat to public health of COVID-
19 from March 16, 2020 has halted the conduct of monthly water sampling in the four (4)
target water bodies.
A.03.b.2.2.4 ADOPT AN ESTERO/WATERBODY REHABILITATION
PROGRAM
The “Adopt”–A-Estero/River Program is a mutual undertaking between and
among communities along esteros and rivers, concerned local government units, private
sector and the DENR-EMB. This program is a leverage to improve its water quality and
achieve a healthier environment through regular cleanup activities such as dredging,
collection of floating debris, planting and maintenance of appropriate species, installation
of trash traps and engineering design to mitigate soil erosion that cause siltation and
turbidity to water bodies.
To date, the Region has forty-six (46) adopted rivers and creeks with support from
sixty-two (62) private sector and LGU adopters. List of rivers and donor partners is
reflected in Table _____ and Figure _____.
The Water Quality Management Section of the Region conducts quarterly
monitoring of adopted rivers and creeks by using two (2) parameters: Dissolve Oxygen
(DO) and Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD). As per monitoring reports from 2012 to
date, the river/creek water qualities of all sixty-two (62) active donor partners have
improved fairly. The Section also provides necessary technical assistance to concerned
leaders/adopters and stakeholder groups in the area.
For the first half of this year 2020, the implementation of the Program was greatly
affected by the Total Luzon Lockdown and the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ).
Some of the adopters were not able to conduct their interventions most especially those
which are also affected by the eruption of the Taal Volcano. However, it is worthwhile to
mention that despite the natural occurrences such as the pandemic and the Taal Volcano
eruption, six (6) donor partners were still able to perform their responsibilities. These are
the Hardrock Aggregates, Central Azucarera Don Pedro, Inc., Pacific Concrete Products
Inc, Primex Coco Products, RFM Corporation and First Cavite Industrial Estate.
49
Figure _____. Maps of the adopted water body in CALABARZON
Table _____. Updated List of Water Bodies
Name of
Waterbody
Location Coordinates Lengt
h of
whole
stretc
h
Length
of
adopted
segment
/part
Donor
Partners
Expiry
Date of
MOA
2012
1.Wawa River Brgy. San
Rafael,
Rodriguez,
Rizal
Sta.1-
14°47’17”N
121°10’25”E
Sta.2-
14°44’15”N
121°09’25.65”E
0.3 km 0.3 km Pacific
Concrete
Products
Inc.
Not
stated
in the
MOA
50
2. Kay-Bagsik /
Kaylangho
creek
Antipolo
City Rizal
Sta.1-
14°37’22”N
121°11’33”E
Sta.2-
14°37’24”N
121°11’55”E
1.0 km 1.0 km Rapid City
Realty and
Develop-
ment
Corporatio
n
Not
stated
in the
MOA
3. Tagbac creek SitioPag Asa
&SitioKabisi
g, Brgy. San
Jose,
Antipolo
City, Brgy.
May-iba,
Teresa, Rizal
Sta.1-
14°34’43.80”N
121°12’27.96”E
Sta.2-
14°34’43.46”N
121°12’33.44”E
Sta.3-
14°34’44.32”N
121°12’37.89”E
1.0 km 1.0 km Teresa
Marble
Corporatio
n
3 years
4. Kay - Bibit
river
Brgy.
Cupang,
Antipolo
City, Rizal
Sta.1-
14°38’05.95”N
121°08’58.43”E
Sta.2-
14°38’05.95”N
121°09’25.65”E
0.4 km 0.4 km Hardrock
Aggregates
, Inc.
Not
stated
in the
MOA
5.Southville 5 A
creek
Binan
Laguna
Sta-.1
14°17 '55 "N
121°3' 31."E
Sta-. 2
14° 17´39"
121°3´ 21"E
1.0 km 1.0 km Amkor
Technolog
y Inc.
3 years
6. Tigas river Brgy.Limao,
Calauan,
Laguna
Sta.1-
14°16’05”N
121°02’59”E
Sta.2-
14°16’9.87”N
121°2’34.14”E
1.0 km 1.0 km AP
Renewable
s
Not
stated
in the
MOA
51
7. Creek estero
along NIA Rd.
Brgy. Pulo,
Cabuyao,
Laguna
Sta.1-
14° 5’06.9”N
121°08’16.4”E
Sta.2
14°14’36.66”N
121° 08’ 28.70”E
1.0 km 1.0 km RFM Corp. Not
stated
in the
MOA
8.Obispo River Brgy. Sahud
Ulan,Tanza
Cavite
Sta.1-
14°2’47.99”N
120°50′ 30.73”E
Sta.2-
14°23’2”N
120°49’21 ”E
10 km 10 km Micara
land
Not
stated
in the
MOA
9. *San
Cristobal River
Brgy. San
Isidro
Cabuyao
Laguna
Sta.1-
14°14’13.09”N
121°7’1.16”E
Sta.2-
14°14’2.25”N
121°7’25.07”E
1.0 km 1.0 km James
Hardie
Phils.
Not
stated
in the
MOA
10. Obispo
River
Brgy. Sahud
Ulan,Tanza
Cavite
Sta.1-
14°2’47.99”N
120°50′ 30.73”E
Sta.2-
14°23’2”N
120°49’21 ”E
1.0 km 1.0 km
Villa
Excellance
Resort
Not
stated
in the
MOA
11.MalamigBan
adero River
Brgy San
Jose, San
Pablo City
Sta.1-
14°04’19”N
121°20’14”E
Sta.2-
14°4’1.57”N
121°19’52.14”E
1.0 km 1.0 km 3J Foods
Corporatio
n
3 years
12. Tabok River Brgy. San
Roque,
Bauan,
Batangas
Sta.1-
13°47’28.16”N
120°59’24.68”E
1.5 km 1.5 km AG&P
4 years
52
Sta.2-
13°46’57.53”N
120°59’41.63”E
13.* Palico Lian
river
(downstream)
Brgy.
Malarahutan,
Lian,
Batangas
Sta.1-
14°02’54”N
120°39’52”E
Sta.2-
14°02’52.01”N
120°40’16.13”E
2.0 km 1.5km Absolut
distillers,
Inc
Not
stated
in the
MOA
14.* PalicoLian
River
Brgy.
Lumbangan,
Nasugbu,
Batangas
Sta.1-
14°02’54”N
120°39’52”E
Sta.2-
14°02’49.07”N
120°39’27.75”E
0.5 km Central
Azucarera
Don Pedro,
Inc.
(CADPI)
3 years
15.* Palico Lian
River
Brgy.
Lumbangan,
Nasugbu,
Batangas
Sta.1-
14°02’49.07”N
120°39’27.75”E
Sta.2-
14°02’33”N
120°39’7”E
0.5 km Progreen
Agricorp
Inc.
Not
stated
in the
MOA
16. Cabubulag
River
Brgy. Sta.
Clara,
Batangas
City,
Batangas
Sta.1-
13°46’36.12”N
121°2’3.79”E
Sta.2-
13°45’57.55”N
121°2’5.27”E
1.75k
m
1.75 km First Gas
Power
Corp.
Not
stated
in the
MOA
17. Maulat
River
Brgy. Ilijan,
Batangas
City,
Batangas
Sta.1-
13°38’17.67”N
121°05’03.75”E
Sta.2-
13°37’45”N
121°04’19.60”E
3 .0
km
3 .0 km KEPCO
Ilijan
Power
Corp.
2022
18. Cawong and
DacanlaoRiver
Balayan and
Calaca,
Batangas
Dacanlao River
(1.5km)
Sta.1-
13°56’54.26”N
120°47’32.54”E
1.5 km 1.5 km SEM
Calaca
Power
Corp.
Not
stated
in the
MOA
53
Sta.2-
13°55’27.97”N
120°47’38.36”E
Cawong River
(1.5km)
Sta.1-
13°56’54.26”N
120°47’32.54”E
Sta.2-
13°55’27.97”N
120°47’38.36”E
19. Sinisian
River
Brgy.
Sinisian.
Calaca,
Batangas
Sta.2-
13°54’34.47”N
120°50’49.82”E
Sta.1-
13°55’00.62”N
120°51’01.37”E
1.0 km 1.0 km South
Luzon
Thermal
Energy
Corp.
Not
stated
in the
MOA
20. Rio-Grande
River
Brgy. Bacao
I & II,
General
Trias, Cavite
Sta.1-
14°24’9.80” N
120° 53’53.3”E
Sta.2-
14°24’1”N
120°53’7”E
0.777
km
0.777
km
ANTEL
Holdings,
Inc.
Not
stated
in the
MOA
21. Labuyo
Creek
Brgy.
MaguyamSil
ang,
BrgyBangcal
, Carmona
Sta.1-
14°15’16.77”N
121° 0’ 22.13” E
Sta.2-
14°15’ 44.70”N
121° 0’ 39.58” E
0.1 km 0.1 km Cleanway
Technolog
y Corp.
Not
stated
in the
MOA
22. Ylang-ylang
River
Langkaan II,
Dasmariñas,
Cavite
Sta.1-
14°24’4.99”N
120°54’38.16”E
Sta.2-
14°24’58.60”N
120°54’14.30”E
1.8 km 1.8 km First
Cavite
Industrial
Estate
Assn., Inc.
(FCIE)
3 years
23. Sahing River BrgyAguado
TreceMartire
z City
14°15’29.03”N
120°51’36.30”E
0.191
km
1.91 km Integrated
Waste
Manageme
nt, Inc.
(IWMI)
3 years
54
24. Cañas River Brgy. Tejero,
General
Trias, Cavite
Sta.1-
14°23’56.58”N
120°51’35.75”E
Sta.2-
14°23’54.21”N
120°51’37.443”E
2.5
meters
2.5meter
s
Jorm
Trading
Corp.
3 years
25.* Malimango
creek
Brgy.
Bagbag I and
Ligtong III,
Rosario,
Cavite
Sta.1-
14°24’42.83”N
120°52’30.70”E
Sta.2-
14°25’11.59”N
120°52’13.83”E
1.0 km 1.0 km Majestic
Landscape
Corp.
Not
stated
in the
MOA
26. Zapote River Brgy. Zapote
II&IV
Bacoor
Cavite
14⁰27’50.71”N
120⁰57’58.71”E
1000m 1000m St.
Dominic
College of
Asia
Not
stated
in the
MOA
2013
27. Maloblob
creek
(downstream)
Brgy.
Domoit,
Lucena
Quezon
13°57’46”N
121°35’36”E
100 m 100 m Filipinas
Agro-
Milling
Corp.
(FAMCOR
)
Not
stated
in the
MOA
28. Mangilag
Sur Creek
Mangilag,
Candelaria,
Quezon
13°55’30.56”N
121°27’69”E
13°55’19.35”N
121°27’.72”E
500 m 500 m Primex
Coco
Product
Not
stated
in the
MOA
29. Bulusan
Creek
Candelaria,
Quezon
Sta1-
13°55'27.35" N
121°27'29.80"E
Sta 2-
13°55‘48"N
121°27'3"E
1 .0
km
1.0 km Pacific
Royal
Basic
Foods, Inc.
Not
stated
in the
MOA
30.* Patda river TreceMartire
z, Cavite
14°16'37.8600"N,
120°53'21.5400"E
14°16'41.6400"N,
120°53'21.1200"E
2.2 km 0.6.km Atlantic
Coating
Corp.
2 years
31.* Patda river TreceMartire
z, Cavite
14°16'41.640"N,
120°53'21.1200"E
0.8 km 0.8.km Rezcoat,
Inc.
2 years
55
14°16'47.5700"N,
120°53'19.4500"E
32. *Patda river TreceMartire
z, Cavite
14°16'47.5700"N,
120°53'19.4500"E
14°16'51.6300"N,
120°53'15.3200"E
0.8 km 0.8.km South
Pacific
Container
Philippines
2 years
33.*
Maalimango
river
Rosario,
Cavite
Sta.1-
14°25.189’N
120°52.22’E
Sta.2-
14°25.146’N
120°52.206E
2.535
km
2.535km CEZ-Peza Not
stated
in the
MOA
2014
34. Palsabangon
River
Pagbilao,
Quezon
Sta 1 -
13⁰59’37.52”N
121⁰43’0.88”E
Sta 2 -
13⁰59’13.74”N
121⁰43’34.77”E
1.78
km
1.78 km Energy
World
Power
Corp.
Not
stated
in the
MOA
35. Obispo
river-
downsteram
BrgySahud
Ulan/Amaya
2, Tanza,
Cavite
Sta.1-
14°22’30”N
120°49’46”E
Sta.2-
14°23’54.21”N
120°51’37.443”E
1.0 km 1.0 km Sardido
Ind. Inc.
3 years
2015
36.Guyam
Makawayan
creek
Brgy.Tambo
Kulit,
Indang,
Cavite
Sta.1-
14°23’02”N
120°49’46”E
Sta.2-
14°23’2”N
120°49’21”E
1.0 km 1.0 km RVN
Mineral
Water
Resorts
Inc.
Not
stated
in the
MOA
37.Rio de
Obispo River
Brgy. Sahod
Ulan, Tanza,
Cavite
14°22’59.79” N
120°48’56.43”E
and
14°22’30.71”N
1000
meters
1000
meters
Yumex
Philippines
Corporatio
n
Not
stated
56
120°49’48.87”E in the
MOA
2016
38.Ello-Zagala –
Orchard creek
Salitran IV,
Dasmarinas
Cavite
Sta.1
14°21’05.1”N
121°57’24.6”E
1.6 km 1.6 km Orchard
Golf
Course
Not
stated
in the
MOA
39.Casuyan
Creek
Barangay
Salong,
Calaca
Batangas
13°55´19.146"N
latitude
120°49´ 34.914"
1.8 km 800 m
downstr
eam
High Street Not
stated
in the
MOA
40. Casuyan
Creek
Barangay
Salong,
Calaca
Batangas
13°54´59.54"N
latitude
120°49´32.19"E
longitude
1.0 km
upstre
am
1.0 km
Upstrea
m
Calaca
Industrial
Seaport
Not
stated
in the
MOA
41.San Isidro
River
Barangay
Paliparan I,
Dasmarinas
Cavite
Sta.1
14˚17˝43.11΄N
120˚59˝36΄ E
Sta.2
14˚17˝47.43΄N
120˚59˝36.2΄ E
300
meter
150 m Montalban
Concrete
Aggregates
Not
stated
in the
MOA
42.San Isidro
River
Barangay
Paliparan I,
Dasmarinas
Cavite
Sta.1
14˚17’38.87΄N
120˚59’33.47΄ E
Sta.2
14˚17’43.10΄N
120˚59’35.41΄ E
300
meter
150 m First Solid
Builders
Inc.
Not
stated
in the
MOA
2017
43.Malaban-
Dela Paz River
Brgy.
Malabanan,
Biñan,
Laguna
Sta. 1
14° 20’53.13” N
121° 5’ 14” E14°
Sta.2
14◦’21’18.82” N
121° 5’ 28.28” E
1.5 km 1.5 km Laguna
Technopar
k
Environme
ntal
Mgt.
Group
Until
revoke
d
57
44. Tagbac
River
Antipolo
City
Sta.1
14°35’13.5”N
121°12’39.43”E
Sta.2
14°35’31”N
121°12’39”E
1.5km 1.5km Island
Quarry
And
Aggregates
Corporatio
n and Solid
Cement
Corporatio
n
Until
revoke
d
45. Obispo
River
Brgy. Sahud
Ulan, Tanza
Cavite
Sta.1
14°21’32.1”N
120°49’45.2”E
500m 500m Agri-
Pacific
Corporatio
n
Until
revoke
d
46. Tua River
Caluangan
and Medina
Magallanes
Cavite
Sta. 1 –
14° 8’ 30.88” N
120° 46’ 24.98” E
Sta. 2 –
14° 8’ 36.21” N
120° 45’ 40.84” E
1.6 km 1.6 km Cavite
Biofuel
Producers
Inc.
Until
revoke
d
2018
47.
Langgangan
River
Balayan
Batangas
Sta.1 –
13° 56’ 41” N
120°45’4” E
0.7km 0.7km Progreen
Agricorp
Corporatio
n
Until
revoke
d
48. Tigiro Creek Malvar
Batangas
Sta.1 14 ◦ 2’7” N
121◦ 10’ 25” E
1 km 1km Lima Tech Until
revoke
d
59. Teresa River Teresa RIzal 14.565614 lat.
121.206785 long.
7.120
km
7.120
km
Teresa
LGU
Until
revoke
d
50 Calumpang
River
Calumpang,
Batangas
City
13° 45’ N
121° 04’ E
8 km 8 km LGU
Batangas
City
Until
revoke
d
2019
51. Salang
Langka River
Cabuyao
Laguba
14° 14’ 53”N
121° 08’ 22”E
7 km 7 km RFM
Corporatio
n/James
Hardie/Am
Until
revoke
d
58
kor
Technolog
y Phil.
52. Imus River Kawit Cavite 14° 27' 31.95" N
120° 55' 30.88"E
2km 2km Toshiba
Informatio
n
Inc.
Until
revoke
d
53. Biñan River Biñan
Laguna
14° 21' 4.34" N
121° 5' 8.73"E
2.5km 2.5km Toshiba
Informatio
n
Inc.
Until
revoke
d
54. Palaluan
Creek
Tiaong
Quezon
13° 56’ 23.62” N
121° 22’ 46.59” E
1km 1km Johanna’s
Chicken
Processing
Inc.
Until
revoke
d
55. Guyam
Makawayan &
Lumampong
Balagbag River
Indang
Cavite
14° 10' 6.70" N
120° 51' 49.15" E
1km 1km Alta Rios
Resort Inc.
Until
revoke
d
56. Kaytambog
River
Indang
Cavite
14° 10' 31.11"
120° 52' 14.39" E
1km 1km Villa
Filomena
Spring
Resort
Until
revoke
d
57. Lumampong
Balagbag River
Indang
Cavite
14° 10' 13.46" N
120° 51' 45.28"
1km 1km Villa
Colmenar
Resort
Until
revoke
d
Note *-some of the program partners adopted one major river system Toshiba
Incorporated adopted two (2) major river system in Binan and Imus River.
59
A.03.b.2.2.4.1 Accomplishments of Six Donor Partners
1. Hardrock Aggregates
It has been a regular activity of the company to
maintain the cleanliness of their adopted river. On
February 20, 2020, Hardrock Aggregates
conducted the Kay-bibit River and Road Clean-up
with a theme, “Cleaning the River for the Clearer
Water” which is also the slogan of the company for
their adopted river. A total of 97 kilograms of 17
sacks of solid wastes and/or trash were collected
during the clean-up and brought to Antipolo City
SLF.
The activity was participated by the representatives of Hardrock Aggregates Inc., LGU
Cupang, LGU Mayamot and the sub-contractor volunteers. During this activity, a tarpaulin
was installed along the riverbank showing the implementation of the program to the area.
Moreover, the regular activities of the Hardrock Aggregates under this program are the
following:
• Removal of trash/debris from the waterways
• Maintenance of trees planted along the riverbanks.
• Promotion of environmental awareness, cleanliness and stewardship in the area
2. Central Azucarera Don Pedro, Inc.
For Central Azucarera Don Pedro, Inc.
(CAPDI), they regularly conduct tree planting and
river clean-up to their adopted river at Palico-Lian
River, in partnership with the residents of Brgy.
Lumbangan, Roxas Village. In addition, CADPI
together with Brgy. Lumbangan and MENRO of
Nasugbu conducted the education training on proper
solid waste segregation.
60
The company also conducted coastal clean-up on March 07, 2020 at Adams Beach
Resort, which was participated by the volunteers from Kiwanis Club, Ladies of Charity
and Brgy. Lumbangan. A total of 210 kilograms of solid waste was collected during the
clean-up and brought to Municipal SLF in Brgy Dayap. Indeed, this initiative also
promotes the conservation of waterbodies not only the rivers but also the coastal areas
which are at risk of waste pollution.
Moreover, CAPDI established tree nursery as a source of seedlings for planting along
the riverbanks of their adopted river. As of March 2020, a total of 521 seedlings comprised
of different tree species such as Neem Tree, Sampaloc Tree, Palmera Tree, Acacia Tree
and Mahogany Tree has been raised and maintained.
3. Pacific Concrete Products, Inc.
Parallel to CADPI, Pacific Concrete also
conducted tree planting on February 23, 2020 along
the riverbanks of Wawa River. This will help in
preservation of river against soil erosion especially
during heavy flooding as well as protect the residents
from flood damages. The trees planted were Narra,
Mahogany and Rambutan. PCPI also conducted a
clean up to its nearby creek wherein 200 meters were
cleaned, and 2 sacks of solid wastes were collected.
4. Primex Coco Products
The company conducted regular clean-up on their adopted waterbody, Mangilag
Creek, every month. An approximate of 75 kilograms or 3 sacks of residual solid wastes
were collected during clean-up. The solid wastes collected such as scrap woods and leaves
were reused for the boiler while the plastics and other non-biodegradable wastes collected
were brought to their MRF. Moreover, the regular activities of the Primex Coco Products
under this program are the following:
• Tree planting along the riverbanks
61
• Helping the next barangay to clean the river creek (San Andres Creek) twice a year
• Providing seminar or IEC campaign about solid waste segregation
• Removal of all debris that obstructs the continuous flow of water creek
• Continuous improvement of the wastewater treatment plant
Primex Coco Products also experienced struggles while implementing the program.
Some residents living in the area have no idea of solid waste segregation which imposes
sanitation problems not only to the community itself but also to the adjacent waterbody in
the area which is, the Mangilag Creek. For this reason, it is imperative for IEC initiatives
to be conducted in the community with active engagement of the LGU, private sectors and
other program partners to mitigate/prevent further water quality degradation.
5. RFM Corporation
Their initiatives include the clean
-up drive conducted on May 28, 2020
on their 7-kilometer stretch NIA
Creek. The said clean-up stretches
from Brgy. Mamatid, Cabuyao up to
Brgy. Salang-Langka. The solid
wastes were taken care of by Steriplus
Corp. and brought to Rodriguez/
Montalban SLF This was in
partnership with the Cabuyao City
Environmental Police. After the said
clean-up, RFM Corp. distributed
goods to the Environmental Police of
Cabuyao.
6. First Cavite Industrial Estate
Physical improvements is
noticeable in their adopted river,
Ylang-Ylang River such as the
decrease in the amount of solid
wastes found in the river and
increased vegetation along the
riverbanks. This is also manifested in
their BOD and DO result for the first
quarter this year which greatly improved and passed the DENR Standards compared to last
year’s result.
62
A.03.b.2.2.4.2 Major Accomplishment in terms of improvements
• Water quality
Result of water quality for Dissolved Oxygen and Biochemical Oxygen Demand
physico-chemical showed fair improvement in their adopted river.
• IEC Campaign
Installed tarpaulin design/billboard at the entry of river stating the importance of
proper disposal of solid waste generation, Moreover, other program partners conducted
Environmental clean-up and it was celebrated thru tree planting activities in support with
the National Greening program of the government and Climate Change initiatives.
63
• Solid Waste Management Program
On the first half of 2020, 702 kilograms of solid wastes were collected as shown in
Table ______. However, this does not represent the overall or the totality of wastes
collected within the Region because the other adopters have not yet conducted clean up
due to the Total Luzon Lockdown and Enhanced Community Quarantine. Nonetheless,
these initiatives made by program partners are still significant in obtaining environmental
conservation and preservation.
In addition, through continuous Information, Education, Campaign (IEC) and
cooperation of concerned community, the awareness of the people on the impact of proper
wastes management not only on the environment but also to their health are being realized.
• Other activities if any,
a. Baseline data gathering
b. Maintenance of riprapping/gabions installation
c. Maintenance of linear planting
d. Donation of waste drums
e. Creation of River Ecological Council
f. Dredging /De-clogging of canal
g. Monitoring of water quality
h. Removal of illegal dumpsite near the adopted river in coordination with the LGU
i. Donated Material Recovery Facility (MRF) to the Communities
j. Installation and maintenance of Trash trap
k. Installation and maintenance of retaining wall
l. Enrichment and protection Mangrove planting
m. Significant development in the river protection thru application of appropriate
Bokashi Ball Technology
n. Maintenance and protection of planted seedlings in the adopted river
o. Continuing IEC program
64
VIII. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE YEAR
Name of
Adopted Water
Body
Donor
Partners
Location Length of
Adopted
Water
body
(in km)
Description
of Area
Date of
Clean-up
Total
Number
of Partici-
pants
Number
of Sacks
collected
(50 kg
sacks)
Amount
of solid
waste
collected
(kgs.)
Location of
Disposal
Facility
Palico-Lian
River
Central
Azucarera Don
Pedro Inc.
Nasugbu,
Batangas
0.5 km Perennial
terrain
elevation asl
is 9.0 m
03.07.202
0
32 5 210 Nasugbu SLF
Kay-bibit River Hardrock
Aggregates
Antipolo
City, Rizal
1 km
Perennial 02.20.202
0
35
2 97 Montalban
/Rodriguez
Rizal Landfill
Wawa River Pacific
Concrete
Products, Inc.
Rodriguez,
Rizal
0.5 km Perennial 02.23.202
0
- 2 - Montalban/
Rodriguez
Rizal
SLF
Mangilag Creek Primex Coco
Products, Inc.
Mangilag
Creek
1 km Perennial 01.20.202
0
02.15.202
0
03.06.202
0
6
6
6
6
6
2
2
2
2
2
75
75
75
75
75
Barangay
MRF
65
04.22.202
0
05.05.202
0
Palaluan Creek Johanna’s
Chicken
Processing
Center
Tiaong,
Quezon
1 km Perennial 05.06.202
0
- 1 20 Tiaong
Municipal
Landfill
NIA Creek RFM
Corporation
Cabuyao,
Laguna
7 km Intermittent 05.28.202
0
- - - Barangay
MRF
TOTAL WASTE 702 kilograms
66
A.03.b.2.2.4.3 Challenges (Issues and Concerns)
1. Struggles encountered by program partners with the informal settlers residing along the
adopted rivers especially during this pandemic period where special wastes such as face
masks or gloves are thrown into the bodies of water;
2. Upstream waste from the communities drained at the adopted rivers;
3. Budgetary requirements to support or protect the river from degradation;
4. Some of adopters have no more intention to continue the program activities and some
adopters cease from operation;
5. Informal settlers along Cavitex discharge their waste directly to Manila Bay; and
6. Decreased mobility for conducting activities due to the implementation of Total Luzon
Lockdown and/or Enhanced Community Quarantine.
A.03.b.2.2.4.4 Recommendations
1. Community participation from the start of planning stage up to monitoring phase and
focus on one major river where donors partner is invited to participate;
2. Continuity of giving exemplary awards to all active adopters for the effort they are
doing in cleaning up polluted rivers;
3. Strengthening public awareness, education and information dissemination especially
during this pandemic where special wastes such as face masks and gloves are thrown
to the rivers;
4. To involve small scale piggery operators in adopt a river program;
5. In coordination with the LGU, there should be implementation of Material Recovery
Facility in Barangay level as mandated under the provision of RA 9003 and educate
the local resident residing near the river for the proper implementation of solid waste
management;
6. Enhancing River clean up through collective learning and involvement of the
community from planning, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of the program
activities;
7. The NSWMC could recommend to the LGU to tap ER1-94 funds for the
Environmental Enhancement projects i.e. Establishment of MRF for those power plant
and Mining partners;
67
8. Sustained efforts are needed to raise public awareness and gain the support of the local
communities thru passing an ordinance with the LGUs for the protection of the planted
trees in the adopted river; and
9. Continuous Monitoring and Evaluation to monitor the progress of the program
especially the impact of generated waste during this pandemic.
A.03.b.2.2.5 Recreational Waters Monitoring
Recreational water bodies identified in the CALABARZON Region pursuant to MC No. 006
series of 2015 (Guidelines for Recreational Waters Monitoring Program) are within Marine and
Coastal Waters specifically along beaches of Laiya, Lemery, Nasugbu and Matabungkay all in the
province of Batangas. Priority Recreational Waters are Laiya Beach in the municipality of San
Juan and Nasugbu Beach in the municipality of Nasugbu while two other Recreational Water
Bodies being monitored are the Lemery Beach in the municipality of Lemery and Matabungkay
Beach in the municipality of Lian.
Nasugbu Bay was classified pursuant to DAO 34 as Class SC but the stretch of its beach is
being beneficially use for bathing purposes. These are the Nasugbu Beach and Matabungkay
Beach. On the other hand, the Balayan Bay adjoining the beach of Lemery and the Tayabas Bay
adjoining the beach of Laiya are yet to be classified but are currently being beneficially used for
bathing and other recreational activities. Hence, were included under the program pursuant to MC
No. 006 series of 2015.
Water quality monitoring of Laiya Beach, Matabungkay Beach and Nasugbu Beach were
conducted during the months of January, February and March, 2020 while for Lemery Beach,
monitoring was only conducted on the month of February. No water quality monitoring was
conducted during the whole second quarter due to the community quarantine relative to COVID-
19 pandemic. Monitoring results showed that pH is within the Class SB water in the four (4)
bathing beaches. On the other hand, Fecal Coliform is also within the guideline except at
Matabungkay beach and Nasugbu Beach during the month of March.
1) Water Quality Monitoring
Water quality monitoring in the four bathing beaches were conducted during the months of
January, February and March, 2020 at the Laiya Beach, Matabungkay Beach and Nasugbu Beach
and on the month of February at Lemery Beach. Primary water quality parameters analyzed were
Fecal Coliform and pH pursuant to MC No. 006 series of 2015. Results of monitoring are shown
in the succeeding tables below:
68
Table RW-1. Results of Water Quality Analysis of Laiya Beach
Monitoring Stations Parameter
pH Fecal Coliform
Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar
Station 1 8.09 8.37 8.21 2 23 21
Station 2 8.1 8.39 8.2 4.5 13 9.3
Station 3 8.18 8.36 8.29 6.8 1.8 7.8
Station 4 8.24 8.36 8.27 1.8 1.8 4
Station 5 8.24 8.35 8.13 2 1.8 1.8
Station 6 8.25 8.34 8.18 1.8 1.8 4.5
DENR Criteria for Class SB Water 7.0 - 8.5 100 MPN/100mL
Results of analyses showed that all parameters are within the guidelines for Class SB water.
Water quality sampling from April to June were suspended due to the implementation of
community quarantine because of Covid-19 pandemic.
Table RW-2. Results of Water Quality Analysis of Lemery Beach
Monitoring Stations Parameter
pH Fecal Coliform
Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar
Station 1 * 8.4 ** * 2 **
Station 2 * 8.4 ** * 5 **
Station 3 * 8.4 ** * 2 **
DENR Criteria for Class SB Water 7.0 - 8.5 100 MPN/100mL
Note: Values in red are below/ exceedances in DAO 2016-08 Criteria for Class SB waters
*No sampling conducted
**Sampling was suspended due to ECQ
Results of analyses showed that all parameters are within the guidelines for Class SB water.
The monitoring was started on the month of February. Water quality sampling from March to June
were suspended due to the implementation of community quarantine because of Covid-19
pandemic.
Table RW-3. Results of Water Quality Analysis of Nasugbu
Monitoring Stations Parameter
pH Fecal Coliform
Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar
Station 1 8.38 8.4 8.2 36 21 170
Station 2 8.36 8.4 8.2 1.8 94 170
Station 3 8.35 8.3 7.8 40 21 330
DENR Criteria for Class SB Water 7.0 - 8.5 100 MPN/100mL
Note: Values in red are below/ exceedances in DAO 2016-08 Criteria for Class SB waters.
69
The table above shows that pH passed the criteria for Class SB water at all stations. On the
other hand, Fecal Coliform exceeded the criteria at all monitoring stations during the month of
March. Water quality sampling from April to June were suspended due to the implementation of
community quarantine because of Covid-19 pandemic.
Table RW-4. Results of Water Quality Analysis of Matabungkay Beach
Monitoring Stations Parameter
pH Fecal Coliform
Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar
Station 1 8.34 8.2 8.1 40 31 230
Station 2 8.23 8.3 8.1 1.8 2 280
Station 3 8.2 8.2 8.1 1.8 7 330
DENR Criteria for Class SB Water 7.0 - 8.5 100 MPN/100mL
Note: Values in red are below/ exceedances in DAO 2016-08 Criteria for Class SB waters.
Fecal Coliform during the month of March exceeded the guideline in all monitoring
stations at Matabungkay Beach. Water quality sampling from April to June were suspended due
to the implementation of community quarantine because of Covid-19 pandemic.
2) Issues and Concerns
The eruption of Taal Volcano on January 12, 2020 has deferred the start of monthly water
quality monitoring of Lemery Beach and the declaration of community quarantine due to threat to
public health of COVID-19 from March 16, 2020 has halted all the monthly water quality
monitoring activities.
A.03.b.2.2.5 Monitoring of Priority Rivers and Other Water Bodies
This program is under the regular water quality monitoring activities which primarily aims
to determine the trend of water quality improvement and/or deterioration in each water body
whether or not this conforms to its baseline data to which this was classified. The results and
recommendations herein shall serve as reference for implementation of appropriate management
measures whether issuance of specific policy guidelines and/or actions/interventions that would
lead to the rehabilitation, protection and preservation of the water quality of such water body.
In 2016, Calumpang River and Pansipit River both located in the province of Batangas
were prioritized for monitoring under this program. Calumpang River drains in the municipalities
of Rosario, Ibaan, Taysan, San Jose and Cuenca and the cities of Lipa and Batangas with common
outlet to Batangas Bay at Batangas City. On the other hand, Pansipit River is the drainage outlet
of Taal Lake to Balayan Bay. It stretches for about 9 kilometers passing along the boundaries of
towns of San Nicolas and Agoncillo on its upstream and Lemery and Taal at its downstream.
70
In 2018, Maragondon River, Labac River, Timalan River and Obispo River located all in
the province of Cavite were also included for monitoring considering its contribution to the
pollution loading of Manila Bay and because of the Writ of Continuing Mandamus of the Supreme
Court for the rehabilitation, protection and preservation of Manila Bay. In 2019, Calibuyo River
also located in Cavite was added as other waterbody monitored considering also its contribution
to the pollution loading of Manila Bay.
All these rivers were classified as Class C water which is intended for: 1) Fishery Water
for the propagation and growth of fish and other aquatic resources; 2) Recreational Water Class II
for boating, fishing or similar activities, and 3) For agriculture, irrigation, and livestock watering.
1. Water Quality Monitoring
The water quality monitoring of two (2) priority water bodies, Calumpang River and
Pansipit River, both located in the province of Batangas were only conducted in the month of
February 2020 during the first quarter while other water bodies being monitored such as
Maragondon. Labac, Timalan, Obispo and Calibuyo Rivers in the province of Cavite were
conducted in the months of January and February 2020. The declaration of Enhanced Community
Quarantine (ECQ) during the second week of March has halted the monthly monitoring activities.
When the classification of ECQ was downgraded to General Community Quarantine
(GCQ) in June, the Water Quality Management Section prepared monitoring schedules for the
resumption of water quality sampling. Calumpang and Pansipit Rivers were scheduled on June
23, 2020 while Maragondon, Labac, Timalan, Obispo and Calibuyo on June 30, 2020.
Unfortunately, one the personnel of this Office contracted COVID-19 virus affecting the operation
of the Regional office and the environmental laboratory. For the safety of personnel, the whole
Region and the laboratory were lockdown and subjected for disinfection as well as the vehicles
used by the office on June 18, 2020. All personnel were subjected to Home quarantine.
71
Result of laboratory analysis for first Quarter period are shown in the tables below:
Table WM-1. Results of Water Quality Analysis of Calumpang River
Nitrates (mg/L) Phosphate(mg/L) Chlorides (mg/L) Color (TCU) pH
Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar
Wawa Bridge * 0.245 -- * 0.918 -- * 48 -- * 5 -- * 7.75 --
Calumpang Bridge * 0.38 -- * 1.523 -- * 151 -- * 10 -- * 7.7 --
Bridge of Promise * 1.97 -- * 3.717 -- * 88 -- * 35 -- * 7.67 --
DENR Criteria (Class C) 7 mg/L 0.5 mg/L 350mg/L 75 TCU 6.5 – 9.0
DO (mg/L)
BOD (mg/L) TSS (mg/L) Temperature Fecal Coliform
(MPN/100mL)
Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar
Wawa Bridge - 0.7 ** * 11 ** * 23 ** * 23 ** * 39,000 **
Calumpang Bridge - 0.8 ** * 1 ** * 92 ** * 22.6 ** * 4,100 **
Bridge of Promise - 1.2 ** * 4 ** * 24 ** * 23.7 ** * 110,000 **
DENR Criteria (Class C) Minimum of 5mg/L 7mg/L ** 25 – 31 °C 200 MPN/100mL
Note: Values in red are below/ exceedances in DAO 2016-08 Criteria for Class C waters.
*No sampling was conducted
**Sampling was suspended due to ECQ
Results of Calumpang River for the month of February showed that Phosphate and Fecal Coliform exceeded the guideline while
DO and Temperature are both below the minimum range for Class C water in all monitoring stations. Fecal Coliform counts ranging
from 4,100 to 110,000 MPN/100mL have significantly exceeded the 200MPN/100mL guideline. All other physic-chemical parameters
are within the guidelines.
72
Table WM-2. Results of Water Quality Analysis of Pansipit River
Nitrates (mg/L) Phosphate(mg/L) Chlorides (mg/L) Color (TCU) pH
Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar
San-Nicolas- Agoncillo Bridge * 0.168 ** * 0.80 ** * 30 ** * 5 ** * 8.5 **
Lemery Bridge * 1.220 ** * 1.38 ** * 45 ** * 5 ** * 8.6 **
Pansipit Bridge * 0.283 ** * 0.77 ** * 16 ** * 5 ** * 8.3 **
DENR Criteria (Class C) 7 mg/L 0.5 mg/L 350mg/L 75 TCU 6.5 – 9.0
DO (mg/L)
BOD (mg/L) TSS (mg/L) Temperature Fecal Coliform
(MPN/100mL)
Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar
San-Nicolas- Agoncillo Bridge * 6.3 ** * 4 ** * 18 ** * 13 ** ** 470 **
Lemery Bridge * 4.1 ** * 7 ** * 12 ** * 13 ** ** 4,700 **
Pansipit Bridge * 5.8 ** * 1 ** * 20 ** * 12 ** ** 390,000 **
DENR Criteria (Class C) Minimum of 5mg/L 7mg/L 80mg/L 25 – 31 °C 200 MPN/100mL
Note: Values in red are below/ exceedances in DAO 2016-08 Criteria for Class C waters.
*No sampling was conducted
**Sampling was suspended due to ECQ
Concentration of Phosphate and Fecal Coliform count have exceeded in all monitoring stations at Pansipit River. Level of
Oxygen at Station No.2, is below the 5mg/L minimum guideline for Class C water. Temperature also is below the minimum range of
25-31°C in all monitoring stations. On the other hand, Nitrates, Chlorides, Color, DO, BOD, pH and TSS are within the guidelines.
73
Table WM-3. Results of Water Quality Analysis of Maragondon River
Nitrates (mg/L) Phosphate(mg/L) Chlorides (mg/L) Color (TCU) pH
Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar
Maragondon Bridge 0.117 0.484 ** 0.27 0.23 ** 55 8 ** 5 5 ** 7.9 8.1 **
Pantihan Bridge 1.401 0.709 ** 0.39 0.34 ** 37 11 ** 5 5 ** 8.2 8.1 **
Bayanihan Bridge 0.455 0.275 ** 0.37 0.31 ** 24 15 ** 5 5 ** 8.3 8.1 **
DENR Criteria (Class C) 7 mg/L 0.5 mg/L 350mg/L 75 TCU 6.5 – 9.0
DO (mg/L)
BOD (mg/L) TSS (mg/L) Temperature Fecal Coliform
(MPN/100mL)
Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar
Maragondon Bridge 3.0 2.5 ** 8
8 ** 3 9 ** 18
21 ** 17,000 1,700 **
Pantihan Bridge 4.6 3.5 ** 12 3 ** 8 140 ** 18 20 ** 24,000 7,000 **
Bayanihan Bridge 5.5 5.0 ** 3 2 ** 5 8 ** 18 20 ** 7,900 4,600 **
DENR Criteria (Class C) Minimum of 5mg/L 7mg/L 80mg/L 25 - 31 200 MPN/100mL
Note: Values in red are below/ exceedances in DAO 2016-08 Criteria for Class C waters.
**Sampling was suspended due to ECQ
Water quality of Maragondon River showed that Nitrate, Phosphate, Chloride, Color and pH are all within the guideline for Class
C water in all monitoring stations from January to February monitoring. Level of Dissolved Oxygen is below the 5mg/L guideline at
Stations 1 & 2. For Bacteriological analysis, Fecal Coliform count have significantly exceeded in all monitoring stations during the
two (2) months monitoring.
74
Table WM-4. Results of Water Quality Analysis of Labac River
Nitrates (mg/L) Phosphate(mg/L) Chlorides (mg/L) Color (TCU) pH
Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar
Brgy. Balsahan 0.75 0.59 ** 0.69
0.99 ** 17 12 ** 15
15 ** 7.6 7.6 **
Naic Diversion Bridge 7.16 3.37 ** 1.49 2.12 ** 4 27 ** 35 25 ** 7.8 7.9 **
Convento Bridge 1.33 0.88 ** 0.56 1.81 ** 11 18 ** 20 25 ** 7.9 7.9 **
DENR Criteria (Class C) 7 mg/L 0.5 mg/L 350mg/L 75 TCU 6.5 – 9.0
DO (mg/L) BOD (mg/L) TSS (mg/L) Temperature Fecal Coliform (MPN/100mL)
Ja
n
Fe
b Mar
Ja
n
Fe
b
Ma
r
Ja
n
Fe
b
Ma
r
Ja
n
Fe
b Mar Jan Feb Mar
Brgy. Balsahan 1.8 0.8 ** 6
5 ** 5 36 ** 19
20 ** 5, 400, 000 790,000 **
Naic Diversion
Bridge 2.4 2.2 ** 10 9 ** 13 26 ** 18 20 ** 17, 000 2,000 **
Convento Bridge 3.8 3.5 ** 4 7 ** 10 40 ** 19 20 ** 280,000 22,000 **
DENR Criteria
(Class C)
Minimum of
5mg/L 7mg/L 80mg/L 25 - 31 200 MPN/100mL
Note: Values in red are below/ exceedances in DAO 2016-08 Criteria for Class C waters.
**Sampling was suspended due to ECQ
Results of analysis in Labac River showed exceedances in Phosphate and Fecal Coliform in all monitoring stations throughout
the monitoring period. DO and Temperature are below the respective minimum values in the guidelines for Class C water in all
monitoring stations from January to February.
75
Table WM-5. Results of Water Quality Analysis of Timalan River Nitrates (mg/L) Phosphate(mg/L) Chlorides (mg/L) Color (TCU) pH Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar
Timalan Bridge 0.49 0.24 ** 0.24
0.15 ** 38 7 ** 15
5 ** 8.1 7.8 **
DENR Criteria (Class C) 7 mg/L 0.5 mg/L 350mg/L 75 TCU 6.5 – 9.0
DO (mg/L)
BOD (mg/L) TSS (mg/L) Temperature Fecal Coliform
(MPN/100mL)
Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar
Timalan Bridge 3.0 1.0 ** 2
2 ** 14 16 ** 18
22 ** 79,000 2,300 **
DENR Criteria (Class C) Minimum of 5mg/L 7mg/L 80mg/L 25 – 31 °C 200 MPN/100mL
Note: Values in red are below/ exceedances in DAO 2016-08 Criteria for Class C waters.
**Sampling was suspended due to ECQ
Timalan River are all within the guidelines for Class C water except for Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature where it did not
meet the minimum guideline for Class C water. For bacteriological analysis, Fecal Coliform exceeded the 200MPN/100mL guideline
for Class C water having 79,000 and 2,300 MPN/100mL during January and February monitoring, respectively.
Table WM-6. Results of Water Quality Analysis of Obispo River Nitrates (mg/L) Phosphate(mg/L) Chlorides (mg/L) Color (TCU) pH Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar
Obispo Bridge 0.42 0.43 ** 1.09
1.20 ** 14 11 ** 20
15 ** 7.7 7.7 **
DENR Criteria (Class C) 7 mg/L 0.5 mg/L 350mg/L 75 TCU 6.5 – 9.0
DO (mg/L)
BOD (mg/L) TSS (mg/L) Temperature Fecal Coliform
(MPN/100mL)
Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar
Obispo Bridge 1.7 1.6 ** 7
10 ** 1 2 ** 19.8
22 ** 920,000 2,400,000 **
76
DENR Criteria (Class C) Minimum of 5mg/L 7mg/L 80mg/L 25 - 31 200 MPN/100mL
Note: Values in red are below/ exceedances in DAO 2016-08 Criteria for Class C waters.
**Sampling was suspended due to ECQ
Results of Obispo River showed exceedances in Phosphate & Fecal Coliform in January to February and BOD during February.
Temperature during the two (2) months monitoring period are below the 25-31°C range for Class C water. Other parameters are within
the guidelines.
Table WM-7. Results of Water Quality Analysis of Calibuyo River Nitrates (mg/L) Phosphate(mg/L) Chlorides (mg/L) Color (TCU) pH Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar
0.26 0.38 ** 1
1.00 ** 59 15 ** 25
20 ** 7.9 7.9 **
DENR Criteria (Class C) 7 mg/L 0.5 mg/L 350mg/L 75 TCU 6.5 – 9.0
DO (mg/L)
BOD (mg/L) TSS (mg/L) Temperature Fecal Coliform
(MPN/100mL)
Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar Jan Feb Mar
Calibuyo Bridge 3.5 1.8 ** 12
6 ** 21 27 ** 20
21 ** 2,400,000 13,000 **
DENR Criteria (Class C) Minimum of 5mg/L 7mg/L 80mg/L 25 - 31 200 MPN/100mL
Note: Values in red are below/ exceedances in DAO 2016-08 Criteria for Class C waters.
**Sampling was suspended due to ECQ
Calibuyo River also exceeded Phosphate and Fecal coliform parameters. Fecal Coliform count has exceeded the
200MPN/100mL at 2,400,000 MPN/100mL during the month of January. DO is below the minimum 5 mg/L guideline while
Temperature is colder than the value of the lower range of 25-31˚C.
77
2. Issues and Concern
The eruption of Taal Volcano on January 12, 2020 has deferred the start of conduct of monthly
water quality monitoring of Pansipit River and the declaration of community quarantine due to threat
to public health of COVID-19 from March 16, 2020 has halted the conduct of monthly water quality
monitoring activities in the seven (7) target water bodies.
A.03.b.2.2.6. Water Quality Management Areas
There are three (3) existing Water Quality Management Areas (WQMAs) in CALABARZON
Region designated through DENR Administrative Orders. The two (2): Canas-Maalimango Rivers
WQMA and Imus- YlangYlang-Rio Grande Rivers WQMA are both located in Cavite province while
the Iyam-Dumacaa Rivers WQMA is in Quezon province.
I. CAÑAS- MAALIMANGO RIVERS WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AREA
(CMR-WQMA)
The operationalization activities for the Cañas-Maalimango Rivers WQMA implemented during
the first and second quarter of 2020 include coordination and provision of technical assistance to
WQMA covered LGUs for their adoption of WQMA designation and action plan through
Sangguniang Bayan/Panlungsod Resolution, coordination with the Governing Board for the conduct
of board meetings via video conference, water quality monitoring activities and other WQMA
related activities.
I.1 Background
The Cañas-Maalimango Rivers WQMA with an area of 11,893.31 hectares was designated
by virtue of DAO 2016-19. The downstream of Canas River beginning from its mid-section in Trece
Martires City to the municipalities of General Trias, Tanza and Rosario was classified as “Class C”
pursuant to DAO 34 Series of 1990 which is intended for: 1) Fishery Water for the propagation and
growth of fish and other aquatic resources; 2) Recreational Water Class II for boating, fishing or
similar activities, and 3) For agriculture, irrigation, and livestock watering. While its upstream from
78
Trece Martires City to the Municipalities of Indang and Amadeo was classified in 2007 as “Class B”
which is intended for primary for contact recreation (bathing, swimming, etc.).
On the other hand, Maalimango River is unclassified but it is beneficially being used for
fishery by the local people of Rosario, Cavite. Hence, the same can be classified as Class C based on
its present beneficial use pursuant to DAO 2016-08.
I.2 Operationalization Activities Implemented
• Board Meeting
Pursuant to Section 15.1 of CMR-WQMA Governing Rules, on the conduct of quarterly board
meetings, the scheduled first quarter board meeting dated on March 19, 2020 was suspended due to
the Enhanced Community Quarantine implemented by the Government. For the updates on the
previous agenda, below are the list of Local Government Units with Sangguniang Resolution on the
adoption of DAO 2016-19 and Ten-Year Action Plan.
Name of
LGU
Title of SB/SP Resolution Passed Date
Approved/
Passed
Tagaytay
City
City Resolution No. 327 series of 2019“A Resolution
adopting and supporting the designation of Cañas-
Maalimango Rivers as a Water Quality Management
Area and Creation of Its Governing Board. Its Action
Plan and Governing Board in pursuant to RA 9275 or
the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 and DENR
Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2016-19”
October 21,
2019
Municipality
of Indang
Resolution No. 147, Series of 2019 “Adopting
Department of Environment and natural Resources
Administrative Order No. 2016-19 “Designation of
Cañas-Maalimango Rivers Water Quality
Management Area and Creation of Its Governing
Board””
November
18, 2019
Municipality
of Rosario
Resolution No. 57-2019 “A Resolution adopting the
Cañas-Maalimango Rivers Water Quality
Management Area Action Plan Under Republic Act
No. 9275 Otherwise known as the Philippine Clean
Water Act of 2004”
December 9,
2019
I.2 Water Quality Monitoring
Water quality samplings were conducted monthly. Samples were brought to the laboratory
facility in Kawit, Cavite for analysis of the ten (10) primary parameters pursuant to DAO 2016-08
“Water Quality Guidelines and General Effluent Standards of 2016”.
Water Quality monitoring activities was suspended on April to May 2020 due to Enhanced
Community Quarantine (ECQ). On the month of June when the province of Cavite was declared
under General Community Quarantine (GCQ), water sampling was scheduled but was deferred due
to risk of Covid-19 among the employees.
79
Results of laboratory analysis are shown in the tables below:
Table CMR-I. Results of Water Quality Analysis of Cañas Rivermouth Nitrates (mg/L) Phosphate (mg/L) Chlorides (mg/L)
Jan Feb Mar Ap
r
Ma
y
Jun
e Jan Feb Mar
Ap
r
Ma
y
Jun
e
Ja
n Feb
Ma
r
Ap
r
Ma
y
Jun
e
River mouth 0.24
3
0.35
2
0.51
3 * * **
0.57
8
0.57
4
0.43
2 * * **
27
6
4,03
7 768 * * **
DENR Criteria (Class
C) 7 mg/L 0.5mg/L 350mg/L
Color (TCU) pH DO (mg/L)
Ja
n
Fe
b
Ma
r
Ap
r
Ma
y
Jun
e Jan Feb
Ma
r
Ap
r
Ma
y
Jun
e
Ja
n
Fe
b
Ma
r
Ap
r
Ma
y
Jun
e
River mouth 7 5 5
* * ** 7.7
8
8.1
4
7.9
7 * * **
1.6 9.3 6.0 * * **
DENR Criteria (Class
C) 75 TCU 6.5 – 9.0
Minimum of 5mg/L
TSS (mg/L Temp oC Fecal Coliform (MPN/100mL)
Ja
n
Fe
b
Ma
r
Ap
r
Ma
y
Jun
e
Ja
n
Fe
b
Ma
r
Ap
r
Ma
y
Jun
e Jan Feb Mar
Ap
r
Ma
y
Jun
e
River mouth 6
21
2 40 * * **
22 24 25 * * **
57,45
7
66,60
4
6,30
4 * * **
DENR Criteria (Class
C) 80mg/L 25 -31 °C 200 MPN/100mL
80
Table CMR-2. Results of Water Quality Analysis of Cañas River Nitrates (mg/L) Phosphate (mg/L) Chlorides (mg/L)
Jan Feb Mar Ap
r
Ma
y
Jun
e Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
Julugan Wawa
Hanging
Bridge
0.71
5
1.01
2 0.08 * * ** 0.795 0.547 0.572 * * ** 63 18 67 * * **
Tejero Bridge 0.47
4
1.05
5 0.08 * * ** 1.1 0.696 0.623 * * ** 24 2 84 * * **
Paradahan
Bridge
1.03
1 1.94 0.17 * * ** 1.579 0.723 1.388 * * ** 32 38 162 * * **
Mag-asawang
Layon Bridge
0.92
8
1.91
7
0.52
6 * * ** 0.889 0.421 0.694 * * ** 8 27 38 * * **
Patda Bridge 0.7 3.10
2
0.68
8 * * ** 0.912 0.496 0.698 * * ** 16 2 18 * * **
Panaysayan
Bridge 1.27
1.16
4 0.13 * * ** 3.963 1.683 1.324 * * ** 17 21 38 * * **
DENR
Criteria
(Class C)
7 mg/L 0.5mg/L 350mg/L
Note: Values in red are below/ exceedances in DAO 2016-08 Criteria for Class C waters.
*No sampling was conducted due to implementation of ECQ relative to COVID-19 Pandemic
** Water quality sampling was deferred due to risk of COVID-19.
Color (TCU) pH DO (mg/L) Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
Julugan Wawa
Hanging
Bridge
5
10 5
* * **
7.8
7.9 8.0
* * ** 3.4
9 6
* * **
Tejero Bridge 10 10 5 * * ** 7.5 7.5 8.5 * * ** 1.7 3 4 * * **
Paradahan
Bridge 10
10 10 * * ** 7.7
7.8 7.9 * * ** 0.8
5 2 * * **
81
Mag-asawang
Layon Bridge 5
5 5 * * ** 8.3
8.4 7.7 * * ** 2.4
9 9 * * **
Patda Bridge 5 5 5 * * ** 8.1 8.0 7.6 * * ** 5.2 8 2 * * **
Panaysayan
Bridge 5
10 5 * * ** 8.3
8.4 8.4 * * ** 5.2
8 9 * * **
DENR Criteria
(Class C) 75 TCU 6.5 – 9.0 Minimum of 5mg/L
BOD (mg/L) TSS (mg/L Temp oC Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
Julugan Wawa
Hanging
Bridge
8 10 13 * * ** 510 145 326 * * ** 24 22 24 * * **
Tejero Bridge 6 9 16 * * ** 192 69 10 * * ** 24 24 24 * * **
Paradahan
Bridge 12 14 29 * * ** 60 14 9 * * ** 24 23 22 * * **
Mag-asawang
Layon Bridge 12 3 4 * * ** 7 26 15 * * ** 23 23 24 * * **
Patda Bridge 1 10 5 * * ** 1 14 39 * * ** 22 22 23 * * **
Panaysayan
Bridge 4 6 5 * * ** 1 26 23 * * ** 23 22 22 * * **
DENR Criteria
(Class C) 7mg/L 80mg/L 25 -31 °C
82
Note: Values in red are below/ exceedances in DAO 2016-08 Criteria for Class C waters.
*No sampling conducted due to implementation of ECQ because of COVID-19 Pandemic
** Water quality sampling was deferred due to risk of COVID-19.
Table CMR-3. Results of Water Quality Analysis of Maalimango River Nitrates (mg/L) Phosphate (mg/L) Chlorides (mg/L)
Jan Feb Mar Ap
r
Ma
y
Jun
e Jan Feb Mar
Ap
r
Ma
y
Jun
e
Ja
n
Fe
b Mar
Ap
r
Ma
y
Jun
e
Maalimango
Bridge
2.80
5
1.71
6
0.33
9 ** ** ***
0.84
8
1.95
8
2.08
9 ** ** *** 21 85 498 ** ** ***
Mt. Sea Resort 1.11
4
1.69
1
0.28
5 ** ** ***
0.91
5
2.00
1
2.10
4 ** ** *** 30 94
1,61
2 ** ** ***
Ligtong I 2.96
7
1.86
2
1.32
9 ** ** ***
1.23
4
1.78
7
1.89
3 ** ** *** 16 63 192 ** ** ***
DENR
Criteria
(Class C)
7 mg/L 0.5mg/L 350mg/L
Color (TCU) pH DO (mg/L) Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
Maalimango
Bridge 25 25 20 ** ** *** 8.0 8.0 7.9 ** ** *** 3.0 0.6 0.5 ** ** ***
Mt. Sea Resort 20 25 20 ** ** *** 7.6 8.0 8.2 ** ** *** 0.7 0.7 5.1 ** ** ***
Ligtong I 20 20 20 ** ** *** 8.5 8.3 7.8 ** ** *** 5.1 4.7 0.5 ** ** ***
Fecal Coliform (MPN/100mL) Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
Julugan Wawa Hanging
Bridge 4,000 1,300,000 4,900 * * **
Tejero Bridge 79,000 540,000 49,000 * * **
Paradahan Bridge 2,200,000 13,000,000 1,700,000 * * **
Mag-asawang Layon Bridge 2,200 130,000 49,000 * * **
Patda Bridge 540,000 240,000 140,000 * * **
Panaysayan Bridge 92,000 130,000 4,900 * * **
DENR Criteria (Class C) 200 MPN/100mL
83
DENR Criteria
(Class C) 75 TCU 6.5 – 9.0 Minimum of 5mg/L
BOD (mg/L) TSS (mg/L Temp oC Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
Maalimango
Bridge
18 13
25 ** ** ***
20 130
* ** ** *** 19 23 26 ** ** ***
Mt. Sea Resort 327 18 14 ** ** *** 22 88 * ** ** *** 19 23 27 ** ** ***
Ligtong I 14 9 65 ** ** *** 28 76 * ** ** *** 19 22 26 ** ** ***
DENR Criteria
(Class C) 7mg/L 80mg/L 25 -31 °C
Fecal Coliform (MPN/100mL)
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
Maalimango Bridge 47,000 3,100,000 490,000 ** ** ***
Mt. Sea Resort 320,000 1,700,000 490,000 ** ** ***
Ligtong I 7,800 790,000 49,000 ** ** ***
DENR Criteria (Class C) 200 MPN/100mL
Note: Values in red are below/ exceedances in DAO 2016-08 Criteria for Class C waters.
* TSS was not analyzed during the month of March due to the implementation of ECQ relative to COVID-19.
**No sampling conducted due to implementation of ECQ because of COVID-19 Pandemic
*** Water quality sampling was deferred due to risk of COVID-19.
84
Cañas River
The results of first quarter water quality monitoring of Cañas Rivermouth showed exceedances
in Phosphate, Chlorides, TSS and Fecal Coliform count. On the other hand, monitoring at the river
also showed exceedances on Phosphate, BOD, TSS and Fecal Coliform in most of the monitoring
stations. All other physico-chemical parameters are within the guidelines. During the second
quarter, no monitoring activities were implemented in observance of the community quarantine
and/or due to the risk of COVID-19.
Maalimango River
The results of water quality monitoring of Maalimango River during the first quarter monitoring
period showed exceedance in Phosphate, Chlorides, BOD and TSS for Class C water in the three
monitoring stations. Level of DO dropped to as low as 0.7mg/L during the months January to
February this may due to the high concentration of BOD in the water. All other physico-chemical
parameters are within the guidelines.
For bacteriological analysis, Fecal Coliform has consistently exceeded the guideline in all
monitoring stations throughout the monitoring period.
I.3 Issues and Concerns
The declaration of community quarantine due to threat to public health of COVID-19 from
March 16, 2020 has halted the conduct of first and second quarter Governing Board meetings,
monthly water quality monitoring, coordination meetings with the LGUs and other related
activities.
Zoom accounts of representatives of government agencies, LGUs, and sectors (academe, NGO,
PO, water utility) are being established for the conduct of meetings thru video conference.
II. IMUS-YLANG YLANG-RIO GRANDE RIVERS WATER QUALITY
MANAGEMENT AREA (IYRR-WQMA)
85
The operationalization activities for the Imus-Ylang ylang-Rio Grande Rivers WQMA
implemented during the first and second quarter of 2020 include coordination and provision of
technical assistance to WQMA covered LGUs for their adoption of WQMA designation and action
plan through Sangguniang Bayan/Panlungsod Resolution, coordination with the Governing Board
for the conduct of board meetings via video conference, water quality monitoring activities and
other WQMA related activities.
II.1 Background
The Imus-Ylang ylang-Rio Grande Rivers WQMA with an area of 27,052.05 hectares was
designated by virtue of DAO 2013-02. The rivers were classified as “Class C” which intended for
1) Fishery Water for the propagation and growth of fish and other aquatic resources; 2)
Recreational Water Class II for boating, fishing or similar activities, and 3) For agriculture,
irrigation, and livestock watering.
II.2 Operationalization Activities Implemented
• Board Meeting
Pursuant to Section 15.1 of IYRR-WQMA Governing Rules, on the conduct of quarterly
board meetings, the scheduled first quarter board meeting dated on March 19, 2020 was suspended
due to the Enhanced Community Quarantine implemented by the Government.
86
Name of LGU Resolution Passed Date Approved/
Passed
City of Bacoor City Resolution No. CR 2020-158 Series of
2020 “A Resolution adopting Department
of Environment and Natural Resources
Administrative Order No. 2013-02
(Designation of the Imus-Ylang ylang-Rio
Grande River Water Quality Management
Area and Creation of its Governing Board)”
January 20, 2020
City Resolution No. CR 2020-159 Series of
2020 “A Resolution adopting the Imus-
Ylang ylang-Rio Grande Rivers Water
Quality Management Area Action Plan
under Republic Act No. 9275 otherwise
known as The Philippine Clean Water Act
of 2004”
January 20, 2020
Municipality of
Kawit
Resolution No. 30-19 Series of 2019 “A
Resolution adopting and supporting of
Imus-Ylang ylang-Rio Grande Rivers
Water Quality Management Area, its
Action Plan and Governing Board in
pursuant to RA 9275 or the Philippine Clean
water Act of 2004 and DENR
Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2013-02”
November 25, 2019
Resolution No. 29-19 Series of 2019 “A
Resolution adopting the Imus-Ylang ylang-
Rio Grande Rivers Water Quality
Management Area Action Plan in the
Municipality of Kawit under Republic Act
No. 9275 Philippine Clean Water Act of
2004”
November 25, 2019
Municipality of
Silang
Kapasyahan Blg. PB-068 Serye 2019
“Isang Kapasyahan na magpapatibay sa
Imus-Ylang ylang-Rio Grande Rivers
Water Quality Management Area 10-year
Action Plan”
October 28, 2019
Municipality of
Noveleta
Resolution No. 2019-113 “A Resolution
Adopting the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources Administrative
Order No. 2013-02 (Designation of the
Imus-Ylang ylang-Rio Grande River Water
Quality Management Area and Creation of
its Governing Board)”
October 28, 2019
City of
Dasmariñas
Kapasyahan Blg. PB-069 Serye 2019
“Isang Kapasyahang Magpapatibay sa
Administrative Order No. 2013-02, ukol sa
“Designation of the Imus-Ylang ylang-Rio
Grande Rivers Water Quality Management
Area and Creation of its Governing
Board”.”
87
Name of LGU Resolution Passed Date Approved/
Passed
City of Bacoor City Resolution No. CR 2020-158 Series of
2020 “A Resolution adopting Department
of Environment and Natural Resources
Administrative Order No. 2013-02
(Designation of the Imus-Ylang ylang-Rio
Grande River Water Quality Management
Area and Creation of its Governing Board)”
January 20, 2020
City Resolution No. CR 2020-159 Series of
2020 “A Resolution adopting the Imus-
Ylang ylang-Rio Grande Rivers Water
Quality Management Area Action Plan
under Republic Act No. 9275 otherwise
known as The Philippine Clean Water Act
of 2004”
January 20, 2020
Municipality of
Kawit
Resolution No. 30-19 Series of 2019 “A
Resolution adopting and supporting of
Imus-Ylang ylang-Rio Grande Rivers
Water Quality Management Area, its
Action Plan and Governing Board in
pursuant to RA 9275 or the Philippine Clean
water Act of 2004 and DENR
Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2013-02”
November 25, 2019
Resolution No. 29-19 Series of 2019 “A
Resolution adopting the Imus-Ylang ylang-
Rio Grande Rivers Water Quality
Management Area Action Plan in the
Municipality of Kawit under Republic Act
No. 9275 Philippine Clean Water Act of
2004”
November 25, 2019
Municipality of
Silang
Kapasyahan Blg. PB-068 Serye 2019
“Isang Kapasyahan na magpapatibay sa
Imus-Ylang ylang-Rio Grande Rivers
Water Quality Management Area 10-year
Action Plan”
October 28, 2019
Municipality of
Noveleta
Resolution No. 2019-113 “A Resolution
Adopting the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources Administrative
Order No. 2013-02 (Designation of the
Imus-Ylang ylang-Rio Grande River Water
Quality Management Area and Creation of
its Governing Board)”
October 28, 2019
City of
Dasmariñas
Kapasyahan Blg. PB-069 Serye 2019
“Isang Kapasyahang Magpapatibay sa
Administrative Order No. 2013-02, ukol sa
“Designation of the Imus-Ylang ylang-Rio
Grande Rivers Water Quality Management
Area and Creation of its Governing
Board”.”
88
Tagaytay City City Resolution No. 326 “A Resolution
adopting and supporting the designation of
Imus-Ylangylang-Rio Grande Rivers as a
Water Quality Management Area
(WQMA). Its Action Plan and Governing
Board in pursuant to RA 9275 or the
Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 and
DENR Administrative Order (DAO) No.
2013-02”
October 21, 2019
City of Imus SP Resolution No. 04-2019-84 “A
Resolution adopting the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2013-02,
known as “Designation of the Imus-
Ylangylang-Rio Grande River Water
Quality Management Area and Creation of
its Governing Board””
October 21, 2019
City of Imus SP Resolution No. 04-2019-85 “A
Resolution adopting the Imus-Ylangylang-
Rio Grande Rivers Water Quality
Management Area Action Plan in the City
of Imus”
October 21, 2019
II.2 Water Quality Monitoring
Water quality samplings were conducted monthly during the months of January and February
2020. Samples were brought to the laboratory facility in Kawit, Cavite for analysis of the Ten (10)
primary parameters pursuant to DAO 2016-08 “Water Quality Guidelines and General Effluent
Standards of 2016”. Water Quality monitoring was suspended during the months of March, April,
and May 2020 due to Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) by the Government. On the month
of June when the province of Cavite was declared General Community Quarantine (GCQ), water
quality monitoring was resumed. Water sampling was conducted at Ylang ylang River and Rio
Grande River but due to risk of Covid-19 among the employees, water sampling at Imus River
was not conducted.
89
Results of laboratory analysis are shown in the table below.
Table IYRR-1. Results of Water Quality Analysis of Rivermouths of Imus and Ylang ylang Nitrates (mg/L) Phosphate (mg/L) Chlorides (mg/L)
Jan Feb Mar Ap
r
Ma
y
Jun
e Jan Feb Mar
Ap
r
Ma
y
Jun
e
Ja
n Feb Mar
Ap
r
Ma
y
Jun
e
Imus Rivermouth 0.08
5
0.11
4
0.11
4
* * ** 1.64
8
2.16
9
1.37
7
* * ** 51
9 628
1,15
2
* * **
Ylang-ylang
Rivermouth
0.03
6
0.17
2
0.14
9
* * ** 1.17
4
0.99
1
0.79
8
* * ** 46
2
2,08
8 942
* * **
DENR Criteria (Class
C) 7 mg/L 0.5mg/L 350mg/L
Color (TCU) pH DO (mg/L)
Ja
n
Fe
b
Ma
r
Ap
r
Ma
y
Jun
e
Ja
n
Fe
b
Ma
r
Ap
r
Ma
y
Jun
e
Ja
n
Fe
b
Ma
r
Ap
r
Ma
y
Jun
e
Imus Rivermouth 20 23 21 * * ** 7.9 8.0 8.3 * * ** 2.1 6.4 17.0 * * **
Ylang-ylang Rivermouth 15 12 13 * * ** 8.3 8.0 8.3 * * ** 3.7 7.8 15.6 * * **
DENR Criteria (Class
C) 75 TCU 6.5 – 9.0
Minimum of 5mg/L
TSS (mg/L Temp oC Fecal Coliform (MPN/100mL)
Ja
n
Fe
b
Ma
r
Ap
r
Ma
y
Jun
e
Ja
n
Fe
b
Ma
r
Ap
r
Ma
y
Jun
e Jan Feb Mar
Ap
r
Ma
y
Jun
e
Imus Rivermouth 14
1 79 19
* * **
22 25 25
* * ** 217,68
3
459,92
1
409,92
1
* * **
Ylang-ylang
Rivermouth
23
3
12
2 71
* * **
23 25 24
* * **
16,941 12,647 3,338
* * **
DENR Criteria (Class
C) 80mg/L 25 -31 °C 200 MPN/100mL
90
Note: Values in red are below/ exceedances in DAO 2016-08 Criteria for Class C waters.
*No sampling conducted due to implementation of ECQ because of Covid-19 Pandemic
** Water quality sampling was deferred due to risk of COVID-19.
Table IYRR-2. Results of Water Quality Analysis of Imus River Nitrates (mg/L) Phosphate (mg/L) Chlorides (mg/L) Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
Island Cove
Bridge 0.185 0.163 * * * **
1.601 1.334 * * * **
346 166 * * * **
Imus Bridge 0.132 0.364 * * * ** 2.126 1.635 * * * ** 24 55 * * * **
Tanzang Luma
Hanging
Bridge
0.161
0.165 *
* * ** 2.074
1.761 *
* * ** 11
27 *
* * **
Palanas Bridge 0.211 0.195 * * * ** 2.115 1.813 * * * ** 23 61 * * * **
Orchard 0.184 0.118 * * * ** 2.269 1.714 * * * ** 59 33 * * * **
DLSU-
Dasmariñas
Bridge
0.113
0.502 *
* * ** 0.776
1.45 *
* * ** 75
7 *
* * **
Aguinaldo
Bridge 0.618
2.708 * * * ** 0.062
1.449 * * * ** 11
27 * * * **
Pasipit Bridge 4.547 1.499 * * * ** 1.865 0.673 * * * ** 8 24 * * * **
DENR Criteria
(Class C) 7 mg/L 0.5mg/L 350mg/L
Color (TCU) pH DO (mg/L) Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
Island Cove
Bridge 20 20 * * * **
8.1 8.1 * * * **
5.4 9.9 * * * **
Imus Bridge 20 20 * * * ** 8.1 7.9 * * * ** 3.2 2.8 * * * **
Tanzang Luma
Hanging
Bridge
20
20 *
* * ** 8.0
7.9 *
* * ** 3.0
3.5 *
* * **
Palanas Bridge 25 25 * * * ** 8.2 8.0 * * * ** 4.3 4.8 * * * **
91
Orchard 15 25 * * * ** 8.0 7.9 * * * ** 3.8 5.3 * * * **
DLSU-
Dasmariñas
Bridge
10
15 *
* * ** 7.8
7.8 *
* * ** 1.3
2.4 *
* * **
Aguinaldo
Bridge 5
5 * * * ** 8.3
8.0 * * * ** 7.5
7.3 * * * **
Pasipit Bridge 5 5 * * * ** 7.5 7.4 * * * ** 3.0 3.4 * * * **
DENR Criteria
(Class C) 75 TCU 6.5 – 9.0 Minimum of 5mg/L
Note: Values in red are below/ exceedances in DAO 2016-08 Criteria for Class C waters.
*No sampling conducted due to implementation of ECQ because of Covid-19 Pandemic
** Water quality sampling was deferred due to risk of COVID-19.
BOD (mg/L) TSS (mg/L Temp oC Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
Island Cove
Bridge 17 19 * * * **
160 132 * * * **
20 23 * * * **
Imus Bridge 13 12 * * * ** 8 50 * * * ** 20 22 * * * **
Tanzang Luma
Hanging
Bridge
17
14 *
* * ** 12
36 *
* * ** 19
22 *
* * **
Palanas Bridge 11 11 * * * ** 6 132 * * * ** 20 22 * * * **
Orchard 30 26 * * * ** 11 68 * * * ** 19 22 * * * **
DLSU-
Dasmariñas
Bridge
14
14 *
* * ** 9
437 *
* * ** 19
22 *
* * **
Aguinaldo
Bridge 3
4 * * * ** 3
26 * * * ** 20
22 * * * **
Pasipit Bridge 15 14 * * * ** 1 30 * * * ** 20 22 * * * **
DENR Criteria
(Class C) 7mg/L 80mg/L 25 -31 °C
92
Note: Values in red are below/ exceedances in DAO 2016-08 Criteria for Class C waters.
*No sampling conducted due to implementation of ECQ because of Covid-19 Pandemic
** Water quality sampling was deferred due to risk of COVID-19.
Table IYRR-3. Results of Water Quality Analysis of Ylang ylang River Nitrates (mg/L) Phosphate (mg/L) Chlorides (mg/L)
Jan Feb Ma
r
Ap
r
Ma
y June Jan Feb
Ma
r
Ap
r
Ma
y June Jan
Fe
b
Ma
r
Ap
r
Ma
y June
Noveleta
Bridge
0.09
4
0.18
2 * * *
0.10
6
1.92
4
1.79
8 * * *
0.38
4 209 248
* * *
10,77
3
Bacao-Alapan
Hanging
Bridge
4.15
3
0.35
8 * * *
0.48
1
2.17
3
2.78
9 * * *
1.19
1 134
22
* * * 41
Dasmariñas
Bridge
1.30
9
0.96
2 * * *
0.61
4
1.34
4 1.53
* * *
2.35
6 139 61
* * * 56
Alang-Ilang
Bridge
0.04
3
0.02
9 * * *
0.17
1 0.4 1.81
* * * 1.1
1,34
8 758
* * * 63
Lucsuhin
Bridge
2.07
7
2.79
6 * * *
2.59
8
0.03
9
0.31
3 * * *
1.42
6 3 4
* * * 11
Fecal Coliform (MPN/100mL) Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
Island Cove Bridge 790,000 790,000 * * * **
Imus Bridge 340,000 1,400,000 * * * **
Tanzang Luma Hanging
Bridge 260,000
470,000 * * * **
Palanas Bridge 390,000 1,700,000 * * * **
Orchard 470,000 54,000,000 * * * **
DLSU-Dasmariñas Bridge 320,000 13,000,000 * * * **
Aguinaldo Bridge 34,000 11,000 * * * **
Pasipit Bridge 350,000 5,400,000 * * * **
DENR Criteria (Class C) 200 MPN/100mL
93
DENR
Criteria
(Class C)
7 mg/L 0.5mg/L 350mg/L
Color (TCU) pH DO (mg/L) Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
Noveleta
Bridge 20 25
* * * 15 7.8 7.8
* * * 8.07 2.5 5.0
* * * 11.8
Bacao-Alapan
Hanging
Bridge 25
20
* * * 25 8.0
8.1
* * * 7.93 5.4
3.6
* * * 2.4
Dasmariñas
Bridge 15 20
* * * 10 7.9 8.1
* * * 7.84 5.2 5.8
* * * 4.9
Alang-Ilang
Bridge 5 5
* * * 5 6.3 7.7
* * * 6.52 0.0 2.9
* * * 0
Lucsuhin
Bridge 5 5
* * * 5 6.9 6.8
* * * 6.7 5.6 5.2
* * * 4.1
DENR Criteria
(Class C) 75 TCU 6.5 – 9.0 Minimum of 5mg/L
BOD (mg/L) TSS (mg/L Temp oC Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
Noveleta
Bridge 18 14
* * * 21 21 105
* * * 25 17 19
* * * 25.2
Bacao-Alapan
Hanging
Bridge 14
9
* * * 14 46
13
* * * 108 18
20
* * * 25
Dasmariñas
Bridge 16 12
* * * 10 1 8
* * * 18 18 18
* * * 24.8
Alang-Ilang
Bridge 2190 217
* * * 2,232 58 2430
* * * 2,740 19 20
* * * 24.3
Lucsuhin
Bridge 35 1
* * * 30 2 1
* * * 14 19 18
* * * 23.6
94
DENR Criteria
(Class C) 7mg/L 80mg/L 25 -31 °C
Note: Values in red are below/ exceedances in DAO 2016-08 Criteria for Class C waters.
*No sampling conducted due to implementation of ECQ because of Covid-19 Pandemic
Table IYRR-4. Results of Water Quality Analysis of Rio Grande River Nitrates (mg/L) Phosphate (mg/L) Chlorides (mg/L) Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
Bacao II 0.020 0.077 * * * 0.234 0.093 1.566 * * * 50 11 * * * 43
Dulong Bayan 0.078 0.107 * * * 0.215 2.488 3.001 * * * 17 7 * * * 42
Pasong
Kawayan
(upstream) 1.059 1.326 * * * 1.372
0.891 1.094
* * *
2 8 * * * 47
Pasong
Kawayan
(middle) 1.387 1.229 * * * 1.169 0.859 1.103 * * *
4 4 * * * 47
Pasong
Kawayan
(downstream)
1.327
1.154 * * * 1.102
0.890
1.095 * * *
2
6 * * * 48
San Francisco 2.488 2.118 * * * 1.82 0.644 0.723 * * * 1 3 * * * 24
Pasong Halang 1.215 1.310 * * * 1.461 0.449 0.359 * * * 2 4 * * * 6
DENR Criteria 7 mg/L 0.5mg/L 350mg/L
Fecal Coliform (MPN/100mL) Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
Noveleta Bridge 79,000 79,000 * * * 4,900
Bacao-Alapan Hanging
Bridge 330,000 230,000
* * * 79,000
Dasmariñas Bridge 1,100,000 2,400,000 * * * 170,000
Alang-Ilang Bridge 17,000,000 1,400,000 * * * 4,900,000
Lucsuhin Bridge 270,000 230,000 * * * 170,000
DENR Criteria (Class C) 200 MPN/100mL
95
(Class C)
Color (TCU) pH DO (mg/L) Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
Bacao II 25 40 * * * 35 7.7 7.9 * * * 7.72 2.4 2.5 * * * 3.6
Dulong Bayan 25 35 * * * 35 7.8 8.0 * * * 7.9 2.1 3.0 * * * 4.6
Pasong
Kawayan
(upstream) 15 15 * * * 15 8.0 8.1 * * * 7.81 6.6 6.6 * * * 5.2
Pasong
Kawayan
(middle) 15 10 * * * 15 8.0 8.0 * * * 7.83 6.6 6.6 * * * 5.5
Pasong
Kawayan
(downstream)
15
10 * * * 15
8.0
8.0 * * * 7.79
6.5
6.6 * * * 5.2
San Francisco 5 5 * * * 5 8.2 8.4 * * * 8.01 7.9 7.8 * * * 7.4
Pasong Halang 5 5 * * * 5 8.0 8.7 * * * 7.62 8.0 8.3 * * * 7.3
DENR Criteria
(Class C) 75 TCU 6.5 – 9.0 Minimum of 5mg/L
BOD (mg/L) TSS (mg/L Temp oC Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
Bacao II 24 24 * * * 34 7 36 * * * 30 19 19 * * * 24.6
Dulong Bayan 28 26 * * * 34 172 15 * * * 51 18 18 * * * 24
Pasong
Kawayan
(upstream) 3 6 * * * 6
21 17
* * * 35 18 19 * * * 24.1
Pasong
Kawayan
(middle) 5 6 * * * 7
14 21
* * * 88 17 21 * * * 23.6
Pasong
Kawayan
(downstream)
7
5 * * * 12
28
20 * * * 38
19
21 * * * 23.8
San Francisco 6 8 * * * 6 6 68 * * * 34 19 20 * * * 23.5
96
Pasong Halang 5 2 * * * 4 10 30 * * * 15 18 19 * * * 22.8
DENR Criteria
(Class C) 7mg/L 80mg/L 25 -31 °C
Note: Values in red are below/ exceedances in DAO 2016-08 Criteria for Class C waters.
*No sampling conducted due to implementation of ECQ because of Covid-19 Pandemic
Fecal Coliform (MPN/100mL) Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
Bacao II 470,000 9,200,000 * * * 410,000
Dulong Bayan 16,000,000 9,200,000 * * * 1,700,000
Pasong Kawayan (upstream) 79,000 130,000 * * * 35,000
Pasong Kawayan (middle) 170,000 350,000 * * * 170,000
Pasong Kawayan
(downstream) 240,000
79,000 * * * 70,000
San Francisco 130,000 79,000 * * * 49,000
Pasong Halang 170,000 170,000 * * * 14,000
DENR Criteria (Class C) 200 MPN/100mL
97
Imus River
The monitoring results of Imus River during the months of January and February
showed excessive exceedances in Phosphate and Fecal Coliform in all monitoring stations.
Fecal Coliform is at 54,000,000 MPN/100mL at Orchard monitoring station during the month
of February. This implied that there is direct discharge of untreated domestic wastewater from
nearby establishments in the area. BOD also exceeded the 7mg/L criteria for Class C water in
some of the monitoring stations affecting the level of Dissolved Oxygen. TSS also exceeded in
some of the monitoring stations during February. Temperature is below the minimum value of
the range of 25-31 °C during the two months monitoring period in all monitoring stations.
Nitrates, Chloride, Color and pH were all within the guideline for Class C water in all
monitoring stations.
Ylang ylang River
Results of the water quality of Ylang-ylang River showed exceedances on Phosphate,
Chloride, BOD, TSS and Fecal Coliform in most of the monitoring stations. Significant
concentration of BOD at Alang-ilang Bridge station on January and June monitoring at
2,190mg/L and 2,232, respectively were noted thus affecting the level of Dissolved Oxygen
dropping to 0.0 mg/L. This may affect the survival rate of organisms present in the water during
that time.
Rio Grande River
Fecal Coliform showed exceedances in all monitoring stations during the Two months
monitoring period. Highest count recorded was 16,000,000 MPN/100mL at Dulong Bayan
station during January. For physico-chemical analysis, some monitoring stations exceeded the
guideline for phosphate, BOD &TSS. The level of DO did not meet the 5mg/L minimum
guideline as a result of the high concentration of BOD. Other parameters are within the
guideline.
II.3 Issues and Concerns
The declaration of community quarantine due to threat to public health of COVID-19
from March 16, 2020 has halted the conduct of first and second quarter Governing Board
meetings, monthly water quality monitoring, coordination meetings with the LGUs and other
related activities.
Zoom accounts of representatives of government agencies, LGUs, and sectors
(academe, NGO, PO, water utility) are being established for the conduct of meetings thru video
conference.
98
III.1 IYAM-DUMACAA RIVER SYSTEM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT
AREA (IDRS-WQMA)
The operationalization activities for the Iyam-Dumacaa River System WQMA
implemented during the first and second quarter of this year include conduct of board meeting,
water quality monitoring and other WQMA related activities. The Ten-Year Action Plan was
approved and adopted during its first quarter board meeting on February 19, 2020.
Letters for the IDRS-WQMA covered LGUs was prepared for their adoption of the
designation of WQMA and the Ten-Year Action Plan for the eventual preparation of their
individual LGU Compliance Plan to the WQMA Action Plan.
1) Background
The IDRS-WQMA was designated by virtue of DAO 2018-11 “Designation of the
Iyam-Dumacaa River System water Quality Management Area and Creation of Its Governing
Board” dated July 2, 2018. It covers the watershed of Iyam-Dumacaa Rivers with an area of
19, 925.65 hectares. Iyam and Dumacaa Rivers drains the southern portion of Municipality of
Lucban from the peak of Mt. Banahaw, thence to the city of Tayabas, thence to the city of
Lucena, thence to the Tayabas Bay on the south. Dumacaa River is a major tributary of Iyam
River. The two (2) rivers converge at Barangay Cotta, Lucena City before its final outfall to
the Tayabas Bay.
Iyam and Dumacaa Rivers were both classified as “Class C” waterbody pursuant to
NPCC Rules and Regulations now DAO 2016-08. Class C water is intended for: 1) Fishery
Water for the propagation and growth of fish and other aquatic resources; 2) Recreational Water
Class II for boating, fishing or similar activities; and, 3) For agriculture, irrigation, and
livestock watering.
99
2) Operationalization Activities Implemented
• Board Meeting
Pursuant to Section 15.1 of IDRS-WQMA Governing Rules, the board conducted its
first quarter board meeting on February 19, 2020. The Ten-Year WQMA Action Plan was
approved and adopted through Board Resolution No. 2020-01. The officers, members of
Technical Working Group and sub-working group were elected during the meeting. Minutes
of the meeting is attached for reference.
• Water Quality Monitoring
Water quality samplings were only conducted on the months of January and February
during the first quarter and on the month of June during the second quarter due the
implementation of community quarantine measure for the COVID-19 pandemic. Ten (10)
primary parameters were analyzed pursuant to DAO 2016-08 “Water Quality Guidelines and
General Effluent Standards of 2016”. Water Quality monitoring was suspended on March to
May, 2020 due to community quarantine. Results of laboratory analysis are shown in the table
below.
100
Table IDR-1. Results of Water Quality Analysis of Iyam River Nitrates (mg/L) Phosphate (mg/L) Chlorides (mg/L) Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
IY 1 0.025 0.265 * * * 0.104 0.181 0.112 * * * 0.460 8 61 * * * 8,151
IY 2 0.121 0.261 * * * 0.634 0.218 0.106 * * * 0.408 213 25 * * * 156
IY 3 0.142 0.216 * * * 0.540 0.202 0.106 * * * 0.184 6 303 * * * 42
DENR Criteria
(Class C) 7 mg/L 0.5mg/L 350mg/L
Color (TCU) pH DO (mg/L) Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
IY 1 5 15 * * * 5 6.95 8.22 * * * 6.9 0.0 5.5 * * * 0.3
IY 2 15 20 * * * 15 7.66 8.28 * * * 7.4 4.8 9.3 * * * 1.5
IY 3 10 15 * * * 15 8.44 8.27 * * * 8.0 6.5 5.3 * * * 6.6
DENR Criteria
(Class C) 75 TCU 6.5 – 9.0 Minimum of 5mg/L
BOD (mg/L) TSS (mg/L Temp oC Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
IY 1 140 2 * * * ** 10 36 * * * 19 17 20 * * * 22.7
IY 2 2 1 * * * ** 8 16 * * * 22 16 15 * * * 23.8
IY 3 1 1 * * * ** 10 28 * * * 11 17 15 * * * 24.7
DENR Criteria
(Class C) 7mg/L 80mg/L 25 -31 °C
Fecal Coliform (MPN/100mL)
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
IY 1 1,700,000 540,000 * * * 1,100,000
IY 2 4,000 540,000 * * * 9,400
IY 3 14,000 220,000 * * * 7,000
DENR Criteria (Class C) 200 MPN/100mL
Note: Values in red are below/ exceedances in DAO 2016-08 Criteria for Class C waters.
101
*No sampling conducted due to implementation of ECQ because of Covid-19 Pandemic
**Results not valid. Incubator temperature was not within the acceptable range prior to Final DO reading.
Results of water quality monitoring of Iyam River showed high concentration of BOD during the month of January and Chlorides on the
month of June at station 1. This affected the level of Dissolved Oxygen dropping to 0.0 mg/L at the same station. High concentration of BOD
indicates a greater degree of discharge of untreated wastewater from both residential and commercial and industrial establishments within the
drainage area of the river. Temperature is cooler below the minimum value of the range of 25-31˚C. Chloride at station 1 is high. This may be due
to effect of tidal activities since the area is still considered within the mixing zone.
On the other hand, concentration of Fecal Coliform has significantly exceeded the guideline throughout the monitoring period in all
monitoring stations with 1,700,000 MPN/100mL at station 1 on the month of January. The lowest value is 4,000 MPN/100mL at station 2 on the
same month.
Table IDR-2. Results of Water Quality Analysis of Dumacaa River Nitrates (mg/L) Phosphate (mg/L) Chlorides (mg/L) Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
D 1 0.280 0.442 * * * 0.472 0.429 0.268 * * * 0.468 6 28 * * * 3,024
D 2 0.793 0.349 * * * 1.151 0.313 0.276 * * * 0.392 5 76 * * * 33
D 3 0.589 0.451 * * * 0.772 0.267 0.276 * * * 0.133 12 227 * * * 11
D 4 0.175 0.218 * * * 1.093 0.17 0.084 * * * 0.465 11 55 * * * 14
D 5 0.229 0.299 * * * 0.486 0.174 0.275 * * * 0.189 9 25 * * * 16
DENR Criteria
(Class C) 7 mg/L 0.5mg/L 350mg/L
Color (TCU) pH DO (mg/L) Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
D 1 10 15 * * * 5 7.3 8.0 * * * 7.2 6.0 5.2 * * * 1.8
D 2 10 20 * * * 20 7.8 8.0 * * * 7.4 5.6 5.2 * * * 4.3
D 3 10 15 * * * 10 7.9 8.0 * * * 7.8 0 4.5 * * * 6.1
D 4 10 15 * * * 10 8.2 8.3 * * * 7.6 6.2 6.3 * * * 5.5
D 5 10 15 * * * 15 8.2 8.0 * * * 7.9 0.0 5.0 * * * 5.7
DENR Criteria
(Class C) 75 TCU 6.5 – 9.0 Minimum of 5mg/L
102
Note: Values in red are below/ exceedances in DAO 2016-08 Criteria for Class C waters.
*No sampling conducted due to implementation of ECQ because of Covid-19 Pandemic
BOD (mg/L) TSS (mg/L Temp oC Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
D 1 4 1 * * * ** 5 17 * * * 16 17 15 * * * 23.7
D 2 1 2 * * * ** 2 17 * * * 2 16 15 * * * 23.6
D 3 1 104 * * * ** 16 21 * * * 8 17 17 * * * 22.8
D 4 1 1 * * * ** 22 21 * * * 14 17 13 * * * 24.1
D 5 4 13 * * * ** 12 7 * * * 5 16 16 * * * 24.4
DENR Criteria
(Class C) 7mg/L 80mg/L 25 -31 °C
Note: Values in red are below/ exceedances in DAO 2016-08 Criteria for Class C waters.
*No sampling conducted due to implementation of ECQ because of Covid-19 Pandemic
**Results not valid. Incubator temperature was not within the acceptable range prior to Final DO reading.
Results of Dumacaa River showed that Chlorides and BOD exceeded the guideline in some monitoring stations. The river also showed
excessive contamination with fecal material from human and/or other animals as shown by high fecal coliform counts. Concentration of fecal
coliform counts ranged from 2,300 to 2,800,000 MPN/100mL.
Fecal Coliform (MPN/100mL) Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
D 1 2,800,000 350,000 * * * 110,000
D 2 170,000 23,000 * * * 17,000
D 3 13,000 47,000 * * * 13,000
D 4 170,000 920,000 * * * 2,300
D 5 49,000 130,000 * * * 7,900
DENR Criteria (Class C) 200 MPN/100mL
103
III.3 Issues and Concerns
One of the issues in the implementation of the program is the attendance of unauthorized
representatives other than their officially appointed permanent and/or alternate representatives in
the Governing Board by member government agencies and LGUs during board meetings which is
not considered in the determination of a quorum.
The GB during its 2020 first quarter board meeting has agreed to send reminder letters to all
members of IDRS-WQMA to send their officially appointed permanent or his/her alternate
representative during meeting of the board. If the permanent and the alternate are not available to
attend the meeting, a temporary representative with authorization from the permanent
representative can attend the meeting pursuant to Section 15.1d of the IDRS-WQMA Governing
Rules.
A.03.b.2.2.7 Manila Bay Rehabilitation Program
On January 27, 2019, DENR Secretary Roy A. Cimatu officially declared the start of the
Manila Bay Rehabilitation at the Baywalk in Manila. The declaration, joined in the earlier event
of Solidarity Walk from the Quirino Grandstand to the staging area (Baywalk), about 5,000
individuals, mostly representing the thirteen (13) Mandamus agencies, local government units, and
private sector joined the calling in the “Battle of Manila Bay” to bring Manila Bay back to life.
In connection with the ongoing undertaking for the clean -up and rehabilitation of Manila
Bay, activities were undertaken by this office and accomplished specific activities that is based on
the Work and Financial Plan approved by the EMB Central office and as per operational plan for
Manila Bay Coastal Strategic Program (OPMBCS) that would result to the realization of the
stakeholders’ shared vision for Manila Bay and to the Court’s order of cleaning up, rehabilitating
and restoring the Bay’s water to SB Class.
1.Industry Compliance Monitoring
Shown hereunder are the results of the monitoring compliance conducted, to wit:
Table I. Monitoring of Industries Compliance
Activities Target ( CY 2020) Accomplishment
1. Monitoring of Commercial
Establishment/Industries
2500 1470
2. Notice of Violation Issued
(w/o Discharge Permit) - 114
3. Recommended to Apply for
Discharge Permit - 963
4. Technical Conference - For schedule at Legal
Section
5. Endorsed to PAB - -
6. Compliant Industries with
Discharge Permit
- 232
104
Bardstown Incorporated (KFC, Dasmarinas) South Lane Lodge (Dasmarinas, Cavite)
Motor Ace Philippines, Dasmarinas, Cavite SM Prime Holdings, Inc (Bacoor City)
Suds Laundry Dry Clean Services RKP Trading (Dasmarinas)
105
USC (Kidzworld), Dasmarinas Uniframe Aluminum Corporation
Golden Pan DE Sal Inc Autocheck Enterprises
BDO Bank (Dasmarinas Branch( MTR Petron Servicenter Incorporated
106
2. Ambient Water Quality Monitoring
Ambient water quality monitoring was conducted for the identified Bathing beaches in
Manila Bay Region within Cavite area of Lido,Bacoor, Dalahican, Villamar, Mt Sea, Celebrity,
Villa Excellance, Garden Coast, Costa Eugenia, Villa Criselda, Bucana Malaki, Antonio’s
Hideaway and Dalaroy. On the other hand, ambient water quality monitoring stations were also
conducted as regular activities within the rivers of Imus, Ylang- Ylang, Rio Grande, Malimango
and Zapote Rivers.
Hereunder are the average concentration result of parameters in every station for the
1st Half of 2020 for bathing beaches in Manila Bay Region within Cavite area and ambient water
quality monitoring stations within the rivers and river mouth of Imus, Ylang-Ylang, Rio Grande,
Malimango and Zapote Rivers.
107
Table 2. Beaches of Manila Bay
Parameters
(Standard)
Color
(50 TCU)
Dissolved Oxygen
(6 mg/L)
Nitrates
(10 mg/L)
pH
(7-8.5)
Temperature
(26-30 C)
Bacoor 6.666666667 7.3 0.171666667 7.903333333 25.26666667
Dalahican 6.666666667 6.7 0.191 8.146666667 25.63333333
Long Beach 8.333333333 6.8 0.215 8.13 25.43333333
Lido 6.666666667 7.5 0.169666667 8.203333333 25.4
Villamar 6.666666667 6.433333333 0.173666667 8.2 25.83333333
Mount Sea 8.333333333 7.133333333 0.243333333 8.103333333 26.03333333
Celebrity 5 6.9 0.196 8.133333333 23.96666667
Villa Excellance 5 6.7 0.132666667 8.146666667 24.33333333
Garden Coast 5 7.166666667 0.135666667 8.193333333 24.7
Costa Eugenia 5 7.266666667 0.175666667 8.246666667 24.8
Villa Criselda 5 7.85 0.2 8.33 23.9
Bucana Malaki 5 7.1 0.105 8.27 23.9
Antonio’s Hideaway 5 6.75 0.136 8.225 24
Dalaroy Beach Resort 5 7.1 0.096 8.225 23.8
Parameters
(Standard)
Phosphates
(0.5 mg/L)
Total Suspended
Solids
(50 mg/L)
Total Coliform
(1000MPN/100mL)
Fecal Coliform
(100MPN/
100mL)
Bacoor 0.4445 39.5 74386.09984 14563.57342
Dalahican 0.148 43.5 20726.072 11228.55173
Long Beach 0.06 33 74374.04961 31600.50205
Lido 0.078 108 13300.49558 8223.588632
Villamar 0.078 71.5 23376.47574 7156.476112
Mount Sea 0.161 68.5 72157.32061 9848.070087
108
Celebrity 0.1195 197.5 27549.95463 20712.31518
Villa Excellance 0.0915 133 17291.61647 3000
Garden Coast 0.048 84 1339.402852 1017.349497
Costa Eugenia 0.076 176 6221.736092 2368.543856
Villa Criselda 0.063 85 5105.878964 3357.082066
Bucana Malaki 0.055 139 11958.26074 5105.878964
Antonio’s
Hideaway 0.069 105 1339.402852 1017.349497
Dalaroy Beach
Resort 0.062 997 101.3410085 31.30495168
** Value in red did not meet the DAO 2016-08 Water Quality Standards.
Table 3. Bacoor Bay
Parameters
(Standard)
Color
(50 TCU)
Dissolved Oxygen
(6 mg/L)
Nitrates
(10 mg/L)
pH
(7-8.5)
Phosphates
(0.5 mg/L)
Temperature
(26-30 C)
Talaba 2 6.667 3.733 0.040 7.897 0.213 24.100
Digman 5.000 4.867 0.069 7.870 0.174 23.633
Siniguelasan 5.000 2.967 0.063 7.680 0.257 24.167
A.
Parameters
(Standard)
Total Suspended Solids
(50 mg/L)
Total Coliform
(1000 MPN/100mL)
Fecal Coliform
(100MPN/100mL)
Talaba 2 114.000 55653.90283 19000.92332
Digman 133.667 197766.8241 34358.37764
Siniguelasan 69.667 122808.745 47797.76021
** Value in red did not meet the DAO 2016-08 Water Quality Standards.
109
Table 4. Zapote River
** Value in red did not meet the DAO 2016-08 Water Quality Standards.
Parameters
(Standard)
Phosphates
(0.5 mg/L)
Temperature
(25-31C)
Total
Suspended
Solids
(80 mg/L)
Total Coliform
(1000 MPN)
Fecal Coliform
(200 MPN)
Alido Bridge 2 21.85 208 59329588 5856620
Pinaglabanan
Bridge 2 22.35 408 13674794 3224903
VillarSipag
Farm 2 22.2 594 13095801 5549775
Town Country
Bridge 2 21.3 177 510587.9 133940.3
Daang Hari Bridge 2 20.6 30 3449638 884307.6
Parameters
(Standard)
BOD
(7mg/L)
Chlorides
(350 mg/L)
Color
(75 TCU)
Dissolved
Oxygen
(5 mg/L)
Nitrates
(7 mg/L)
Ph
(6.5-9.5)
Alido Bridge 84 1113 20 0 0 8
Pinaglabanan Bridge 139 1417 20 0 0 8
VillarSipag
Farm 35 1517 23 4 0 8
Town Country Bridge 12 961 25 4 1 8
Daang Hari Bridge 24 1189 20 3 0 8
110
Table 5. Malimango River
Parameters
(Standard)
Phosphates
(0.5 mg/L)
Temperature
(25-31C)
Total Suspended Solids
(80 mg/L)
Total Coliform
(1000 MPN)
Fecal Coliform
(200 MPN)
Malimango
Bridge 1.403 21 75 9322017 381706.7
Mt. Sea 1.458 20.8 55 21232051 233238.1
Ligtong I 1.511 20.35 52 200748.6 78498.41
** Value in red did not meet the DAO 2016-08 Water Quality Standards.
Table 6. Cañas River
Parameters
(Standard)
BOD
(7mg/
L)
Chlorides
(350 mg/L)
Color
(75TCU)
Dissolved Oxygen
(5mg/L)
Nitrates
(7mg/L)
Ph
(6.5-9.5)
Julugan 9.00 40.50 7.50 6.15 0.86 7.86
Tejero 7.50 13.00 10.00 2.25 0.76 7.52
Paradahan 13.00 35.00 10.00 2.65 1.49 7.77
Mag-
asawangLayon 7.50 17.50 5.00 5.80 1.42 8.35
Patda 5.50 9.00 5.00 6.35 1.90 8.07
Panaysayan 5.00 19.00 7.50 6.80 1.22 8.33
Parameters
(Standard)
BOD
(7mg/L)
Chlorides
(350 mg/L)
Color
(75 TCU)
Dissolved Oxygen
(5 mg/L)
Nitrates
(7 mg/L)
Ph
(6.5-9.5)
Malimango Bridge 15.500 53.000 25 1.8 2.261 7.990
Mt. Sea 172.500 62.000 22.5 0.7 1.403 7.790
Ligtong I 11.500 39.500 20 4.9 2.415 8.405
111
Parameters
(Standard)
Phosphates
(0.5mg/L)
Temperature
(25-31C)
Total Suspended
Solids
(80mg/L)
Total Coliform
(1000MPN)
Fecal
Coliform
(200MPN)
Julugan 0.67 23.10 327.50 72111.03 72111.03
Tejero 0.90 23.80 130.50 264952.8 206543
Paradahan 1.15 23.50 37.00 6033241 5347897
Mag-
asawangLayo
n 0.66 22.90 16.50 61155.54 53478.97
Patda 0.70 22.10 7.50 434741.3 360000
Panaysayan 2.82 22.30 13.50 144222.1 109361.8
** Value in red did not meet the DAO 2016-08 Water Quality Standards.
Table 7. Rio Grande River
Parameters
(Standard)
Phosphates
(0.5 mg/L)
Temperature
(25-31C)
Total Suspended
Solids
(80 mg/L)
Total Coliform
(1000 MPN)
Fecal Coliform
(200 MPN)
Parameters
(Standard)
BOD
(7mg/L)
Chlorides
(350 mg/L)
Color
(75 TCU)
Dissolved
Oxygen
(5 mg/L)
Nitrates
(7 mg/L)
Ph
(6.5-9.5)
Bacao II 27.33333 34.6666666 33.3333 2.833333333 0.0485 7.793333
Dulong Bayan 29.33333 22 31.66666 3.233333333 0.0925 7.893333
Pasong Kawayan
(Upstream) 5 19 15 6.133333333 1.1925 7.953333
Pasong Kawayan
(Middle) 6 18.3333333 13.33333 6.233333333 1.308 7.95
Pasong Kawayan
(Downstream) 8 18.6666666 13.33333 6.1 1.2405 7.936666
San Francisco 6.666666 9.33333333 5 7.7 2.303 8.183333
Pasong Halang 3.666666 5 5 7.866666667 1.2625 8.09
112
Bacao II 0.8295 20.7 24.33333333 9263331.155 1210291.121
Dulong Bayan 2.7445 20.03333333 79.33333333 13304827.99 6301620.478
Pasong Kawayan
(Upstream) 0.9925 20.43333333 24.33333333 242610.3936 71101.62001
Pasong Kawayan
(Middle) 0.981 20.7 41 509549.7757 216266.1899
Pasong Kawayan
(Downstream) 0.9925 20.93333333 28.66666667 213939.2496 109895.217
San Francisco 0.6835 20.66666667 36 221857.55 79540.59607
Pasong Halang 0.404 19.7 18.33333333 328409.8585 73961.99656
** Value in red did not meet the DAO 2016-08 Water Quality Standards.
Table 8. Ylang-Ylang River
Parameters
(Standard)
BOD
(7mg/ L)
Chlorides
(350 mg/L)
Color
(75 TCU)
Dissolved
Oxygen
(5 mg/L)
Nitrates
(7 mg/L)
Ph
(6.5-9.5)
Noveleta Bridge 18 3743 20 6 0 8
Bacao-Alapan
Hanging Bridge 12 57 23 4 2 8
Dasmariñas
Bridge 13 70 15 5 1 8
Alang-Ilang 1546 723 5 1 0 7
Lucsuhin 22 6 5 5 2 7
Parameters
(Standard)
Phosphates
(0.5 mg/L)
Temperatu
re
(25-31C)
Total
Suspended
Solids
(80 mg/L)
Total Coliform
(1000 MPN)
Fecal
Coliform
(200 MPN)
Noveleta Bridge 1 21 50 187918.1778 31271.5989
Bacao-Alapan Hanging
Bridge 2 21 61 376479.4886 181672.679
Dasmariñas Bridge 2 20 9 1798888.202 765627.662
113
Alang-Ilang 1 21 1743 58087857.34 4885672.43
Lucsuhin 1 20 6 777089.7468 219371.484
** Value in red did not meet the DAO 2016-08 Water Quality Standards.
Table 9. Imus River
Parameters
(Standard)
BOD
(7mg/L)
Chlorides
(350 mg/L)
Color
(75 TCU)
Dissolved Oxygen
(5 mg/L)
Nitrates
(7 mg/L)
Island Cove 18 256 20 7.65 0.174
Imus Bridge 12.5 39.5 20 3 0.248
TanzangLuma 15.5 19 20 3.25 0.163
Palanas 11 42 25 4.55 0.203
Orchard 28 46 20 4.55 0.151
La Salle 14 41 12.5 1.85 0.3075
Aguinaldo 3.5 19 5 7.4 1.663
Pasipit 14.5 16 5 3.2 3.023
Parameters
(Standard)
Ph
(6.5-9.5)
Phosphates
(0.5 mg/L)
Temperature
(25-31C)
Total Suspended Solids
(80 mg/L)
Total Coliform
(1000 MPN)
Fecal Coliform
(200 MPN)
Island
Cove 8.12 1.4675 21.25 146 5674504.384 790000
Imus
Bridge 7.98 1.8805 20.6 29 3888444.419 689927.5324
Tanzang
Luma 7.93 1.9175 20.75 24 28982753.49 349571.1659
Palanas 8.12 1.964 21.10 69 9581231.654 814248.1194
Orchard 7.95 1.9915 20.65 39.5 125059985.6 5037856.687
La Salle 7.81 1.113 20.5 223 41412558.48 2039607.805
Aguinaldo 8.16 0.7555 20.7 14.5 82825.11696 19339.07961
Pasipit 7.41 1.269 20.75 15.5 9200000 1374772.708
** Value in red did not meet the DAO 2016-08 Water Quality Standards.
114
Table 10. Imus River Mouth
Parameters
(Standard)
Chlorides
(350 mg/L)
Color
(75 TCU)
Dissolved Oxygen
(5 mg/L)
Nitrates
(7 mg/L)
Ph
(6.5-9.5)
STATION 1 541 23 5 0 8
STATION 2 938 20 4 0 8
STATION 3 387 23 4 0 8
STATION 4 428 20 4 0 8
Parameters
(Standard)
Phosphates
(0.5 mg/L)
Temperature
(25-31C)
Total Suspended Solids
(80 mg/L)
Total Coliform
(1000 MPN)
Fecal Coliform
(200 MPN)
STATION 1 2 23.85 53 620483.7 135388.3
STATION 2 2 23.95 43 8378544 1183216
STATION 3 2 23.9 264 3458323 256515.1
STATION 4 2 23.85 83 2439262 243926.2
** Value in red did not meet the DAO 2016-08 Water Quality Standards.
Table 11. Cañas River Mouth
Parameters
(Standard)
Chlorides
(350 mg/L)
Color
(75 TCU)
Dissolved Oxygen
(5 mg/L)
Nitrates
(7 mg/L)
Ph
(6.5-9.5)
STATION 1 2,705 5 7 0 8.290
STATION 2 496 8 5 0 8.130
STATION 3 3,269 10 5 0 8.010
Parameters
(Standard)
Phosphates
(0.5 mg/L)
Temperature
(25-31C)
Total Suspended Solids
(80 mg/L)
Total Coliform
(1000 MPN)
Fecal Coliform
(200 MPN)
STATION
1 0 23.15 103 176,635 79,000
115
STATION
2 1 23.4 107 269,592 28,862
STATION
3 1 22.7 116 328,329 103,827
** Value in red did not meet the DAO 2016-08 Water Quality Standards.
Table 12. Ylang-Ylang River Mouth
Parameters
(Standard)
Chlorides
(350 mg/L)
Color
(75 TCU)
Dissolved Oxygen
(5 mg/L)
Nitrates
(7 mg/L)
Ph
(6.5-9.5)
STATION 1 2637 12.5 4.95 0.1085 8.13
STATION 2 630.5 12.5 5.9 0.099 8.085
STATION 3 556.5 15 6.35 0.105 8.145
Parameters
(Standard)
Phosphates
(0.5 mg/L)
Temperature
(25-31C)
Total Suspended
Solids
(80 mg/L)
Total Coliform
(1000 MPN)
Fecal Coliform
(200 MPN)
STATION 1 1.0925 24.55 62 38961.52 6648.308
STATION 2 1.212 24.2 122 71133.68 24392.62
STATION 3 0.943 23.5 348 130958 19339.08
** Value in red did not meet the DAO 2016-08 Water Quality Standards.
116
A.03.b3 IMPLEMENTATION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
A.03.b3.1 Status of Open / Controlled Dumpsites in R4A as of June 2020
Table 1 – Status of OD/CDF per Province in R4A as of June 2020
PROVIN
CE
TOTAL
NUMBE
R OF
LGUS
OPERATI
ONAL
OD/CDF
CLOSED
AND
REHABI
LITATE
D
CLOSED
WITH
ON-GOING
REHABILI
TATION
OPERATIO
NAL
OD/CDF
WITH ON-
GOING
REHABILI
TATION
ABANDON
ED/
NO
REHABILI
TATION
NO
OD/CDF;
DISPOS
ES TO
SLF
(CLUST
ERING)
LGU
WITH
OWN
SLF
Cavite 23 1 6 7 0 3 5 1
Laguna 30 1 9 6 1 0 10 3
Batangas 34 2 15 3 2 1 8 3
Rizal 14 0 4 2 0 1 7 0
Quezon 41 7 4 7 9 0 1 13
Total 142 11 38 25 12 5 31 20
The table above shows the status of open / controlled dumpsites in CALABARZON region
as of June 2020. As of June 2020, there are thirty-eight (38) closed and rehabilitated OD/CDF
while twenty-five (25) OD/CDF are undergoing rehabilitation. Five (5) LGUs have closed
OD/CDF but no rehabilitation activity is done. Currently, there have been only eleven (11)
OD/CDF recorded within the region. Thirty-one (31) LGUs have no disposal facilities and are
disposing wastes to private SLFs. Twenty (20) LGUs have their own SLFs.
The OD/CDF monitored by this Office as of June 2020 is sixteen (16) out of the twenty-
seven (27) target on the 2020 WFP.
A.03.b3.2 Status of EMB-Funded Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) in R4A as of June
2020
Table 2 – Status of EMB-Funded MRFs in R4A as of June 2020
PROVINC
E
RECIPIENT OPERATIONA
L
NOT ON-GOING
LGUS/BARANGAY OPERATIONA
L
CONSTRUCTIO
N
Cavite 26 15 5 6
Laguna 23 12 1 10
117
Batangas 22 10 3 9
Rizal 14 8 0 6
Quezon 25 14 2 9
Total 110 59 11 40
As of June 2020, the Region has a total of one hundred ten (110) funded MRFs. Based on
reports, fifty-nine (59) are functional while forty (40) are under construction. There are eleven (11)
non-functional MRFs. Last February 2020, letters were sent to concerned LGUs requiring them
to make the facility functional.
The funded MRFs monitored by this Office as of June 2020 is seventy-eight (78) out of
the one hundred ten (110) target on the 2020 WFP.
A.03.b3.3 STATUS OF EMB-FUNDED SAFE CLOSURE AND REHABILITATION
PLAN (SCRP) OF THE OPEN / CONTROLLED DUMPSITES OF LGUS IN
R4A AS OF JUNE 2020
Table 3 – Status of EMB-Funded SCRP in R4A as of June 2020
PROVIN
CE
RECIPIE
NT
LGUS
CLOSED &
REHABILIT
ATED
CLOSED
W/ ON-
GOING
REHAB
OD IS
OPERATIO
NAL BUT
W/ ON-
GOING
REHAB
ON-
BIDDIN
G
PROCE
SS
FUND
WILL
BE
RETUR
NED TO
EMB
Cavite 9 5 4 - - -
Laguna 13 8 3 1 1 -
Batangas 12 4 2 5 - 1
Rizal 3 2 1 - - -
Quezon 23 11 6 4 2 -
Total 60 30 16 10 3 1
From 2016 to 2018, a total of sixty (60) LGUs were provided with financial support to
close and rehabilitate their open dumpsites. Every year, the Office monitors the compliance of the
recipient LGUs. Thirty (30) dumpsites were already closed and rehabilitated while sixteen (16)
were undergoing rehabilitation. Also, 10 (ten) LGUs are still operating the open dumpsite but with
on-going rehabilitation. Ten (10) are on bidding process for the SCRP of their open dumpsites. On
the otherhand, the LGU of Balete, Batangas will return the financial assistance because the
agreement with the lot owner to purchase the lot did not materialize. The lot owner died recently,
and the siblings refused to proceed with the selling of the property.
The funded SCRPs monitored by this Office as of June 2020 is forty-eight (48) out of the
sixty (60) target in the 2020 WFP.
118
A.03.b3.4 Status Of Sanitary Landfills in R4A as of June 2020
Table 4 – Status of Sanitary Landfills in CALABARZON Region as of June 2020
PROVINC
E
LGU-OWNED PRIVATELY-OWNED
TOTA
L OPERATI
ONAL
ON-GOING
CONSTRUC
TION
CONSTRUC
TED / NOT
YET
OPERATION
AL
CLOS
ED OPERATI
ONAL
ON-GOING
CONSTRUC
TION
CLOS
ED
CAVITE 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 3
LAGUNA 4 0 0 0 3 0 1 8
BATANGA
S 4 1 1 1 3 0 0 10
RIZAL 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3
QUEZON 13 6 0 0 0 0 0 19
TOTAL 22 8 1 1 9 0 2 43
*Both LGU & Privately-owned:
Operational = 31
On-going Construction = 8
Not yet Operational = 1
Closed = 3
Total = 43
The Table above shows the status of SLFs in CALABARZON Region. As of June 2020,
there are forty-three (43) SLFs in the Region. Eleven (11) are private and thirty-two (32)
government/LGU owned. Thirty-one (31) SLFs are currently operational while eight (8) are on-
going construction. All SLFs have Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) issued by this
Office.
The sanitary landfills monitored by this Office as of June 2020 is thirty (30) out of the
twenty-nine (29) in the 2020 WFP.
A.03.b3.5 Ten-Year Solid Waste Management Plans Of Lgus
Table 5 – Status of the 10-Year SWMPs of LGUs in R4A as of June 2020
Province LGUs Approved
plans
Plans for completion of
data, evaluation and
endorsement to CO
Cavite 23 22 1
119
Laguna 30 30 0
Batangas 34 24 10
Rizal 14 14 0
Quezon 41 8 33
Total 142 98 44
The table above shows the status of the TYSWMP of LGUs in the region. As of June 2020, the
total approved plans of the region are ninety-eight (98). Forty-four (44) plans are for further
evaluation, additional information and/or deliberation.
A.03.b3.6 Updates on Solid Waste Enforcement and Education Program (Sweep) as of
June 2020
Table 6 – SWEEP Implementation in R4A as of June 2020
MONTH UNCLEAN SITES CLEAN SITES IEC
TARGET ACCOMP TARGET ACCOMP TARGET ACCOMP
January 150 122 150 51 150 5
February 150 144 150 178 150 150
March 150 133 150 93 150 102
April 60 0 60 0 60 0
May 60 0 60 0 60 0
June 60 115 60 66 60 46
Total 630 514 630 388 630 303
For this year, SWEEP focused on monitoring of SWM facilities, resulting to reduced on-
site targets. Each SWEEP has 5 sites to monitor per month. From January to March, the target is
150 sites, but the target was reduced to 60 sites per month on the second quarter of 2020 due to
concern on Covid-19. Because of this pandemic, the targets were changed to 630 unclean sites,
630 clean sites and 630 IECs for the first semester of 2020.
As of June 2020, actual sites monitored at the end of the month is 514 unclean sites.
However, the reported accomplishment is only 368. The difference of 146 unclean sites will be
reflected for the month of July, 2020. For the cleaned sites, out of 388 that were actually cleaned
by the end of June, only 152 sites were reported. The remaining 236 sites that were cleaned will
be added in the month of July, 2020. In addition, only 303 IECs were conducted as the lockdown
hinders all the field-related activities of this Office. Concerning backlogs in targets, the EnMOs
committed to accomplish the targets observing proper safety protocols and utilizing social media
in coordination and IEC campaign.
120
A.03.b3.7 Photo Documentation of Activities
January 20, 2020
Monitoring of the Sanitary Landfill in Taysan, Batangas
The team is on top of a wastes-filled cell covered with soil.
January 24, 2020
Documentation and monitoring of the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) / Eco-Center in
Biñan, Laguna with the EEI Section highlighting the “Taal Eco-Bricks”
121
February 06, 2020
Target-setting of ESWM Section with Solid Waste Enforcers &
Educators Team – Environmental Monitoring Officers (SWEET-EnMOs) FY 2020
February 08, 2020
Technical Assistance on RA 9003 in the island of LGU Tingloy, Batangas
February 11, 2020
Technical Assistance on RA 9003 in the LGU of Cuenca, Batangas
122
February 11, 2020
Monitoring of the EMB-Funded MRF of Cuenca, Batangas
February 12, 2020
Monitoring of the EMB-Funded SCRP of the open dumpsite in the LGU of Tuy, Batangas
123
February 27, 2020
School Caravan highlighting RA 9003 in Tagaytay City, Cavite with EEI Section
February 18, 2020
Meeting with NEDA 4A regarding the SWM projects and concerns of LGU Panukulan, Quezon
March 3, 2020
Monitoring of EMB-Funded MRF in the LGU of Gen. Trias City, Cavite
March 3, 2020
Monitoring of the Transfer Station in Trece Martires City, Cavite
124
A.03.b3.8 Challenges (Issues And Concerns)
1. Although there are several sanitary landfills in the Region, majority are not intended for
clustering. Hence, most of the LGUs with no sanitary landfill operate open dumpsites
and/or sometimes resort to open burning;
2. Solid waste management remains the least priority of many LGUs hence with the least
budget allocation especially during this time of pandemic;
3. The practice of mixed collection of wastes discourages segregation at source;
4. There are very limited markets for products produced from recycled materials;
5. The limited markets for recyclable materials discourage segregation at source;
6. IEC campaign seems insufficient to encourage the practice of SWM in households; and
7. Limited financial opportunities/returns/incentives for those who are practicing SWM.
A.03.b3.9 Recommendations
1. There should be one centralized disposal facility (sanitary landfill) for every province;
2. Incentives should be given to LGUs that will consider SWM as one of its top priority
programs;
March 4, 2020
Monitoring of EMB-Funded SCRP of the open dumpsite in Cavite City, Cavite
March 12, 2020
Monitoring of EMB-Funded MRF in San Pablo City, Laguna
125
3. Strengthen linkage with Office of the Ombudsman regarding the filing of case for non-
complying LGUs to include the barangay level;
4. Explore markets for products and recyclable materials. Provision of incentives could be
considered;
5. In terms of IEC, tapping of television advertisements/promotions can be done in highly
urbanized cities generating more wastes especially household special wastes during this
time of pandemic;
A.03.b4 IMPLEMENTATION OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND HAZARDOUS WASTES
MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
It has been stated as the basic policy under R.A. 6969 that “the State shall regulate, restrict
or prohibit the importation, manufacture, processing, sale distribution use and disposal of
chemical substances and mixtures that present unreasonable risk and/or injury to health or the
environment; to prohibit the entry, even in transit, of hazardous and nuclear wastes and their
disposal in the Philippine territorial limits for whatever purpose.” as such, CHWMS
CALABARZON aims to streamline the existing rules and regulations of Chemical and Hazardous
Waste Management to continuously monitor the importation, distribution, use, generation,
transport, treatment, storage and up to the disposal of chemicals and hazardous wastes; in order to
avoid any possible environmental contamination and unreasonable human health risk.
Presented in this report are the detailed discussions of the accomplishments of the section
covering the months of January to June 2020. It includes the issuance of permits which is
comprised of Importation Clearances for Chemicals, Hazardous Wastes Generator registration and
Transport Permits for the movement of hazardous wastes.
This report also covers the information on the monitoring and survey of firms and
establishments such as chemical importers, distributors and end-users, hazardous wastes
generators, healthcare facilities, TSD facilities and Transporters to ensure their compliance to the
Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 6969.
Since March of 2018, Online Permitting and Monitoring System (OPMS) was
implemented for the application and processing for Chemical Control Order (CCO) registration,
Importation Clearance (CCO-IC) and Small Quantity Importation (SQI). However, August of the
same year, Online Hazardous Waste Manifest System and PCB Online was indefinitely suspended
by the EMB Director subject for upgrading of the online system as well as to address some
technical issues. Therefore, all application relevant to Hazardous Waste Management reverted to
manual processing.
Meanwhile, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ)
was declared in the whole Island of Luzon on March 17, 2020. Processing of manual applications
was made online and thru posted email addresses which were made accessible to clients. This is
to provide continuous operation and management of transactions relative to Chemical and
Hazardous Waste Management within the CALABARZON Region.
126
To address the radical increase of generation of healthcare wastes due to the recent
pandemic as well as existing industrial wastes from the companies, the following Memorandum
Circulars were issued:
1) EMB MC 2020-014: Interim Guidelines on Issuance of Special Permit to Transport
(SPTT) for the Transport of Hazardous Waste within the Community Quarantine
Period;
2) EMB MC 2020-015: Addendum to the Interim Guidelines on Issuance of Special
Permit to Transport (SPTT) for the Transportation of Hazardous Wastes within the
Community Quarantine Period; and
3) EMB MC 2020-016: Amendment of the Interim Guidelines on Issuance of Special
Permit to Transport (SPTT) for the Transportation of Hazardous Wastes within the
Community Quarantine Period was issued to address the concern for the transport and
treatment of hazardous wastes other than healthcare wastes. Detailed information on
the issuance of SPTT will be discussed in the succeeding sections.
Moreover, pursuant to the implementation of the Extended Enhanced Community
Quarantine over the selected regions and provinces EMB MC 2020-020: Provisional Guidelines
on the Hazardous Wastes Management during the Extended Enhanced Community Quarantine
Period was issued to extend the issuance of special permit to transport.
Operationalization of the Online Hazardous Waste Management System (HWMS) has
started effective June 1, 2020. As such all transactions with regards to hazardous wastes
management shall be made through https://hwms.emb.gov.ph. The system requires prior company
profile registration thru https://iis.emb.gov.ph/crs to generate company reference id.
A.03.b4.1 TOXIC SUBSTANCES MANAGEMENT
A.03.b4.1.1 Clearance and Permitting
Presented in Table 1 is the summarized data of the overall quantity of issuance per type of
importation permit for January to June 2020, a total of nine hundred thirty eight (938) permits were
issued for the importation of chemicals these includes Small Quantity Importation, Importation
Clearance (Cyanide and Mercury), Chemical Control Order for Cyanide, Mercury and PCB.
Table 1. Number of Clearances and Volume of Importation for Chemicals for January to June
2020
Permits/Certificate Target Issuance
Small Quantity Importation (SQI) 391 816
Chemical Control Order (CCO) 25 30
127
Cyanide 23
Mercury 6
Asbestos 0
PCB 1
Importation Clearance (IC) 50 92
Cyanide 87
Mercury 5
The number of registrants of CCO Importation for Cyanide and Cyanide Compounds increased
in number due to a higher demand for chemicals needed in production and manufacturing.
Whereas, most of the applicant for Small Quantity Importation has a big impact on registration
even during the first half of the year.
For January to June 2020, a total of 314.5971 tons of Cyanide and Cyanide Compounds were
registered and 468.0885 tons were imported. Major usage of the said chemicals which were
imported are intended for but not limited to plating chemicals, adhesive in manufacturing of
Inductor products and core bonding product, wood preservative and laboratory analysis.
On the other hand, volume of Mercury and Mercury Compounds registered is 0.05301 tons
and 0.1664 tons were imported which are mainly used as standard for laboratory analysis and one
company importing Mercury which are being used for the manufacturing of Lamps which will be
installed and used in Laboratory Equipment for analysis as well.
It can be noted that for the first half of 2020, there were no registered firms for CCO for
Asbestos, this may be associated to the limited allowable usage of such and there are numerous
available materials that can be used as substitute for Asbestos.
Table 2. Number of Clearances and Volume of Importation for Chemicals.
NUMBER OF
CERTIFICATE/
CLEARANCES ISSUED
VOLUME/
QUANTITY
(TONS)
Regulated Chemicals Under CCO: Registration Certificate
CYANIDE 23 314.5971**
ASBESTOS 0
MERCURY 6 0.05301
Service Provider 0
128
Importer, Distributor, End-
user
29
PCB 1
Total 30 314.6501
Regulated Chemicals Under CCO: Importation Clearance
CYANIDE 87 468.0885
MERCURY 5 0.1664
Total 92 468.2549
Small Quantity
Importation Clearance
816
PICCS Certification*** 0
Overall Total 938
For 2018, online processing of Importation Permits and Clearances was initiated, and no
manual application was allowed and accepted.
On November 2016, PICCS application was no longer accepted in this Office since
permit/clearance is not needed to be secured if the chemicals are already listed in the PICCS
Database based on Section II of EMB Memorandum Circular 2014-001 dated 10 January 2014
“Manufacturers and importers do not need to notify and secure clearance from this Office before
they manufacture or import chemicals already included in the PICCS, provided that these
chemicals are not in the Priority Chemical List (PCL) or regulated by Chemical Control Order
(CCO) or chemicals which are already covered or regulated by other laws or legislation.” And
under section III of EMB Memorandum Circular 2016-011 dated 10 August 2016 “Issuance of
PICCS Certificate shall not be allowed”
It was in the same year that indefinite suspension of Online Hazardous Waste Manifest System
and PCB Online was ordered for the upgrading of the online system as well as to address some
technical issues. See figure below.
129
Figure 1. Announcement of indefinite suspension of online application as posted in the
official website
On the other hand, Operationalization of the Online Hazardous Waste Management System
(HWMS) has started effective June 1, 2020. As such all transactions with regards to hazardous
wastes management shall be made through https://hwms.emb.gov.ph. The system requires prior
company profile registration thru https://iis.emb.gov.ph/crs to generate company reference id.
A.03.b4.1.2 Monitoring and Enforcement
A total of one hundred sixty (160) industrial firms with CCO registrations for Cyanide,
Mercury, Lead, Asbestos and PCB containing materials were monitored for the first and second
quarter of 2020 within CALABARZON as presented in Table 3.
The highest numbers came from the Province of Cavite and Laguna with a total of sixty-four
(64) and sixty-two (62) firms corresponding to 40% and 38.75% of total number of firms
respectively.
Only Twenty-five (25) establishments were monitored from Batangas which is equivalent to
15.63%. The fewest number of monitoring of toxic chemicals came from the Rizal and Quezon
with six (5) and four (4) which is equivalent to 3.12% and 2.5% respectively.
All establishments were compliant with the implementing rules and regulations regarding
chemical management.
130
Table 3. Number of firms inspected per province with CCO registrations
PROVINCE ANNUAL
TARGET
NO. OF FIRMS
INSPECTED
PERCENTAGE
CAVITE 94 64 68
LAGUNA 94 62 66
BATANGAS 25 25 100
RIZAL 3 5 167
QUEZON 4 4 100
TOTAL 220 160 73
Table 4. Firms with CCO Surveyed and Monitored
Activity Target No. of Firms
Inspected
Percent
Accomplished
CCO Surveyed 5 8 160%
CCO Monitored 110 160 145.45%
A.03.b4.2 HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
Industrialization resulted in generation of industrial wastes, including hazardous wastes
that require management to prevent or minimize risks to the environment and public health. As
such, Title III of RA 6969 was mainly designed to respond to increasing problems associated with
toxic chemicals and hazardous and nuclear wastes. It provides systems and procedures for proper
hazardous wastes management for regulator and regulated communities.
To effectively manage and handle hazardous wastes, the DENR requires the following:
➢ Waste generators to register and report the type and quality of waste generated,
treated or transported outside the plant;
➢ Waste generators to use waste transporters and treaters duly authorized by DENR;
➢ Waste transporters to secure permits from DENR before transporting any quantity
of hazardous wastes; and
➢ Waste generators, transporters, and treaters to keep records and to submit report to
DENR on the transport of wastes from the point of generation to its final storage,
export, treatment, and disposal points, among others.
131
A.03.b4.2.1 Clearance And Permitting
Issuances of Permit to Transport (PTT) for January to June 2020 have reached to nine hundred
thirty-nine (939) permits which is 112% of the target PTT issuance for this year.
During ECQ and upon issuance of MC 2020-14, 15, 16 and 20, the Region has issued 361
Special Permit to Transport (SPTT). One hundred ninety-nine (199) of issued SPTT is attributed
to healthcare wastes transport majority of which are referral hospital for Covid-patients and
Quarantine Facilities. The remaining one hundred sixty-two (162) SPTT were issued for hazardous
wastes other than health care wastes.
For CALABARZON Region, there are five (5) TSD facilities which cater or treat healthcare
infectious wastes. These are: 1&2) Integrated Waste Management Inc (IWMI) with Autoclave and
Pyrolysis technology and further disposed in Metro Clark Waste Management Corporation in
Region 3 and Cleanway Environmental Management Solutions Inc. (CEMSI) using the
Hydroclave technology and disposed in the facility’s sanitary landfill. The remaining two (2)
facilities are Green Eco Techwin and Hazchem Inc. located in Cavite and Laguna, respectively.
Table 5. Lists of Hazardous Wastes Permits issued for January to June 2020
Permits/Certificate Target Issuance Percentage
Permit to Transport (PTT) 837 939 112%
Special Permit To Transport (SPTT) - 361 -
HWG Registered 175 219 125%
In addition, a total of two hundred nineteen (219) facilities have registered as Hazardous
Waste Generator this 2020 which was 125% from the target. Eleven (11) registered generators
were healthcare facilities. It includes clinics, diagnostics and laboratories, hospitals, lying-in and
other similar services.
A.03.b4.2.2 Monitoring and Enforcement
132
For the survey of hazardous wastes generators, this Office was able to accomplish a total
of one hundred sixty (160) firms out of one hundred ninety-eight (198) annual target with an
equivalent percentage of 81%.
A total of one thousand one hundred one (1,101) registered hazardous waste generators
within CALABARZON were monitored to validate the facility’s compliance with the
Implementing Rules and Regulations of Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste
Control Act RA 6969 for the first and second quarter of 2020.
The highest number of monitored establishments came from the province of Laguna with
a total of three hundred ninety-eight (398) firms which is equivalent to 65% of total firms
inspected from January to June followed by Batangas with 55% corresponding to two hundred and
twenty-seven (227) firms and Cavite that has two hundred ten (210) registered hazardous waste
generators.
Table 7. Number of hazardous waste generators inspected per province
PROVINCE Annual Target No. of firms
inspected
Percentage
(%)
CAVITE 553 210 38
LAGUNA 617 398 65
BATANGAS 411 227 55
RIZAL 295 160 54
QUEZON 194 106 55
TOTAL 2070 1101 53
As can be noted in the table above, few firms were surveyed in the Provinces of Rizal and
Quezon. Each province has different set of targets dependent on the number of technical staff
present at the PEMU as well as the number of registered hazardous wastes generators.
Only one generator from Batangas was issued with Notice of Violation and invited for a
Technical Conference to justify the findings stated in the inspection of the personnel of this Office.
Generally, the Region has exceeded the 50% target for the first semester despite the
presence of COVID-19 pandemic.
Table 8. Firms Monitored / Surveyed
Firms Annual Target No. of Firms
Inspected
Percentage
(%)
TSD Monitored 27 19 70
133
Transporter Monitored 40 10 25
HW Generator Surveyed 198 160 81
A total of nineteen (19) TSD facilities within CALABARZON were monitored for the first
and second quarter of the year. The highest number of TSD inspected came from the Province of
Cavite and Laguna with eleven (11) and five (5). from January to June. Province of Batangas and
Rizal have one (1) and two (2) TSD monitored, respectively. No TSD inspected for the province
of Quezon as of June 2020.
Only one (1) TSD from Cavite was issued with Notice of Violation and invited for a
Technical Conference to justify the findings stated in the inspection of the personnel of this Office.
Table 9. TSD facilities and Transporter applied for renewal of registration certificate
PROVINCE No. of TSD inspected No. of Transporter
inspected
CAVITE 11 9
LAGUNA 5 13
BATANGAS 2 2
RIZAL 2 0
QUEZON 0 0
TOTAL 20 24
A.03.b4.2.3 Capability Building / IEC
Series of trainings on Environmental Management and Environmental Regulations were
held in the first Quarter of 2020. Personnel from this Office were invited by Recognized Training
Organizations as resource persons or speakers in the conduct of Pollution Control Officers (PCOs)
training to discuss thoroughly the salient features of RA 6969 up to more detailed
information/concept that is essential for the proper management of chemicals and hazardous
wastes in the industries. However, on the second quarter of 2020, there were no to limited trainings
were done since gatherings are prohibited during ECQ and GCQ.
To further disseminate information, this Office provides infographics and podcasts to
further inform, circulate and share information through social media platforms.
A.03.b4.2.4. Challenges (Issues/Concerns)
134
It is apparent that implementation and monitoring of compliance of each establishment is
quite challenging especially those with very minimal and outdated training on Environmental Laws.
Below are the challenges encountered in the implementation of RA6969:
• Information Dissemination (Best Available Technologies for treatment of Hazardous
Waste and On-Line Applications for Hazardous Waste Generators, Transporter,
TSD Facilities, SQI, CCO Application, and the likes);
• Familiarization with the new system of IIS and online HWMS for processing of HW
Generators, Transporters and TSD facilities;
• Mobility and Accessibility. Monitoring of establishments in areas that are high risk
due to COVID-19 Pandemic; and
• Some of the firms are still adjusting in the shift to paperless in the submission of
application for permits and some of the establishments lack internet access. Also, the
system is not perfect and exposed to technical glitch or error.
A.03.b4.2.5 STRATEGIES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMS AND
PROJECTS
• This Office provides infographics and podcasts to further inform, circulate and share
information through social media platforms.;
• Operationalization of online Hazardous Waste Management System to provide undisrupted
services relative to RA 6969;
• Online banking was made available for the payment of permits;
• Provision of mobile number which serves as hotline to assist the client with regard to
Chemicals and Hazardous Waste Management concerns and
• Conduct of trainings/webinars in the use of new online system not just for EMB personnel
but for firms and establishments.
PROVINCIAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT UNITS
The Provincial Environmental Management Units (PEMUs) are the alter-ego of the Regional
Office in all provinces. Each PEMU is headed by a Provincial Environmental Management Officer
(PEMO) with technical staff and the SWEET-ENMOs. Number of personnel varies in each province.
Primary functions of PEMUs are survey and monitoring of firms, investigation of complaints
and assessment/monitoring of SWM facilities. Reports generated after field works are forwarded to
the Regional Office for further action. They also represent the Regional Director in some meetings
or conferences.
CHALLENGES (ISSUES AND CONCERNS)
1. Difficulty in the conduct of monitoring and investigation:
- The technical personnel of this Office could not conduct face to face on site
monitoring and investigation in some project complaints in compliance with IATF
Protocol.
135
- Even under MGCQ, PEMUs could not yet conduct regular, actual, on site
monitoring of projects/ industries to check compliance to environmental laws, rules
and regulations. This is due to public transport limitations, safety requirements and
strict entry regulations on private industries.
- In general, the high risks COVID 19 infection of technical personnel going out in
the field could create anxieties in the performance of their work, especially to those
in the vulnerable sectors (Senior citizens, pregnant women and those with pre-
existing conditions).
2. Clients/complainants cannot be prevented from coming to our office
STRATEGIES:
1. To ensure immediate conduct of on-site investigation on complaints received by the
Office, the assigned EnMOS are tasked to gather data based on the technical personnel
instructions. These technical personnel make the necessary coordination with the
LGUs;
2. Close coordination with LGU MENROS and CENROS are being done considering
the proximity of the projects in their areas;
3. Regular Monitoring of the ENMOS and on-line monitoring of the technical personnel
to ensure the performance of their targets;
4. Strict submission of investigation reports of the technical personnel within 72 hours;
5. Adoption of WFH and skeleton force thru on-line attendance to ensure the continuity
of service;
6. All Technical Personnel and EnMOS of the Office are provided with complete PPEs
to ensure their safety especially when they are on fieldwork;
7. Disinfectant installed at the office entrance; and
8. Have a thermal scanner in the Office. All employees/visitors are tested prior entry to
PEMU Office