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2020 State of the Brown Environment Report
Northern Mindanao Region
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BUREAU-REGION X
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
2021
Foreword
Environmental Development has become a significant topic of
discussion and collaboration not only among government
agencies, but also among international organizations,
non-governmental organizations, and the private sector.
The State of Brown Environment Report of the
Environmental Management Bureau-X provides a
thorough examination of air and water
quality, solid waste, toxic
chemicals and hazardous
wastes, and compliance
with multilateral
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REYNALDO S. DIGAMO
Regional Director
environmental agreements in Northern
Mindanao. It also looks into the initiatives being
carried out by the government agencies, the private
sector, civil society, and community development informing
the public of the works and actions of the EMB Region - X in
environmental protection, conservation and management that is
both effective and efficient.
The dedication to environmental development has grown overtime, and many organizations and
institutions are now actively involved in environmental protection. The Environmental Management
Bureau Region - X is proud to have played an important role in the development of Northern Mindanao
and will continue to do so with greater zeal and dedication in the future.
For what EMB-X had successfully done and accomplished, I would like to express my heartfelt
gratitude to all our stakeholders, partner national government agencies, local government units, non-
government organizations, and partner industries who helped make 2020 a better environmental
protection- dedicated year. Let us all keep working toward a healthier and cleaner environment.
PREFACE
The 2020 State of the Brown Environment Report is a compilation of sectoral reports
pertaining to air and water quality management, solid waste management, toxic chemicals and
hazardous waste, and of activities related to the implementation of the Philippine Environmental
Impact Statement (PEIS), the Environmental Education Act, and Climate Change Act.
The report presents comprehensive data as to the economic, socio-cultural and
environmental condition of the region. Extensive data-gathering was employed, and information
was gathered from different sources; government agencies, local government units, stakeholders
and other key players in environmental management.
This report presents a picture of the overall health of the environment at specific areas in
the region. Although, the intention is to comprehensively cover the entire region, there were
apparent limitations as to coordination, research and data gathering, as well as in the proper
presentation and analysis of the data and information.
The continued support from the data sources are slowly established so that its purpose will
evolve from mere assessment of accomplishments to functional policy tool in environmental
management.
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Table of Contents
Preface
Foreword
List of Tables
List of Figures
Abbreviations
Executive Summary
Page
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Vision & Mission, 2
1.2 Policy Directions 2
1.3 Major Programs 2
Chapter 2 Regional Profile 5
2.1 Geography 5
2.2 Demography 7
2.3 Economy 8
Chapter 3 Air Quality 11
3.1 Sources of Air Pollution 11
3.2
3.3
Emission Inventory
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
3.3.1 Continuous Ambient Air Monitoring
3.3.2 Manual Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
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3.4 Air Quality Management 36
3.4.1 Management of Stationary Sources 36
3.4.2 Survey of Establishments Without Permits 39
3.4.3 Evaluation and Approval of Test Plans 39
3.4.4 Updating of Industrial Database 40
3.4.5 Issuance of Pollution Control Officer (PCO) Accredited Certificates 40
3.4.6
3.4.7
Management of Mobile Sources
Area Sources
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3.4.8 Metro Cagayan de Oro Airshed 42
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3.4.8.1 Anti-Smoke Belching Campaign 43
3.4.8.2 Organizational Meetings 45
3.4.8.3 Updating of Air Quality Management 5-Year Action Plan of LGUs
in the Airshed 48
3.4.8.4 Consultation Meeting for the Review and Finalization of the Air Quality Management 5-Year Action Plan of LGUs in the Airshed
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3.4.8.5 Signing of Memorandum of Understanding and Turnover of One (1)
Unit of Opacimeter to LGU-Villanueva
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3.4.8.6 Establishment of New Tagoloan – Air Quality Monitoring Station in the Airshed
51
3.4.8.7 Establishment of New El Salvador City – Air Quality Monitoring in
the Airshed
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3.4.8.8 Clean Air Month CY 2020 54
3.4.8.9 Civil Society/ Stakeholders Initiatives 54
Chapter 4
Water Quality
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4.1 Sources of Water Pollution 55
4.2 Water Bodies & Classification 56
Water Quality Parameter 57
4.3 Water Quality Status
4.3.1 Overview of Water Bodies
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4.4 Water Quality Assessment 63
4.5 Programs on Water Quality Enhancement & Rehabilitation 78
4.6 Water Permitting Accomplishment 86
4.5 Legislations and Policies 89
Chapter 5 Solid Waste Management 93
5.1 Sources & Characteristics of Solid Waste 93
5.2 Existing Solid Waste Facilities 94
5.3 Projection of Waste Generation 95
5.4 Ecological Solid Waste Management 96
5.4.1 Legislation & Policy 96
5.4.2 Programs & Projects 99
5.4.3 Civil Society Initiatives 110
5.4.4 Local Government Initiatives 112
5.5 Best Practices 113
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5.6 Challenges 115
5.7 Recommendations 115
Chapter 6 Hazardous Waste Management 117
6.1 Regulated Chemicals 117
6.1.1 Inventory of Regulated Chemicals 117
6.2 Toxic Substances and Hazardous Wastes 119
6.3 Best Practice 121
6.4 Challenges 121
6.5 Recommendations
122
Chapter 7 Environmental Impact Assessment 123
7.1 Number & Types of Projects Issued ECCs 123
7.2
7.3
NGO Involvement
Best Practices
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7.4 Challenges 126
Chapter 8 Environmental Education & Information 127
8.1 Environmental Education Program 127
8.2 List of Undergraduate & Graduate Degree Programs Specializing on
Environment Offered by Universities & Colleges
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8.3 Public Awareness & Environmental Education through Year-round Special
Events on Environment
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Chapter 9 Environmental Administration 133
9.1 EMB Organizational Structure 133
9.2 Capacity Building 133
9.3 Budget & Expenditures 138
9.4 Revenues Generated 138
9.5 Pollution Adjudication Board 139
References 143
Acknowledgment 145
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Annexes
Annex A - Air Quality Indices and Pollutant-Specific Cautionary Statements for the General Public
Annex B - Raw Result of PM 10 and PM 2.5, Cagayan de Oro City, El Salvador City,
Municipality of Villanueva and Iligan City
Annex C - Updated Matrix of Classified and Unclassified water bodies according to the Water Quality Criteria and Classification of 2016-08
Annex D - Database on LGU-Wide ESWM Implementation, 2019 & LGU-Tagged NPS-
ENRMP Monitoring & Rating
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List of Tables
Table 1 Demographic Profile of Region 10 Table 2 Gross Domestic Product by Major Island Group, Growth Rate at Constant 2000 Prices: Philippines, 2011
– 2014 Table 3 Type of Pollutants (in tons/yr)
Table 4 Total Mass Emission Expressed in Tons/Yr (Using AP 42 Emission Factor) Table 5 Liquid Fuel Consumption (gals/yr)
Table 6 Total Mass Emission Expressed in Tons/Yr (Using Standard Mobile Source Emission Factor)
Table 7 Total Mass Emission Expressed in Tons/Yr (Using Standard Area Source) Table 8 Type of Pollutants (in tons/yr)
Table 9 Stationary Sources
Table 10 Mobile Sources
Table 11 Mobile Sources Table 12 Area Source (in tons/yr)
Table 13 Airshed
Table 14 Sources of Emission and their corresponding Source of Data Table 15 Total Number of Aircrafts and Landing/Take-offs in Region 10 for CY 2020
Table 16 Data Collection on Residential Fuel Consumption
Table 17 Monitoring Equipment: Status of Operation Table 18 Summary of Air Permitting Accomplishment for CY 2020
Table 19 Number of Vehicles Registered in Region 10 per Fuel Type
Table 20 Governing Board Members
Table 21 Anti-Smoke Belching Report Table 22 Major River Basins in Region 10
Table 23 Number of Water Bodies Per Classification and Beneficial Use
Table 24 Number of Classified Versus Unclassified Water Bodies Table 25 Tested Water Quality Parameters Per Type of Water Body
Table 26 CY 2020 Monitored Rivers
Table 27 Actions Undertaken by the FS Fund Recipient LGUs Located within the CDORBAR WQMA and TRB WQMA
Table 28 Summary of Water Permitting Accomplishment for CY 2020
Table 29 Policies and Laws on Water Quality Management
Table 30 Waste Composition Per Waste Type in Region 10 Table 31 Types of Disposal Facility, Region 10
Table 32 Projection of Waste Generation in Region 10
Table 33 MRF Support Fun Recipients in Region 10 Table 34 Recipient LGUs for Market MRF
Table 35 Finalists for the Search for Model Barangay Winners
Table 36 Inventory of Regulated Chemicals (1st Sem CY 2020)
Table 37 Inventory of Regulated Chemicals (2nd Sem CY 2020) Table 38 Inventory of Toxic Substances and Hazardous Waste
Table 39 Hazardous Waste Inventory, Region 10 CY 2020
Table 40 ECC Issued by Province in Region 10 Table 41 Indicative Number of Regular Personnel, EMB-10
Table 42 List of Training, Seminars, and Workshops CY 2020
Table 43 Annual Budgetary Allocation, CY 2020 Table 44 Annual Revenues Generated CY 2020
Table 45 Pollution Cases Handled from CY 2019-2020
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List of Figure
Figure 1 Political Map of Northern Mindanao Figure 2 Connectivity Map of Northern Mindanao (Land, Air, and Sea)
Figure 3 Industrial Centers and Economic Zones Map of Northern Mindanao
Figure 4 Conceptual scheme showing emission sources of air pollutants
Figure 5 Emissions Inventory by Pollutants (in tons/yr.) Figure 6 Graphical presentation of the Total Emission (Tons/yr.) in Bar Chart
Figure 7 According to criteria pollutants (PM, CO, NOx, Sox, VOC)
Figure 8 Liquid Fuel Consumption Figure 9 Solid Fuel Consumption (tons/yr.)
Figure 10 According to Equipment (e.g., Generator Set, Boiler, Furnace, Kiln, etc.)
Figure 11 According to Industry Type (e.g., Food Manufacturing, Office Bldg., Power Plant, etc.)
Figure 12 Graphical presentation of the Total Mobile Emission (tons/yr.) in Bar Chart Figure 13 According to criteria pollutants (PM, CO, NOx, Sox, TOG)
Figure 14 According to Fuel Type (Gas, Diesel)
Figure 15 According to Vehicle Type (Cars, SUVs, Buses, Motorcycles, etc.) Figure 16 Graphical presentation of the Total Area Source Emission (ton/yr.) in Bar Chart
Figure 17 According to Criteria Pollutant (PM, CO, NOx, Sox, VOC)
Figure 18 According to Area Source (construction of bldg./road, unpaved road, residential fuel use (LPG/kerosene), Gasoline stations, etc.)
Figure 19 Total Percentage of All the Criteria Pollutants in Metro CdeO Airshed
Figure 20 Stationary Sources by Equipment
Figure 21 Stationary Sources by Cities/Municipalities Figure 22 Mobile Sources
Figure 23 Mobile Sources by Vehicles
Figure 24 Airshed Area Source Emissions (tons/yr.) Figure 25
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Figure 27 Total affected areas (in hectare) of construction projects in Region 10 for the year 2020 Figure 28 Total number of automobile and structural fire incidents in Region 10 for the year 2020
Figure 29 Number of registered motor vehicles per province in Region 10 for the year 2020
Figure 30 Basic Formula for the Computation of Air Pollutants
Figure 31 ILIGAN CAAQMS – 24 Hour PM 2.5 Air Quality Monitoring Line Graph CY 2020 Figure 32 ILIGAN CAAQMS – 24 Hour PM 10 Air Quality Monitoring Line Graph CY 2020
Figure 33 ILIGAN CITY – CAAQMS (PM2.5)
Figure 34 ILIGAN CITY – CAAQMS (PM10) Figure 35 Number of PTO Issued from CY 2017-2020
Figure 36 Pie Graph showing the percentage of generator sets with PTOs having capacities more than 15 kW and
equal to & less than 15 kW
Figure 37 LGU-Cagayan de Oro City-CLENRO Anti-Smoke Belching Campaign from January to December CY 2020
Figure 38 Anti-Smoke Belching Campaign
Figure 39 2nd Quarter Virtual Governing Board Meeting Figure 40 3rd Quarter Virtual Governing Board Meeting
Figure 41 4th Quarter Virtual Governing Board Meeting
Figure 42 Regional Director Reynaldo S. Digamo giving his message to the participants of the Action Planning Workshop
Figure 43 Engr. Arthur Quiblat, President of Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Industries (COCI) exchanging his
gratitude to EMB Region-10 and the Airshed Board for supporting various environmental activities
Figure 44 LGU Cagayan de Oro City – Action Planning Workshop Group
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Figure 45 LGU Opol – Action Planning Workshop Group Figure 46 LGU El Salvador City – Action Planning Workshop Group
Figure 47 LGU Tagoloan – Action Planning Workshop Group
Figure 48 LGU Jasaan – Action Planning Workshop Group
Figure 49 LGU Villanueva – Action Planning Workshop Group Figure 50 Virtual Consultation Meeting with CdeO-CLENRO for the review of their 5-Year AQM Action Plan
Figure 51 Consultation Meeting with El Salvador City – CLENRO for the review of their 5-Year AQM Action Plan
Figure 52 Regional Director Reynaldo S. Digamo of EMB Region 10 and Hon. Mayor Jennie Rosalie U. Mendez of LGU-Villanueva signing the MOA on the lending of Opacimeter to LGU-Villanueva
Figure 53 RD Reynaldo DIgamo with OIC-Chief EMED Engr. Dovee Cherry I. Geollegue signing as witness of the
MOA Figure 54 Initial Installation of PM2.5 Manual Sampler (Thermo Scientific Partisol 2000i at Tagoloan AQMS
witnessed by representatives from MENRO-Tagoloan, Tagoloan Central School and EMB-10
Figure 55 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) executed between the Environmental Management Bureau Region
10 headed by Regional Director Reynaldo S. Digamo, the Local Government of Tagoloan represented by Hon. Mayor Gomer A. Sabio and the administration of DepEd-Tagoloan Central School led by Ms.
Imelda C. Emano, School Principal
Figure 56 Installation of PM2.5 Manual Sampler (Thermo Scientific Partisol 2000i at El Salvador City AQMS Figure 57 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) successfully executed between the Environmental Management
Bureau Region-10 headed by Regional Director Reynaldo S. Digamo, the Local Government of El
Salvador represented by Hon. Mayor Edgar Lignes Figure 58 Fun ride and tree growing activity with the theme “Bike ta para sa Limpyong Hangin” (Ride a bicycle for
Clean Air) in Celebration of Clean Air Month last November 27, 2020
Figure 59 Airshed Board Members Mr. Rex Colanse of LTO Region X planted a tree seedling in participation of the
“Bike ta Para sa Limpyong Hangin” Figure 60 Map showing the rivers draining to Macajalar Bay
Figure 61 Breakdown of Classified Water Bodies in Region 10 as of CY 2020
Figure 62 Percent share of the classifications of water bodies in Region 10, CY 2020 Figure 63 Dissolved Oxygen concentrations of the monitored rivers in Region 10, CY 2020
Figure 64 Biochemical Oxygen Demand concentrations of the monitored Class “A” rivers in Region 10 in CY 2020
Figure 65 Biochemical Oxygen Demand concentrations of the monitored Class “C” rivers
Figure 66 Average Total Suspended Solids (TSS) levels, CY 2020 Figure 67 Fecal coliform Geometric Mean values in MPN/100mL of Class “A” Monitored Rivers
Figure 68 Fecal coliform Geometric Mean values in MPN/100mL of Class “C” Monitored Rivers in Region 10, CY
2020 Figure 69 Station 1, offshore in Lopez-Jaena, Misamis Occidental
Figure 70 Coastal area of Brgy. Santiago, Iligan City
Figure 71 Dissolved Oxygen levels in Iligan City, CYs 2019-2020 Figure 72 Fecal coliform geometric mean counts of Iligan Bay, CY 2019-2020
Figure 73 Fecal coliform counts of Macajalar bay along four (4) bathing beaches, CY 2020
Figure 74 Number of WDP issued, 2017-2020
Figure 75 CPD Kiosk for Online Applications Figure 76 Bike Ta Para Sa Limpyong Hangin
Figure 77 Outreach Activity
Figure 78 Plogging Activity Figure 79 Clean-Up Activity
Figure 80 Gardening
Figure 81 Podcasting
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Abbreviations
ASB - Anti-Smoke Belching
Ave - Average
BOD - Biochemical Oxygen Demand
CCO - Chemical Control Order
CDO - Cease and Desist order
CO - Carbon Monoxide
DAO - DENR Administrative Order
DENR - Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DepEd - Department of Education
DO - Dissolved Oxygen
ECC - Environmental Compliance Certificate
EEIS - Environmental Education and Information Section
EIA - Environmental Impact Assessment
EMB - Environmental Management Bureau
EMB-CO - EMB Central Office
FMS - Forest Management Services, Region 10
Hg - Mercury
HW - Hazardous waste
HWG - Hazardous Waste Generator
LGU - Local Government Unit
LTO - Land Transportation Office
Max - Maximum
Mg - Milligram
MGB - Mines and Geosciences Bureau
Min - Minimum
MMT - Multipartite Monitoring Team
Montreal Protocol - Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer
NO2 - Nitrogen Dioxide
NOV - Notice of Violation
NSO - National Statistics Office
NSoBE - National State of the Brown Environment
NSWMC - National Solid Waste Management Commission
NWQSR - National Water Quality Status Report
O3 - Ozone
ODS - Ozone depleting substances
PAGASA - Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
PCBs - Polychlorinated biphenyls
PCD - Pollution Control Division
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PCL - Priority Chemicals List
PETC - Private Emissions Testing Center
PICCS - Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
PM10 - Particulate matter with diameter equal or lesser than 10 Microns
Ppm - Parts per million
Region - Environmental Management Bureau, Regional Office No. 10
RSoBE - Regional State of the Brown Environment
SMR - Self-Monitoring Report
SO2 - Sulfur Dioxide
Stockholm
Convention
- Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
TLO - Temporary Lifting Order
TSD - Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility
TSP - Total Suspended Particulates
Vienna
Convention
- Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer
WB - World Bank
μg/NCM - Micrograms per normal cubic meter
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Executive Summary
The 2020 Region 10 State of the Brown Environment Report is a consolidation of
sectoral reports pertaining to air and water quality management, solid waste management,
toxic chemicals and hazardous waste, and of activities related to the implementation of
the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) System, the Environmental
Education Act and other concern, such as Environmental Administration.
Air Quality
Air pollutants can come from both natural and anthropogenic sources, but
anthropogenic air pollutants dominate the atmosphere of areas primarily undergoing
industrialization. For management purposes, air pollution sources can be classified as
stationary, mobile or area, as described in RA 8749.
Air pollution is measured using the criteria pollutants which are chemicals found
in ambient that can injure the human health, harm the environment or cause property
damage namely the carbon monoxide, lead, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, particulate matter,
and sulfur dioxide.
As per the EMB-10 Emissions Inventory, the Sulfur Oxide (SOx) amasses a total
of 16% tons per year make up the largest percentage of all the criteria pollutants in
Region 10 in which majority of it comes from the stationary source. Apart from the
Emissions Inventory, air quality in the region is regularly monitored through ambient air
quality monitoring stations. Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (Telemetry
System) is positioned in Iligan City while Manual Ambient Air Samplers are placed
within the Metro Cagayan de Oro Airshed and some areas in Villanueva, Misamis
Oriental to measure the PM2.5 concentrations in the ambient air.
Moreover, a total of one hundred thirty-eight (138) test plans were evaluated and
approved against the targeted eighty (80) test plans for the year, equivalent to one
hundred seventy-three (173) percent. Area sources, on the other hand, are sources of air
emissions that are not confined to a discrete point or points of emissions, such as
construction activities, unpaved road ways, industrial facilities with many small or
generalized potential sources such as valves, seals, and so on (photochemically reactive
compounds and/or other emissions); and common generally industrial, small, and
localized sources such as valves, seals, and so on.
Water Quality
The Environmental Management Bureau's monitoring of water quality is a critical
function in determining whether our country's bays, rivers, lakes, streams, creeks, and
other bodies of water are safe for swimming, fishing, or drinking. Monitoring water
quality provides basic information about the current state of our water resources.
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Water pollution in Region 10 is caused by a variety of sectors and classifications,
including domestic waste, commercial, industrial, urban run-offs, pesticide and
agricultural run-offs. Informal settlers living along river banks and major waterways such
as Isla De Oro in the Cagayan de Oro River and a long stretch of Bitan-ag Creek, with no
appropriate sanitation facilities, indiscriminate disposal of garbage, commercial
establishments directly discharging its wastes into the waterways are indisputably
dangerous.
Region 10 has identified one hundred nineteen (119) rivers distributed in five
provinces. Water bodies are classified according to its beneficial use provided in DAO
2016-08. From 1975 to 2008, the Region has classified twenty-one (21) rivers in
Misamis Oriental; twelve (12) in Bukidnon; eight (8) in Misamis Occidental; and six (6)
in Lanao del Norte and two (2) in Camiguin or a total of forty-nine (49) rivers in
Northern Mindanao. In the succeeding years until 2019, these water bodies were
randomly monitored as to its quality. The rivers draining to Macajalar Bay were given
priority. And the parameters that are frequently sampled and monitored for the water
quality of the water bodies in Region 10 include temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, total
suspended solids, fecal coliform, and total coliform.
Another of the priority programs of EMB is the monitoring of the Recreational
Waters of the region which aims to establish baseline data and provide information on the
present quality of beaches and other recreational waters in the region. It also aims to
inform resort/facility owners to institute measures in improving the quality of their
respective resorts so as to ensure public health as well as tourism and economic growth.
Moreover, in the Water Permitting Section of EMB-10, a total of four hundred nine
(409) applications for Wastewater Discharge Permit (WDP) were evaluated, processed,
and issued against the targeted three hundred eighty (380) applications for the year. There
were one hundred sixty-six (166) new WDPs and two hundred forty-three (243) WDPs
renewal. The section was able to attain 100% of its annual target.
Solid Waste Management
The Region provides solid waste management technical assistance to a total of 93
LGUs, including 9 cities, two of which are classified as highly urbanized, as well as 84
municipalities.
The general characteristics of wastes were verified through the Waste Assessment
& Characterization Study (WACS) conducted by LGUs in determining the extent to
which solid wastes are generated from identified sources in the region. Generally, the
volume of solid wastes generated by residential establishments has the highest percentage
share of about 68%, followed by commercial and institutional establishments combined
at 28%; and agricultural and industrial sources at 1% and 3%, respectively.
The Marawi Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction Program of Task Force
Bangon Marawi was launched in 2018 to address indiscriminate solid waste dumping as a
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result of massive accumulations of solid waste from the aftermath of property and
infrastructure destruction. The project entails conducting information and education
campaigns in Marawi City to raise citizen awareness.
In 2019, activities such as the preparation of a SWM Master Plan, the actual
Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS), bench marking on the Central
MRF, intensive IEC on RA 9003, and the implementation of the “No Segregation, No
Collection Policy” were carried out.
Hazardous Waste
RA 6969 addresses the growing issues associated with chemicals, chemical
substances, toxic, hazardous, and nuclear wastes. This includes the importation,
manufacture, processing, handling, storage, transporting, sale, distribution, use, and
disposal of all chemical substances in the region, as well as the entry, transit, storage, and
disposal of hazardous wastes.
For the regulated chemicals under specific Chemical Control Orders (CCOs),
Importation Clearances are issued for Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS), Cyanide,
Asbestos, and Mercury, with their use closely monitored by the Region.
Furthermore, Toxic Substances and Hazardous Waste Registration in Region 10
has monitored 517 HWGs and registered 411 HWGs. Additionally, the Inventory of
Toxic Substances and Hazardous Wastes shows that Oil Waste are the type of hazardous
wastes with the highest generated volume of 7,694.9549 tons.
Environmental Impact Assessment
The (PEISS) was founded in 1978 by Presidential Decree (PD) No. 1586. PEISS
promotes a rational balance of socioeconomic development and environmental protection
for the benefit of current and future generations. As such, its primary concern is that the
proposed project will be subjected to an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) – an
assessment of a project's potential impacts on the environment and people, as well as
ensuring that these impacts are addressed through mitigation and enhancement measures.
And for the calendar year 2020, EMB-10 issued 1,253 Certificates of Non-
Coverage (CNC) and 349 Environmental Compliance Certificates (ECC). One hundred
eighty-seven (187) ECCs were located in the province of Bukidnon, eight (8) in
Camiguin Island, twenty-three (23) in Lanao del Norte, thirty (30) in Misamis
Occidental, and one (101) in Misamis Oriental.
Furthermore, the Guardians of the Earth Association, Inc. (GEAI), a non-
governmental organization, continues to be EMB-10's partner in ensuring sustainable
development through Environmental Management. It is the fiscal manager of the EIA
Review Support Fund and a provider of PCO training.
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Public Awareness and Environmental Education
Environmental Management Bureau-10 through Environment, Education, and
Information Unit (EEIU) seeks to raise environmental awareness through the
incorporation of environmental concepts into all subjects at all levels of education, as
well as through media, seminars, symposia, lectures, briefings, outreach programs, and
other related information activities.
The EEIU initiates a series of environmental education programs that include
broadening environmental awareness among youth, webinars, and environmental
activities such as tree-growing/tree-planting activities, clean-up drives, and plogging to
encourage greater environmental involvement among participants and stakeholders.
Environmental Administration
The Administrative and Finance Division assists in the implementation of various
activities as well as the enforcement of environmental laws.
For CY 2020, EMB-10 employs a total of 74 regular employees, two (2) detailed
employees, and two (2) CTI employee alongside seventy-two (72) employees (Contract
of Service to make work more efficient and effective.
On the other hand, the total budgetary allocation for CY 2020 is Php
60,382,000.00.
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Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) was created as a Staff
Bureau of the Department of Environment & Natural Resources (DENR) in 1987
by virtue of Executive Order No. 192. The offices of the National Pollution Control
Commission (NPCC) and the National Environmental Protection Council (NEPC) were merged and placed under the administration of the DENR; their functions
absorbed by the resulting office of the merger – the EMB. Among these functions
is the implementation of the Pollution Control Law (Presidential Decree 984), the Toxic Chemicals, Hazardous & Nuclear Control Waste Control Act of 1990
(Republic Act 6969), and the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
System (Presidential Decree 1586).
With the passage of the Clean Air Act in 1999, the EMB was converted
from Staff to Line Bureau. Two more laws later passed, the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (Republic Act 9003), and the Clean Water Act (Republic
Act 9275) were added to the mandate of the DENR, specifically the EMB.
EMB in Region 10 has established its Office within the DENR compound in Barangay Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro City. It is headed by Reynaldo S.
Digamo as Regional Director
1.1 Vision & Mission
The regional offices of the EMB adopt the Vision, Mission, and Objectives
crafted by EMB Central, which is anchored on the principles of sustainable development.
VISION A nation empowered to protect our finite natural resources, attuned to the
pursuit of sustainable development, for a clean and healthy environment that enhances the Filipino quality of life for present and future generations
MISSION To restore, protect and enhance environment quality towards good public
health, environmental integrity and economic viability. 1.2 Policy Directions
1. Ensure attainment of an environmental quality that is conducive for
present and future generations.
2. Pursue cooperation and partnership. 3. Lead by example
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1.3 Major Programs
A. Implementation of EIS System
1. Fast-tracking of ECC/CNC applications process, evaluation & monitoring
2. Site Validation of ECPs
3. Identification/Survey Projects 4. Updating of EIA Database
5. Orientation on EIA Stakeholders
B. Clean Air
1. Strengthening of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring 2. Updating of Emission Inventory
3. Operationalization of Airshed (Metro Cagayan de Oro Airshed)
4. Industrial Compliance Monitoring 5. Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) Regulatory Monitoring
6. Monitoring of Private Emission Testing Centers (PETCs)
7. Updating Air Quality Database 8. Capacity Building for Air Quality Monitoring
C. Clean Water
1. Implementation of Clean Water Act
• Delineation of Water Quality Management Areas
• Monitoring of water Bodies
• Assessment of Water Quality
• Classification/Re-classification of water bodies 2. Implementation of Adopt-an-Estero Program
3. Industrial Effluent and Monitoring
4. Implementation of Sagip Ilog Program through coordination with LGUs on River Improvement
5. Implementation of the ff. Programs
• Industrial Ecowatch
• Beach Watch
D. Toxic Substances and Waste Management Program
1. Review and Processing on Registration of Industries and Importation
Clearances under Chemical Control Order (CCO)
2. Clearance for ODS Chemical Dealers 3. Survey of Industrial Importers, Manufacturers (Firms),
Distributors/Dealers, Users, and Waste Service Providers
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4. Monitoring of Industries with CCO Registration and Importation Clearance including the Validation of PCB Inventory
5. Chemical Management Monitoring of Industries
6. Monitoring of Approved PCB Plans 7. Validation of Phase-out of PCB
8. Tracking of Treated HCW Disposal
E. Solid Waste Management
1. Technical Assistance to LGUs in the Implementation of ESWM
2. Inventory of Best Practices on SWM for possible replication 3. Monitoring of Approved SWM Plan and Closure & Rehabilitation Plan
4. Monitoring of SWM Facilities
5. Solid Waste Enforcer and Educators Program (SWEEP) 6. Monitoring on LGU-wide ESWM
F. Environmental Education and Information
1. Phased Implementation of National Environmental Education Action Plan
• World Water Day (March 22)
• Earth Day (April 22)
• World Environment Day/Philippine Environmental Month (June/June 5)
• National Clean-Up Month & Ozone Month/Day (September;
September 16)
• International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 21-23)
• National Clean Air Month/National Environmental Awareness Month
Climate Change Consciousness (November)
2. Convening of Regional Inter-Agency Committee on Environmental 3. Education
4. Regional Search for Sustainable & Eco-friendly Schools
5. Strengthened Engagement in Youth Involvement in Environmental
Protection 6. Capacity-building, conduct of lectures, symposia, training,
7. seminars and other environmental awareness campaign
8. Maintenance of Regional Facebook page, production, printing and re- 9. printing of information materials
G. Others
1. Laboratory Services
• Implementation of the Environmental Laboratory Recognition Scheme
• Analysis of Samples
• Attendance/Participation to Training/Workshop 2. Legal Services
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• Adjudication of Environmental Cases
3. Planning, Statistical and MIS
• Preparation of Work & Financial Plan
• Preparation of Accomplishment Reports
• Monitoring & Evaluation of Accomplishments
• Management of ICT Network Infrastructure
• Information Systems Management Support
• Mapping and Management of Repository Systems/Database
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Chapter 2
REGIONAL PROFILE
2.1 Geography
Northern Mindanao covers an area of 2,049,602 hectares (5,064,680
acres). Forest land accounts for more than 60% of Northern Mindanao's total land area. Its seas are teeming with fish and other sea products. The region's
cool, mild, and invigorating climate is aided by its abundant vegetation, natural
springs, and high elevation.
Bukidnon, the island province of Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis
Occidental, and Misamis Oriental comprise the region. It has two major cities, Cagayan de Oro and Iligan, which are administered independently of any
province. The provinces are further subdivided into seven component cities and
84 municipalities, with 2,022 barangays in total. And, Cagayan de Oro City is Region 10’s regional center.
Figure 1. Political Map of Northern Mindanao
Source: Wikipedia
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Bukidnon has vast agricultural resources that are highly suitable for almost all types of crops; it is the region's food basket as well as the primary
supplier of raw material for processing in the region's various agri-industrial
centers. Misamis Oriental serves as the region's hub and industrial center, housing
the regional airport, international seaport, first-class hotels, and a variety of agri-
based and other manufacturing industries. Fishing is a significant industry. The
main crops are coconut, corn, coffee, and bananas. The province is home to 37 major industries and manufacturing firms, including the country's largest
industrial estate.
The island of Camiguin is a place of unspoiled beauty, white sandy
beaches, clear mountain springs and waterfalls and rustic old-world charm.
Camiguin has practically no industry to speak of. The province focuses on hotels and resorts as well as facilities to cater and accommodate the needs of local and
foreign tourists. Camiguin is still predominated and mostly specialized in
agricultural production. Supportive of the tourism industry in the province, Commercial/ Social/ Personal Services contributed 21.8% of the total income of
the province, followed by whole/retail/trade (9.0%), finance/ real
estate/business services (8.2%), electricity/gas/water is the lowest at 8%
followed by manufacturing (2.0%) and transportation/ communication (4.2%).
Misamis Occidental is a place of natural beauty, wetlands, unspoiled forest
and rich, fertile soil; it is the base for most of the region’s aquaculture industries. Being a coco-based province, major manufacturing firms in Misamis Occidental
are engaged in the production of crude coconut oil, cooking oil, lard, margarine,
laundry soap, and desiccated coconut.
Finally, Lanao del Norte is crossed by several rivers, the most important of
which is the Agus River, which feeds the Maria Cristina Falls, a significant source of hydroelectric power for the Mindanao Grid. Iligan City is home to a growing
number of factories. Lanao del Norte is also home to Agus Hydroelectric Power
Plants 4, 6, and 7, which stretch from Baloi to Iligan and supply the majority of
the Region’s electricity. Tourism is also a growing economy in the province.
Climate and Topography
Three climate types prevail in the different areas of Northern Mindanao:
1. Type II - No dry season with very pronounced maximum rainfall from November
to January in the province of Camiguin and Misamis Occidental.
2. Type III - relatively dry from November to April and wet during the rest of the year,
affecting Misamis Oriental and Central Bukidnon.
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3. Type IV- Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year in Northeastern Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon.
Region 10 is geologically a combination of plains, mountains, rolling hills,
and coastal areas with reach soil, abundant minerals, and agriculture, forest and aquaculture resources. The region is strategically located serving as the
gateway to and from the rest of Mindanao, linking this resource-rich island to
the rest of the country and the world via its relatively modern seaport, airports and an extensive arterial road network. It is located outside the typhoon belt and
enjoys a climate that is favorable to agriculture and industrial activities. Figure
2 shows the Connectivity Map of Northern Mindanao.
Figure 2. Connectivity Map of Northern Mindanao (Land, Air, & Sea)
Source: NEDA-RDC-X
2.2 Demography
The National Statistical Coordination Board of the National Statistical
Office provided information about the demographic profile of Region 10 as shown in the following table.
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Table 1. Demographic Profile of Region 10
Geography
▪ No. of provinces 5
▪ No. of cities 9
▪ No. of municipalities 84
▪ No. of barangays 2,022
▪ Land area (sq. km) 20,496.02 km2
▪ Climate Types II, III, and IV
Demography
▪ 2015 Population 4,689,302
▪ Population growth rate (%), 2010-2015 1.68%
▪ Ave. households’ size 4.5
▪ Total household 787,201
▪ Population density (person/sq. km.) 210
▪ Five leading causes of mortality Disease of the Heart
Disease of the Vascular system
Pneumonia
Cancer, all forms
Accidents/Injuries
▪ Five leading causes of morbidity ARI
URTI
Disease of the Vascular
system/Hypertension
Diarrhea/Age
Wounds, all forms
▪ % of population with access to safe water Level I - 19.16
Level II - 29.14
Level III- 51.70
▪ % of household with sanitary toilet/toilet facilities
79.43
Sources: NSO/NSCB, DOH, NEDA
2.3 Economy
The economy of Northern Mindanao is the second largest regional economy
in the island of Mindanao. The economy in Northern Mindanao is mainly agricultural. But there is also a booming growth of industries particularly in
Cagayan de Oro City and in Iligan City.
The IT Business Parks and areas developed as economic zones indicate a
booming commercial and industrial economy. Region 10, apart from having
excellent connectivity system, hosts a number of important/multi-national industries that contribute greatly to the local economy. These include banana
and pineapple plantations, high value crops, sintering plant, milk and coffee
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manufacturing, oleo chemical plant, oil refinery, power plants, sugar milling, cement plants and food manufacturing plants.
Table 2. Gross Domestic Product by Major Island Group, Growth Rate at Constant 2000
Prices: Philippines, 2011 – 2014
Island Group 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
National Capital Region 7.3 9.1 5.9
Luzon 6.3 6.1 6.1
Visayas 5.6 6.0 5.6
Mindanao 8.2 6.3 7.4
Philippines 6.8 6.9 6.3
Source: National Statistical Coordination Board
Northern Mindanao’s economy registered a 7.2 percent growth in 2014,
higher than its 5.3 percent growth the previous year. The regional economic
growth spurred in 2013 as Industry and Services posted higher growths as compared to the previous year.
The Services sector of Northern Mindanao accounted for the biggest share of the region’s economy at 42 percentage shares. It grew at a faster pace in 2014
by 8.0 percent as compared to its growth in the previous year of 5.5 percent. In
addition, the Industry sector, accounting 34.6 percent of the region’s economy, expanded by 9.0 percent in 2014 from 6.8 percent in 2013. On the other hand,
AHFF, which comprised 23.4 percent of the region’s economy, accelerated in
2014 posting 3.7 percent growth in 2014 from 1.9 percent growth in 2013.
The Services sector provided the biggest contribution to the region’s
economic growth at 3.4 percentage points, followed by the Industry and AHFF
contributing 3.1 and 0.8 percentage points, respectively. Northern Mindanao was the fourth biggest regional economy in 2014
sharing 7.2 percent of the Philippine economy. It ranked fifth in terms of
economic growth in 2014 among the 17 regions in the country.
Natural Resources
Northern Mindanao has a total land area of 2,049.602 hectares.
Agricultural area accounts to 746,901 hectares and 10,815 hectares are forest
lands. The region has a total of 157,651 hectares proclaimed watershed forest reserves.
The region’s Mt. Kitanglad Range and Mt. Malindang Range Natural Parks are also declared Asean Heritage Parks (AHPs) with the parks hosting a number
of wildlife and critical habitats. The physical features of this region differ from
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place to place. There are wide interior plains, narrow coastal plains, mountains and extensive plateaus.
Mineral resources in the region includes metallic minerals, namely: Copper, Copper Ore, Chromite and Manganese, as well as the non-metallic
minerals such as, Sand and Gravel, Phyllite Schist, Limestones, Boulders, Silica
Quarts, Volcanic Slabs, Guano Collection, Shale and Pozzolan.
Figure 3. Industrial Centers and Economic Zones Map of Northern Mindanao
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CHAPTER 3
AIR QUALITY
3.1 Sources of Air Pollution
There are three identified primary sources in the region: stationary/point
sources, mobile sources, and area sources. The categorization of a specific source may vary depending on whether it releases “criteria” or “hazardous” air
pollutants. Most of the pollution in the city comes from mobile sources due to its
rising number of vehicles operated. Criteria pollutants refer to six chemicals that frequently occur in ambient air and can injure human health, harm the
environment, or cause property damage: carbon monoxide, lead, nitrogen
dioxide, ozone, particulate matter, and sulfur dioxide. Hazardous air pollutants refer to other chemicals which can cause adverse effects to human health or the
environment.
Air pollutants can come from natural and anthropogenic sources, but
anthropogenic air pollutants dominate the atmosphere of areas primarily
undergoing industrialization. Air pollution sources can be classified as
stationary, mobile, or area for management purposes, as described in RA 8749.
Figure 4. Conceptual scheme showing emission sources of air pollutants
3.2 Emission Inventory
In line with the implementation of the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (RA
8749), the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB-10) is mandated to
conduct an Emission Inventory of the Regional Office for the Local Government Units (LGUS) that has the location of the monitoring station, and for the Airshed
which seeks to provide detailed estimates to encourage a clearer view of current
pollution and increase awareness among policymakers and the general public. During this phase, the major pollution sources are established, emission control
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targets are specified, and any data holes that need additional analysis are exposed.
Emission Inventory (EI) is the record that shows the amount of air pollutants discharged within a specific time and location of the emission source.
Emission inventories are the basis for numerous efforts, including trends
analysis, regional and local scale air quality modeling, regulatory impact
assessments, and human exposure modeling (EPA). It is a vital instrument that is commonly used for developing anti-pollution policies. Emission inventory can
be given for a single year, but inventories for more years (time-series) are needed
for most applications.
Table 3. Type of Pollutants (in tons/yr)
3.2.1 Emission Inventory of Stationary Source
A. Total Mass Emission expressed in Tons/yr (Using AP 42 emission
factor)
TYPE OF POLLUTANTS (in tons/yr)
SOURCE PM CO NOX SOX VOC TOG
Stationary 101,281.72 40,380.48 38,499.21 464,588.83 634.07
Area 30,292.37 109,668.13 1,240.09 318.23 20,536.66
Mobile 36,815.65 282,563.40 18,090.21 314.45 1,686,981.51
Total 168,389.75 432,612.01 57,829.51 465,221.51 21,170.73 1,686,981.51
PM, 168,389.75 , 6%
CO, 432,612.01 , 15%
NOX, 57,829.51 , 2%
SOX, 465,221.51 , 16%
VOC, 21,170.73 , 1%
TOG, 1,686,981.51 ,
60%
REGION 10 EMISSIONS INVENTORY 2020
Figure 5. Emissions Inventory by Pollutants (in tons/yr)
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Table 4. Total Mass Emission Expressed in Tons/yr (Using AP 42 Emission Factor)
PM CO NOX SOX VOC
101,281.72 40,380.48 38,499.21 464,588.83 634.07
B. Classification of Stationary Sources in Pie Chart according to the
following:
C. Classification of Stationary Sources in Pie Chart according to the
following:
C. 1 According to criteria pollutants (PM, CO, NOx, SOx, VOC)
-
50,000.00
100,000.00
150,000.00
200,000.00
250,000.00
300,000.00
350,000.00
400,000.00
450,000.00
500,000.00
PM CO NOX SOX VOC
101,281.72
40,380.48 38,499.21
464,588.83
634.07 Emis
sio
n L
oad
(to
ns/
yr)
Criteria Pollutants
Region 10 Stationary Source Emissions, tons/yr
Figure 6. Graphical presentation of the Total Emission (Tons/year) in Bar Chart
PM16%
CO6%
NOX6%
SOX72%
VOC0%
Figure 7. According to criteria pollutants (PM, CO, NOx, SOx, VOC)
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C. 2 According to fuel consumption e.g., Liquid (LSFO, Bunker/BFO, Diesel), and Solid (Bit. Coal, Wood, Bagasse, etc.)
Table 5. Liquid Fuel Consumption (gals/yr)
LIQUID FUEL CONSUMPTION
Diesel Bunker/BFO LSFO/Dist.
22,980,666 gal/yr 3,608,453 gal/yr 88,322,299 gal/yr
SOLID FUEL CONSUMPTION
Coal Bagasse Wood
6,515,466 tons/yr 4,388,257 tons/yr 3,800,481 tons/yr
Diesel20%
Bunker/BFO3%
LSFO/Dist. Fuel77%
LIQUID FUEL COMSUMPTION
Coal44%
Bagasse30%
Wood26%
SOLID FUEL COMSUMPTION
Figure 8. Liquid Fuel Consumption
Figure 9. Solid Fuel Consumption (tons/yr)
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C.3 According to Equipment (e.g., Generator Set, Boiler, Furnace, Kiln, etc.)
Figure 10. According to Equipment (e.g., Generator Set, Boiler, Furnace, Kiln, etc.)
CRUSHER3% MILL
7%
GENSET35%
STORAGE TANK/BIN22%
FURNACE2%
BANDSAW19%
BOILER6%
KILNS1%
ROTARY DRYER4% OVEN
1%
CRUSHER MILL GENSET
STORAGE TANK/BIN FURNACE BANDSAW
BOILER KILNS GASIFIER
ROTARY DRYER OVEN SINTERING MACHINE
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C.4. According to Industry Type (e.g., Food Manufacturing, Office Bldg., Power Plant, etc.)
ACCOMMODATION (HOTEL, INN, PENSIONE)
5% CRUSHING/BATCHING PLANT/SAG/QUARRY/
CONSTRUCTION7% BUILDING (REAL
ESTATE ACTIVITIES WITH OWN/LEASED
PROPERTY)18%
POWER PLANT/ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION
2%STARCH/GRAINS/CORN
MILLING2%ANIMAL
PRODUCTION3%
RESTAURANT2%
TELECOMMUNICATION21%
OIL DEPOT/GAS STATION
16%
HOSPITALS/CLINICS2%
MANUFACTURE OF OTHER FOOD
PRODUCTS (EXCEPT SUGAR)
2%
MANUFACTURE OF VENEER
SHEETS/PLYWOODS/SAWMILL
7%
RETAIL STORE4%
ACCOMMODATION (HOTEL, INN, PENSIONE)MANUFACTURE OF VEGETABLE AND ANIMAL OILSCRUSHING/BATCHING PLANT/SAG/QUARRY/CONSTRUCTIONBUILDING (REAL ESTATE ACTIVITIES WITH OWN/LEASED PROPERTY)POWER PLANT/ELECTRIC TRANSMISSIONCOLD STORAGE/WAREHOUSE/STORAGE FACILITYSTARCH/GRAINS/CORN MILLINGANIMAL PRODUCTIONRESTAURANTTELECOMMUNICATIONTOURIST PROJECTOIL DEPOT/GAS STATIONHOSPITALS/CLINICSSUGAR MILLINGMANUFACTURE OF OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS (EXCEPT SUGAR)MANUFACTURE OF PREPARED ANIMAL FEEDSMANUFACTURE OF VENEER SHEETS/PLYWOODS/SAWMILL
Figure 11. According to Industry Type (e.g., Food Manufacturing, Office Bldg., Power Plant, etc.)
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3.2.2 Emission Inventory of Mobile Sources
Table 6. Total Mass Emission Expressed in Tons/yr. (Using Standard Mobile Source
Emission Factor)
PM CO NOX SOX TOG
36,815.65 282,563.40 18,090.21 314.45 1,686,981.51
Classification of Mobile Sources in Pie Chart according to the
following:
A. According to criteria pollutants (PM, CO, NOx, SOx, TOG)
-
200,000.00
400,000.00
600,000.00
800,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,200,000.00
1,400,000.00
1,600,000.00
1,800,000.00
PM CO NOx SOx TOG
36,815.65
282,563.40
18,090.21 314.45
1,686,981.51
CRITERIA POLLUTANTS
Region 10 Mobile Source Emission, tons/yr
Figure 12. Graphical presentation of the Total Mobile Emission (tons/year) in Bar Chart
Figure 43. According to criteria pollutants (PM, CO, NOx, SOx, TOG)
PM2%
CO14%
NOx1%SOx0%
TOG83%
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B. According to Fuel Type (Gas, Diesel)
Figure 14. According to Fuel Type (Gas, Diesel)
C. According to Vehicle Type (Cars, SUVs, Buses, Motorcycles, etc.)
Figure 15. According to Vehicle Type (Cars, SUVs, Buses, Motorcycles, etc.)
CAR7%
UV27%
MC/TC60%
TRUCKS6%
BUS0%
GAS73%
DIESEL27%
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3.2.3 Emission Inventory of Area Source
Table 7. Total Mass Emission Expressed in Tons/yr (Using Standard Area Source)
PM CO NOX SOX VOC
30,292.37 109,668.13 1,240.09 318.23 20,536.66
Figure 16. Graphical presentation of the Total Area Source Emission (tons/year) in Bar Chart
Classification of Area Sources in Pie Chart according to the
following:
A. According to Criteria Pollutant (PM, CO, NOx, SOx, VOC)
Figure 17. According to Criteria Pollutant (PM, CO, NOx, SOx, VOC)
0.00
20000.00
40000.00
60000.00
80000.00
100000.00
120000.00
PM CO NOx SOx VOC
30292.37
109668.13
1240.09 318.23
20536.66
Emis
sio
n L
oad
, to
n/y
r
Criteria Pollutant
PM19%
CO68%
NOx1%
SOx 0%
VOC 12%
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B. According to Area Source (construction (Bldg/road), unpaved road,
residential fuel use (LPG/kerosene), Gasoline stations, etc.)
Figure 18. According to Area Source (construction (Bldg/road), unpaved road, residential fuel use (LPG/kerosene),
Gasoline stations, etc.)
AIRCRAFTS1%
GASOLINE DISPENSING2%
ROAD CONSTRUCTION10%
RESIDENTIAL FUELWOOD
35%
RESIDENTIAL CHARCOAL
48%
STEEL & IRON MANUFACTURING
1%
CEMENT MANUFACTURING
2%
AIRCRAFTS AUTOFIRES STRUCTURAL FIRES
GASOLINE DISPENSING OPEN BURNING RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
NON-RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ROAD CONSTRUCTION RESIDENTIAL FUELWOOD
RESIDENTIAL LPG RESIDENTIAL CHARCOAL RESIDENTIAL KEROSENE
CRUSHING & BATCHING PLANT RICE/GRAIN MILL AUTOMOTIVE PAINTING
STEEL & IRON MANUFACTURING CEMENT MANUFACTURING
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3.2.4 Metro CdeO Airshed Inventory
A. Type of Pollutants
Table 8. Type of Pollutants (in tons/yr)
TYPE OF POLLUTANTS (in tons/yr)
SOURCE PM CO NOX SOX VOC TOG
Stationary 69,037 43,656 40,163 471,333 238
Area 5,314 22,330 213 26 3,738
Mobile 10,713 79,145 7,240 88 1176593.124
Total 85,756 145,130 47,616 471,399 3,802 1,176,593
The pie graph below shows that total organic gases (TOG) made up the
largest percentage of all the criteria pollutants in Metro CdeO Airshed, at 61 percent of the total emission. Total organic gases (TOG) are emissions from
motor vehicles, including reactive organic gases and relatively unreactive gases
such as methane (the most potent of the greenhouse gases).
Figure 19. Total Percentages of All the Criteria Pollutants in Metro CdeO Airshed
B. Stationary Sources
Table 9. Stationary Sources
AIRSHED PM CO NOX SOX VOC
GENSET 232.0351 3,119.822 5,875.89 2,075.586 112.169
BUNKER FIRED BOILER 75.10497 190.8399 179.2111 922.4669 8.273453
LSFO FIRED BOILER 795.55 3,740.159 3,847.03 7,084.329 63.76217
PM4%
CO8% NOX
3%
SOX24%
VOC0%
TOG61%
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PC FIRED BOILER 3,6246.9 2,374.061 2,0481.55 17,2907 11.19818
BITUMINOUS COAL FIRED
BOILER
3,0746.61 32,534.88 9,037.466 288,298.3 11.19832
BAGASSE FIRED BOILER 0.62745 0 0.048265 0 4.02E-05
WOOD FIRED BOILER 940.3787 1,696.148 741.9638 44.89414 31.75414
The bar graph above shows that majority of stationary sources that
contribute PM emissions came from pulverized coal (PC) fired and bituminous
coal-fired boilers. For carbon monoxide (CO) and sulfur oxides (SOx) emissions, the majority were contributed by bituminous coal-fired boilers, while for NOx
emissions, the majority came from PC-fired boilers. On the other hand, the major
contributors to volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions came from diesel generator sets.
Figure 20. Stationary Sources by Equipment
The bar graph below shows that sulfur dioxides (SOx) were mainly
contributed by stationary sources located in Cagayan de Oro City, El Salvador City, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental and Villanueva, Misamis Oriental. As
expected, these cities and municipalities have many industrial plants situated
in their areas.
Figure 21. Stationary Sources by Cities/Municipalities
C. Mobile Sources
0%
50%
100%
PM CO NOX SOX VOC
GENSET BUNKER FIRED BOILER LSFO FIRED BOILER
PC FIRED BOILER BITUMINOUS COAL FIRED BOILER BAGASSE FIRED BOILER
WOOD FIRED BOILER
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
CDO OPOL EL SALVADOR TAGOLOAN JASAAN VILLANUEVA
PM CO NOX SOX VOC
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Table 10. Mobile Sources
PM CO NOX SOX TOG
CAR 156.3597958 17977.23 1057.63 2.42 1139810.88
UV 2046.857292 8812.19 1854.35 67.75 1640.33
TRUCKS 586.5179908 3382.71 3409.99 16.48 1009.36
BUSES 67.94718638 391.88 395.04 1.78 391.88
MC/TC 7855.099683 48581.28 522.89 0.00 33740.68
TOTAL 10712.78195 79145.29868 7239.894497 88.43523425 1176593.124
As expected, TOG emissions made up the largest percentage of all the criteria pollutants released by mobile sources, at 92 percent of total emissions.
Next to it is carbon monoxide (CO) at 6 percent of total emissions, followed by
particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur oxides.
Figure 22. Mobile Sources
Table 11. Mobile Sources
NO. OF VEHICLES INPUT 1
NO. OF VEHICLES
CARS GAS 13,023.00
DIESEL 1,027.00
UV GAS 4,864.00
DIESEL 41,195.00
MC/TC GAS 74,828.00
TRUCKS GAS 0.00
DIESEL 12,394.00
BUSES GAS 0
DIESEL 1,684
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
PM CO NOX SOX TOG
CAR UV TRUCKS BUSES MC/TC
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Figure 23. Mobile Sources by Vehicles
D. Area Source
Table 12. Area Source (in tons/yr)
0.00
10,000.00
20,000.00
30,000.00
40,000.00
50,000.00
60,000.00
70,000.00
80,000.00
GAS DIESEL GAS DIESEL GAS GAS DIESEL GAS DIESEL
CARS UV MC/TC TRUCKS BUSES
AREA SOURCE (Tons/year)
SOURCES PM CO NOX SOX VOC
SO2
AIRCRAFTS 0 0 0 0 0
AUTOFIRES 0.161538462 0.201923077 0.006651584 0 0.068511312
STRUCTURAL FIRES 1.184615385 18.61538462 0.423076923 0 1.523076923
GASOLINE DISPENSING 260.5170758
OPEN BURNING 0 0
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION 8.725514824
NON-RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION 82.73908872
ROAD CONSTRUCTION 734.656608
RESIDENTIAL FUELWOOD 1308.676 9870.667345 119.7481307 17.10687581 657.9304438
RESIDENTIAL LPG 1.00811448 7.560858603 36.62815946 0.33603816 3.024343441
RESIDENTIAL CHARCOAL 1649.898969 12433.15297 55.91523981 7.987891402 2620.02838
RESIDENTIAL KEROSENE 0.571714002
CRUSHING & BATCHING PLANT 26.89376163 0 0 0 0
RICE/GRAIN MILL 0 0 0 0 0
AUTOMOTIVE PAINTING 0 0 0 195.3541387
STEEL & IRON MANUFACTURING 1499.758687 0 0 0 0
CEMENT MANUFACTURING 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 5313.7029 22330.1985 212.7213 26.0025 3738.4460
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Table 13. Airshed
Figure 24. Airshed Area Source Emissions (tons/yr)
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Cagayan de Oro City PM CO NOx SOx VOC
Cagayan de Oro City 2784.317053 15810.28082 150.6030287 18.41110735 2773.429705
Opol 227.1777555 1438.289076 13.69730176 1.675180613 215.0225055
El Salvador City 171.3831059 1174.609288 11.19343925 1.367425451 173.005848
Tagoloan 310.3899012 1711.187363 16.3031203 1.992414383 252.5587282
Jasaan 186.4296624 1274.923764 12.15386259 1.483838015 188.8748745
Villanueva 1634.00542 920.9081667 8.770505901 1.072553569 135.5543085
AIRSHED TOTAL 5313.7029 22330.1985 212.7213 26.0025 3738.4460
0
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
PM CO NOX SOX VOC
AIRSHED AREA SOURCE EMISSIONS, TONS/YR
0%
50%
100%
PM CO NOX SOX VOCAIRCRAFTS AUTOFIRESSTRUCTURAL FIRES GASOLINE DISPENSINGOPEN BURNING RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTIONNON-RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ROAD CONSTRUCTION
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Figure 26
3.2.5 Identify Sources of Emissions
The first task in preparing an emission inventory is to identify the categories of
the sources of emissions to inventory various pollutants. The table below shows
the categories of emission sources and their corresponding source of data.
Table 14. Sources of Emission and their corresponding Source of Data
CATEGORY SOURCE OF DATA
Stationary Sources
(Fuel burning equipment) • EMB-X
Mobile Sources
-No. of vehicles
• LTO
Area Sources
1 Automobile Fires • Bureau of Fire Protection
2 Structural Fires • Bureau of Fire Protection
3 Gasoline Dispensing • Oil Depot
• Gasoline Stations
4 Kaingin/Open Burning • Bureau of Fire Protection
5 Residential Construction
• Survey/Questionnaire (per LGU)
• Philippine Statistics Authority (building
construction, residential fuel combustion and
number of population)
6 Non-residential Construction • DPWH
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Cagayan de OroCity
Opol El Salvador City Tagoloan Jasaan Villanueva
PM CO NOx SOx VOC
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7 Residential Fuel Wood
• Philippine Statistics Authority (building
construction, residential fuel combustion and
number of population)
• Survey/Questionnaire (per LGU)
8 Residential LPG
9 Residential Charcoal
10 Residential Kerosene
11 Aircraft • CAAP
12 Cement Manufacturing • Republic Cement Iligan
• Holcim Manufacturing Plant
13 Steel & Iron Manufacturing • Philippine Sinter Corporation
3.2.6 Collection of Data
Secondary data on industrial, domestic, commercial, and vehicular
emissions were collected through authorized agencies. The data of industrial emissions were collected through information submitted by companies to the
EMB Regional office as part of the permit acquisition process mainly through
Permit to Operate and Self-Monitoring Reports. For area sources such as construction and rehabilitation of roads, bridges,
and other infrastructure projects, the data were collected through the
Department of Public Works and Highways Region 10 (DPWH-10). The graph below illustrates the total affected area of non-residential constructions of DPWH
that generate pollutant emission within the region for the year 2020.
Figure 27. Total affected areas (in hectare) of construction projects in Region 10 for the year 2020
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
Bukidnon Camiguin Lanao delNorte
MisamisOccidental
MisamisOriental
Cagayan deOro City
Iligan City
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For structural fires and automobile fires, the data were collected from the Bureau of Fire Protection Region 10 (BFP-10). The figure below shows the
number of fire incidents in Region 10 for the year 2020.
Figure 28. Total number of automobile and structural fire incidents in Region 10 for the year 2020.
The Land Transportation Office Region 10 (LTO-10) provided the number
of registered vehicles throughout Region 10 on a provincial basis. Figure 2.3.3 shows the number of registered vehicles for the year 2020.
Figure 29. Number of registered motor vehicles per province in Region 10 for the year 2020.
LTO-10 data have shown that registered motorcycles/tricycles outnumbered the other types of MV with an average share of 66%.
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Bukidnon
Camiguin
Lanao del Norte
Misamis Occidental
Misamis Oriental
Cagayan de Oro City
0
50000
100000
150000
200000
250000
BUKIDNON CAMIGUIN LANAO DEL NORTE MISAMISOCCIDENTAL
MISAMIS ORIENTAL
CAR UV MC/TC TRUCKS BUS
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The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines Region 10 (CAAP-10) provided the number of aircraft and its corresponding no. of landing/take-offs,
which has also been identified as one of the sources of air emissions. The table
below shows the number of aircraft and its corresponding no. of landing/take-offs.
Table 15. Total Number of Aircraft and Landing/Take-offs in Region 10 for CY 2020
TYPE OF AIRCRAFTS NUMBER OF UNITS NUMBER OF
LANDING AND
TAKE-OFF
Airbus 63 4,454
Q400 10 666
ATR 72 22 782
General Aviation Aircrafts 60 444
Primary data collection on residential fuel consumption and construction of various commercial and domestic sources was conducted through survey
questionnaires within Metro CdeO Airshed. The table below shows the total
number of residential fuel consumption by type of fuel and total area of residential construction in Region 10 for the year 2020.
Table 16. Data Collection on Residential Fuel Consumption
Province/City LPG
(gal/yr)
Firewood
(ton/yr)
Charcoal
(kg/yr)
Kerosene
(L/yr)
Residential
Construction
(hec/yr)
Bukidnon 29,086,448 140,113.08 59,207,655.46 572,654.69 5.0881
Camiguin 1,818,445 8,759.68 3,701,581.90 35,801.59 0.1153
Lanao del
Norte 13,901,616 66,965.83 28,297,785.74 273,695.34 1.6219
Misamis
Occidental 12,375,201 59,612.90 25,190,654.18 243,643.26 0.9961
Misamis
Oriental 18,261,091 87,965.98 37,171,826.09 359,524.80 1.5177
Cagayan de
Oro City 13,892,470 66,921.78 28,284,305.07 273,515.28 0.2369
Iligan City 7,041,660 33,920.56 14,333,829.72 138,636.38 0.3942
Total 96,376,933 464,259.82 196,187,638.15 1,897,471.34 9.9702
3.2.7 Calculate and Analysis of Data
To conduct an emission inventory, activity data and emission factors are
needed. The necessary data basically can be collected from statistics and
surveys. Activity data give a measure of the scale of the activity causing the
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emissions. They can be the amount of fuel burnt (fuel combustion), the distance of vehicle traveled (exhaust gas emissions from vehicles), and the rates of the
production of the commodity (industrial process without combustion). Emission
factors are the average emission rate of a pollutant per unit of activity data for a given sector. When there is no emission factor reflecting the actual local
situation, default values in manuals are used. However, if the default factor is
considered to be inappropriate, it is preferable to obtain an emission factor that
reflects the actual situation by direct measurement.
The emissions of air pollutants are estimated by the following basic
formula for each source, when it is difficult to measure it directly.
Figure 30. Basic Formula for the Computation of Air Pollutants
3.3 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
3.3.1 Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (Telemetry System)
Particulate Matter 10 (PM10) results are all within the 150 micrograms per
normal cubic meter (µg/NCM) (24-hours average) standard as provided in the
National Ambient Air Quality Guideline Value (NAAQGV) of Republic Act 8749 or the Phil. Clean Air Act of 1999 Annual geometric mean of PM10 is at 50 µg/NCM
below the 60 µg/NCM NAAQGV.
PM10 are particles in the air in the form of smoke, dust, and vapors. Particulate Matter is produced by many sources, including burning
diesel fuels by vehicles, fossil fuels, mixing and applying fertilizers and
pesticides, road construction, industrial processes, and operation of woodstoves. Some microscopic particles in the air can be breathed into the
lungs, causing increased respiratory disease and lung damage.
Table 17. Monitoring Equipment: Status of Operation
Month
Monitoring Equipment: Status of Operation
Remarks Beta
Attenuation
Monitor (PM10)
Beta
Attenuation
Monitor (PM2.5)
Others:
W/S – W/D
Sensor,
Ambient
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Temp Sensor,
Barometric
Pressure
Sensor,
Humidity
Sensor. Etc.
January
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
• PM10 & PM2.5
Analyzers are working
normally.
• All other
Meteorological
sensors are in good
working
February
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
• PM10 & PM2.5
Analyzers are working
normally.
• All other
Meteorological
sensors are in good
working condition
March
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
• PM10 & PM2.5
Analyzers are working
normally.
• All other
Meteorological
sensors are in good
working condition
April
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
• PM10 & PM2.5
Analyzers are working
normally.
• All other
Meteorological
sensors are in good
working
May
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
• PM10 & PM2.5
Analyzers are working
normally.
• All other
Meteorological
sensors are in good
working condition
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June
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
• PM10 & PM2.5
Analyzers are working
normally.
• All other
Meteorological
sensors are in good
working condition
July
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
• PM10 & PM2.5
Analyzers are working
normally.
• All other
Meteorological
sensors are in good
working
August
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
• PM10 & PM2.5
Analyzers are working
normally.
• All other
Meteorological
sensors are in good
working condition
September
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
• PM10 & PM2.5
Analyzers are working
normally.
• All other
Meteorological
sensors are in good
working condition
October
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
• PM10 & PM2.5
Analyzers are working
normally.
• All other
Meteorological
sensors are in good
working
November
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
• PM10 & PM2.5
Analyzers are working
normally.
• All other
Meteorological
sensors are in good
working condition
December Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
• PM10 & PM2.5
Analyzers are working
normally.
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Normal
/Operating
• All other
Meteorological
sensors are in good
working condition
3.3.2 Manual Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Particulate Matter 10 (PM10) and Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) daily
concentration from January to December are all within the National Ambient Air
Quality Guideline Value (NAAQGV) of 150 micrograms per normal cubic meter (µg/Ncm) and 50µg/Ncm (24-hours average) respectively pursuant to
Department Administrative Order No. 13-2013 as shown in Figures 1 and 2. The
annual 98th percentile value for PM2.5 is 34.5µg/NCM above the PM2.5 24-Hour NAAQGV of 25 µg/NCM while the annual 98th percentile value for PM10 is 57.13
µg/NCM below the NAAQGV of 60 µg/NCM.
The annual geometric mean of PM10 is 37.35 µg/Ncm and 14.7 µg/Ncm for
PM2.5 all within the Annual NAAQGV of 60 µg/Ncm for PM10 and 25 µg/Ncm for
PM2.5 respectively. The highest recorded PM10 24-hour concentration is 72.24
µg/Ncm in February and 32.8 µg/Ncm for PM2.5 in April. Likewise, the lowest PM10 24-hour concentration was recorded at 16.05 µg/Ncm in November and 4.3
µg/Ncm for PM2.5 in January of CY2020.
A considerable reduction of particulate matter concentration is observed
in CY2020, especially during the summer season towards the onset of the rainy
season. Comparative analysis of particulate matter data from the previous year CY2019 and CY2020 (During ECQ and Before ECQ) showed an average
percentage decrease of 25% for PM2.5 concentration and a 31% decrease for PM10
concentration, respectively (see Figure 3 & 4). The observed improvement in air quality in the Iligan City Air Quality Monitoring Station can be attributed
implementation of the general community quarantine following the declaration
of the National Public Health Emergency to combat the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The Enhance Community Quarantine (ECQ) implemented on March 18,
2020, in Iligan City significantly reduced the mobility of the populace, including
the operation of businesses, manufacturing, and industrial facilities. The local ECQ also suspended the operation of the public transport system and imposed
strict requirements for nonessential travels, which resulted in reduced traffic
volume in major thoroughfares. The mobile sector is considered one of the major sources of particulate pollution; hence, the imposed mobile vehicle restrictions
have helped curb particulate pollution, resulting in improved air quality.
Although some restrictions have already been lifted since the implementation of the ECQ, the movement of the population, motor vehicles, and commercial and
industrial activities are still strictly monitored and are limited within the confines
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of the locality unless otherwise vouched by travel authorization from the concerned government agencies.
The Iligan-CAAQMS PM2.5 and PM10 analyzer are in good working conditions and have not encountered major operational problems in CY2020.
Regular maintenance activities were conducted despite the logistical challenges
posed by the pandemic. Moreover, securing the technical services and schedule
for the calibration of the PM analyzer was a challenge in CY2020 due to strict interregional travel restrictions and health protocols which required mandatory
self-quarantine for traveling individuals; nonetheless, the calibration activity has
been scheduled in the 1st quarter of CY2021. The EMB Regional Office will continue to regularly monitor and assess the operation of the Iligan-CAAQMS to
ensure the continued operation of the air monitoring station in CY2021.
Figure 33. ILIGAN CITY – CAAQMS (PM2.5)
Figure 31. ILIGAN CAAQMS-24Hour PM2.5 Air Quality Monitoring Line Graph CY2020
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Figure 32. ILIGAN CAAQMS-24 Hour PM10 Air Quality Monitoring Line Graph CY2020
Figure 35. Iligan City - CAAQMS (PM2.5)
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3.4 Air Quality Management
3.4.1 Management of Stationary Sources
Stationary sources refer to any building or immobile structure, facility, or
installation which emits or may emit any air pollutant and may be defined
generally as individual points of air emissions (e.g., smokestacks). Under RA
8749, all industries classified as stationary sources should perform their own emissions monitoring and report the results to the Environmental Management
Bureau (EMB). All stationary sources of air emissions must comply with the
National Emission Standards for Source-Specific Air Pollutants (NESSAP) and Ambient Air Quality Standard (AAQS) pertaining to the source. Upon compliance
to standards, the EMB issues a Permit to Operate (PTO) to these industries prior
to their operation.
A total of five hundred twenty (520) applications for Permit to Operate
(PTO) were evaluated, processed, and issued against the targeted five hundred (500) applications for the year 2020. Of the PTO issued, 257 PTOs were approved
manually, and 263 PTOs were approved through Online Permitting and
Monitoring System (OPMS). There were one hundred sixty-nine (169) new PTOs and three hundred fifty-one (351) PTOs renewal. The section was able to attain
100% of its annual target.
Figure 34. ILIGAN CITY – CAAQMS (PM10)
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The following are the issues and concerns encountered by the Air Permitting during the whole year:
o COVID-19 pandemic outbreak started in March 2020 has forced
many businesses to close, leading to a low submission rate of PTO applications.
o Shift from manual submission to online submission of PTO
application through OPMS, which started on May 28, 2020, brought
difficulties to clients as they were unfamiliar with the online system, encountered system errors, and experienced slow internet
connection.
o Some fuel-burning and non-fuel burning air pollution source installations (APSI), especially for standby generator sets with power
ratings of 15 kW and below, are no longer required to have a valid
PTO pursuant to EMB Memorandum Circular No. 2020-17, “Guidelines on the issuance of PTO for APSI through the OPMS”.
o There is a delay in processing applications due to clients' late
response after returning their applications through OPMS for corrections, additional information, and payment.
There were three hundred fifty-three (363) remaining PTO applications
submitted through OPMS. Of the remaining applications, ten (10) applications were in process, three hundred forty-one (341) applications were still pending for
compliance, and twelve (12) applications were denied due to duplicate
transactions and not yet expired permits.
From the year 2017 to 2020, the number of PTO issued in Region 10 was
737 in 2017 to 520 in 2020, showing a decrease of 29 percent. This number abruptly decreased due to the pandemic situation and the sudden transition
from manual application to online application of Permit to Operate through
OPMS, which had brought difficulties to clients such as slow internet connection and system error.
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Figure 35. Number of PTO Issued from CY 2017-2020
Then, it shows that among those PTOs issued, around 425 permits issued to establishments with 15-kW and below the capacity of standby generator sets,
equivalent to twenty (20) percent of total permits issued since 2017. This can
lead to a decrease in the issuance of PTO renewal since the said installations are already exempted for PTO.
Figure 36. Pie graph showing the percentage of generator sets with PTOs having capacities more than 15 kW and
equal to & less than 15 kW
Table 18. Summary of Air Permitting Accomplishment for CY 2020
Program/Project/Activity Performance
Indicator
Annual
Target
Accomplish
ment
Percent
Implementation of Clean Air Regulations
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
2017 2018 2019 2020
PTO issued in Region 10
20%
80%
Generator sets with PTO, by rated capacity
15 KW and below more than 15 KW
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Issuance of Permit to
Operate
Permit to Operate
(PTO) issued (no.) 500 520 104%
-New PTO issued
(no.) 150 169 112.67%
-Renewal of PTO
issued (no.) 350 351 100.29%
Evaluation and Approval
of Test Plan
Test Plan evaluated
and approved (no.) 80 138 172.50%
Identification/survey of
establishment
firms/industries and
commercial establishments
operating without permits
Firms surveyed
with reports
submitted (no.)
120 120 100%
Updating of Industrial
Database
Database updated
(no.) 1 1 100%
LEGEND:
3.4.2 Survey of Establishments Without Permits
During the enhanced community quarantine, which started in April 2020,
travel restrictions were implemented, and all workers were required to work from
home. Hence, there was a delay in completing the annual target in identifying/surveying firms/industries and commercial establishments
operating without permits.
3.4.3 Evaluation and Approval of Test Plan
A total of one hundred thirty-eight (138) test plans were evaluated and approved against the targeted eighty (80) test plans for the year, equivalent to
one hundred seventy-three (173) percent. The actual output accomplishment is
much higher than the annual target because the submission and approval of test plans are required prior to the conduct of source emission tests for small,
medium, and large or environmentally significant sources of air pollution. Air
pollution source installations (APSI) that have been classified as large sources
shall be tested twice a year of operation. Medium-sized air pollution sources shall be tested once a year, while small sources of air pollution shall be tested once
during the first year of their operation; thereafter, they should be tested once
every second year.
BELOW (61%-99%) POOR (60% below) ABOVE WITHIN (100%-129%)
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Based on the inventory of PTO, there were approximately one hundred forty-one (141) APSI classified as large sources of air pollution, one hundred
nineteen (119) APSI were medium sources, while one hundred (100) APSI were
classified as small sources. Since these stationary sources are required to be tested almost every year, then the actual output accomplishment of the approved
test plan is undoubtedly much higher than the annual target of eighty (80)
approved test plans.
3.4.4 Updating of Industrial Database
Clearance and Permitting Division has already updated the industrial database
with the following information:
▪ Name of industry, address, and geolocation (latitude and longitude) ▪ Type of industry (EIA classification)
▪ ECC/CNC number
▪ Name of Pollution Control Officer (PCO) ▪ Type of Air Pollution Source Installation (APSI)
▪ Description of APSI with its corresponding air pollution control
device/facility (APCD/APCF) ▪ Source classification (Large, Medium, Small, Exempted from stack
testing)
▪ Pollutant details (in mg/Ncm, µg/Ncm, and tons/yr)
▪ Fuel consumption (in gallons per year) ▪ Date installed
▪ Permit to Operate no.
▪ Application no. ▪ Compliance status (New, Renewal, Amendment, Expired, Pending, In-
Process)
▪ Date of application received ▪ Date approved
▪ Expiry date
▪ Alerts about approaching due dates
3.4.5 Issuance of Pollution Control Officer (PCO) Accreditation Certificate
A total of three hundred sixty-three (363) applications for the PCO Accreditation Certificate were evaluated, processed, and issued against the
targeted one hundred (100) applications for the year. Three hundred forty-two
(342) were new applications, and twenty-one (21) were renewal applications. There was a low accomplishment of PCO renewal accreditation because of the
suspension on the implementation of Advanced Training Modules for Pollution
Control Officers as per EMB Memorandum Circular 2020-001 dated January 22, 2020.
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Thereafter, a new EMB Memorandum Circular No. 2020-28 was issued on July 15, 2020 clarifying that the renewal of the PCO accreditation shall be based
on compliance with the environmental laws such as PD 1586, RA 6969, RA 8749,
RA 9275, RA 9003 and their respective IRRs, and other pertinent conditions such as submission of SMRs and CMRs within three (3) consecutive years.
However, this Office was not informed promptly of the new memorandum
of PCO renewal issued on July 15, 2020. This Office received no copy of the memo. It was only on October 19, 2020, that the application for renewal of PCO
accreditation was accepted. The Office had already contacted those PCOs with
expired accreditation certificates to apply for the renewal of accreditation.
3.4.6 Management of Mobile Sources
Mobile sources are any vehicle propelled by or through the combustion of
carbon-based or other fuel, constructed and operated principally for the
conveyance of persons or the transportation of property or goods.
The number of registered vehicles has continuously increased in the
country, increasing the number of mobile emissions. In general, the increase in vehicle registrations is caused by the rise in population, especially in urban
centers, to cater to the transport needs of the people. Although more national
roads and bridges are being improved and built through the years, main roads
remain heavily congested, particularly during rush hours, prolonging vehicle emissions as travel time is increased. The increase in purchase and registration
of motorcycles can be attributed to the thought that these motor vehicles are
faster, use less space, and consume less fuel than cars. Those who can afford use cars because the country's mass transit system is undeveloped, explaining
the steady increase in car registrations.
The table below shows the number of vehicles registered per fuel type in
Region 10 for 2020. These data were obtained from the Land Transportation
Office Region 10 (LTO-10).
Table 19. Number of Vehicles Registered in Region 10 per Fuel Type
Number of Vehicles Registered in Region 10 per Fuel Type based on the record of LTO
Vehicle/Fuel Type Number of Registered Vehicles per Province
Misamis
Oriental
Bukidnon Lanao del
Norte
Misamis
Occidenta
l
Camiguin
Cars
Gas 9,301 1,575 2,425 1,600 205
Diesel 226 14 9 9
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Utility Vehicles
Gas 12,004 4,618 3,474 2,404 467
Diesel 21,204 9,165 8,458 4,733 559
Buses
Diesel 135 384 103 82 1
Trucks
Gas
Diesel 7,476 5,494 2,182 1,866 208
Motorcycles/Tricycles
Gas 113,565 23,162 22,576 29,772 5,826
3.4.7 Area Sources
Area source is a source of air emissions that is not confined to a discrete
point or points of emissions. Examples of which (but not limited to) are
construction activities, unpaved road ways, industrial facilities with many small or generalized potential sources such as valves, seals, etc. (photochemically
reactive compounds and/or other emissions), and common generally industrial,
small, non-regulated point sources (e.g. dry cleaners, cement plants, and
gasoline stations) where the point sources cannot be feasibly or practically be measured.
Household cooking, meat curing, and waste burning are also among the contributors to area sources. Along the increase in urbanization rates and
economic development, the number of construction activities has also increased
during the past decade.
3.4.8 Metro Cagayan de Oro Airshed
Memorandum Circular No. 17 series of 2003 designated the Metro Cagayan de Oro Airshed. The airshed includes the cities of Cagayan de Oro and
El Salvador and the municipalities of Opol, Tagoloan, Villanueva, and Jasaan in
Misamis Oriental, identified as the industrial and economic hub in Northern Mindanao. The Metro Cagayan de Oro Airshed Governing Board, abiding by the
guidelines set in Department Administrative Order No. 45, shall manage the
airshed and carry out its air quality management action plans. The Board is composed of twenty-five (25) members, sixteen (16) of which represent the
government sector where nine (9) is from the National Government Agencies and
seven (7) from the Local Government Units; five (5) representatives coming from
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) and People’s Organization, three (3) representatives from Private Sectors and one (1) from the Academe.
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3.4.8.1 Anti-Smoke Belching Campaign
The Anti-Smoke Belching operation was conducted in partnership with
Cagayan de Oro City- City Local Environment and Natural Resources Office (CLENRO) -ASBU and the EMB Region X. However, the activity was suspended
in March when the National Health Emergency was declared, imposing
community quarantine measures and strict health regulations to ensure the
public's safety and prohibited social gatherings. The activity resumed on June’s initiate by LGU-CdeO CLENRO.
Table 21. Anti-Smoke Belching Operation Report
Date Location No. of Vehicles
Tessted
No. of
Vehicles that
Passed the
Test
No. of
Vehicles
that Failed
the Test
1. Jan. 31, 2020 National Highway, Brgy.
Iponan, Cag. de Oro City 61 35 26
2. Feb. 19, 2020 National Highway, Brgy.
Gusa, Cag. de Oro City 77 41 36
Total 138 76 62
Percentage 55% 45%
Figure 37. LGU-Cagayan de Oro City-CLENRO Anti-Smoke Belching Campaign from January to December CY 2020
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The City Government of Cagayan de Oro, through the City Local
Environment and Natural Resources Office (CLENRO), continues its Anti-Smoke
Belching Campaign and Roadside Apprehension for CY2020 which resumed in June CY2020 after suspension of activities sometime in March CY2020 due to
the implementation of the community quarantine brought about by the
pandemic.
From January to December, CY2020, CdeO-CLENRO was able to
apprehend a total of 5,249 motor vehicles (MV) where 3,065 MV passed, 2,077 MV failed, and 107 MV found to be defective. When operation resumed, CdeO -
CLENRO only apprehended privately-owned motor vehicles like trucks and SUVs
to limit exposure to the commuting public, usually conveyed in public utility vehicles (PUVs). The said move supports government initiatives to avoid mass
gathering and observe social distancing in all forms of activities in this time of
the pandemic.
Figure 38. Anti-Smoke Belching Campaign
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3.4.8.2 Organizational Meetings
A. 1st Quarter Governing Board Meeting
The 1st Quarter Governing Board Meeting was scheduled last March 26,
2020. However, due to the National Public Health Emergency declaration to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and implementation of the general community
quarantine, the meeting was postponed until the situation normalized.
B. 2nd Quarter Governing Board Meeting
A Virtual Governing Board Meeting for the 2nd Quarter of CY2020 was conducted last June 25, 2020. The Virtual Meeting was made possible using
Microsoft Teams Virtual Platform. The meeting was presided by OIC-Regional
Director and Deputy Chairperson of the Governing Board Reynaldo S. Digamo and was declared in quorum with the participation of 16 Board Members and
Alternate Representatives from DENR-10, DOE-Mindanao Region, LTO-X,
DOST-X, Misamis Oriental Provincial Government, LGUs Cagayan de Oro City,
Tagoloan, Villanueva, and Jasaan, Xavier University, OROTSCO, TRAFECO, Guardians of the Earth Assoc., Inc., Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro-Agro-
Ecology Desk and PSME-CdeO Chapter.
The Virtual Meeting was an initiative of the Airshed Board to conform with
the “New Normal” under the current COVID-!9 Pandemic which encourages
social distancing and discourages mass gathering to limit or avoid the transmission of the deadly virus.
The Virtual Meeting discussed the following agenda:
1. Presentation of 1st Quarter Airshed Governing Board Activity Report;
2. Presentation of 1st & 2nd Quarter Airshed Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Report; 3. Acceptance of DOST Region X as Member of the Airshed Governing Board;
4. Status of the Updated 5-Year Air Quality Management Action Plan of LGUs
in the Airshed; and 5. Other matters.
One (1) Resolution was approved during the Virtual Meeting:
➢ Resolution No. 01-2020: Resolution addressed to the DOTr seeking an
update of the status of Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP) of Cagayan de Oro City
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C. 3rd Quarter Governing Board Meeting
The Governing Board Meeting for the 3rd Quarter of CY2020 was
conducted last September 24, 2020 using Microsoft Teams. The meeting was
presided by the Acting Presiding Officer Engr. Dovee Cherry I. Geollegue in behalf of OIC-Regional Director and Deputy Chairperson of the Governing Board
Reynaldo S. Digamo. The meeting was declared in quorum with the participation
of 19` Representations from DENR-10, DENR-EMBX, DOE-Mindanao Region,
LTO-X, DOST-X, PAGASA, DOH, ENRO-Prov. of Misamis Oriental, LGUs Cagayan de Oro City, El Salvador City, Opol, Tagoloan, Villanueva, and Jasaan,
Xavier University, OROTSCO, COCI, Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro-Agro-
Ecology Desk and GROUP Foundation, Inc.
The Virtual Meeting discussed the following agenda:
1. Presentation of 3rd Quarter Airshed Governing Board Activity Report;
2. Presentation of 3rd Quarter Airshed Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Report; 3. Update and timeline on the submission of Approved 5-Year Air Quality
Management Action Plan of LGUs in the Airshed;
4. Update on the establishment of additional Air Quality Monitoring
Station in LGU-Tagoloan and LGU-El Salvador City; and 5. Other matters
Figure 39. 2nd Quarter Virtual Governing Board Meeting
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Figure 40. 3rd Quarter Virtual Governing Board Meeting
D. 4th Quarter Governing Board Meeting
The Governing Board Meeting for the 4th Quarter of CY2020 was
conducted last December 10, 2020 using Google Meet. The meeting was presided by the Acting Presiding Officer Engr. Dovee Cherry I. Geollegue in behalf
of OIC-Regional Director and Deputy Chairperson of the Governing Board
Reynaldo S. Digamo. The meeting was declared in quorum with the participation of 17 Representations from DENR-10, DENR-EMBX, DOE-Mindanao Region,
LTO-X, DOST-X, PAGASA, DOH, ENRO-Prov. of Misamis Oriental, LGUs
Cagayan de Oro City, El Salvador City, Tagoloan, Villanueva, and Jasaan,
OROTSCO, COCI, Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro-Agro-Ecology Desk and Safer River, Life Saver, Foundation, Inc.
The Virtual Meeting discussed the following agenda:
1. Presentation of CY2020 Annual Airshed Governing Board Activity Report; 2. Presentation of CY2020 Annual Airshed Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Report;
3. Presentation of LGUs on activities conducted in the adoption and
implementation of Approved 5-Year Air Quality Management Action Plan of LGUs in the Airshed; and
4. Other matters
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Figure 41. 4th Quarter Governing Board Meeting
3.4.8.3 Updating of Air Quality Management 5-Year Action Plan of LGUs in
the Airshed
The activity was conducted last
March 03, 2020 at AI Express Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City. The updating of the
air quality management action plan aims to assess existing and potential air quality issues and concerns in the locality. The action plan is expected to reflect
short-term and long-term interventions that is tangible and quantifiable to
determine compliance and efficiency of policies and programs implemented by the LGUs in the airshed.
The action planning workshop was participated by all Airshed LGUs represented by their respective Environment Officers and Planning and
Development Officers as well as representatives from member National
Government Agencies, Peoples Organization, Non-Government Organizations and Private Sectors. The updated 5-Year Air Quality Management Action Plan
Figure 42. Regional Director Reynaldo S. Digamo giving
his message to the participants of the Action Planning
Workshop
Figure 43. Engr. Arthur Quiblat, President of Cag. de Oro
Chamber of Industries (COCI) expressing his gratitude to
EMB Region-10 and the Airshed Board for supporting various
environmental activities
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will be subject for approval of the Local Chief Executives and the Legislative Council of the Airshed LGUs for implementation.
Figure 44. LGU Cagayan de Oro City- Action Planning
Workshop Group Figure 45. LGU Opol- Action Planning Workshop
Group
Figure 48. LGU Jasaan- Action Planning Workshop
Group Figure 49. LGU Villanueva- Action Planning Workshop
Group
Figure 46. LGU El Salvador City- Action Planning
Workshop Group Figure 47. LGU Tagoloan- Action Planning Workshop
Group
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3.4.8.4 Consultation Meeting for the Review and Finalization of the Air Quality Management 5-Year Action Plan of LGUs in the Airshed
The activity is conducted by the Metro Cagayan de Oro Airshed -Technical Administrative Secretariat for the continued evaluation and review to finalize the
output of the Air Quality Management Action Planning Workshop for Airshed
LGUs last March 03, 2020.
The Technical Secretariat held a consultation meeting for the review of the Air
Quality Management Action Plan of LGU- El Salvador last August 27, 2020 and followed by a Virtual Consultation Meeting with LGU-Cagayan de Oro last
September 01, 2020. The rest of the LGUs resorted to email correspondence for
the review of their respective AQM Action Plan. The following shows the status of the AQM Action Plan of the LGUs in the Airshed:
LGU- Cagayan de Oro City : Approved last November2020
LGU- El Salvador City : Approved last November 2020 LGU- Opol : Approved last August 2020
LGU- Jasaan : Approved last September
2020 LGU- Villanueva : Approved last November2020
LGU- Tagoloan : Approved last November2020
The Airshed LGUs were encouraged to finalize and approve their respective
AQM Action Plan by the end of the 3rd Quarter of CY2020 and start the
implementation of some activities without compromising the health protocols and government initiatives in the time of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Figure 50. Virtual Consultation Meeting with CdeO-
CLENRO for the review of their 5-Year AQM Action
Plan
Figure 51. Consultation Meeting with El Salvador
City--CLENRO for the review of their 5-Year AQM
Action Plan
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3.4.8.5 Signing of Memorandum of Understanding and Turnover of One (1) Unit of Opacimeter to LGU-Villanueva
Metro Cagayan de Oro Airshed Governing Board Chair and EMB-10 Regional Director Reynaldo S. Digamo led the ceremonial Signing of the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) and Turnover of One (1) unit Opacimeter to the Municipal
Government of Villanueva represented by Honorable Jennie Rosalie U. Mendez in an event last September 09, 2020, held at the EMBX Training Center, Cagayan
de Oro City. The activity strictly observed the health protocols which was
attended by a small group all wearing face masks and face shields while maintaining social distancing for the whole duration of the activity.
The MOU Signing and Turnover is backed by Airshed Board Resolution No. 004- 2019, which lend one (1) unit Opacimeter to the Municipal Government of
Villanueva for the implementation of the Municipal Ordinance on Anti-Smoke
Belching.
3.4.8.6 Establishment of New Tagoloan – Air Quality Monitoring Station in
the Airshed
September 21, 2020 marks the first ambient air sampling activity
conducted in the newly established Tagoloan-Air Quality Monitoring Station (Tagoloan-AQMS). The Air Quality Monitoring Station is situated inside the
premise of the Tagoloan Central School in Poblacion, Tagoloan, Misamis
Oriental, where the air quality monitoring equipment (Thermo Scientific -Partisol 2000i) is installed. The air sampling activity will be conducted for 24-hours, once
every six (6) days, to measure the ambient concentration of Particulate Matter
2.5 (PM2.5) in the air.
Figure 52. Regional Director Reynaldo S. Digamo of EMB
Region 10 and Hon. Mayor Jennie Rosalie U. Mendez of
LGU-Villanueva signing the MOA on the lending of
Opacimeter to LGU-Villanueva
Figure 53. RD Reynaldo Digamo with OIC_Chief, EMED
Engr. Dovee Cherry I. Geollegue signing as witness of the
MOA
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The new air quality monitoring station is the result of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) successfully executed between the Environmental
Management Bureau Region X headed by OIC-Regional Director Reynaldo S.
Digamo, the Local Government of Tagoloan represented by Hon. Mayor Gomer A. Sabio and the administration of DepEd-Tagoloan Central School led by Ms.
Imelda C. Emano, School Principal.
Figure 54. Initial Installation of PM2.5 Manual
Sampler (Thermo Scientific Partisol 2000i at
Tagoloan AQMS witnessed by representatives
from MENRO-Tagoloan, Tagoloan Central
School and EMB-10
Figure 55. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) executed between the
Environmental Management Bureau Region 10 headed by Regional
Director Reynaldo S. Digamo, the Local Government of Tagoloan
represented by Hon. Mayor Gomer A. Sabio and the administration of
DepEd-Tagoloan Central School led by Ms. Imelda C. Emano, School
Principal.
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3.4.8.7 Establishment of New El Salvador City – Air Quality Monitoring in
the Airshed
On November 05, 2020, EMBX personnel successfully installed the 4th Air
Quality Monitoring Station in the Airshed. The Air Quality Monitoring Station is
situated inside the premise of the El Salvador Sports Complex, Poblacion, El Salvador City, where the air quality monitoring equipment (ThermoFisher
Scientific -Partisol 2000i) is installed. The air sampling activity will be conducted
for 24-hours, once every six (6) days to measure the ambient concentration of
Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) in the air.
The new air quality monitoring station is the result of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) successfully executed between the Environmental
Management Bureau Region-10 headed by Regional Director Reynaldo S.
Digamo, the Local Government of El Salvador represented by Hon. Mayor Edgar
Lignes.
Figure 56. Installation of PM2.5 Manual Sampler
(Thermo Scientific Partisol 2000i at El Salvador
City AQMS
Figure 57. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) successfully executed
between the Environmental Management Bureau Region-10 headed
by Regional Director Reynaldo S. Digamo, the Local Government of
El Salvador represented by Hon. Mayor Edgar Lignes
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3.4.8 Clean Air Month CY 2020
Presidential Proclamation No. 1109, s. 1997, declares the Month of
November every year as Clean Air Month. In line with the celebration, the Environmental Management Bureau Region X in collaboration with Cagayan de
Oro City Local Government Unit spearheaded a Fun ride and tree growing
activity with the theme “Bike ta para sa Limpyong Hangin” (Ride a bicycle for
Clean Air) in Celebration of Clean Air Month last November 27, 2020 at the Camarahan Ridge, Brgy. Pagatpat, Cagayan de Oro City.
At the end of the bike trail, participating bikers planted tree seedlings at Camarahan Ridge to signify their commitment for the protection of the
environment.
3.4.9 Civil Society/ Stakeholders Initiatives
Other stakeholders demonstrate their support to government programs by
participating in different activities such as tree planting, monitoring, seminars,
and the like. Complaints that are brought to EMB’s attention by select groups or individuals are judiciously acted upon.
Local issues even that devolved to the local government units are
considered on the basis of providing for appropriate guidance and promotion of maintaining clean air in the region. EMB believes that the success in
implementing policies will only come into reality if society itself will cooperate.
Figure 58. Fun ride and tree growing activity with the
theme “Bike ta para sa Limpyong Hangin” (Ride a
bicycle for Clean Air) in Celebration of Clean Air
Month last November 27, 2020
Figure 59. Airshed Board Members Mr. Rex Colanse of
LTO Region X planted a tree seedling in participation of
the “Bike ta Para sa Limpyong Hangin”
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Chapter 4
WATER QUALITY
4.1 Sources of Water Pollution
Water quality monitoring is an essential task undertaken by
Environmental Management Bureau (EMB). It is a crucial process to determine whether our nation’s bays, rivers, lakes, streams, creeks, and other bodies of
water are safe enough to swim in, fish from, or use for drinking. Water quality
monitoring provides basic information on the current state of our water resources.
Sources of water pollution in Region 10 comes from the different sectors and classification such as; domestic waste, commercial, industrial, urban run-
offs, pesticide, and agricultural run-offs. Informal settlers dwelling along the
river banks and major waterways such as Isla De Oro in Cagayan de Oro River and the long stretch of Bitan-ag Creek, with no appropriate sanitation facilities,
indiscriminate disposal of garbage, commercial establishments directly
discharging its wastes into the waterways are some of the persistent issues
confronting the protection of the water bodies in the Region.
There are two (2) main categories of water pollution, the point source, and the non-point source.
Point source means any identifiable pollution source with specific
discharge point into a water body. These are municipal waste, industrial waste,
agriculture, and livestock.
Non-point source means any source of pollution not identifiable as a point
source to include, but not be limited to, runoff from irrigation or rainwater, which picks up pollutants from farms and urban areas. This includes atmospheric
precipitation, forestry activities, household effluents, and other diffused sources.
All owners or operators of facilities that discharge wastewater are required
to get a permit to discharge from the EMB-DENR. Existing industries without
any permit are given 12 months from the effectivity of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) promulgated pursuant to the Clean Water Act to secure a
permit to discharge.
Anyone discharging waste water into a water body will have to pay a wastewater charge depending on the volume of the effluents.
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4.2 Water Bodies and Classification
Region 10 has identified one hundred nineteen (119) rivers distributed in
five provinces. Water bodies are classified according to their beneficial use provided for in DAO 2016-08. From 1975 to 2008, the Region has classified
twenty-one (21) rivers in Misamis Oriental; twelve (12) in Bukidnon; eight (8) in
Misamis Occidental; and six (6) in Lanao del Norte and two (2) in Camiguin or a
total of forty-nine (49) rivers in Northern Mindanao. In the succeeding years until 2019, these water bodies were randomly monitored as to their quality. The rivers
draining to Macajalar Bay were given priority.
Figure 27 below shows only the eleven (11) classified rivers that drain
towards Macajalar Bay. Among these rivers, the Binitinan River and Musimusi
River1 are not yet classified. Meanwhile, the exit point of Puga-an River has been diverted. This river now serves as a tributary to Tagoloan River, in which the
latter drains to Macajalar Bay.
Figure 60. Map showing the rivers draining to Macajalar Bay
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Water Quality Parameters Analyzed
Dissolved Oxygen (DO), mg/L
Dissolved Oxygen (DO) is a measurement of the amount of oxygen available in water which is essential for the survival of fish and other aquatic
organisms. DO levels below 5mg/L can be detrimental to fish and other aquatic
life, especially to sensitive species.
Temperature, ⁰C
Temperature exerts a major influence on biological activity and growth
because it governs organisms that can live in rivers and lakes. Fish, insects, zooplankton, phytoplankton, and other aquatic species all have a preference.
Temperature range. Temperature is also important because of its influence
on chemistry in which, the rate of chemical reactions generally increases at a higher temperature. Warm water holds less dissolved oxygen than cool water,
and this warm water may not contain enough dissolved oxygen for the survival
of the different aquatic species. Total Suspended Solids (TSS), mg/L
TSS are solids or substances suspended in water, including clay, silt, decaying plant, algae, plankton, sand, microbes, animal matter, industrial
wastes, and sewage that cause water turbidity. These are the solids that can be
trapped by a filter. High concentrations of suspended solids can lower water quality by absorbing light. Waters then become warmer and lessen the ability of
the water to hold oxygen necessary for aquatic life. Because aquatic plants also
receive less sunlight, photosynthesis decreases, and less oxygen is produced. Suspended solids can result from erosion from urban runoff and agricultural
land, industrial wastes, bank erosion, bottom feeders (such as carp), algae
growth, or wastewater discharges.
A high concentration of suspended solids in water decreases light through
the water and can block sunlight from reaching submerged vegetation.
Consequently, the rate of photosynthesis will slow down. When the rate of photosynthesis is reduced, plants release less DO into the water. If the light is
completely blocked, the plants will die. As the plants decompose, bacteria will
use up even more oxygen from the water and lower the DO. Low DO can lead to fish kills.
pH pH is an important limiting chemical factor for aquatic life. If the water in
a stream is too acidic or basic, the H+ or OH- ion activity may disrupt the
biochemical reactions of aquatic organisms by either harming or killing the
stream organisms.
Fecal coliform, MPN/100mL
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Fecal coliform is microscopic organisms (bacteria) that indicate significant content of pathogens from the feces of warm-blooded animals. Coliform are good
indicators of other disease-causing bacteria or organisms present in the water.
Total coliform, MPN/100mL
Total coliform, on the other hand, includes bacteria that are found in the
soil and in water that has been influenced by surface water, and in human or
animal waste. Coliform are good indicators of other disease-causing bacteria or
organisms present in the water.
4.3 Northern Mindanao Water Quality Status
Northern Mindanao (Region 10) is geographically situated in the southern
part of the Philippines, specifically in the north-central part of Mindanao Island. The region is composed of 5 provinces, namely; Misamis Oriental, Misamis
Occidental, Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte, Camiguin; and 8 cities, namely; Gingoog
City, El Salvador City, Malaybalay City, Valencia City, Iligan City, Oroqueta City, Tangub City, and Cagayan de Oro City as the regional center and capital of
Misamis Oriental.
The economy in Northern Mindanao is mainly agriculture, which produces
rice, corn, sugar, coconut, abaca, cassava, bananas, mangoes, melon, durian,
root crops, and other cash crops. Another major contributor to the economy of
the region is the booming growth of industries in major cities and highly
urbanized areas in the region particularly, Cagayan de Oro City.
Alongside the booming economy of the region, particularly in major cities, water pollution is also apparent. To preserve the quality of our water bodies,
Environmental Management Bureau is mandated to develop necessary
management strategies for the protection of the waters.
4.3.1 Overview of Water Bodies
Water Resources
Region 10 is endowed with major river basins, principal and major rivers,
lakes, waterfalls, coastal and marine waters, and groundwater.
Major River Basin
Region 10 has 4 major river basins (Table 1) and 53 principal rivers as
defined by the National Water Resources Board. The 4 major river basins have a
total drainage area of 782,735 has or 7,827 sq km.
The largest river basin is Tagoloan River Basin, with a catchment area of
1,704 sq km. It compasses the Provinces of Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental. It is utilized for irrigation, industrial, recreation, fishing, and domestic use.
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Table 22. Major River Basins in Region 10
Name of River Basin Drainage Area (has) River Length (km)
Tagoloan 164,023 106
Cagayan de Oro 136,046 90
Pulangi 471,346 690
Agus 11,320 160
Lakes
As of CY 2020, there are six (6) identified lakes in the region, namely
Babuyan Lake in Kalilangan, Lanao del Norte; Lake Apo in Valencia City; Lake
Duminagat in Misamis Occidental; Maramag Basin in Maramag, Bukidnon;
Napalit Lake in Pangantucan, Bukidnon; and Pinamaloy Lake in Don Carlos, Bukidnon. Of these lakes, Lake Apo underwent Public Consultation on
December 13, 2019, in which the proposed classification for this lake is Class ‘B’
Waters. Moreover, the classification activities of Lake Lanao in the Province of Lanao del Sur of ARMM as Class ‘A’ Waters were undertaken by DENR-EMB 10
last CY 2012.
Coastal and Marine Waters
There are ten (10) identified coastal waters and bays in the region of which White Island Marine Waters and Mantigue Island Marine Waters in Camiguin
are both classified as Class “SA” Waters. Macajalar Bay is still awaiting for the
Memorandum Circular on its classifications as Class “SB” and Class “SC” Waters.
Groundwater
Groundwater Resource Assessment in CY 2020 was undertaken by the
Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) X for the Municipalities of Kinoguitan,
Sugbongcogon, and Kinoguitan in the Province of Misamis Oriental.
4.3.2 Water Bodies Classification
Water quality guideline values are the benchmark for which monitoring
data are compared to assess the quality of water bodies on established
classifications.
As of 2020, EMB 10 has classified 57 water bodies in the region in terms
of best usage and water quality. Of these classified water bodies, 4 are major rivers, 37 are principal rivers, 11 are minor rivers, 1 lake, and 4 are coastal
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waters/bays. Water bodies that are still waiting for the Memorandum Circular for official classification include Macajalar Bay, Molugan River, Maranding River,
Usogan-Migpange River (and tributary Bagumbang River), Liangan River, Lake
Apo and Iligan Bay. These water bodies are already included in the count of classified water bodies in the region. The breakdown of classified water bodies in
Region 10 is presented in the graph below.
Since water bodies have several beneficial uses, some classified water
bodies in the region have various classifications. Of the 57 classified water
bodies, 22 have multiple classifications. For example:
• Iligan River in Iligan City has three (3) classifications: Class A in its
upstream, Class B in its midstream and Class C in its downstream portion;
• Daisug River in Lopez -Jaena, Misamis Occidental has two (2) classifications: Class A in its upstream and Class C in its downstream
portion; and
• Bulod River in Tubod, Lanao del Norte has three (3) classifications: Class
A in its upstream, Class B in its midstream and Class C in its downstream portion.
These sum up to a total of 91 water classifications. Table 2 presents the breakdown per classification.
Figure 61. Breakdown of Classified Water Bodies in Region 10 as of CY 2020.
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Table 23. Number of Water Bodies Per Classification and Beneficial Use
Classification Beneficial Use Number
Inland Surface Waters
Class AA Public Water Supply Class I.
Intended primarily for waters having watersheds, which are
uninhabited and/or otherwise declared as protected areas, and
which require only approved disinfection to meet the latest
PNSDW
0
Class A Public Water Supply Class II. Intended as sources of water
supply requiring conventional treatment (coagulation,
sedimentation, filtration and disinfection) to meet the latest
PNSDW
49
Class B Recreational Water Class I. Intended for primary contact
recreation (bathing, swimming, etc.)
11
Class C 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
3. For agriculture, irrigation, and livestock watering
23
Class D Navigable waters 1
FRESH WATER (Inland Surface Waters) TOTAL NUMBER OF
CLASSIFICATIONS:
84
Coastal and Marine Waters
Class SA 1. Protected Waters – Waters designated as national or local
marine parks, reserves, sanctuaries, and other areas
established by law (Presidential Proclamation 1801 and other
existing laws), and/or declared as such by appropriate
government agency, LGUs, etc.
2. Fishery Water Class I – Suitable for shellfish harvesting
for direct human consumption.
3
Class SB 1. Fishery Water Class II – Waters suitable for commercial
propagation of shellfish and intended as spawning areas for
milk fish (Chanos chanos) and similar species
2. Tourist Zones – For ecotourism and recreational activities
2
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3. Recreational Water Class I – Intended for primary contact
recreation (bathing, swimming, skin diving, etc.)
Class SC 1. Fishery Water Class III – For the propagation and growth
of fish and other aquatic resources and intended for
commercial and sustenance fishing
2. Recreational Water Class II – For boating. Fishing, or
similar activities
3. Marshy and/or mangrove areas declared as fish and
wildlife sanctuaries
2
Class SD Navigable waters 0
COASTAL AND MARINE WATER TOTAL NUMBER OF
CLASSIFICATIONS:
7
TOTAL 91
Figure 62. Percent share of the classifications of water bodies in Region 10, CY 2020.
Of the classified surface waters, forty-nine (49) or 54% are Class “A” Waters, eleven (11) or 12% are Class “B” Waters, twenty-three (23) or 25% are
Class “C” Waters, one (1) or 1% is Class “D” Water, three (3) or 3% are Class “SA”
Class A, 49 at 54%
Class B, 11 at 12%
Class C, 23 at 25%
1 3 2 2
Classifications of Water Bodies in Region 10, CY 2020.Classes D (1), SA (3), SB (2) and SC (2) at1,3,2 and 2%, respectively.
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Waters, two (2) or 2% are Class “SB” Waters, and two (2) or 2% are Class “SC”
Waters. Also, there are no Class “AA” and Class “SD” water bodies in the region.
Overall, Region 10 has 57 classified water bodies and 63 unclassified water
bodies.
Under the water classification target for CY 2020, a public consultation for the water classification of Iligan Bay was held via video conferencing on
November 18, 2020. Final recommendations during the public consultation will
be Classes ‘SA’, ‘SB’ and ‘SC’ Waters for the bay as Marine Protected Areas
(MPAs), beach resorts, commercial and industrial establishments are located in its entire stretch which covers the Provinces of Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte
and Misamis Occidental.
Table 24. Number of Classified Versus Unclassified Water Bodies
Water Body Category Classified Unclassified Percent
Classified
Major Rivers 4 0 100%
Principal Rivers 37 16 70%
Minor Rivers 11 36 23%
Lakes 1 5 40%
Coastal Waters/Bays 4 6 30%
Total 57 63 47%
As shown in Table 3, all 4 major rivers were already classified. Overall, 47% of the surface waters in Region 10 are already classified; 53% are not yet
classified.
4.4 Water Quality Assessment
Philippine water quality is assessed based on the set beneficial use as
defined in DAO 2016-08. The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 defines ‘water quality’ as “the characteristics of water which define its use in terms of physical, chemical, biological, bacteriological or radiological characteristics by which the acceptability of water is evaluated’.
Water quality monitoring is an essential task undertaken by
Environmental Management Bureau (EMB). It is a crucial process to determine whether our nation’s bays, rivers, lakes, streams, creeks and other bodies of
water are safe enough to swim in, fish from, or use for drinking. Water quality
monitoring provides basic information on the current state of our water
resources.
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Table 25. Tested Water Quality Parameters Per Type of Water Body
Water Body Water Quality Parameter
Inland surface waters • Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
• Biochemical Oxygen Demand
(BOD)
• Chloride
• Color
• Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
• Temperature
• pH
• Nitrate as N
• Total Reactive Phosphate as P
• Fecal coliform
Coastal/marine waters • DO
• pH
• Temperature
• Fecal coliform
4.4.1 Inland Surface Waters
For CY 2020, DENR-EMB 10 monitored twenty-six (26) inland surface
waters composed of rivers. Rivers include the 2 major river basins (Cagayan de Oro River and Tagoloan River), 12 principal rivers (Agusan River, Alae River,
Bubunawan River, Bigaan River, Cugman River, Iponan River, Kulaman River,
Mandulog River, Mangima River, Malitbog River, Pugaan River, and Solana
River), 7 minor rivers (Gahub River, Guinsiliban River, Lugait River, Maayam River, Minlagas River, Sawaga River, and Umalag River), and other 5 tributary
rivers (Lunocan River, Dicklum River, Ipoon River, Alalum River and Atugan
River) to Tagoloan River which are not yet profiled. Of these, 7 are designated with multiple classifications (Class “A”, Class “B” and Class “C” Waters), namely
Agusan River, Alae River, Bigaan River, Cugman River, Gahub River, Lugait
River, Umalag River. Further, EMB 10 periodically classifies surface waters every year in which one (1) coastal water – Iligan Bay was classified in CY 2020,
awaiting for the Memorandum Circulars for the official classifications of these
water bodies.
With regards to water bodies within a Water Quality Management Area
(WQMA), EMB 10 monitored eighteen (18) rivers within the 2 WQMAs2 in the region which include Iponan River, Cagayan de Oro River with its tributary-
Bubunawan River, Bigaan River, Cugman River, Umalag River, Agusan River,
Alae River and Tagoloan River including nine of its tributary rivers. Portions of
2 Cagayan de Oro River Basin and Adjacent Rivers (CDORBAR) WQMA and Tagoloan River Basin (TRB) WQMA
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Macajalar Bay fronting the coastal area of Cagayan de Oro City; and fronting the municipalities of Tagoloan, Villanueva and Jasaan of the Province of Misamis
Oriental within TRB WQMA are also monitored.
4.4.1.2 Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
Dissolved oxygen is a measurement of the amount of oxygen available in
water which is essential for the survival of fish and other aquatic organisms. DO is a significant water quality parameter for a healthy aquatic ecology, and with
its lesser presence, the water body can be said to have a low assimilative capacity
to degrade waste.
As of CY 2020, all twenty-six (26) rivers conformed to the minimum
dissolved oxygen guideline value of 5 mg/L. The 26 rivers constitute thirty-two (32) water classifications of the monitored rivers in 2020. Moreover, Mandulog
River, a Class ‘D’ water body, also conformed with the 2 mg/L min DO
requirement for Class ‘D’ Waters with an annual DO of 7.8 mg/L.
For the 26 monitored rivers in CY 2020, these sum up to a total of 32
classifications.
Table 26. CY 2020 Monitored Rivers
Monitored Rivers based
on classifications • Class ‘A’ Waters - 20
• Class ‘B’ Waters - 1
• Class ‘C’ Waters - 10
• Class ‘D’ Waters – 1
Total: 32
Monitored Rivers • Class ‘A’ Waters whole stretch-
15
• Class ‘C’ Waters whole stretch- 3
• Class ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ Waters - 1
Figure 63. Dissolved Oxygen concentrations of the monitored rivers in Region 10, CY 2020.
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• Class ‘A’ & ‘C’ Waters – 6
• Class ‘D’ Waters – 1
Total: 26
4.4.1.3 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) measures the amount of oxygen
consumed by microorganisms during the decomposition of organic matter in
the water. It is considered a common yardstick of the level of organic pollution. The higher the value of BOD means higher demand for oxygen by
the microorganisms to stabilize the organic components of the waste.
The figures below present the status of the monitored RBWs in terms of
BOD for CY 2020.
Of the twenty (20) monitored Class “A” rivers/segments of rivers, seven (7)
exhibited non-conformance to the guideline, namely, Iponan River, Malitbog
Figure 64. Biochemical Oxygen Demand concentrations of the monitored Class “A” rivers in Region 10
in CY 2020
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River, Lunocan River, Dicklum River, Tagoloan River; and the Class ‘A’ segments of Bigaan River and Agusan River.
As shown on the graph, there are ten (10) monitored Class ‘C’ rivers based
on classifications in which one (1) generated a non-conforming annual result-
Alae River under the CDORBAR WQMA Program. This could be attributed to the
station’s proximity to industrial plants and the direct domestic wastewater
discharges from households and a 20-year-old Village that has failing and
overflowing septic tanks as per inspection of EMB X that drains to Alae River
station 2. BOD levels in CY 2020 are recorded to be very high in March and May,
with a value of 810 and 956 mg/L, respectively, pulling the average BOD levels
to be 204 mg/L. During these months, foul odor and blackish water is observed
in the station that comes from the discharge of a nearby industrial plant that is
accordingly having a failing septic tank/s. But this has been acted upon by the
Local Government Unit of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, and EMB X.
Figure 65. Biochemical Oxygen Demand concentrations of the monitored Class “C” rivers.
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4.4.1.4 Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) measures the amount of the undissolved solid particles in water like silt, decaying plant and animal matter, domestic and
industrial wastes.
In CY 2020, seven (7) out of the 26 monitored rivers did not conform to the
guidelines set both for Class “A” and Class “C” Waters which include Iponan
River, Alae River (station 2), Cugman River (station 1 and 2), Tagoloan River and the tributary rivers of Tagoloan River namely Lunocan River, Mangima River,
and Dicklum River.
As for the Iponan River, which is monitored for its TSS because of the
mining activities in the previous years as well as current sand and gravel
activities, three (3) stations did not conform to the guideline as shown in its
average values in the graph below.
All rivers exhibited non-conforming average results with high values
recorded during the 3rd quarter and 4th quarter monitoring. High TSS results are attributed to the heavy downpour of rain the night before some sampling
schedules, and some bridges were under construction, particularly in Alae River
and Iponan River. In addition, the higher concentration of suspended solids can lower water quality by blocking the sunlight, making the water warmer, and
lessen its ability to hold oxygen necessary for aquatic life.
Figure 66. Average Total Suspended Solids (TSS) levels, CY 2020
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4.4.1.5 Temperature
Temperature exerts a major influence on biological activity and growth because it governs organisms that can live in rivers and lakes. Fish, insects,
zooplankton, phytoplankton, and other aquatic species all have a preferred
temperature range. Temperature is also important because of its influence on chemistry in which, the rate of chemical reactions generally increases at a higher
temperature. Warm water holds less dissolved oxygen than cool water, and this
warm water may not contain enough dissolved oxygen for the survival of the
different aquatic species.
Temperature readings of the monitored rivers conformed to the guideline
ranges set for Classes ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, and ‘D’ Waters. Moreover, there are recorded cooler temperature readings mainly in the upstream stations of the monitored
rivers. However, despite this cooler temperature which is 1 – 3 °C below the
guideline range, there were no records of any condition that threatens human health and/or the environment.
4.4.1.6 pH
pH is an important limiting chemical factor for aquatic life. If the water in a stream is too acidic or basic, the H+ or OH- ion activity may disrupt the
biochemical reactions of aquatic organisms by either harming or killing the
stream organisms.
As of CY 2020, annual pH readings of the monitored rivers conformed to
the guideline ranges set for Classes ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’ and ‘D’ Waters.
4.4.1.7 Phosphates
Phosphates along with nitrates are the main nutrients responsible for
eutrophication to occur in a certain body of water. Phosphate is the limiting
nutrient because algal bloom can occur when phosphate is already excessive in
quantity.
In CY 2020, Umalag River (station 1 and 2), Agusan River (station 3) and
Alae River (station 1 and 2), recorded non-conforming annual phosphate concentrations exceeding the of 0.5 mg/L guideline value. The exceeding levels
of phosphates can be attributed to the use of detergents by residents washing
clothes. Other sources of phosphates include raw sewage and run-off from farms that use phosphate fertilizer. Excess phosphates create water that's cloudy and
low in oxygen. If too much phosphate is present in the water, the algae and weeds
will grow rapidly which then may choke the waterway, and use up large amounts of precious oxygen. The result may be the death of many fishes and aquatic
organisms.
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Figure 67. Fecal coliform Geometric Mean values in MPN/100mL of Class "A" Monitored Rivers
4.4.1.8 Fecal Coliform
Fecal coliform bacteria are microscopic organisms that indicate significant content of pathogens from the feces of human and other warm-blooded animals.
These fecal coliform bacteria are disease-carrying organisms and have relevant
implication to human health. The presence of fecal coliform bacteria in aquatic
environments indicates that the water has been contaminated with the fecal material of man and animals. Some waterborne pathogenic diseases include
typhoid fever, viral and bacterial gastroenteritis and hepatitis A. The presence of
fecal contamination is an indicator that a potential health risk exists for individuals exposed to this water. Fecal coliform bacteria may occur in ambient
water as a result of the overflow of domestic sewage or nonpoint sources of
human and animal waste.
All of the monitored rivers in CY 2020 did not conform to the guideline
values of Classes ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’ and ‘D’ Waters.
As shown in the graph, Kulaman River (a tributary water body to Tagoloan
River) in Impasug-ong, Bukidnon generated the lowest geometric mean value of 3,465 MPN/100 mL. Although exceeding the guideline set for Class ‘A’ Waters,
quarterly water sampling of this river consistently provided the lowest results as
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compared to the other tributary rivers of Tagoloan River owing to the distant residential dwellings as well as livestock farms.
Figure 68. Fecal coliform Geometric Mean values in MPN/100mL of Class "C" Monitored Rivers in Region 10, CY
2020
Alae River exhibited the higher geometric mean value for Class “C” Waters
with a value of 663,850 MPN/100 mL. Like BOD, fecal coliform counts in Alae River were influenced by the effluent discharge of an industrial plant about 200
meters upstream of the station as there are instances that the upstream (station
3) of the River has been dried up for months, but water is still observed in station
2; and the overflowing septic tank from a 20-year old village that drains to canal which is directly connected to station 2. The first very high fecal coliform is
recorded in station 2, but due to the continuous heavy rains during the 2nd
semester of CY 2020, fecal coliform started to decrease in station 2 as natural flushing/cleaning of the river happened during rain. As a result of the natural
cleaning process of the river, fecal coliform increases in the downstream portion
since the downstream station became a catchment area of wastes from the upstream prior to Macajalar Bay. Aside from the accumulation of wastes from
the upstream, the presence of residential dwellers along the riverbank, where
domestic wastewater is discharged directly to the Alae River station 1, and the increasing population in the area have affected the fecal coliform in the station.
Exceeding fecal coliform levels were already brought to the attention of the
local government units through its Local Environment and Natural Resources Officers.
Bigaan River Cugman River Umalag River Agusan River Alae River
Series3 41,341 13,644 102,446 10,457 663,850
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4.4.2 Groundwater
Groundwater or aquifers refer to water that is collected in porous layers of the underground formation. The region’s groundwater resources supply the
water needs of most domestic activities, irrigation, municipal use, and industrial
use. The groundwater resources in Region X are also used for commercial, fisheries, livestock, firefighting, hotel, office, water refilling, recreational and
other purposes. For CY 2020, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau X has
undertaken Groundwater Resource Assessments in the Municipalities of
Kinoguitan, Sugbongcogon, and Kinoguitan in the Province of Misamis Oriental. The majority of the developed groundwater sources in these three (3)
municipalities are derived primarily from the pyroclastics and volcanic rocks as
determined through selective well inventory and geologic characterization. These are present in the whole municipality. The pyroclastic and volcanic flow units
underlying the higher elevations are classified as fairly extensive but less
productive aquifers with low to moderate potential recharge. Fractures in volcanic rocks provide conduits for groundwater storage and flow.
Generally, groundwater extracted from the pyroclastic/volcanic flow aquifers is acceptable for human use based on in-situ and laboratory analysis of
the physical and chemical parameters of the selected point sources where
samples are gathered.
However, assessment of the groundwater quality may be more acceptable
when more data is considered. Recommendation for the findings of the
assessments is the strict regulation on groundwater extraction and distribution should be practiced and implemented, as some shallow wells and springs are
located in such proximity to each other that localized groundwater drawdown
can possibly occur.
Additionally, to prevent possible further saltwater intrusion in the coastal
aquifers, deep wells adjacent to the shore must also be monitored and regulated. Storage facilities should be designed for the excess water generated by flowing
springs. Proper waste and sewage management should be implemented by the
abovementioned municipalities to avoid groundwater contamination. The establishment of sanitary landfills, cemeteries, industries, and other
developments that may pose a risk to groundwater contamination should be
carefully studied. The groundwater sources (well and springs) should be free
from any source of contaminants. The municipality and private entities should secure water permits to the National Water Resource Board for appropriate
database, control, utilization, and conservation of water resources.
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4.4.3 Coastal and Marine Waters
Iligan Bay is one of the water bodies under the water classification target
for CY 2020; however, water sampling activities for this water body started in August 2019 and ended in September 2020. It has an estimated coastline of 170
km with a surface area of about 2,390 km3. Its water connects with Panguil Bay
on the south western part and opens to the Bohol Sea in the north (Quiñones et al. 2002). The bay covers the coastal waters of the three (3) provinces in Region
10 namely Misamis Oriental from Laguindingan to Lugait; Lanao del Norte that
includes the coastal waters of Iligan City to Bacolod; then traverses its water to the Province of Misamis Occidental covering the waters of Panaon to Lopez
Jaena.
Foremost, with the current issues and problems confronting Iligan Bay,
there is a proposal for the designation of Iligan Bay as a Water Quality
Management Area (WQMA) and establish a Governing Board. These management
activities by a WQMA Governing Board shall follow after the bay will be classified. Public Consultation of the Water Classification of Iligan Bay was held virtually
on November 18, 2020.
Twelve (12) sampling stations were established to represent Iligan Bay, in
which three (3) of these stations were established in Misamis Occidental; four (4)
stations were positioned at the province of Lanao del Norte, and five (5) stations were situated in Misamis Oriental.
Figure 69. Station 1, offshore in Lopez-Jaena, Misamis
Occidental Figure 70. Coastal area of Brgy. Santiago, Iligan City
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Water samples from Iligan Bay are analyzed to generate data on the primary water quality parameters, namely temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH,
total suspended solids, fecal coliform, nitrate as N, total reactive phosphate as
P, and color. Generally, the average dissolved oxygen (DO) in all stations meets the
minimum guideline value set for Class “SA”, Class “SB”, and Class “SC” Waters.
The highest average DO level of 8.9 mg/L is recorded at station 9 (Brgy. Tubigan,
Initao, Misamis Oriental) whereas station 2 (Osorio Beach Resort, Brgy. Puntod, Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental) recorded the lowest average DO result of 6.3
mg/L.
However, DO is too high in CY 2019 along with station 5 (November), station 9 (September), and station 10 (September); and in CY 2020 along with
station 4 (March), station 5 (September), and station 9 (February). High DO levels
are attributed to various factors such as volume of and velocity of water flowing in the water body, climate and season, and the type and number of organisms
in the water body, which makes the water supersaturated with DO at daytime
when photosynthesis takes place if there are many plants.
Stn 1 Stn 2 Stn 3 Stn 4 Stn 5 Stn 6 Stn 7 Stn 8 Stn 9 Stn 10 Stn 11 Stn 12
Aug. '19 6.0 5.9 6.0 5.0 9.0 7.1 7.3 7.1 7.4 8.3 7.5 8.3
Sept. '19 6.3 5.2 6.5 8.4 9.7 7.5 7.4 8.2 12.0 10.3 6.0 6.0
Oct. '19 6.3 5.7 6.6 6.6 7.3 7.5 6.5 6.8 9.1 8.4 6.3 8.9
Nov. '19 6.0 5.2 6.2 6.6 10.3 7.4 7.0 6.2 6.7 6.4 6.5 6.3
Dec. '19 6.4 6.5 6.2 9.5 9.7 7.2 7.2 8.8 9.3 7.9 7.5 8.1
Jan. '20 6.2 6.1 6.4 8.0 8.0 9.5 7.7 8.1 9.5 9.0 7.0 8.9
Feb. '20 7.1 6.7 6.6 8.5 7.3 7.2 7.5 9.8 8.8 9.1 6.7
Mar. '20 6.5 7.3 8.4 10.6 9.0 7.8 7.3 7.8 9.3 7.7 6.5 6.4
Jun. '20 7.1 6.4 6.3 6.2 6.1 7.5 7.3 6.7 9.1 7.3 6.7 7.1
Jul. '20 6.1 6.8 6.0
Aug. '20 5.5 6.3 6.3 4.9 7.8 7.0 6.8 7.0 7.5 6.4 6.5 5.7
Sept. '20 8.7 6.5 8.7 5.0 10.3 8.9 8.6 8.7 8.7 8.6 8.6 8.1
Average 6.5 6.3 6.7 7.0 8.7 7.7 7.3 7.5 8.9 8.1 7.1 7.3
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Figure 71. Dissolved Oxygen levels of Iligan Bay, CYs 2019-2020
Legend: No water sampling due to unexpected vehicular accident.
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The average temperature readings in Iligan Bay showed normal readings
as compared to Class “SA”, “SB”, and “SC” Waters. Highest average temperature
is recorded in station 5 (Brgy. Tacub, Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte) at 31.3°C which slightly exceeded the guideline range of 25-31°C while the lowest
temperature is 28.5°C at station 1 (Offshore- Brgy. Puntod, Lopez Jaena,
Misamis Occidental) and station 2 (Osorio Beach Resort, Brgy. Puntod, Lopez
Jaena, Misamis Occidental).
Average pH readings in Iligan Bay exhibited normal readings to DAO 2016-
08. The highest average pH reading of 8.60 is recorded at station 9 (Brgy. Tubigan, Initao, Misamis Oriental), while the lowest is recorded at station 4 (La
Salle Beach Resort, Brgy. Binuni, Bacolod, Lanao del Norte) and station 7 (Brgy.
Santiago, Iligan City) at 8.37.
Average results for total suspended solids in all stations of Iligan Bay
displayed normal readings to the guidelines of Class “SA”, “SB”, and “SC” Waters. Station 7 (Brgy. Santiago, Iligan City) has the highest average TSS levels among
the twelve (12) bay stations with 229 mg/L. Whereas station 11 (Offshore-
Mauswagon Marine Protected Area, Brgy. Mauswagon, Laguindingan, Misamis
Oriental) has the lowest TSS readings with 11 mg/L. TSS are solid materials like silt, decaying plant and animal matter, industrial wastes, and sewage that cause
turbidity.
For phosphates, average results of all stations have met the guideline
values for Class “SA”, “SB”, and “SC”. The highest average result of 0.17 mg/L
is recorded at Station 7 (Brgy. Santiago, Iligan City). In comparison, the lowest average result of 0.07 mg/L is recorded at station 9 (Brgy. Tubigan, Initao,
Misamis Oriental) and station 10 (Purok Sta. Cruz, Gimaylan, Libertad, Misamis
Oriental).
Average nitrate levels of all stations exhibited normal readings compared
to Class “SA”, “SB”, and “SC”. The highest average result of 0.47 mg/L is
recorded at station 10 (Purok Sta. Cruz, Gimaylan, Libertad, Misamis Oriental). In comparison, the lowest average result of 0.29 mg/L is recorded at station 3
(fronting De La Paz Beach Resort, Brgy. De La Paz, Panaon, Misamis Occidental)
and station 9 (Brgy. Tubigan, Initao, Misamis Oriental).
The average color levels in Iligan Bay showed normal readings to Class
“SA”, “SB”, and “SC” Waters. The color of water varies with the ambient conditions in which that water is present.
In the bacteriological aspect, fecal coliform counts for Iligan Bay exceeded the guidelines set for Class “SA”, Class “SB”, and Class “SC” waters. This
indicates that the bay is contaminated by human and animal wastes, attributed
to wastewater discharges from households and domesticated animals. Moreover,
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Stn 1 Stn 2 Stn 3 Stn 4 Stn 5 Stn 6 Stn 7 Stn 8 Stn 9 Stn 10 Stn 11 Stn 12
Aug. '19 1.8 330 20 410 1.8 20 1,700 17,000 45 130 1.8 20
Sept. '19 45 45 20 18 330 110 330 790 18 78 18 18
Oct. '19 49 230 230 11 4 1,300 7,900 7,900 230 330 1.8 70
Nov. '19 3,300 130 49 49 17 11 4,900 2,300 110 1,700 23 33
Dec. '19 1,700 3,300 3,300 33 16,000 170 1,300 220 49 70 2 1,300
Jan. '20 3,500 130 18 220 490 790 9,200 120 45 18 18 18
Feb. '20 700 1.8 18 2,400 3,300 780 7,900 540 4.5 1.8 1.8
Mar. '20 200 340 240 20 200 200 4,600 450 49 170 6.8 1.8
Jun. '20 1,600 1,600 350 45 790 130 1,300 2,200 40 920 1.8 22
Jul. '20 490 20 920
Aug. '20 18 220 9,200 1,400 2,400 790 160,000 35,000 1,600 920 2 46
Sept. '20 1.8 9,200 16,000 460 2,200 330 70,000 11,000 16,000 16,000 790 2,400
Geomean 140 346 205 73 273 230 4,451 2,454 155 225 7 36
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Figure 72. Fecal coliform geometric mean counts of Iligan Bay, CYs 2019-2020.
Legend: No water sampling due to unexpected vehicular accident.
garbage/solid wastes disposed of alongside the bay may have contributed to the increase in fecal coliform. The highest average geometric mean is recorded in
Station 7 (Brgy. Santiago, Iligan City) with 4,451 MPN/100 mL. In contrast, the
lowest geometric mean of 7 MPN/100 mL is recorded in Station 11 (Offshore, Brgy. Mauswagon Marine Protected Area (MPA), Mauswagon, Laguindingan,
Misamis Oriental).
Generally, the months of August and September of CY 2020 have the highest fecal coliform counts in Iligan Bay, as shown in table 9. This is due to
the downpour of rain prior to and on the day of water samplings.
The stakeholders agreed that Iligan Bay would have segmented classifications, Class “SA”, “SB”, and “SC” waters, based on its present and
future most beneficial use. Twelve (12) segments of the bay are recommended to
be Class “SA” Waters as these segments of the bay are utilized primarily as marine parks, reserves and sanctuaries collectively termed as Marine Protected
Areas (MPAs), thirteen (13) segments will be Class “SB” Waters as these portions
of the bay are utilized for primary contact recreation such as bathing and
swimming as manifested by numerous beach resort; and other recreational activities. Lastly, three (3) segments of the bay are proposed to be Class “SC”
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Waters due to the presence of industrial ports, commercial and industrial establishments as well as plants.
Four primary water quality parameters, namely like DO, pH, temperature
and fecal coliform were also monitored for Macajalar Bay along the municipalities of Tagoloan, Villanueva and Jasaan in the Province of Misamis Oriental. Of the
monitored parameters, fecal coliform did not conform to Class ‘SC’ Waters
guideline value in Villanueva, Tagoloan, and Jasaan sampling stations. These three stations consistently recorded non-conforming fecal coliform results in the
quarterly water samplings as residential dwellings are located along the seashore
in which domestic sewage is possibly discharged directly to the bay. This portion (Tagoloan, Villanueva and Jasaan in Misamis Oriental) of Macajalar Bay is
monitored under Tagoloan River Basin WQMA. Parameters exceeding the DENR
guidelines, particularly fecal coliform, were brought to the attention of the local government units through its Local Environment and Natural Resources
Officers.
Bathing beaches along Macajalar Bay were also monitored under the Recreational Waters Monitoring Program.
Of the primary water quality parameters fecal coliform exhibited to be non-conforming in 4 bathing beaches. Residents having improper waste disposal are
observed living near the coast where the beach resort is located.
fronting Baybayon
Beach
fronting Roan
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fronting Marvilla
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Fecal Coliform Geometric Mean CY 2019 269 60 159 137
Fecal Coliform Geometric Mean CY 2020 225 85 346 3,244
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Figure 73. Fecal coliform counts of Macajalar Bay along four (4) bathing beaches, CY 2020
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4.5 Programs on Water Quality Enhancement and Rehabilitation
Aside from executing compliance and enforcement activities, EMB X
implements the following water quality enhancement and rehabilitation programs:
• Philippine Environment Partnership Program
• Adopt-an-Estero/Water Body Program
• Water Quality Management Area (WQMA)
• Recreational Waters Monitoring Program
• Sagip Ilog Program
• Philippine Development Plan (Iponan River)
4.5.1 Philippine Environment Partnership Program
On CY 2020, three (3) establishments applied for the PEPP Track 1 Category,
namely i.) Steag State Power Incorporated in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, ii.) FDC
Misamis Power Corporation in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental and iii.) Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation-North Mindanao Facility in Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro City.
The applications of these firms were already indorsed to the EMB Central Office,
awaiting the schedule of validation. PEPP is a program between the government and industry or civil society to promote improved environmental management and
performance of the industry (private sector). The program involves the provision of
Program Support to industries by DENR and PEPP partner agencies and institutions to encourage the private sector’s proper and sustained implementation of
Environmental Management Systems and pollution prevention initiatives.
4.5.2 Adopt-an-Estero/ Water Body Program
As of December 2020, thirty waterbodies composed of 23 creeks and 7 rivers were monitored by DENR-EMB X. The EMB 10 laboratory analyzes the
water sample from the said creeks and rivers to monitor the water quality of
these water bodies. Four (4) primary quality parameters are assessed, namely
Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), pH, and temperature. Based on the laboratory results, six (6) out of thirty (30) monitored
water bodies showed conforming results to the water quality guidelines of
biochemical oxygen demand and dissolved oxygen, namely; Gahub River, Maayam River, and Minlagas River in Gingoog City; Lugait River in Lugait,
Misamis Oriental; Kalawa-ig Creek and Sawaga River in Malaybalay City. Most
of the monitored water bodies under the Adopt-an-Estero Program are near residential dwellings, rice paddies (particularly in Misamis Occidental), and
commercial establishments. Settlers near these water bodies are directly and
continuously discharging domestic wastewater to the creeks/rivers, which causes pollution resulting in low DO and high BOD.
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One major challenge in the current year is the non-renewal of the expired MoAs, especially the COVID 19 pandemic that hit the country. As to date, only
4 water bodies have active MoAs, namely, Bayabas Creek, Maayam River,
Minlagas River, and Soligao Creek. Another constant challenge encountered is the irresponsible disposal of solid waste by informal settlers along the water
body. It is still one of the toughest challenges to entice the residents to do proper
segregation of waste at source, not indiscriminately dump their solid waste,
participate in the program, and instill discipline among themselves. While LGUs endeavor to assist in the program, the lack of budget and personnel to focus on
IEC and regular clean-up has remained a challenge.
The COVID 19 pandemic may have restricted the movement of people and
disrupted commerce; still, water quality has remained deteriorated. Clean-up
drives have been suspended, which resulted in more solid wastes that are still visible in the creeks. As people spend more time at home due to the pandemic,
this means more domestic wastewater is generated and being discharged to
nearby water bodies. As some households don’t have septic tanks, human wastes are likely disposed of to adjacent rivers or creek. With these observations,
monitored parameters, mainly dissolved oxygen and biochemical oxygen
demand, exhibited non-conformance to the guidelines.
Recommendations include the ff:
i.) With the onset of COVID 19 pandemic, limit activities to sampling at LGU-adopted esteros with sampling frequencies reduced to semi-
annual,
ii.) The physical survey only for the presence of solid waste in other esteros; discontinue monitoring in hotspot areas with strict travel
restriction specifically in Camiguin Province,
iii.) Let the barangay LGUs handle water bodies that have achieved better water quality as a result of the initiatives of the program. This
is their share in the water quality management of these water
bodies, and
iv.) IEC by concerned barangays thru the Barangay Ecological Solid Waste Management Board to avoid indiscriminate disposal of solid
waste.
4.5.3 Water Quality Management Area (WQMA)
EMB-10 has designated two (2) WQMAs in Region 10, namely Designation of the Cagayan de Oro River Basin and Adjacent Rivers as a Water Quality
Management Area and Creation of Its Governing Board pursuant to DAO 2013-
18; and Designation of the Tagoloan Basin as a Water Quality Management Area and Creation of Its Governing Board pursuant to DAO 2016-16. Through the Governing Boards with the WQMA Secretariat, water quality problems will be
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addressed, and sources of pollution and beneficial uses of the water bodies within the WQMA are discussed.
In CY 2020, there were three (3) Joint WQMA Board Meetings that were held virtually, one (1) CDORBAR WQMA Governing Board Meeting, one (1)
CDORBAR WQMA Governing Board Meeting, and one (1) Technical Working
Group Meeting (TWG) also held virtually. The TWG Meeting on the Integration of
Similar Activities Contained in the Cagayan de Oro River Basin (CDORB) Strategic Action Plan to the WQMA Compliance Schemes was held on October
14, 2020. The objective of the TWG Meeting is to harmonize activities contained
in the Cagayan de Oro River Basin (CDORB) Strategic Action Plan with the programs and activities contained in the WQMA Compliance Schemes of the four
(4) LGUs that are within the Cagayan de Oro River Basin; so as to avoid
redundancy of programs, projects and activities that are contained in respective plans of both the WQMA and the CDORBMC.
One of the major water quality problems of the LGUs within our region’s 2 WQMAs is the increasing fecal coliform counts of the monitored water bodies. To
address the rising fecal coliform levels within CDORBAR WQMA, the city
government of Cagayan de Oro laid down as one of their
programs/projects/activities the establishment of a septage and sewerage treatment facility in which the target construction of the facility will be on CY
2022. The Ordinance Establishing the Septage and Sewerage Management System of Cagayan de Oro City and For Other Purposes was recently enacted on February 24, 2020, with Ordinance No. 13827-2020. At the barangay level, the
city government aims to make all its 80 barangays to be Open-Defecation Free
by CY 2023. In addition, the Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD) will also establish the Septage Treatment Facility, which will be a fully-mechanized STP
of 200 m3 capacity with 25 years of design service life. Recently, the city
government is conducting its own monitoring of the adjacent water bodies of the
city’s sanitary landfill, through a portable water quality checker recently acquired in CY 2019 as their part in the sharing of responsibility in water quality
management. The other six (6) LGUs have also stipulated in their WQMA
Compliance Schemes activities to address the high fecal coliform levels in the water bodies within their territorial jurisdictions. Activities include passage of
barangay ordinances prohibiting open defecation, construction of communal
toilet, seminars/capacity building of health and identified community volunteers on community-based sanitation, provision of toilet bowls to a household with no
toilets and with unsanitary toilet facilities. In particular, LGU-Manolo Fortich,
Bukidnon included the airing of radio advertisement on Zero Open Defecation thru local radio and video (in the LED TV located in the municipal gym) in their
annual target. However, due to COVID 19 Pandemic, the stipulated targets in the WQMA
Compliance Schemes were not fully accomplished as funds allocated for environmental programs were diverted for COVID 19 Response.
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With regards to establishments within CDORBAR WQMA that have
consistently violated RA 9275, two (2) were indorsed to the Pollution Adjudication
Board (PAB) on CY 2020, namely i.) Mega Integrated Agro-Livestock Corp. in Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City and ii.) Republic Biscuit Corporation (REBISCO) in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. The case of Mega Integrated Agro-Livestock Corp is still for deliberation by the PAB. While, the Cease-and-Desist Order (CDO) by the PAB
for REBISCO was served on December 8, 2020. However, the firm is still operating (not at its maximum capacity) after securing a Temporary Lifting Order (TLO) for their WTF 2.
In order to address and give focus on the water quality problems within
TRB WQMA, the LGU WQMA Compliance Schemes of the nine (9) member LGUs
were reviewed and have undergone updating last November 20-22, 2019. This is to apprise LGU management objectives where they are required to set
achievable numerical targets and feasible activities primarily to improve the
water quality of the water bodies within their respective areas. The baseline year
of implementation is CY 2020.
The local government units have instituted measures in their LGU WQMA
Compliance Schemes to bring down pollution levels in these rivers. The identified activities included the passage of barangay ordinances prohibiting open
defecation, constructing a communal toilet, and providing toilet bowls to
households with no toilets and unsanitary toilet facilities. In addition, seminars/capacity building on health and sanitation involved identifying and
mobilizing community volunteers to facilitate community-based sanitation. In
particular, LGU-Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon included the airing of radio advertisement on Zero Open Defecation thru local radio and video (in the LED
TV located in the municipal gym) in their annual target. The LGU has also
created a Sanitation Team through the existing Municipal Environment
Monitoring Team (MEMT) to implement the LGU WQMA Compliance Scheme fully. It also has a unique program - Community Lifestyle Involvement and Value for the Environmental (CLIVE, derived from the mayor’s name) Program, which
started in October 2018. The implementation of this program is through issuing cards to establishments and offices, including the municipal office, for recording
the volume of segregated solid waste during collection.
On proper solid waste management, LGU-Malitbog, Bukidnon also
demonstrated a unique way to collect the solid wastes generated by its eleven
(11) barangays through hauling of residual waste from hinterland barangays and
sitios, bringing the collected solid waste to the nearest RCA through tricycles and carabao carts. Also, the LGU has streamlined Gender and Development (GAD) in
its WQMA Compliance Scheme. In addition, the activity to increase awareness of
households on health and sanitation through the help of Barangay Health Workers (BHW) is mainly implemented by women.
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The LGU of Tagoloan in Misamis Oriental has initiated a survey of dwellers along the main river. This is purposively done to plan out a relocation program.
Similarly, the LGU of Impasug-ong, Bukidnon has requested technical assistance in water sampling to enhance their capability in monitoring
waterbodies.
Despite the COVID 19 pandemic, LGUs have managed to undertake related activities stipulated in the WQMA Compliance Schemes. However, they
were not fully accomplished as funds allocated for environmental programs were
diverted for COVID 19 response.
Heightened monitoring of firms initiated by the LGUs and coordinated with
this office led to filing a case before the Pollution Adjudication Board (PAB) of select industries discharging pollutive waters in Tagoloan River. LGU-Manolo
Fortich, Bukidnon has conducted Technical Conferences with project
proponents that committed violations of environmental laws, particularly RA 9275. The LGU has already served several Notice of Negative Findings to
establishments that are polluting the water bodies in the LGU’s jurisdiction.
Upon determination that the case needs to be elevated to DENR-EMB 10, the
LGU then indorsed such delinquent establishments to the EMB-10. The LGUs of Malaybalay City and Tagoloan also endorsed erring firms to EMB for stringent
monitoring.
As action to these endorsements, validation teams were immediately
dispatched to conduct monitoring and sampling. As a result, Woodland Farms
Corporation in Dalwangan, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, a large piggery farm, was indorsed to the Pollution Adjudication Board (PAB) on CY 2020. The Cease-and-
Desist Order (CDO) for the firm was served on December 4, 2020. Several
dressing plants located in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental were also subjected to thorough monitoring with the help of the LGU. Many were issued Notice of
Violation and were called for a technical conference. Validation monitoring will
be carried out continuously to ensure compliance of these firms.
Also, to help the LGUs in the fecal contamination problem of the water
bodies, EMB has provided financial assistance to fund the feasibility study that
needs to be undertaken to construct a septage treatment plant (STP). Table 5 details the current actions undertaken by the FS Fund recipient LGUs. FS Fund
is granted by EMB Central Office to eligible and committed LGUs to put up a
wastewater treatment facility for septic waste.
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Table 27. Actions Undertaken by the FS Fund Recipient LGUs Located within the
CDORBAR WQMA and TRB WQMA
LGU FS Status Steps Undertaken at the LGU Level
Malaybalay City Completed Changed their proposed location of the Septage STP and
allotted an area of about two (2) hectares.
Manolo Fortich,
Bukidnon
Completed The LGU is on the finalization stage of their Local
Sanitation Sustainable Plan (LSSP) and allocated an
area of about 2-5 hectares for the construction of the
facility. Transmitted a letter of intent requesting a
funding for the construction of their Septage Project to
DPWH addressed to Secretary Mark A. Villar. In
addition to that, they purchased the additional lot
adjacent in their Sanitary Landfill in Brgy. Alae. Also,
request letter was made for Senator Manny D. Pacquiao
for the funding of their Septage Project was transmitted.
Talakag,
Bukidnon
Completed The LGU will provide budget for the Septage Project for
CY 2022 because they are still prioritizing their sanitary
landfill. Moreover, the plan for the said Septage Project
will be adjacent to the sanitary landfill of Talakag.
Claveria, Misamis
Oriental
Completed LGU is drafting their Executive Order for the Septage
Ordinance and allocated a budget of 3M Php for CY
2021. Also, allocated about eleven (11) hectares near
their sanitary landfill.
Note: Copies of the FS were already officially transmitted to the LGUs.
Moreover, the city government of Cagayan de Oro has also been granted
with FS Fund by the NSSMP Office of DPWH. The feasibility study is already finished, and the recommended wastewater treatment process is Sequential
Batch Reactor (SBR). The Technical Working Committee is already created to
focus on the sewerage project, and 50% National Grant from DPWH through NSSMP will be available.
4.5.4 Recreational Waters Monitoring Program
One of the priority programs of EMB is the monitoring of the Recreational
Waters of the region, which aims to establish baseline data and provide
information on the present quality of beaches and other recreational waters in the region. It also aims to inform resort/facility owners to institute measures to
improve the quality of their respective resorts to ensure public health and
tourism and economic growth. Macajalar Bay in Opol, Misamis Oriental (Baybayon Beach, Roan Beach, and Marvilla Beach Resorts); and in Bonbon,
Cagayan de Oro City (Raagas Beach) are the priority recreational water bodies
monitored in CY 2020. Fecal coliform geometric mean values for CY 2020 in three
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(3) stations of Macajalar Bay generally increased compared to CY 2019 geomean values. The bay fronting Roan Beach has also consistently recorded conforming
geometric mean values. These sites are preferred recreational destinations by the
local populace because of their accessibility. Fecal coliform is also found to be non-conforming in the surrounding waters of Mantigue Island.
However, a direct cause of the exceedance cannot be identified as Mantigue
Island is approximately 4 km from the main Camiguin Island. Fecal coliform are bacteria that are found in the digestive tracts of humans and other warm-
blooded animals. The detection of coliform in the water indicates the presence of
disease-causing microorganisms, which can cause adverse health impacts such as gastroenteritis, dysentery, and ear infections.
Two (2) LGUs of the monitored recreational waters, namely LGU-Opol, Misamis Oriental, and LGU-Cagayan de Oro City are members of the CDORBAR
WQMA Governing Board. To address the rising fecal coliform levels, the City
Government of Cagayan de Oro aims to establish a septage and sewerage treatment facility with the target construction of the facility on CY 2022.
The Ordinance Establishing the Septage and Sewerage Management System of Cagayan de Oro City and For Other Purposes was recently enacted on
February 24, 2020 with Ordinance No. 13827-2020. At the barangay level, the city government aims to make all its 80 barangays to be Open-Defecation Free
by CY 2023. In addition, the Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD) will also
establish the Septage Treatment Facility, which will be a fully-mechanized STP of 200 m3 capacity with 25 years of design service life. For LGU-Opol, as
stipulated in their WQMA Compliance Scheme, activities to address the high
fecal coliform levels in the water bodies within their territorial jurisdictions include but are not limited to the passage of barangay ordinances prohibiting
open defecation, construction of communal toilet, seminars/capacity building of
health and identified community volunteers on community-based sanitation, provision of toilet bowls to a household with no toilets and with unsanitary toilet
facilities.
However, due to COVID 19 Pandemic, the stipulated targets in the WQMA Compliance Schemes of LGUs Cagayan de Oro City and Opol, Misamis Oriental
were not fully accomplished as funds allocated for environmental programs were
diverted for COVID 19 Response.
4.5.5 Sagip Ilog Program
For CY 2020, the Iponan River, Mandulog River, and Solana River are the
rivers monitored under the Sagip-Ilog Program of EMB X. Water quality
monitoring results of fecal coliform in three (3) monitored rivers is increasing as
compared to the CY 2019. The prevailing high levels of fecal coliform counts will negatively impact the water quality of the Iponan River, Mandulog River, and
Solana River in terms of bacteriological characteristics. The presence of coliform
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indicates contamination of fecal matter and directly impacts human health due to the presence of pathogenic microorganisms contained in the water. In
addition, coliforms are good indicators of other disease-causing organisms
present in the water.
In terms of TSS, Iponan River exhibited non-conforming average results
largely due to the high values recorded. This could be due to dike constructions
in the upper part of the river, particularly in San Simon Bridge and the lower portion in Bulao Bridge, the downpour of rains during the CY 2020, and heavy
rain a night before some sampling events. In addition, the higher concentration
of suspended solids can lower water quality by blocking the sunlight, making the water warmer, and reducing its ability to hold oxygen necessary for aquatic life.
Moreover, BOD results in Iponan River, particularly in station 1 exceeded the guideline value due to domestic discharges from households drained directly
to the Iponan River. In addition, the dense population found along the riverbank
of the Iponan River, particularly in station 1 may have elevated the BOD in the station.
In order to address and give focus on the water quality problems within
CDORBAR WQMA and TRB WQMA, LGU-Opol and LGU-Jasaan have recently updated their WQMA Compliance Schemes to set numerical targets and feasible
activities to bring down the levels of pollution of the water bodies within their
jurisdictions.
Moreover, through the City Environment Management Office (CEMO), the
City Government of Iligan conducted an ocular inspection on October 20, 2020, on the three (3) barangays along Mandulog River. During the inspection, several
observations were noted like indiscriminate dumping of waste, backyard
pigpens, and farm animals grazing near the river; and some settlers have no sanitary toilets. With these findings, LGU-Iligan City crafted its Action Plan and
Coastal Sanitation Program to address the water quality issues of the water
bodies in its territorial jurisdiction.
4.5.6 Philippine Development Plan (Iponan River)
The Philippine Development Plan (PDP) was established last CY 2017 by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) with the ambition to
provide a “Matatag, Maginhawa, At Panatag Na Buhay” to every Filipino. The
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), together with its line bureaus, the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), and the Mines and
Geosciences Bureau (MGB) being one of the departments mandated to preserve,
protect and restore the Philippine’s natural resources is hereby directed to ensure ecological integrity, clean and healthy environment thru Sustainable
Development. EMB’s share in the CY 2017-2022 PDP implementation is through
the Water Quality Management Programs of the bureau.
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In Region X, the Iponan River was identified as one of the rivers to be
rehabilitated and monitored under the PDP. As undertaken by the Bureau, water
quality monitoring provides basic information on the current state of the water resources and a crucial process to determine whether water bodies are safe
enough to swim in, fish from, or use for drinking. To assess the water quality
status of Iponan River, series of water samplings were conducted on CY 2020.
The water quality parameters in the Iponan River that have non-conforming average/geometric mean values to the guidelines of Class “A” Waters include
BOD in station 1, TSS in all stations, and fecal coliform in all stations. Iponan
River is within the Cagayan de Oro River Basin WQMA. Hence, LGUs-Cagayan de Oro City and Opol in Misamis Oriental have environmental and sanitation
programs in their WQMA Compliance Schemes to protect and conserve the
Iponan River.
4.6 Water Permitting Accomplishment
The Water Permitting Section was established to deal with the issuances of
Wastewater Discharge Permits (WDP) and Pollution Control Officer (PCO)
Accreditation Certificates.
Table 28. Summary of Water Permitting Accomplishment for CY 2020
Program/Project/Activity Performance
Indicator
Annual
Target
Accomplish
ment
Percent
Implementation of Clean Water Regulations
Issuance of Waste Water
Discharge Permit
Waste Water
Discharge Permit
issued (no.)
380 409 107.63%
-New DP issued
(no.) 150 166 110.67%
-Renewal of DP
issued (no.) 230 243 105.65%
Identification/survey of
firms/industries and
commercial establishments
operating without permits
Firms surveyed
with reports
submitted (no.)
130 130 100%
PCO Accreditation PCO Accredited
(no.) 100 363 363%
-New (include
Category A and B) 50 342 684%
- Renewal (include
Category A and B) 50 21 42%
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Submission of PCO
updated database
(no.)
1 1 100%
LEGEND: ABOVE WITHIN (100%-129%)
4.6.1 Issuance of Wastewater Discharge Permit
A total of four hundred nine (409) applications for Wastewater Discharge
Permit (WDP) were evaluated, processed, and issued against the targeted three
hundred eighty (380) applications for the year. There were one hundred sixty-six
(166) new WDPs and two hundred forty-three (243) WDPs renewal. Thus, the
Office was able to attain 100% of its annual target.
The following are the issues and concerns encountered by the Water
Permitting during the whole year:
o COVID-19 pandemic outbreak started in March 2020 has forced
many businesses to close, leading to a low submission rate of WDP
applications.
o Clients have difficulties in applying online and complying with the
requirements.
o Clients have a slow internet connection.
o Clients do not check their applications for updates.
There were two hundred twenty-nine (229) remaining WDP applications
submitted through OPMS. Of the remaining applications, fifty-seven (57)
applications were in process, one hundred fifty-seven (157) applications were
still pending for compliance, and fifteen (15) applications were denied due to
duplicate transactions and not yet expired permits.
From the year 2017 to 2020, the number of WDP issued in Region 10 was
468 in 2017 to 409 in 2020, showing a decrease of 13 percent. This number
abruptly decreased due to the pandemic situation and difficulty in complying
with the WDP requirements.
BELOW (61%-99%) POOR (60% below)
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Figure 74. Number of WDP issued, 2017-2020
4.6.2 Best Practices
To deal with the issues and concerns, the Office initiated the following
activities:
• Conduct surveys in key cities in the region – this provides the Office to
direct firms/establishments to apply for the necessary environmental
permits.
• Close coordination of Permit to Operate, Wastewater Discharge Permit,
Hazardous Waste Generator’s ID Certificate, and Accreditation of Pollution
Control Officer Applications - determining which establishments/ projects
lack certain permit was the primary strategy in increasing this year’s
application.
• Sending directive letters – permits for renewal and firm surveyed were given
a letter of information with the prescribed timeline for them to apply said
permits.
• Sending directive letters for PCO accreditation renewal – informing those
PCOs whose accreditation had expired to apply for the renewal of PCO
accreditation based on compliance with the environmental laws
• Assist the client in the PTO and WDP applications through a kiosk
• Assist the client in complying with some of the requirements already
available in our office, such as PCO accreditation no., copy of recent
permits, HWG ID no., ECC/CNC no., etc.
• Notify the clients through phone call or email that their applications were
already returned for corrections, additional information, and payment
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
2017 2018 2019 2020
WDP issued in Region 10
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4.6.3 Prospect for CY 2021
• Conduct a webinar about Permit to Operate (PTO) and Wastewater
Discharge Permit (WDP) online application through OPMS and update on
the renewal of PCO Accreditation for Pollution Control Officers (PCO)
• Conduct a one-stop-shop caravan on Permit to Operate (PTO), Wastewater
Discharge Permit (WDP), Hazardous Waste Generator’s ID Registration
Certificate, PCO Accreditation Certificate, ECC, and CNC per province in
coordination with LGUs
• Capacitate the PEMUs about the online application of PTO and WDP
through OPMS
• Revive the mobile number of the Office for ease of contact of clients
• Coordination with LGUs on the requirements of environmental permits in
the business permit process
• Strengthen the information in the database relevant to the enforcement of
environmental laws
• Provide separate internet connection for the Clearance and Permitting
Division to ensure timely processing of permits and clearances
4.7 Legislations and Policies
Several policies and programs have been promulgated for water quality management in view of the water quality status of certain priority rivers in the
region. Policies and programs are spearheaded by LGUs and supported by
various non-government organizations (NGOs).
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Table 29. Policies and Laws on Water Quality Management
Policies/Laws Description Implementing
Agencies
NATIONAL POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
RA 9275:
Philippine Clean
Water Act of 2004
Provides for a comprehensive water quality
management for pollution coming from industrial,
household, and non-point sources
Focuses on pollution prevention and self-regulation
through the use of market-based instruments such as
the wastewater charge system
Designates water quality management areas all over
the country based on watershed, river basin, or water
resources region
Calls for the mandatory connection of sources of
domestic wastewater to existing sewerage system
Mandates the establishment of a national sewerage
and septage management program
EMB, National
Water
Resources
Board (NWRB),
MGB, DPWH,
Department of
Health (DOH),
Department of
Agriculture
(DA),
Department of
Science and
Technology
(DOST),
Department of
Trade and
Industry (DTI),
Department of
Finance (DOF)
DAO 2005-10:
Implementing
Rules and
Regulations of the
Philippine
Clean Water Act
of 2004
Specifies rules and regulations on the following:
Designation and management of Water Quality
Management Areas (WQMA)
Designation of non-attainment areas
National sewerage and septage management program
Domestic sewage management
National water quality management fund
Area water quality management fund
Water quality variance for geothermal and oil and
gas exploration
Categories of industry sector
Wastewater charge system
Wastewater discharge permit
EMB, NWRB,
MGB, DPWH,
DOH, DA,
DOST, DTI,
DOF
DAO 97-23:
Updating DAO 34
S. 1990 Revised
Water Usage
Classification/
States that the quality of Philippine Waters shall be
maintained in a safe and satisfactory condition
according to their usage
Describes the classification and beneficial usage of
coastal and marine waters as Class SA, SB, SC, and
SD
EMB
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Water Quality
Criteria
Amending Section
Nos. 68 and 69,
Chapter III of
1978 NPCC Rules
and Regulations
Amends the water quality criteria as water quality
criteria for conventional and other pollutants
affecting aesthetics and exerting oxygen demand for
coastal and marine waters
Describes the operational procedures that shall be
observed in the monitoring of Fecal Coliform in
tourist zones and bathing areas in tourist zones.
DAO 2016-08
Water Quality
Guidelines and
General Effluent
Standards of 2016
The WQG applies to all water bodies in the country:
freshwaters, marine waters, and groundwater; and
shall be used for classifying water bodies,
determining time trends, evaluating stages of
deterioration or enhancement in water quality, and as
basis for taking positive actions in preventing,
controlling, or abating water pollution. Moreover,
this WQG shall be used in the process of designating
WQMA.
EMB
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Chapter 5
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
5.1 Sources and Characteristic of Solid Waste
Sources of solid waste:
1. Residential 2. Commercial
3. Agricultural
4. Industrial 5. Institutional
Characteristics
1. Biodegradable
• Compostables
• Non-compostables 2. Non-biodegradable
• Recyclables
• Special Waste
• Residuals
To determine the extent at which solid wastes are generated from identified
sources in the region, the general characteristics of wastes were verified through
the Waste Assessment & Characterization Study (WACS) conducted by LGUs as
shown in the matrix, to wit:
Table 30: Waste Composition Per Waste Type in Region 10
Type of Waste Percent Share (Average)
Biodegradables 60.95
Recyclables 18.99
Residuals 18.31
Special 1.75
Source: Consolidated WACS of Approved 10-Yr SWM Plans, EMB-10
Generally, the volume of solid wastes generated by residential
establishments has the highest percentage share of about 68%, followed by
commercial and institutional establishments combined at 28%; and agricultural
and industrial sources at 1% and 3%, respectively.
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Among the five sources, however, most LGUs will only collect general
wastes (office wastes) generated by industrial establishments as wastes they
generate are considered toxic and hazardous (other than their general waste) and
subject to the provisions provided under RA 6969.
As a general policy, all solid waste sources are encouraged to participate
in implementing waste reduction, composting, and recycling activities.
5.2 Existing Solid Waste Management Facilities
As of December 31, 2020, solid waste management facilities operated by
Local Government Units (LGUs) in the region are the four (4) types of disposal
facility and Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). These are shown in the matrix.
Table 31: Types of Disposal Facility, Region 10
Type of Disposal Facility
Number
Open/Controlled Dumps 26
Residual Containment Area 48
Final Disposal/Categorized SLF 19
Cat SLF-Cluster 1 for 5 LGUs
Total 93
Source: EMB-10
The number of LGUs with open/controlled dumpsites has increased to 26
but only 14 are operational while 12 have ongoing closure activities. These 14
LGUs were issued Cease and Desist directives per Memorandum issued by EMB
Director William P. Cuňado.
LGUs operating Residual Containment Areas (RCAs) have diminished by 9
as these LGUs have already constructed their own Sanitary Landfills.
Correspondingly, the number of SLFs is increased by 9, i.e., from 12 in CY 2019
to 19 at present.
For cluster SLFs, only Camiguin province has catering 5 LGUs. Another
one (1) cluster SLF will soon rise in the region once the Feasibility Study for one
of the five candidate areas of the municipalities of Medina, Jasaan, Villanueva,
and Alubijid Misamis Oriental and Plaridel of Misamis Occidental is completed.
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On Materials Recovery Facility (MRFs), additional 584 units were
established serving 431 barangays, thus increasing the total number of MRFs to
1,744 units serving a total of 1,782 barangays as of the end of December 2020.
This means that of the 2,022 total barangays in the region, the number of
barangays that are yet to be served with MRF is reduced to11.87% (data taken
from the submitted Self-Compliance Monitoring & Audit Report (SCMAR) of
LGUs). Some MRFs, however, are not yet operational after completion of the
construction due to the non-cooperation of barangay constituents.
Also, more often than not, LGUs operating MRFs do not maintain a record
of recyclables wastes that are sold to junk shops thus, determination of waste
diverted through recycling becomes difficult to ascertain. Consequently, the
objective of Medium-Term Development Goal (2011-2016) requiring all LGUs to
incorporate in their 10-year SWM plan to divert not less than 50% of their waste
was not completely realized. LGUs are even required to increase diversion targets
on an annual basis.
5.3 Projection of Waste Generation
Review and evaluation of LGU’s submitted 10-Year Solid Waste
Management Plans indicated that the trend of a waste generation generally
increases with population. This trend challenges highly urbanizing areas,
especially in cities or municipalities, in managing waste generated due to
investments coming in. New projects and undertakings redound to in-migration
of workers, which led to an increase in population in the area or place of work.
Competitiveness scaling of cities in terms of commerce and trade encourages
investments in infrastructure and energy projects for a stable energy supply in
the region. On this basis, there will be a steady influx of investments and labor
opportunities leading to the increase in the socio-economic status of the region.
Based on the 2015 Census of Population, Northern Mindanao has a total
population of 4,689,491 and an average annual population growth rate of 2.14
(1990-2010). Using this rate, the waste generation rate is projected as follows:
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Table 32: Projection of Waste Generation in Region 10
Province/Highly
Urbanized Cities
Population
(May 2015)
Annual
Growth
Rate
Projected
Population
(2020)
Waste
Generation
Rate,
kg/per
person/day
Projected
Volume of
Waste, tpd
In 2020
Bukidnon 1,415,000 1.08
1,493,078.38
0.31 462.85
Camiguin 88,478 1.04 93,175.55 0.22 20.50
Lanao del Norte 676,395 1.11 714,777.61 0.24 171.55
Iligan City 342,618 1.06 361,165.82 0.54 195.03
Misamis
Occidental
602,000 1.06 634,589.62 0.24 152.30
Misamis Oriental 889,000 1.09 938,518.30 0.28 262.79
Cagayan de Oro
City
676,000 1.12 714,713.53 0.76 543.18
Total 1,808.20
Source: Consolidated WACS, EMB-10
The waste projection rate as computed above is based on the average waste
generation rate per province as determined in the Waste Assessment &
Characterization Study (WACS). As shown, the highly urbanized city of Cagayan
de Oro has a waste generation rate of 0.76 kg/person/day, which is much higher
than the baseline rate of 0.5 kg/person/day.
The LGU compliance to Ecological Solid Waste Management Act
requirements and information on MRF, SWM Plan, and Disposal Facility is
provided in the attached Listing labeled as Annex A.
5.4 Ecological Solid Waste Management
5.4.1 Legislation and Policy
Republic Act 9003
Republic Act 9003 provides for systematic management of solid waste
with approaches focused on:
1. Waste reduction at source;
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2. Segregation at source for recovery of re-usable, recyclables and compostables;
3. Segregated transportation, storage, transfer, processing, treatment,
and disposal of solid waste; 4. All other waste management activities which do not harm the
environment.
While LGUs are primarily responsible for the implementation of RA 9003,
EMB is responsible for providing technical assistance to them for proper
guidance in pursuit of their projects and programs regarding solid waste
management.
Department Administrative Order 2001-34 (Implementing
Rules and Regulations for RA 9003)
This is the implementing rules and regulations promulgated and adopted
by the DENR pursuant to the provisions of Section 59 of Republic Act No. 9003,
otherwise known as the “Philippine Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of
2000”.
These Rules are promulgated to prescribe the procedures and guidelines
for implementing the Philippine Solid Waste Management Act of 9003 to facilitate
compliance therewith and achieve the objectives thereof.
The Rules shall lay down the powers and functions of the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, the Department of Trade and Industry, all
other concerned agencies and local government units, the rights and obligations
of stakeholders, and the rights and duties of the people with respect to the
implementation of the Ecological Solid Waste Management.
Department Administrative Order 2006-09 (Guidelines on the
Closure of Open/Controlled Dumpsites) and Department
Administrative Order 2006-10 (Guidelines on the establishment
of Categorized Sanitary Landfill)
These guidelines, which took effect in September 2006, provide options
that allow the phased closure of open and controlled dumps and the progression
into the development of sanitary landfills in accordance with Section 37 of RA
9003.
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As of the end of December 2020, LGUs operating open and controlled
dumpsites have submitted their Safe Closure and Rehabilitation Plans (SCRP)
as required under DAO 2006-09. In addition, several LGUs have also submitted
an upgraded or revised SCRP as recommended by this office in order to
compensate for delays in implementation, as the case may be. The
implementation of respective SCRPs by said LGUs was validated on-field to
ensure that the same were undertaken as planned.
Establishment of the Regional Ecology Centers
In 2009, the Northern Mindanao Ecology Center (NMEC) as an
institutional support mechanism (Rule V, Section 1 of DAO 2001-34) was
established. The region has identified and caused the participation of at least 18
institutions to include representatives from other government agencies, LGUs,
NGOs, and the academe.
Since its establishment, NMEC serves as a conduit in pursuing capacity
development activities for LGUs. However, meetings and activities undertaken
are limited to coordination efforts in the absence of an approved guideline for its
operation, which is under review by the National Solid Waste Management
Commission (NSWMC).
From late 2011 until the first quarter of 2012, EMB has established the
physical center for NMEC within EMB-10 Office. All capacity development
programs and technical assistance on SWM activities were coursed through the
NMEC. This includes, among others, training on landfill siting and assessment,
closure and rehabilitation of open and controlled dumpsites, 10-Year SWM plan
formulation, waste assessment and characterization studies, and policy updates.
The NMEC also provides the database system on LGU compliance to RA 9003
requirements.
Since 2014, NMEC meetings were integrated with the Cagayan de Oro
River Basin and Adjacent Rivers - Water Quality Management Area (CDORBAR-
WQMA), the latter being composed of the same member-agencies as that of the
NMEC. The integration resulted in positive results, such as establishing a
monitoring and audit system on LGU compliance to RA 9003 and prioritizing
SWM implementation along CDORBAR-WQMA LGUs. It also strengthened
partnerships between other government agencies and the local government
units.
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In 2016, WQMA-NMEC revitalized its partnership with other government
agencies. The activity was held on June 29, 2016, where all members committed
to providing continuous support by signing the Commitment Wall.
On June 19-20, 2019, a REC Learning Session on SWM was conducted to
reaffirm and strengthen the commitments among members of the Regional
Ecology Center (REC), reintroduced the REC’s platform, gain information on the
status of LGU compliance to RA 9003, as well as the knowledge and appreciation
on the trends of Solid Waste Management Programs. The 2-day activity was
highlighted with the conduct of lectures, signing of Commitment Wall, and field
visit to the Cagayan de Oro City Sanitary Landfill in Barangay Pagalungan and
Coop-run MRF at Upper Dagong of barangay Carmen.
The Philippine Development Plan (2017-2022) and AMBISYON
2040
As the Medium-Term Development Goal ended in 2016, another Philippine
Development Plan was formulated to cover the years 2017-2022. It is founded
on three main pillars. First is Malasakit, which aims to regain people’s trust in
public institutions and cultivate trust among fellow Filipinos. Second
is Pagbabago, or inequality-reducing transformation through increasing
opportunities for growth of output and income. Third, Patuloy na Pag-
unlad concentrates on increasing potential growth through sustaining and
accelerating economic growth, “this will be done by maximizing the demographic
dividend and vigorously advancing science, technology, and innovation.”
The all-encompassing strategies shall ensure ecological integrity, clean
and healthy environment.
With this policy direction, EMB technical assistance was focused on the safe
closure of existing dumps and shifted LGU attention to the establishment of sanitary
landfills and implementation of the LGU 10-Year Solid Waste Management Plan.
5.4.2 Programs and Projects
Implementation of National Ecosavers Program (NEP)
The propagation of the concept on Recyclables Collection Event in schools
is supported by NEP.
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In 2017, LGUs of Gingoog City, Malaybalay City, Maramag, Bukidnon, and
San Fernando, Bukidnon were provided with financial assistance at PhP
25,000.00 per school that were tagged in the NEP. A total of eleven (11) schools
were identified as recipients of this assistance.
In 2019, eleven (11) schools from four (4) LGUs (Cagayan de Oro City - 5
schools, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental- 2 schools, El Salvador, Misamis Oriental - 2
schools, and Linamon, Lanao del Norte - 2 schools) were assisted in this
program. The amount was intended to finance SWM projects in schools that were
also expected to provide returns. In addition, it aims to improve and expand the
implementation of NEP to maximize participation from clubs to all school-goers,
including parents and visitors.
Through a Memorandum of Agreement, the Parties agreed to collaborate
in the establishment of a National Ecosavers Program (NEP) in public Elementary
and High Schools in cooperation with concerned local City/Municipal
governments with the following general objectives:
1. Reduce the amount of solid waste generated by households through the collection of recyclable materials by elementary and high school students;
2. Encourage students even at a young age to practice waste segregation at source and collection of recyclable materials;
3. Establish NEP in Public Elementary and High Schools with the following components:
a. Collection of recyclable materials from students; b. Segregation of collected recyclable materials; c. Establishment of a School Materials Recovery Facility (MRF); d. Establishment of an incentive system (waste exchange) for the
students who have collected the recyclable materials; e. Establish a market for recyclables (or a recycle exchange system) by
concerned LGUs; f. Document experiences/lessons learned and recommendations for
implementation of the program in other urban centers of the country.
Unfortunately, the program was temporarily discontinued at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 where the Inter-Agency Task Force
imposed strict health protocols. As such, LGUs of recipient schools were notified
by EMB Office to request an extension period of implementation until the COVID-19 pandemic is over.
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Environmental Summit
In 2019, the EMB-NSWMCS allocated funds for the conduct of the
Environmental Summit that will be used by the Regional Office in holding the
Regional Summit.
Under this program, the Regional Office conducted one (1) integrated regional summit held on October 16-17, 2019. It was attended by LGUs with
75% in attendance, REC members, government and non-government agencies
that are awardees for their active participation and partnership in the Clean-up activities, and partners of the 66th Environmental Youth Camp. The IEC, through
the summit, focused on the following areas of concern:
1. Strengthening linkages and collaboration among stakeholders of
the community, local government, and national agencies for
capacity-building, sharing of knowledge, organizational development, and technology transfer, among others;
2. Showcasing SWM best practices through recycled products
exhibit and video presentation through contest/competition;
3. Acknowledging accomplishments of LGUs, especially those that strived to finalize and subject their 10-YR SWM Plan for review
and deliberation; recognize other partners in SWM
implementation; 4. Discussion on basic principles in landfill design and
wastewater/leachate treatment for landfill disposal method;
5. Presentation of new alternative technologies and initiatives in solid waste management (recycling and disposal).
The primary concerns of the LGUs were on the establishment of sanitary
landfills due to the closure of their existing dumps. In this regard, LGUs were
advised to shift to a more environment-friendly temporary disposal such as the
Residuals Containment Area (RCA) while preparing the community for an
intensified implementation of segregation, segregated collection, and backyard
composting in order to reduce waste disposed and processed in the RCA.
However, the activity for the year 2020 was discontinued since the mass
gathering was strictly prohibited by the Inter-Agency Task Force due to the
COVID-19 pandemic, which began in March 2020.
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Coastal Clean-Up
Coastal clean-up was part and parcel of EMB activities for implementation
in CY 2020 purposely to remove solid wastes which generally drifted from esteros
and deposited along with coastal areas. However, the activity was mothballed
due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 where the Inter-
Agency Task Force strictly prohibited mass gathering.
Financial Support to LGUs on the Establishment and Operation
of a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
In pursuit of continued implementation of the program on solid waste
management as to increase of waste diversion of solid waste nationwide,
financial assistance in the amount between Php 250,000.00 – Php 500,000.00
was provided to each select LGUs for the establishment of Materials Recovery
Facilities (MRFs) together with some provisions for support SWM facility such as
bio-shredder.
Among the criteria for the selection of LGUs is their willingness to
undertake and sustain the waste recovery program with a waste diversion target
of not less than fifty percent (50%).
Since the start of the project in CY 2012, all of the ninety-three (93) MLGUs
had already availed of the financial assistance and seventeen (17) barangays
until the end of December 2019. For CY 2020, another assistance was provided
to the six (6) selected LGUs. The target recipients were identified based on the
following considerations:
a. MRF funded by the EMB is functional/operational; b. It maintains and keeps records on the waste diversion achieved (records of waste
received and processed) at the MRF for the past 6 months of operation; c. It has sustainable system of segregated waste collection and materials recovery
operation and program.
Table 33: MRF Support Fund Recipients in Region 10
Name of LGUs Amount of Financial
Support
2012
1. Mambajao, Camiguin P 500,000.00
2. Bacolod, Lanao del Norte P 500,000.00
2013
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1. Cagayan de Oro City P 500,000.00
2. San Fernando, Bukidnon P 500,000.00
3. Clarin, Misamis Occidental P 500,000.00
2014
1. Don Carlos, Bukidnon P 237,500.00
2. Iligan City P 237,500.00
3. Tudela, Misamis Occidental P 237,500.00
4. Opol, Misamis Oriental P 237,500.00
2015
1. Gingoog City, P 500,000.00
2. Quezon, Bukidnon P 500,000.00
3. Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte P 500,000.00
2016
1. El Salvador City, Mis. Or. P 285,000 with bio-shred
der machine
2. Sugbongcogon, Mis. Or. P 285,000 with bio-
shredder machine
3. Villanueva, Misamis Oriental P 285,000 with bio-
shredder machine
4. Impasug-ong, Bukidnon P 285,000 with bio-
shredder machine
5. Kadingilan, Bukidnon P 285,000 with bio-
shredder machine
6. Jimenez, Misamis Occidental P 285,000 with bio-
shredder machine
7. Ozamiz City, Mis. Occidental P 285,000 with bio-
shredder machine
8. Balo-I Lanao del Norte, P 285,000 with bio-
shredder machine
9. Pantar, Lanao del Norte P 285,000 with bio-
shredder machine
10. Catarman, Camiguin P 285,000 with bio-
shredder machine
11. Sagay, Camiguin P 285,000 with bio-
shredder machine
2017
1. Baliangao, Misamis Occidental P 475,000.00
2. Baroy, Lanao del Norte P 475,000.00
3. Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental P 475,000.00
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4. Malaybalay City, Bukidnon P 475,000.00
5. Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon P 475,000.00
6. Damulog, Bukidnon P 285,000.00
7. Alubijid, Bukidnon P 285,000.00
8. Tubod, Lanao del Norte P 285,000.00
9. Mahinog, Camiguin P 285,000.00
10. Guinsiliban, Camiguin P 285,000.00
2018
1. Valencia, Bukidnon P 500,000.00
2. Mambajao, Camiguin P 500,000.00
3. Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental P 500,000.00
4. Kalilangan, Bukidnon P 427,500.00
5. Maramag, Bukidnon P 427,500.00
6. Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte P 427,500.00
7. Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental
P 427,500.00
8. Initao, Misamis Oriental P 427,500.00
9. Kibawe, Bukidnon P 427,500.00
10. Dangcagan, Bukidnon P 427,500.00
11. Pangantucan, Bukidnon P 427,500.00
12. Linamon, Lanao del Norte P 427,500.00
13. Balingasag, Misamis Oriental P 427,500.00
14. Lala, Lanao del Norte P 427,500.00
15. Maigo, Lanao del Norte P 427,500.00
16. Magsaysay, Lanao del Norte P 427,500.00
17. Pantao Ragat, Lanao del Norte P 427,500.00
18. Aloran, Misamis Occidental P 427,500.00
19. Calamba, Misamis Occidental P 427,500.00
20. Concepcion,Misamis Occidental P 427,500.00
21. Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental P 427,500.00
22. Balingoan, Misamis Oriental P 427,500.00
23. Gitagum, Misamis Oriental P 427,500.00
24. Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental P 427,500.00
25. Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental P 427,500.00
26. Salay, Misamis Oriental P 427,500.00
27. Libertad, Misamis Oriental P 285,000.00
28. Cabanglasan, Bukidnon P 285,000.00
29. Talisayan, Misamis Oriental P 285,000.00
30. Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental P 285,000.00
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31. Panaon, Misamis Occidental P 285,000.00
32. Salvador, Lanao del Norte P 285,000.00
33. Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte P 285,000.00
34. Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental
P 285,000.00
35. Lugait, Misamis Oriental P 142,500.00
36. Baungon, Bukidnon P 142,500.00
37. Malitbog, Bukidnon P 142,500.00
38. Talakag, Bukidnon P 142,500.00
39. Libona, Bukidnon P 142,500.00
40. Sumilao, Bukidnon P 142,500.00
41. Tangub City, Misamis Occidental P 142,500.00
42. Claveria, Misamis Oriental P 142,500.00
2019
1. Kitaotao, Bukidnon P 375,000.00
2. Lantapan, Bukidnon P 375,000.00
3. Sapad, Lanao del Norte P 550,000.00
4. Matungao, Lanao del Norte P 375,000.00
5. Nunungan, Lanao del Norte P 375,000.00
6. Munai, Lanao del Norte P 375,000.00
7. Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte P 375,000.00
8. Tagoloan, Lanao del Norte P 375,000.00
9. Poona Piagapo, Lanao del Norte P 375,000.00
10. Tangcal, Lanao del Norte P 375,000.00
11. Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental P 550,000.00
12. Plaridel, Misamis Occidental P 550,000.00
13. Don Victoriano Chiongbian, Misamis Occidental
P 375,000.00
14. Binuangan, Misamis Oriental P 375,000.00
15. Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental P 375,000.00
16. Naawan, Misamis Oriental P 550,000.00
17. Manticao, Misamis Oriental P 375,000.00
18. Medina, Misamis Oriental P 375,000.00
19. Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental P 550,000.00
20. Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental P 6,000,000.00
21. Brgy. Dampil, Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental
P 200,000.00
2020
1. Alubijid, Misamis Oriental P 200,000.00
2. Baroy, Lanao del Norte P 200,000.00
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3. Guinsiliban, Camiguin P 200,000.00
4. Linamon, Lanao del Norte P 200,000.00
5. Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte P 200,000.00
6. Sumilao, Bukidnon P 200,000.00
The amount of PhP 550,000.00 financial support for LGUs was aimed at
facilitating the diversion of waste up to 50%.
The assistance in the implementation of ESWM in public markets refers to
the establishment of a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in public markets
operated by LGUs. For CY 2017, Local Government Units within the established Water Quality Management Areas (WQMA) were given priority:
Table 34: Recipient LGUs for Market MRF
Name of LGU
Status
1. Baungon, Bukidnon P 190,000.00 each
2. Malitbog, Bukidnon
3. Sumilao, Bukidnon
4. Libona, Bukidnon
5. Talakag, Bukidnon
6. Claveria, Misamis Oriental
7. Jasaan, Misamis Oriental
8. Balingasag, Misamis Oriental
9. Lugait, Misamis Oriental
10. Tangub City, Misamis Occidental
Bayan Ko, Linis Ko Program
In 2019, the “Bayan Ko, Linis Ko Program” had two major components,
namely: the IEC for LGUs and the implementation of the Solid Waste
Enforcement & Education Program (SWEEP).
Under SWEEP, Environmental Monitoring Officers (EnMOs) were detailed
at PENROs/CENROs of the DENR to closely monitor activities of LGUs in the
region as to cleanliness along major thoroughfares, sidewalks, esteros, parks,
rivers, and other areas prone to indiscriminate dumping of solid wastes. Unclean
sites were documented by taking pictures, which were immediately uploaded to
the EMB website for information of the public. Violations committed against
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Section 48 paragraph 1, Chapter VI of RA 9003 were brought to the attention of
Barangay or City/Municipal officials for appropriate action.
The IEC component complemented the findings of EnMOs where unclean
sites were targeted for the clean-up. Clean-up was facilitated through the LGU
and the community surrounding the target areas.
As an improvement to the Basura Patrol Program, the SWEEP aims to
facilitate the establishment of Barangay ESWM, most importantly the
institutional mechanism. Apart from IEC, the EnMOs will ensure that the
personnel from the LGU have undergone the necessary training and designated
as their counterpart.
For CY 2020, a total number of 960 unclean sites were monitored, and concerned LGUs were notified of the matter for appropriate action. The same
sites were re-visited for validation to check if clean-up was undertaken. IEC
conducted by EnMOs has reinforced the activity.
Lake Lanao Watershed Reservation Project
In 2018, the “Lake Lanao Watershed Reservation Project” was created by
the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the
provincial government of Lanao del Sur to address sustainable watershed
management concerns in the upper river basins. The Environmental
Management Bureau (EMB) Region X was then tasked to facilitate the activities
related to Solid Waste Management and Water Quality Management of the
project.
The SWM Project aims at providing technical assistance in the formulation
of the 10 Year Solid Waste Management Plan of the eighteen (18) LGUs around
Lake Lanao, namely: Marantao, Ditsaan Ramain, Buadi Puso Buntong,
Mulondo, Taraka, Tamparan, Poona Bayabao, and Masiu for the 1st District and
Lumbayanague, Lumbatan, Bayang, Binidayan, Ganassi, Madalum, Madamba,
Bacolod Kalawi, Tugaya and Balindong for the 2nd District and one (1) LGU
within Ramain River that is LGU Bubong.
As part of the SWM technical assistance and improve understanding of the
LGU waste character, pre-survey of the SWM profile of the LGUs, Integration
Seminar Orientation on Three Modules (Air, Water and SWM), Waste Analysis
and Characterization Study (WACS) training and conduct of actual WACS of two
(2) LGUs representing 1st and 2nd District, WACS Data Analysis and Writeshop
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on 10 Year SWM Plan and IECs were conducted. The Typology Method of WACS
that is consistent with NSWM strategies, cost-effective, and attainable with
respect to time was used by the LGUs.
The project had already expired in 2019. However, LGUs seeking
assistance for the finalization of their 10-Yr SWM Plans are still assisted by this
Office. Hence, as of December 31, 2019, nine (9) LGUs including LGU Calanogas
in 2nd District had submitted their draft plan. The plans were subjected to
evaluation where remarks and notations/recommendations were offered through
email.
Marawi Recovery, Rehabilitation, Reconstruction Program
In 2018, the Marawi Recovery, Rehabilitation, Reconstruction Program of Task Force Bangon Marawi was undertaken to address indiscriminate dumping
of solid waste as a result of massive accumulation of solid waste from the
aftermath of destruction to properties and infrastructure. In addition, the project includes the conduct of Information and Education Campaigns in Marawi City
to raise awareness of the citizens on proper management of waste in accordance
with R.A. 9003.
In 2019, activities such as preparation of SWM Master Plan, actual Waste
Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS), benchmarking on Central MRF,
intensive IEC on RA 9003, clean-up and tree planting activities, and implementation of “No Segregation, No Collection Policy” were conducted. In
addition, procurement for collection vehicles, waste diversion equipment (bio
composter, bio/plastic/glass shredder, plastic densifier), land for SLF, and motor pool construction had undergone the necessary bidding process thru the
Regional Bids and Awards Committee (RBAC). The corresponding Terms of
Reference (TOR) and technical aspects were reviewed by members of the Regional Technical Working Group (TWG) prior to endorsement of approval of Resolutions
to the HOPE to issue Notice of Award (NOA) and Notice to Proceed (NTP) to the
winning bidder.
In CY 2020, the procurement process for some equipment to be acquired
was repeated due to various deficiencies of bidders in submitting the necessary
requirements. Other factors contributing to the delay of the procurement process were the non-submission of bidders on the necessary bidding
documents of bid items posted in PHILGEPS. Nonetheless, many equipment had
been procured while the rest are subject to bidding in the year 2021.
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Search for the Cleanest and Greenest LGU (Model Barangay on
ESWM) Nationwide
This activity was conducted in CY 2017, spearheading the “Search for the
Cleanest and Greenest LGU (Model Barangay on ESWM) Nationwide” initiated by
SWMD of EMB Central. The search was intended for the establishment of a
model barangay on ESWM, aiming to achieve the following objectives:
1. To develop a strong partnership with LGUs; 2. To generate data for benchmarking and monitoring R.A. 9003
compliance; 3. To recognize and reward LGUs for successfully implementing
Ecological Solid Waste Management;
4. To influence and inspire LGUs so they would apply the best practices of Solid Waste Management.
Barangays that participated in the contest were divided into four
categories:
Category A- Barangays located in Highly Urbanized Cities
Category B- Barangays located in Component Cities
Category C- Barangays located in 1st & 2nd Class
Municipalities
Category D- Barangays located in 3rd - 6th Class
Municipalities
Validation of entries has two rounds: initial and final rounds. The initial
round of validation was conducted at Regional Level, and the final round will be
conducted at the National Level with EMB-Central Office and other stakeholders.
Participating barangays were scored based on the following criteria:
1. Implementation of segregated at source; 2. Compliance to segregated collection; 3. Operation of Materials Recovery Facility; 4. Active Barangay Committee for Ecological Solid Waste Management.
The search was focused on barangay LGUs encouraging them to undertake
the stricter implementation of policies towards compliance of R.A. 9003. A lot of
good and functional programs and activities on the enhancement of waste
management, including increasing waste diversion and best practices, were
presented by the participating barangays. In 2018, Barangay Upper Lamac,
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Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental for Category B, Barangay Sil-ipon, Libona,
Bukidnon for Category C and Barangay Robocon, Linamon, Lanao del Norte for
Category D were endorsed as qualifiers to the national level and were
recommended for inclusion to the final or national validation, which will be
conducted within the 1st quarter of 2020.
Review and Evaluation of 10 Year Solid Waste Management Plan
The 10-Year Solid Waste Management Plan formulated by LGUs is
basically geared towards compliance with the mandates of R.A. 9003. The plan
contains the LGU’s profile, waste characterization, analysis, current SWM
management conditions, and its future plans on solid waste management.
The plan serves as a guide for LGUs in managing their wastes, formulating
strategies to increase waste diversion and improving the collection and disposal
of residual wastes, and operating and maintaining SWM equipment and facility
to achieve a 100% segregation at source and segregated collection. It also
encourages LGUs to improve their implementation of existing policies and create
new workable ordinances on SWM.
On the part of the EMB-10 ESWM Section, technical assistance was
provided to LGUs in terms of one-on-one coaching and virtual preliminary
deliberation to review and evaluate their plans. For CY 2020, a total of thirty (30)
LGUs were assisted, and their plans were completed and evaluated by EMB-10.
However, only 11 were endorsed to the National Solid Waste Management
Commission (NSWMC). Of the eleven (11) endorsed Plans, one (1) is the Province
of Camiguin, two (2) LGUs from the province of Lanao del Norte, three (3) LGUs
from the province of Misamis Occidental, three (3) LGUs from the province of
Misamis Oriental, one (1) City of Iligan and one (1) deferred Plan in 2019 of LGU
Salvador, Lanao del Norte. Given the total number of LGUs in the region to be
ninety-three (93), twenty-two (22) remaining LGUs and four (4) provinces will be
included in this program for CY 2021.
5.4.3 Civil Society Initiatives/Participation
Participation of the civil society on SWM was driven by the filing of
complaints by the NSWMC against LGUs that are still operating open or
controlled dumpsites. This has gained popularity and is often the subject among
social media groups. As a result, more people became aware of the solid waste
situations in their area and openly participated in discussions.
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Business Sector
In 2017, the ESWM in Commercial Establishments was launched and
gained momentum in terms of promoting My-Own-Bag Advocacy, segregation,
and waste diversion. On the part of the local government of Cagayan de Oro, for
example, non-compliance of business establishments to City Ordinances on the
matter is penalized. As a result, plastic bags are practically eliminated in malls,
public markets, and commercial establishments. Lately, eco-bags are sold as a
replacement for plastics.
Likewise, companies/industries also support the Adopt-an-Estero
Program of the DENR and actively mobilize their co-adaptor communities on
clean-up activities. The program is intended to maintain cleanliness in areas within or near esteros or waterways and advocates proper waste management.
Public Sector
Segregation at source, waste reduction, and segregated collection, which
are now implemented in most LGUs to complement the closure of dumpsites, are
gaining ground as communities are now being engaged in massive IECs
conducted by LGUs. In addition, policies on regulating single-use plastic bags
are being pushed forward by at least sixty (60%) of the LGUs; public participation
also increased.
Academe
In 2015, the City Government of Cagayan de Oro identified Bitan-ag Creek
as one of its priority projects. The “Hapsay-Sapa” Program of Cagayan de Oro
City virtually adopted the concept of Linis/Adopt-Estero. These were generally
participated in by the education group.
In 2011, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan also launched its DIY (Do-
It-Yourself) Policy to complement its “CLAY-GO” or Clean as you Go policy in
disposing of wastes generated at its canteen area where the concept of waste
segregation was embraced. In 2020, the school had continued its quest to
prohibit the use of plastic bottles and advocated the use of reusable water
canisters instead. Its program on the eventual phase-out of the sale of plastic-
bottled drinks in all its campus has also been continued.
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Other schools, both public and private, are also implementing waste
management programs. Several schools implement a waste segregation and
recovery system, as evidenced by the establishment of MRF. The MRF system in
schools is often supported by the LGU concerned as part of its SWM Program.
5.4.4 Local Government Initiatives
The initiatives undertaken by LGUs that are integrated into its existing
solid waste management program have been continued to include clean-up
(office environment, coastal), and information education in schools. These have
become organic and embedded in their continuing program on cleanliness under
the Clean & Green and Gawad Pangulo para sa Kapaligiran (GPK) Program.
MRF establishment in the region has been increasing in number annually
catering barangays of concerned LGUs. Though not all barangays are presently
served with MRFs, the momentum of LGU’s concern to provide the facility to its
remaining barangays is laudable.
The size of MRFs constructed by LGUs ranges from mini-MRF (size of 2 x
2 meters, without composting) to medium scale or central MRFs catering to
clustered barangays. These were established from 2004 to the present and
regularly rehabilitated to render them serviceable. In addition, purok-based and
community-based solid waste management are also implemented.
Other initiatives include the establishment of purok/community gardens
where household composts are used. The vegetable products are then utilized in
their barangay feeding program.
The municipality of Mambajao in Camiguin province is fully implementing
the Plastic-Free Ordinance wherein commercial/business establishments are
prohibited from providing any plastic as a container for take-out products. Other
LGUs followed suit.
With its Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) Program, DILG has
integrated the 10-Year Plan preparation, MRF establishment, and appropriate
disposal facility as one of the essential requirements for LGU compliance. The
program spurred LGU's interest in pursuing the SWM program to be competitive.
In 2018, Cagayan de Oro City started implementing its regulation on using
single-use plastic bags pursuant to Article IX, Section 30 of City Ordinance No.
13378-2018 or the "Integrated Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance of
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Cagayan de Oro City". The ordinance prohibits business establishments, fast-
food outlets, pharmacies, market vendors, and the like on the use of plastic bags
and/or sando bags as packaging materials for dry goods and cooked foods to
customers. The full implementation of the ordinance started on January 1, 2019.
In 2019, the City established an eco-hub at Upper Dagong of barangay Carmen
which uses laminated sachets for eco-bricks production. The project aims to
benefit garbage collectors and waste scavengers who strongly opposed the
closure of the dumpsite in 2015 for fear of losing their main livelihood. They had
formed a cooperative known as CDO-MRF Cooperative to manage the facility and
used these eco-bricks to construct their office and as an added source of income
once produced on a commercial scale.
In view of the compliance requirement strongly pushed by the Office of the
Ombudsman, LGU IEC activities have increased, and the City/Municipal SWM
Board is activated. The 10-year SWM plan also provided an avenue for the LGU
to develop strategies geared towards compliance to RA 9003.
5.6 Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Best practices on SWM are identifiable in LGUs, embracing solid waste
management as a priority program instead of traditional practices adopted by
some LGUs. Some of these best practices are as follows:
Search for Model Barangay Winners
The “Search for the Cleanest and Greenest LGU (Model Barangay on
ESWM) Nationwide” has encouraged LGUs to implement the regulation of R.A.
9003. As a result, the region has seen the LGUs' best practices in segregation at
source, segregated collection, maintaining and operating MRFs, and
implementing City Ordinances pertaining to R.A. 9003.
As a result of the initial validation at the Regional Level, the following LGU–
Barangays were declared finalists in their respective categories:
Table 35. Finalists for the Search for Model Barangay Winners
Barangay/LGU Category
Barangay Upper Lamac, Oroquieta
City, Misamis Occidental
B – Component City
Barangay Sil-ipon, Libona, Bukidnon C – 1st Class Municipality
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Barangay Robocon, Linamon, Lanao
del Norte
D – 5th Class Municipality
Unfortunately, there was no follow-through on this activity at the national
level in CY 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and strict health protocols
imposed by the Inter-Agency Task Force. Nonetheless, the support of these LGUs
to this activity is highly appreciated and worth emulating for the rest of LGUs in
the region.
VERMICOMPOSTING
Vermicomposting is also gaining ground and favorable attention of LGUs.
The region has seen an increase in vermicomposting because of the access to
technical assistance being facilitated by the Department of Agriculture (DA).
Under the DA’s Promotion of Organic Agriculture Program, the agency
offers Organic Fertilizer Production Plant/Community-based Composting
Facility to LGUs and POs to produce Vermi Compost or Vermi Cast and Vermi
Tea.
PROVINCE-WIDE INTERVENTION IN SWM
The revival and strengthening of province-wide coordination on solid waste
management have provided most LGUs in the region the avenue to comply with
RA 9003 regulation which, in a way, has facilitated accomplishments.
Furthermore, through their environment and natural resource office, this
intervention has facilitated the provinces in gathering all their respective LGUs
and caused the conduct of WACS as a pre-requisite in the formulation of their
respective 10-Year SWM Plans.
EMB has also provided assistance to LGUs in capacity development and
“lakbay-aral” activities of LGUs, showing successful programs of other LGUs to
help them improve SWM practices in their respective area of jurisdiction. Local
LGUs and their initiatives/best practices were advertised to other LGUs,
especially during ESWM Summits. Areas outside the region were recommended
as travel sites, especially on successful sanitary landfill operations.
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5.7 Challenges (Issues and Concerns)
Most LGUs do not have technical personnel and expertise in solid waste
management. This is aggravated by the weak institutional setup of many LGUs
in the region. For example, they neither have MENROs, nor an office in charge
intended for SWM activities and don’t even have a corresponding budget. The
absence of an accountable person/office also hindered coordination between the
LGU and EMB despite the deployment of Environmental Monitoring Officers.
LGUs often have solid waste management programs but are not properly
executed, perhaps due to a lack of political will from the local chief executives.
This is manifested by the inactivity of the local Solid Waste Management Board
and the slack participation of the barangays. Other concerns that pose a
challenge to the implementation of RA 9003 are the reinvigoration of
stakeholders and the general public towards environmental education.
5.8 Recommendations
For LGUs to cope with the above challenges, the following is hereby
recommended:
1. Create regular positions for MENROs and the necessary number of support staffs to complement and strengthen institutional set-up;
2. Provide regular budget allocation for SWM activities of MENROs on an annual basis;
3. MENROs to attend seminars and training held by EMB on SWM regularly;
4. Duplicate successes on SWM strategies implemented by other LGUs;
5. Review existing laws and come up with guidelines incorporating waste management principles such as the 3 R’s (especially on recycling market), Extended Producers’ Responsibility (EPR), and Polluters Pay Principle (PPP);
6. Legal support during case handling in the event that the EMB regional office is involved in the filing of a case before the office of the Ombudsman against LGUs for non-compliance to RA 9003.
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Chapter 6
TOXIC CHEMICALS AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
6.1 Regulated Chemicals
For the regulated chemicals under specific Chemical Control Orders
(CCOs), Importation Clearances are issued for Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS), Cyanide, Asbestos, and Mercury, with their use closely monitored by the
Region.
Table 36. Inventory of Regulated Chemicals (1st Sem CY 2020)
Chemicals Number of
Clearances
Issued
Volume (MT)
Regulated Chemicals under CCO:
Registration Certificate
Cyanide 0 0
Asbestos 0 0
Mercury 1 1.8
Lead 2 8.2755
ODS 3 5.084
No. of Regulated Importers
Cyanide 0 0
Asbestos 0 0
Mercury 0 0
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New Chemicals (PMPIN
Compliance Certificate)
Small Quantity 0 0
Regulated Chemicals PCL
Compliance Certificate PICCS
Certification
Quantity 0 0
Total 6 15.1595
Source: EMB10
Table 37. Inventory of Regulated Chemicals (2nd Sem CY 2020)
Chemicals Number of
Clearances
Issued
Volume (MT)
Regulated Chemicals under CCO:
Registration Certificate
Cyanide 2 300.03
Asbestos 0 0
Mercury 2 0.3025
ODS 3 9.089
No. of Regulated Importers
Cyanide 0 0
Asbestos 0 0
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Mercury 0 0
New Chemicals (PMPIN
Compliance Certificate)
Small Quantity 0 0
Regulated Chemicals PCL
Compliance Certificate PICCS
Certification
Quantity 0 0
Total 7 309.4215
Source: EMB10
6.2 Toxic Substances and Hazardous Waste
The table shows the Toxic Substances and Hazardous Waste Registration in Region 10 with 517 HWGs monitored and 411 HWGs registered.
Table 38: Inventory of Toxic Substances and Hazardous Waste
HWG Cagayan
de Oro
City
Misamis
Oriental
Misamis
Occidental
Lanao del
Norte
Bukidnon Camiguin Total
Hazardous
Waste
Generators
Registered
123 68 35 76 99 10 411
Transport
Permits Issued
18 55 73
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HWGs
Monitored
153 163 24
107 68 2 517
Notice of
Violation Issued
15 8 8 3 16 0 50
TDS Facilities
Monitored
2 2 2 6
The table below shows that Oil Waste is a hazardous waste with the
highest generated volume of 7,694.9549 tons.
Table 39. Hazardous Waste Inventory, Region 10 CY 2020
Classification of HW Tons/Year % of Total
HW
Generated
Wastes with Cyanide 0
0
Acid wastes 4.11768 0.050341675
Alkali wastes 95.022546 1.16172071
Wastes with inorganic chemicals 110.571206 1.351814547
Reactive chemical wastes 0 0
Inks/dyes/pigments/ paints/latex/adhesives/ organic sludge 35.59774 0.435208627
Waste organic solvents 0.11914 0.001456574
Putrescible/ Organic wastes 107.709 1.316821967
Oil 7,694.9549 94.07649919
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Containers 36.8375 0.450365608
Immobilized wastes 3.95 0.048291663
Organic chemicals 0.08 0.000978059
Miscellaneous Wastes:
Pathogenic or infectious wastes 58.0252 0.709400867
Friable Asbestos Wastes 0.00006 7.33544E-07
Pharmaceuticals and Drugs 1.63417 0.019978934
Pesticides 22.856 0.279431458
Persistent Organic Pollutants 0 0
Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment 7.99047 0.097689389
6.3 Best Practices
Coordination of personnel from Hazardous Waste Permitting Section and
Hazardous Waste Management Section and the harmonization of policy
implementation from both Sections was implemented.
6.4 Challenges, Issues, and Concerns
1. The website for the Online Registration of CCO for PCB is only accessible in
Regional Offices and inaccessible to applicants registering outside the Office. It is very inconvenient for applicants, especially for those who have a lot of equipment (1000+ equipment) to register. It also defeats the purpose of the online system if it is only accessible in the Regional Offices.
2. Electric Cooperatives with more than a thousand suspected PCB Equipment have difficulty sampling and analyzing their equipment considering the very high cost of analysis per equipment.
3. No PPEs are available for the Hazardous Wastes and Chemicals Section, which are needed considering the nature of the section's work.
4. Permits/registrations from the Hazardous Wastes and Chemicals Permitting
Section are not properly tackled during PCO training since the majority of the PCO’s are asking assistance during application.
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6.5 Recommendations
1. Rebooting of the website for the registration of CCO for PCB or its integration to the OPMS System.
2. Creating a National Program to help Electric Cooperatives to have their samples analyzed at lesser cost and Programs to assist them in their disposal of PCB Equipment.
3. Chemicals Section from the Central Office must have a direct line for the Regional Offices for inquiries and assistance.
4. Provide effective and adequate PPEs for personnel under the Hazardous Wastes and Chemicals Section. If possible, provide medical checkups for the personnel considering the risk in the work that may cause acute or chronic diseases.
5. Provide separate training/seminar for permits/registrations under Hazardous Wastes and Chemicals Section or add a module in training exclusively for these
applications.
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Chapter 7
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
The Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System (PEISS) was
established in 1978 by virtue of Presidential Decree (PD) No. 1586. PEISS
ensures a rational balance between socio-economic development and
environmental protection for the benefit of present and future generations. As such, its main concern is that the proposed project will undergo the
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) – assessment of the potential impacts
of a project on the environment and people and ensuring that these impacts are addressed by way of mitigation and enhancement measures.
The PEISS covers projects and undertakings under Category A, Environmentally Critical Projects (ECP) which authority to process the
Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) application lies at EMB Central
Office and projects located in Environmentally Critical Areas (ECA), Category B, which are under the authority of the Regional Offices.
There are also projects that the PEISS does not cover. These are projects
that are deemed not to significantly affect the environment and people based on the threshold/capacity of the proposed projects; these are classified as Category
D, and environmental enhancement projects classified as Category C. It is the
option of the proponents of these projects whether to secure a Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC).
7.1 Number & Type of Projects Issued ECCs and CNCs
For Calendar Year 2020, EMB-10 issued 1,253 Certificate of Non-Coverage
(CNC) and three hundred forty-nine (349) Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC). Of the ECCs, one hundred eighty-seven (187) were projects located in the
province of Bukidnon, eight (8) in Camiguin Island, twenty-three (23) in Lanao
del Norte, thirty (30) in Misamis Occidental, and one hundred one (101) in
Misamis Oriental. Table 59 presents the breakdown of projects issued by the office.
Table 40. ECC Issued by Province in Region 10
TYPE OF PROJECT
PROVINCE
TOT
AL
BUKIDN
ON
MISAM
IS
ORIEN
TAL
MISAMIS
OCCIDEN
TAL
LAN
AO
DEL
CAMIGU
IN
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NOR
TE
Batching/Crushing Plant 1 2 2 5
Bridges 1 1 2
Building
(Storage/Warehouse,
Hotels, Commercial
Establishments, Malls)
1 10 1 1 13
Feed Mill 1 1
Food Processing 4 4
Forestry 5 3 8
Gasoline Station 26 14 4 2 46
Storage Facility
(Petroleum)
1 1
Housing/Subdivision 4 15 1 20
Manufacturing/Processin
g
2 2
Mineral Processing 1 1
Piggery 1 1 1 3
Poultry 12 4 9 2 27
Plantation 3 3
Power Plant 1 2 3
Port/Causeways 3 1 4
Resort/Tourism 4 3 1 1 6 15
Rice Mill 1 1
Roads 15 5 3 23
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Transport Facilities 1 1
Sand and Gravel 98 20 10 7 135
Sanitary landfill 2 3 2 7
Small Scale Mining 8 3 3 14
Slaughterhouse 1 1 2
Waste Management 1 3 1 4
Water Supply 3 1 4
TOTAL 187 101 30 23 8 349
Most of the ECCs that were issued by EMB-10 are for Sand and Gravel
projects. This is to support the “build-build-build” thrust of the present
administration of President Rodrigo R. Duterte.
7.2 NGO Involvement
The Guardians of the Earth Association, Inc. (GEAI), a non-government
organization, is still the partner of EMB-10 in ensuring sustainable development
through Environmental Management. In addition, it serves as the fiscal manager of the EIA Review Support Fund and PCO training provider.
7.3 Best Practice
To solve the difficulty of project proponents in applying for ECC and CNC,
the Office provided Kiosk in the Clearance and Permitting Division for Online
Applications.
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Figure 75. CPD Kiosk for Online Applications
7.4 Challenges
The issuance of EMB Memorandum Circular No. 2020-27 dated June 17,
2020, “Project Threshold for Extraction of Non-Metallic Resources Applying for
Environmental Compliance”, requiring Geological Assessment of the resources in the river and projected replenishment rate over time based on the technical
report of geologist or mining engineer approved by MGB for sand and gravel
extraction projects, delayed the issuance of ECC. Project proponents raised their issues and concern on the amount needed and time required for such studies.
EMB 10 Director Reynaldo S. Digamo partially solved this problem by allowing sand and gravel projects with an extraction rate of not more than 11,000
cu m per year for more than one hectare project area not to undergo geological
assessment considering that based on previous study, that for every hectare, a limit of 10,000 cu m can be extracted.
EMB 10 had already endorsed this concern to EMB Central Office and
hopefully will be addressed early next year because of its exigency. The build and build priority project of the president is also dependent on sand and gravel
materials.
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Chapter 8
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
8.1 Environmental Education Program
Youth Involvement in Environmental Protection
Young people play an active role in protecting and improving the
environment. The youth can alter their lifestyle and create a significant impact
on the environment by implementing eco-friendly practices, recycling various materials, conserving resources such as water and electricity, resulting in
environmentally friendly homes, schools, and youth organizations. In addition,
engaging youth participation directly impacts changing youth behavior and a long-term effect by influencing their parents, relatives, families, and
neighborhoods.
Outreach Program in Tahanan ng Kabataan and CDO Boystown
Boys Town Orphanage (home of 7 years old and below orphans) located at
Brgy. Puerto, Cagayan de Oro City and Tahanan ng Kabataan (institution for
young offenders) located at Upper Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City. Both
institutions are managed by City Social Welfare. A small facility yet the home of
several numbers of kids who are facing many difficulties in life. But despite such
trials, these young children and teenagers manage to bear a smile on their face
and generate spontaneous laughter whenever they find an opportunity to have
fun, learn, and enjoy the moment of their lives.
Some of the residents are abandoned, children and lawbreakers. Some of
them are neglected and taken for granted children in their family, a few are
abused children, and a few are victims of poverty who have made such mistakes
that they are labeled as petty thieves. They are looking for love and a sense of
belonging.
The activity is in line with EMB's vision and mission. Putting food in the
children's mouths and sharing information about the importance of our
environment and natural resources will undoubtedly improve environmental
quality in the direction of good health, environmental integrity, and economic
viability. Furthermore, as stated in the final section of the Bureau vision, it will
also enhance the Filipino quality of life for the present and future generations.
Thus, the beneficiaries are the present and our future generation.
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Webinar
International Lead Protection Week
The importance of a lead poisoning webinar in improving the performance
of science teachers cannot be overstated. Their participation in this webinar will
help create an effective learning environment about the topic, improve teaching-
learning situations, stay current on modern instructional devices, and inspire them to become better teachers in today's world. Enlightening teachers with
scientific methods teach them how to think, learn, solve problems, and make
informed decisions. These abilities are essential in every aspect of a teacher's education and life.
Continuing education is essential for science teachers, especially given the fast pace of change in the classroom. In the midst of COVID-19, webinars prove
to be a convenient way for them to access this training from the comfort of the
teacher lounge or home.
8.2 Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Programs Specializing on the
Environment Offered by States, Colleges, and Universities in Region 10
Table 60. List of Degree Programs offered in Universities and Colleges of Region 10
Specializing the Environment
Name of University/College Title of Degree Program on Environment
University of Science &
Technology in Southern
Philippines (USTP)
Master of Science - Doctor of Philosophy Science
Education (Straight Program) major in Chemistry; minor
in Biology, Physics, or Environmental Science
Master in Environmental Science & Technology
Master in Environmental Geo-techniques and
Management
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science &
Technology
Mindanao State University
(MSU,Marawi)
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Bachelor of Science in Forestry
Bachelor of Science in Agro-Forestry
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Mindanao State University
(MSU-IIT,Iligan)
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering
Technology
Master of Science in Environmental Science
Master in Sustainable Development Studies
Doctor in Sustainable Development Studies
Mindanao State University
(MSU-Naawan)
MS. In Environmental Science
Central Mindanao University
(CMU)
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Bachelor of Science in Forestry
Master of Science in Forestry major in Forest Resource
Management
University of Science &
Technology in Southern
Philippines (USTP-Claveria)
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering
Liceo de Cagayan University Master in Management major in Environmental
Management
8.3 Public Awareness and Environmental Education Through the Year-
Round Special Events on the Environment
Backyard Contests
Competitions such as “Search for a Sustainable Backyard Contests” are
encouraged to entice people in different communities to participate and play a
significant role in improving the state of the environment by cleaning and beautifying their backyards with different types of plants. As such, the best or
the most attractive backyard is given the award and acknowledgment, which also
stimulates the people to improve their gardens and grow more plants, which play
a big part in restoring the current state of the local environment.
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Clean-Up Drive/ Tree-Growing Activity/ Plogging Activity
The “Clean-Up Drive” aims to increase environmental awareness in various
communities wherein barangays participate in cleaning their environment to encourage waste reduction, recycling, and reuse, as well as to raise public
awareness about waste management and environmental concerns.
On the other hand, Tree Growing Activity aspires to increase the number of trees in an area and a goal of protecting a watershed in mind. Instead,
watershed protection should be viewed as a means to achieve other social and
economic objectives, which may include sustaining local or downstream agricultural production by maintaining soil fertility and reducing downstream
flooding, protecting life and health through maintenance of water quality.
Meanwhile, plogging, which is a combination of jogging while picking litter,
aims to bring different communities, LGUs, government agencies, and other
organizations together and raise awareness about climate change. Plogging is a concrete example that small actions can create a significant impact.
Furthermore, all the above-mentioned activities aim to encourage people
to act on different environmental issues the humans and the earth are facing and promote improvement in the outdoor recreational activities of the
community.
IEC Materials Production and Distribution
Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials are produced and distributed to schools, LGUs, and all residents involved in environmental
activities to convey environmental knowledge, including a variety of products
such as infographics, flyers, leaflets, and brochures, social media posts, and even podcasting. And the IEC materials can create a bigger impact if
incorporated into different environmental programs and activities.
Podcasting
Podcasting is a time-efficient form of communication that goes through
disseminating audio files over the Internet. A podcast is a type of audio file downloaded from the Internet and is typically in MP3 format. This approach is
used to reach out to people who are too busy to participate in other
environmental activities and programs by just listening to podcasts with their mobile phones or laptops while they do other things at work or home, or even
amidst a public or a crowded place.
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Regular Updating of Regional Office Web Page and Facebook Page
As part of the target and accomplishment of the office, the Regional Office
Web Page (www.r10.emb.gov.ph) and the Facebook Page (Environmental Management Bureau 10) are regularly updated with all the activities and
programs of the office alongside numerous infographics that are creating major
impact in raising continual environmental awareness amidst pandemic.
Webinars
Before pandemic, seminars, workshops, and trainings are considered the usual trend to provide lecture and encourage more people to act on an
environmental issue because social distancing is not a problem, but because of
a public health emergency, the office resorted to conducting webinars to continually involve the people in creating an impact to save the earth from
detrimental effects of climate change and other similar environmental issues.
Conducting webinars becomes a means for continuous learning and
awareness for all students, people in the academe, LGUs, and other agencies.
However, it is still challenging for remote learning during the pandemic.
Figure 76. Bike Ta Para Sa Limpyong Hangin Figure 77. Outreach Activity
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Figure 78. Plogging Activity Figure 79. Clean-Up Activity
Figure 80. Gardening Figure 81. Podcasting
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Chapter 9
ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATION
9.1 EMB Organizational Structure
EMB-10 has a total of Seventy-Four (74) regular employees, with two (2)
detailed employees and two (2) CTI employees. To efficiently and effectively run the Office, a total of Seventy-Two (72) employees (Contract of Service) were also
hired.
Table 41. Indicative Number of Regular Personnel, EMB-10
Name of Office Number of
Personnel
Office of the Regional Director
(Legal Unit, Environmental Education & Information Unit,
Planning Unit, Management Information System Management
Unit and Provincial Management Unit)
5
Administrative and Finance Division
[(Co-Terminus Incumbent (CTI)]
13
Environmental Monitoring and Enforcement Division and
Laboratory Services
30
Clearance and Permitting Division 26
Total 74
9.2 Capacity Building
The Regional Office regularly sends employees as representatives in
various trainings, programs, workshops, and courses held locally to enhance
their skills, competence, and performance in their respective line and field of work. In addition, through the discretion of the Division and Section Chiefs, and
upon the Regional Director's approval, Special Orders are issued and made to
send the employees as participants officially.
The table below shows the training courses attended over the year.
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Table 42. List of Training, Seminars, and Workshops CY 2020
SPECIAL
ORDER
NUMBER
PARTICIPANTS ACTIVITY DATE VENUE
1-05-2020 ORD/ PEMU,
CPD, EMED
TECHNICAL
WRITING
WORKSHOP AND
EFFECTIVE
COMMUNICATION
JANUARY
21-22, 2020
1-06-2020 ORD/ PEMU,
CPD, EMED
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
TECHNICAL SKILLS
DEVELOPMENT
JANUARY
23-24, 2020
1-11-2020 DAHN SUAN
(SEMS), ABDUL
HAMID
BATUGAN
(ENG II)
MICHAEL TIU
(PISMU STAFF),
JOSEPH
POLIRAN
(EMED STAFF)
ARCGIS PRO:
ESSENTIAL
WORKFLOWS
JANUARY
22-24, 2020
WEBINAR
1-21-2020 TERESA M.
DIGAMO,
NENIA P.
CASIÑO
SUPERVISORY
DEVELOPMENT
COURSE (TRACK 1)
FEBURARY
24-28,2020
METRO MANILA
1-17-2020 EMED STAFF ORIENTATION-
WRITESHOP ON THE
DENR-WIDE ENTITY-
LEVEL GREENHOUSE
GAS (GHG)
INVENTORY
JANUARY
30-31, 2020
1A EXPRESS HOTEL
2-34-20 ADMIN, EMED,
CPD
BASIC CUSTOMER
SERVICE SKILLS
FEBRUARY
13-14, 2020
2-50-2020 CPD : ALEX D.
JIMENEZ, ALAN
ALFREDO B.
ENTERIA, JAN
KARINA
LAPEÑA
TRAINING
WORKSHOP FOR
POLICY UPDATES
AND ONLINE
PERMITTING AND
MONITORING
SYSTEM (OPMS)
MARCH 2-6,
2020
WIDUS HOTEL,
CLARK, PAMPANGA
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2-47-2020 EMED, CPD,
MIS
TRAINING
WORKSHOP ON
HAZARDOUS WASTE
MANIFEST SYSTEM
(HWMS)
MARCH -13,
2020
2-42-2020 SWM, BM CAPACITY
DEVELOPMENT
SEMINAR ON SWM
BEST PRACTICES
AND WRITESHOP ON
THE PREPARATION
OF SAFE CLOSURE
AND
REHABILITATION
PLAN FOR
PAPANDAYAN
DUMPSITE
FEBRAURY
18-21, 2020
PHILTOWN HOTEL
2-41-2020 ADMIN, EMED,
CPD
CONDUCT OF ISO
9001:2015 TRAINING
FEBRUARY
18-19, 2020
EMB TRAINING
CENTER
2-36-2020 EMED, CPD TRAINING OF
TRAINERS ON
COMMUNITY LEVEL
GREENHOUSE GAS
INVENTORY
FEBRUARY
17-20, 2020
REGION 13
3-3-2020 ADMIN, EMED,
CPD
SEMINAR ON LAW
ON PROCUREMENT
(RA 9184)
MARCH 24-
26, 2020
3-2-2020 ADMIN TRAINING ON USERS
MANUAL TRAINING
ON ADMIN
PERSONNEL
MARCH 18-
20, 2020
05-06-
2020
ADMIN, BM PROCUREMENT
PLANNING AND
HARMINIZATION
WORKSHOP
MAY 29,
2020
EMB TRAINING
CENTER
06-012-
220
HR WEBINAR ON
CAREER
DEVELOPMENT AND
SUCCESION
PLANNING
JUNE 9-10,
2020
WEBINAR
09-91-20 EMED WEBINAR ON ENTITY
LEVEL GREENHOUSE
GAS (GHG)
INVENTORY AND
SEPTEMBER
7-11, 2020
EMB TRAINING
CENTER
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MANAGEMENT FOR
ENVIRONMENTALLY-
CRITICAL- PROJECTS
(ECPs) CUM DATA
PROCESSING FOR P-
EAGA
10-120-20 PARAME
RATILLA (EMS
II), JAN KARINA
LAPEÑA (EMS I)
DIGITAL LEARNING
ON
ENVIRONMENTAL
AND NATURAL
RESOURCES BASIC
COURSE
OCTOBER 7-
9 , 19-20
(FIRST
BATCH)
NOVEMBER
3-6,9
(SECOND
BATCH)
WEBINAR
10-123-
2020
ORD, WAQMS,
EMED, PISMU,
CPD
ENVISTA ARM:
FEATURES,
OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE
ONLINE TRAINING
OCTOBER 8,
2020
WEBINAR
10-128-20 EMED, CPD ONLINE TRAINING
COURSE ON
AUDITING ISO
9000:2015 QUALITY
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM (QMS)
NOVEMBER
24-27, 2020
10-130-
2020
ADMIN, GAD
FOCAL
NCCA-RDC-X
WEBINAR ON
FILIPINO VALUES
AND CULTURE IN
THE TIME OF
PANDEMIC
OCTOBER
22, 2020
TELECONFERENCE
11-155-20 EMED WEBINAR FOR
COMMUNICATIONS
PLANNING ON
CLIMATE CHANGE
ADAPTATION FOR
DENR
PENROs/CENROs CUM
DOCUMENTATION
OF EXISTING LOCAL
CLIMATE CHANGE
ADAPTATION
PROGRAMS,
MEASURES OR
PRACTICES
NOVEMBER
12-13, 2020
EMB TRAINING
CENTER
137
11-156-
2020
EMED, LAB, IEC NATIONAL
COORDINATION
WORKSHOP ON ACID
DEPOSITION
DECEMBER
11, 2020
TELECONFERENCE
11-150-
2020
QUICK
RESPONSE
TEAM,
DISASTER RISK
REDUCTION
AND
MANAGEMENT
TEAM OF EMB-
X
WEBINAR ON
UNDERSTANDING
WARNINGS AND
ADVISORIES
NOVEMBER
25, 2020
TELECONFERENCE
11-164-
2020
EMB X
EMPLOYEES,
ENMO
CAPACITY BUILDING
WEBINAR
NOVEMBER
26, 2020
TELECONFENRENCE
11-169-
2020
ADMIN ANTI-RED TAPE
AUTHORITY AND
ADMINISTRATIVE
MATTERS TRAINING
WORKSHOP
NOVEMBER
24-27, 2020
TELECONFERENCE
11-172-
2020
ADMIN, BM GACPA WEBINAR
AND GENERAL
MEMBERSHIP
MEETING
DECEMBER
11, 2020
12-201-
2020
CPD, EMED HAZARDOUS WASTE
GENERATOR
REGISTRATION
WORKSHOP
DECEMBER
9-11, 2020
GOOGLE MEET
12-202-
2020
NENIA CASIÑO SUPERVISORY
DEVELOPMENT
COURSE (TRACKS 2 &
3- BATCH 2)
DECEMBER
7-11. 2020
ZOOM
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9.3 Budget & Expenditures
Table 43. Annual Budgetary Allocation, CY 2020
Budget Item Annual Budgetary Allocation
Personnel Operations Total
Implementation of Clean Air
Regulation
13,597,000.00 4,396,000.00 17,993,000.00
Implementation of Clean Water
Regulation
3,610,000.00 9,402,000.00 13,012,000.00
Implementation of Ecological Solid
Waste Management Regulation
1,596,000.00 10,771,000.00 12,367,000.00
Environmental Impact Assessments 9,226,000.00 1,552,000.00 10,778,000.00
Implementation of Toxic Substance
and Hazardous Waste Management
Regulations
3,765,000.00 1,084,000.00 4,849,000.00
Environmental Education and
Information
1,039,000.00 344,000.00 1,383,000.00
TOTAL 32,833,000.00 27,549,000.00 60,382,000.00
Note: Annual Budgetary Allocation for Personnel were all under or included in the Air Budget
Item.
The Air section has the biggest budget allocation in terms of operations, while the Environmental Education section has the smallest budget for 2020.
9.4 Revenues Generated
The fines and penalties under PD 1586 are deposited under the
Environmental Revolving Fund (ERF). The utilization of the same for
implementing the Philippine EIS System is provided for in the EMB Memorandum Circular No. 3, Series of 2004.
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Table 44. Annual Revenues Generated CY 2020
Source Annual Revenues
Fines and
Penalties
Regulatory Fees
PD1586 (ERF) 1,792,000.00 687,826.56
RA8749 - 3,064,731.50
RA9275 - 3,188,829.66
RA6969 - 607,781.26
Total 1,792,500.00 7,549,168.98
Fines and Penalties of Environmental Impact Assessment (PD 1586) are
deposited to the Environmental Revolving Fund (ERF). Therefore, the
accumulated annual revenues for 2020 from fines and penalties and regulatory
fees have a total of Php (9,341,668.98).
9.5 Pollution Adjudication Board
10.5.1 Jurisdiction
The board shall assume the powers and functions of the
Commission/Commissioners of the National Pollution Control Commission with
respect to the adjudication of pollution cases under Republic Act 3931 and
Presidential Decree 984, particularly with respect to Section 6 letters e,f,g,j,k and
p of P.D. 984. The Environmental Management Bureau shall serve as the
Secretariat of the Board. These powers and functions may be delegated to the
regional officers of the Department in accordance with rules and regulations to
be formulated by the Board.
10.5.2 Gaps and problems in the adjudication of Pollution Cases
The speedy disposition of cases and the lack of guidelines in implementing
and executing the PAB Orders are the main issues that may be brought to the
attention of the higher authority for its enhancement.
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The PAB is the only quasi-judicial body with authority to adjudicate
Pollution Cases elevated by the Regional Offices. Thirteen (13) Regional Offices
were all mandated to elevate pollution cases within their respective regions.
Statistically, if these Regional Offices could elevate an average of one (1) case per
Region to the PAB, 13 cases will be placed under the calendar of activities of the
Board that needs to be resolved within the specified timeframe. The Gap comes
in during the deliberation of these cases because the PAB as a collegial body
needs to have a quorum before a valid decision can be made. Most of the
members of the PAB are being appointed ex-officio. Thus, there are times that
some of the members of the Board were tasked to an equally important matters
of his Office and cannot attend to the deliberation of this Cases, which on the
other hand causes delay or halt the process of adjudication of cases pending
before it.
Likewise, there are cases too that the Regional Offices had to fill in the gap
during PAB Orders/Resolution execution. For example, the execution of CEASE
and DESIST (CDO) to the establishment has no existing facility, where
equipment subject of CDO cannot be determined, i.e. old piggery project utilizing
earthen lagoons as a means of containing its wastewater. Moreover, there is no
existing comprehensive guideline to effect the PAB Order on the specific type of
project, thus, leaving the dilemma to the implementing Region on how to comply
with the Order.
10.5.3 Measures Undertaken
As a matter of procedure, the Regional Offices implements and executes
Orders/Resolutions directives coming from the PAB. In some cases, the Regional
Office has to bring forth comments to the Orders coming from the PAB. Those
pending cases are then subjected to close monitoring from the Regional Office
for compliance with the PAB Order.
10.5.4. Cases Handled from 2019-2020
Pollution Cases endorsed by the Regional Office to the PAB within the
above date are to wit;
Table 45. Pollution Cases Handled from CY 2019-2020
Name of Firm/Establishment Address Violation
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1. Republic Biscuit
Corporation (REBISCO)
Alae, Manolo Fortich
Bukidnon
R.A. 9275 and its IRR
2. Woodland Corporation Brgy. Dalwangan,
Malaybalay, Bukidnon
R.A. 9275 and its IRR
3. Mega Integrated Agro-
livestock Farm Corporation
Cugman, Cagayan de Oro
City
R.A. 9275 and its IRR
4. Boom Marine Corporatio Mohon, Tagoloan, Misamis
Oriental
R.A. 9275 and its IRR
5. Onda Piggery Farm Brgy. Dalwangan,
Malaybalay, Bukidnon
R.A. 9275 and its IRR
6. OSAMCO Manufacturing
Corporation
Ozamis City, Misamis
Occidental
R.A. 9275 and its IRR
7. Philfresh Meats
Corporation
El Salvador City, Misamis
Oriental
R.A. 9275 and its IRR
8. Grand Asia Integrated
Natural Coco Products
Corporation
Tanggub, Misamis
Occidnetal
R.A. 9275 and its IRR
9. LOHAS HILL and
Business Homes Laguindingan, Misamis
Oriental
R.A. 9275 and its IRR
10.5.5 Analysis and Interpretation
There will still be cases that will be elevated to the PAB since many of the
establishments have yet to comply with the new standards of the DENR, and
these establishments lack technical resources to comply with the laws.
10.5.6 Recommendation
Pursuant to the issuance of DAO 2016-08, which stringently modified
some of the parameters, many if not most of the firms/establishment struggles
to comply to it. These could be attributed to the fact that most industries are
using technology that relies on the Old DENR Standards. Although there was an
issued circular providing for a 5-year grace period for them to comply, the right
technology and research development have yet to be established. Parenthetically,
another grace period may be necessary to reduce the cases being elevated to the
PAB.
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Environmental Management Bureau. 2016. Air Quality in the Philippines (2008-2015)
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Acknowledgment
The Environmental Education and Information Unit of the Environmental Management
Bureau Region 10 prepares the 2020 Region 10 State of the Brown Environment Report as an
opportunity to disseminate information on the works, programs, and various activities that the
office has implemented over the previous year according to the EMB Mandates.
The completion of the report could not have been accomplished without the support and
contribution of the Monitoring & Enforcement Division Chief Officer-in-Charge, Engr. Dovee
Cherry Geollegue, the EIA OIC Chief, Atty. Abbas I. Lao, and the Administrative and Finance
Division Chief, Guillermo A. Hormillada, Jr. Special thanks is also extended to all the Section
Chiefs and staff for the submitting sectoral reports and other necessary data.
The Region would also like to acknowledge the assistance extended in the procurement
of related data: The Land Transportation Office; the National Economic Development Authority
and the National Statistics Office-NSCB. The Provincial Government Units and the
City/Municipal Government Units are also acknowledged for contributing inputs to this report.
An honorable commendation is also extended to our Regional Director, Reynaldo S.
Digamo, and the cooperation of the rest of the EMB-10 personnel.
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Annexes
A Air Quality Indices and Pollutant-Specific Cautionary Statements for the
General Public
B Raw Result of PM 10 and PM 2.5, Cagayan de Oro City, El Salvador
City, Municipality of Villanueva and Iligan City
C Updated Matrix of Classified and Unclassified water bodies according to
the Water Quality Criteria and Classification of 2016-08
D Database on LGU-Wide ESWM Implementation, 2019 & LGU-Tagged
NPS-ENRMP Monitoring & Rating
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Annex A
AIR QUALITY INDICES
Pursuant to DAO 2013-13, otherwise known as the Provisional National Ambient Air
Quality Guideline Values for Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5), the following Air Quality Index
Breakpoints shall describe the six 96) levels of air quality for PM2.5 defined as particles 2.5 and
less in micrometers in diameter and their cautionary statements for the general public.
Category Color RGB
Color
Code
Hex Color
Code
PM2.5
(µg/m3)
Cautionary Statements
BPLo- BPHi
Good Green (0, 228, 0) #00E400 0-25 None
Fair Yellow (255, 255,
0)
#FFFF00 25.1-35.0 None
Unhealthy
for
Sensitive
Groups
Orange (255, 126,
0)
#FF7E00 35.1-45.0 People with respiratory
disease, such as asthma,
should limit outdoor
exertion.
Very
Unhealthy
Red (255, 0, 0) #FF0000 45.1-55 Pedestrians should avoid
heavy traffic areas. People
with heart or respiratory
disease, such as asthma,
should stay indoors and rest
as much as possible.
Unnecessary trips should
be postponed. People
should voluntarily restrict
the use of vehicles.
Acutely
Unhealthy
Purple (143, 63,
151)
#8F3F97 55.1-90 People should limit outdoor
exertion. People with heart
or respiratory disease, such
as asthma, should stay
indoors and rest as much as
possible. Unnecessary trips
should be postponed.
Motor vehicle use may be
restricted. Industrial
activities may be curtailed.
Emergency Maroon (126, 0, 35) #7E0023 Above 91 Everyone should remain
indoors, (keeping windows
and doors closed unless
heat stress is possible).
Motor vehicle use should
be prohibited except for
emergency situations.
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Industrial activities, except
that which is vital for public
safety and health should be
curtailed.
Consistent with the above AQI Breakpoints, the provisional guideline values for PM2.5 under
DAO 2013-13 is hereby amended as follows:
Pollutant Short-term1 Long-term2 Implementation Period
µg/Ncu.m. Averaging
Time
µg/Ncu.m. Averaging
Time
PM2.5 353 24 Hours 253 1 Year Upon effectivity date of
the DAO 2020-14
Annex B
CY2020 Annual Assessment Report of
Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station (CAAQMS)
Station: Iligan CAAQMS
Location/address: Iligan Medical Center College - Basic Education Department, San
Miguel Village, Pala-o, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte
Geographical Coordinates: North- 08˚ 14’ 06.2” East- 124 ˚ 15’ 02.2”
Area Type: General Ambient
Station Type: CAAQMS – Particulate Matter System (PMS)
• Annual Data Capture Rate for PM2.5 and PM10 is 96%
.
Criteria
Pollutant
Monitored
Month
Monthly
Average
(ug/Ncm)
No. of
hours
No. of
days
Data
capture
rate%
24hours
Average Quarter
Average
(ug/Ncm)
Annual
Geometric
Mean
(ug/Ncm)
Annual
98th
Percentile
(ug/Ncm) Min Max
Particulate
Matter 2.5
(µg/Ncm)
January 17.9 370 16 52 4.3 23.5
17.7
14.7 34.5
February 18.2 692 29 100 14.0 24.3
March 16.8 744 31 100 10.7 32.3
April 18.0 720 30 100 10.5 32.8
15.4 May 15.1 741 31 100 6.8 24.5
June 13.0 720 30 100 8.2 17.8
July 11.9 744 31 100 8.3 17.4
12.6 August 13.4 744 31 100 8.5 24.3
September 12.6 720 30 100 9.3 18.1
October 13.0 744 31 100 8.0 25.6
13.7 November 13.8 720 30 100 5.0 22.0
December 14.1 744 31 100 8.3 24.5
Particulate
Matter 10
(µg/Ncm)
January 44.46 370 16 52 28.74 58.55
43.97
37.35 57.13
February 48.77 693 29 100 31.00 72.24
March 38.73 744 31 100 27.40 64.30
April 38.64 720 30 100 29.44 59.93
37.27 May 37.65 741 31 100 24.18 48.98
June 35.50 718 30 100 20.05 44.57
July 32.82 744 31 100 23.80 43.28
33.77 August 35.20 744 31 100 21.76 54.72
September 33.27 720 30 100 22.70 46.31
October 33.65 744 31 100 16.98 56.02
35.18 November 36.71 720 20 100 16.05 58.00
December 35.24 744 31 100 25.98 48.98
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National Ambient Air Quality Guideline Value for:
➢ Particulate Matter 10: 24-hours: 150 ug/Ncm; 1 Year: 60 ug/Ncm
➢ Particulate Matter 2.5: 24-hours: 50 ug/Ncm; 1 Year: 25 ug/Ncm
Samples exceeded the National Ambient Air Quality Guideline
Value
Month Particulate Matter 10 Particulate Matter 2.5
Number % Number %
January None - None - February None - None - March None - None - April None - None - May None - None -
June None - None - July None - None - August None - None - September None - None -
October None - None -
November None - None -
December None - None -
Month
Monitoring Equipment : Status of Operation
Remarks Beta
Attenuation
Monitor (PM10)
Beta
Attenuation
Monitor (PM2.5)
Others: W/S – W/D Sensor,
Ambient Temp
Sensor, Barometric
Pressure Sensor,
Humidity Sensor.
Etc..
January
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
• PM10 & PM2.5
Analyzers are working
normally.
• All other
Meteorological
sensors are in good
working
February
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
• PM10 & PM2.5
Analyzers are working
normally.
• All other
Meteorological
sensors are in good
working condition
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March
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
• PM10 & PM2.5
Analyzers are working
normally.
• All other
Meteorological
sensors are in good
working condition
April
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
• PM10 & PM2.5
Analyzers are working
normally.
• All other
Meteorological
sensors are in good
working
May
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
• PM10 & PM2.5
Analyzers are working
normally.
• All other
Meteorological
sensors are in good
working condition
June
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
• PM10 & PM2.5
Analyzers are working
normally.
• All other
Meteorological
sensors are in good
working condition
July
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
• PM10 & PM2.5
Analyzers are working
normally.
• All other
Meteorological
sensors are in good
working
August
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
• PM10 & PM2.5
Analyzers are working
normally.
• All other
Meteorological
sensors are in good
working condition
September
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
• PM10 & PM2.5
Analyzers are working
normally.
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• All other
Meteorological
sensors are in good
working condition
October
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
• PM10 & PM2.5
Analyzers are working
normally.
• All other
Meteorological
sensors are in good
working
November
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
• PM10 & PM2.5
Analyzers are working
normally.
• All other
Meteorological
sensors are in good
working condition
December Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
Normal
/Operating
• PM10 & PM2.5
Analyzers are working
normally.
• All other
Meteorological
sensors are in good
working condition
Figure 1
Figure 2
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Figure 3
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Figure 4
General Remarks:
Particulate Matter 10 (PM10) and Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) daily concentration from
January to December are all within the National Ambient Air Quality Guideline Value
(NAAQGV) of 150 microgram per normal cubic meter (µg/Ncm) and 50µg/Ncm (24-hours
average) respectively pursuant to Department Administrative Order No. 13-2013 as shown in
Figures 1 and 2. The annual 98th percentile value for PM2.5 is 34.5µg/NCM above the PM2.5 24-
Hour NAAQGV of 25 µg/NCM while the annual 98th percentile value for PM10 is 57.13 µg/NCM
below the NAAQGV of 60 µg/NCM.
The annual geometric mean of PM10 is 37.35 µg/Ncm and 14.7 µg/Ncm for PM2.5 all within the
Annual NAAQGV of 60 µg/Ncm for PM10 and 25 µg/Ncm for PM2.5 respectively. The highest
recorded PM10 24-hour concentration is 72.24 µg/Ncm in the month of February and 32.8 µg/Ncm
for PM2.5 in the month of April. Likewise, the lowest PM10 24-hour concentration was recorded at
16.05 µg/Ncm in November and 4.3 µg/Ncm for PM2.5 in January of CY2020.
A considerable reduction of particulate matter concentration is observed in CY2020 especially
during the course of the summer season towards the onset of the rainy season. Comparative
analysis of particulate matter data from the previous year CY2019 and CY2020 (During ECQ and
Before ECQ) showed an average percentage decrease of 25% for PM2.5 concentration and 31%
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decrease for PM10 concentration respectively (see Figure 3 & 4). The observed improvement in air
quality in the Iligan City Air Quality Monitoring Station can be attributed implementation of the
general community quarantine following the declaration of the National Public Health Emergency
to combat the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The Enhance Community Quarantine (ECQ) implemented on March 18, 2020 in Iligan City
significantly reduced the mobility of the populace including the operation of businesses,
manufacturing and industrial facilities. The local ECQ also suspended the operation of the public
transport system and imposed strict requirements for nonessential travels which resulted to reduced
traffic volume in major thoroughfares. The mobile sector is considered as one of the major sources
of particulate pollution, hence the imposed mobile vehicle restrictions has helped curved down the
particulate pollution resulting to improved air quality. Although, some restrictions have already
been lifted since the implementation of the ECQ, the movement of the population, motor vehicles
and commercial and industrial activities are still strictly monitored and is limited within the
confines of the locality unless otherwise vouched by travel authorization from concerned
government agencies.
Also attached in this report is the daily particulate matter concentration (24hour sampling) for
the whole year.
The Iligan-CAAQMS PM2.5 and PM10 analyzer are in good working conditions and have not
encountered major operational problems in CY2020. Regular maintenance activities were
conducted despite the logistical challenges posed by the pandemic. Moreover, securing the
technical services and schedule for the calibration of the PM analyzer was a challenge in CY2020
due to strict interregional travel restriction and health protocols which required mandatory self-
quarantine for travelling individuals, nonetheless, the calibration activity has been scheduled in
the 1st quarter of CY2021. The EMB Regional Office will continue to regularly monitor and assess
the operation of the Iligan-CAAQMS to ensure the continued operation of the air monitoring
station in CY2021.
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CY2020 Annual Assessment Report of CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY PM2.5
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station
Station: Cagayan de Oro Station
Location/address: DENR Compound, Brgy. Puntod, Cagayan de Oro City
Geographical Coordinates: North- 08˚ 29’ 48”N East- 124 ˚ 39’ 37”E
Area Type: General Ambient
Station Type: Manual PM2.5 Sampler (Partisol 2000i & BGI PQ200)
Date of Sampling
PM 2.5
Concentration in
µg/NCM
(24-Hour Average)
REMARKS Air Quality Index
(DAO 2020-14)
1. Jan. 01-02, 2020 15.7 Within Guideline Value Good
2. Jan. 08-09, 2020 9.0 Within Guideline Value Good
3. Jan. 15-16, 2020 20.0 Within Guideline Value Good
4. Jan. 23-24, 2020 15.2 Within Guideline Value Good
5. Jan. 29-30, 2020 21.6 Within Guideline Value Good
6. Feb. 05-06, 2020 16.5 Within Guideline Value Good
7. Feb. 12-13, 2020 20.9 Within Guideline Value Good
8. Feb. 17-18, 2020 14.9 Within Guideline Value Good
9. Feb. 26-27, 2020 17.8 Within Guideline Value Good
10. March 05-06, 2020 17.7 Within Guideline Value Good
11. March 12-13, 2020 22.2 Within Guideline Value Good
12. March 18-19, 2020 17.8 Within Guideline Value Good
13. April 23-24, 2020 16.8 Within Guideline Value Good
14. April 29-30, 2020 16.0 Within Guideline Value Good
15. May 07-08, 2020 20.4 Within Guideline Value Good
16. May 14-15, 2020 14.9 Within Guideline Value Good
17. May 21-22, 2020 15.2 Within Guideline Value Good
18. May 28-29, 2020 13.7 Within Guideline Value Good
19. June 03-04, 2020 18.8 Within Guideline Value Good
20. June 10-11, 2020 15.4 Within Guideline Value Good
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21. June 17-18, 2020 12.2 Within Guideline Value Good
22. June 24-25, 2020 17.1 Within Guideline Value Good
23. July 02-03, 2020 21.4 Within Guideline Value Good
24. July 08-09, 2020 16.4 Within Guideline Value Good
25. July 23-24, 2020 20.2 Within Guideline Value Good
26. July 29-30, 2020 17.5 Within Guideline Value Good
27. August 06-07, 2020 15.9 Within Guideline Value Good
28. August 19-20, 2020 18.4 Within Guideline Value Good
29. August 26-27, 2020 16.4 Within Guideline Value Good
30. Sep. 03-04, 2020 20.4 Within Guideline Value Good
31. Sep. 10-11, 2020 17.4 Within Guideline Value Good
32. Sep. 17-18, 2020 22.1 Within Guideline Value Good
33. Sep. 24-25, 2020 13.1 Within Guideline Value Good
34. October 8-9, 2020 15.7 Within Guideline Value Good
35. October 15-16, 2020 12.4 Within Guideline Value Good
36. October 22-23, 2020 22.5 Within Guideline Value Good
37. October 29-30, 2020 17.3 Within Guideline Value Good
38. November 05-06, 2020 25.9 Within Guideline Value Moderate
39. November 12-13, 2020 25.1 Within Guideline Value Good
40. November 19-20, 2020 22.7 Within Guideline Value Good
41. November 26-27, 2020 13.6 Within Guideline Value Good
42. December 03-04, 2020 15.8 Within Guideline Value Good
43. December 10-11, 2020 14.8 Within Guideline Value Good
44. December 17-18, 2020 44.2 Within Guideline Value Unhealthy for
Sensitive Group
45. December 22-23, 2020 19.4 Within Guideline Value Good
46. December 28-29, 2020 29.7 Within Guideline Value Moderate
Annual Geometric Mean 18.2 µg/NCM
Annual 98 Percentile 44.2 µg/NCM
Annual Data Capture Rate 79%
Total Number of Samples 46
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National Ambient Air Quality Guideline Value for:
➢ Particulate Matter 2.5: 24-hours: 50 µg/NCM.
➢ Particulate Matter 2.5: 1 Year: 25 µg/NCM.
Figure 1.
Figure 2.
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Location of Cagayan de Oro City Air Quality Monitoring Station
General Remarks:
PM2.5 Sampler (Partisol 2000i)
CDEO AQMS
CY2019 CY2020
PM2.5 Sampler (BGI PQ200)
Location of Cagayan de Oro City Air Quality Monitoring Station
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Cagayan de Oro Air Sampling Station is located inside the compound of DENR-EMB Regional
Office 10 and was established last October 08, 2015. The sampling station represents general ambient
air quality bounded by residential structures, a fuel depot, commercial and government offices and a
port facility.
Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) results throughout the sampling period are within the DENR Standard
of 50 micrograms per normal cubic meter (µg/NCM) (24-Hour Average) and yielded an annual
geometric mean on 18.2µg/NCM within the 25µg/NCM annual standard as provided in the National
Ambient Air Quality Guideline Value (NAAQGV) pursuant to Department Administrative Order No.
13-2013 as shown in Figure 1. The annual 98% percentile value is 44.2 µg/NCM above the
NAAQGV of 25 µg/NCM
A total of forty-six (46) sampling activities were conducted for the whole year of CY2020 equivalent
to 79% data capture rate. Air sampling is conducted every six (6) days or roughly once every week
using manual sampler. The recorded highest PM2.5 concentration is at 44.2µg/NCM on December 17-
18, 2020 and the lowest concentration at 9.0µg/NCM recorded last January 08, 2020. Based on the
Air Quality Index (AQI) for PM2.5 of DAO 2020-14, most of the sampling results are categorized as
“Good” with one (1) sampling result calculated as “Moderate” and one (1) sampling result as
“Unhealthy for Sensitive Group” AQI. The “Good” AQI indicates that the air quality is considered
satisfactory and air pollution poses little or no risk. The “Moderate” AQI means that the air quality is
acceptable however, for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small
number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution. The “Unhealthy for Sensitive Group”
AQI means that members of the sensitive group may experience health effects thus, people with
respiratory disease such as asthma should limit outdoor exertion.
Air sampling for CY2020 was suspended in the 3rd week of March following the declaration of the
National Public Health Emergency to combat the COVID -19 pandemic and the implementation of
general community quarantine in the region. The air sampling resumed on April 23, 2020 after strict
travel restriction was lifted.
Comparison with the CY2020 air quality data (during ECQ) and CY2019 air quality data (before
ECQ) in terms of weekly results showed a percent (% ) decrease of 12% as shown in Figure 2.
PM2.5 are respiable particles in the air in the form of smoke, dust and vapors produced by many
sources, including burning of diesel fuels by vehicles, fossil fuels, road construction, industrial
processes and operation of woodstoves. These particles are lodged deeply into the lungs and join the
blood circulation causing respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
Recommendations:
1. Submission of report to EMB Central Office.
2. Report should be endorsed to the City Government of Cagayan de Oro for information.
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CY2020 Annual Assessment Report of VILLANUEVA PM2.5
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station
Station: Villanueva Station
Location/address: Brgy. Tambobong, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental
Geographical Coordinates: North- 08˚ 34’ 4”N East- 124 ˚ 46’ 20”E
Area Type: General Ambient
Station Type: Manual PM2.5 Sampler (Partisol 2000i)
Date of Sampling
PM 2.5
Concentration in
µg/NCM
(24-Hour Average)
REMARKS Air Quality Index
(DAO 2020-14)
47. January 07-08, 2020 13.2 Within Guideline Value Good
48. January 14-15 2020 14.9 Within Guideline Value Good
49. January 23-24 2020 25.0 Within Guideline Value Good
50. January 29-30 2020 50.0 Within Guideline Value Unhealthy
51. February 04-05, 2020 17.5 Within Guideline Value Good
52. February 11-12, 2020 33.0 Within Guideline Value Moderate
53. February 18-19, 2020 25.4 Within Guideline Value Good
54. February 26-27, 2020 80.5* Exceeded the Guideline
Value Acutely Unhealthy
55. March 03-04, 2020 23.9 Within Guideline Value Good
56. March 10-11, 2020 18.4 Within Guideline Value Good
57. May 20-21, 2020 9.4 Within Guideline Value Good
58. May 27-28, 2020 14.3 Within Guideline Value Good
59. June 04-05, 2020 12.8 Within Guideline Value Good
60. June 09-10, 2020 6.9 Within Guideline Value Good
61. June 16-17, 2020 14.7 Within Guideline Value Good
62. June 23-24, 2020 10.3 Within Guideline Value Good
63. July 01-02, 2020 16.0 Within Guideline Value Good
64. July 07-08, 2020 17.4 Within Guideline Value Good
65. July 21-22, 2020 14.5 Within Guideline Value Good
66. July 28-29, 2020 7.1 Within Guideline Value Good
67. August 03-04, 2020 15.0 Within Guideline Value Good
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68. August 10-11, 2020 21.6 Within Guideline Value Good
69. August 18-19, 2020 7.1 Within Guideline Value Good
70. August 25-26, 2020 19.5 Within Guideline Value Good
71. September 02-03, 2020 16.4 Within Guideline Value Good
72. September 10-11, 2020 21.2 Within Guideline Value Good
73. September 14-15, 2020 4.4 Within Guideline Value Good
74. September 22-23, 2020 14.2 Within Guideline Value Good
75. October 6-7, 2020 10.0 Within Guideline Value Good
76. October 12-13, 2020 11.7 Within Guideline Value Good
77. October 21-22, 2020 17.0 Within Guideline Value Good
78. October 26-27, 2020 16.1 Within Guideline Value Good
79. November 03-04, 2020 24.9 Within Guideline Value Good
80. November 09-10, 2020 13.9 Within Guideline Value Good
81. November 16-17, 2020 18.3 Within Guideline Value Good
82. November 24-25, 2020 27.1 Within Guideline Value Moderate
83. December 02-03, 2020 9.4 Within Guideline Value Good
84. December 09-10, 2020 16.6 Within Guideline Value Good
85. December 16-17, 2020 15.6 Within Guideline Value Good
86. December 22-23, 2020 13.6 Within Guideline Value Good
87. December 28-29, 2020 14.0 Within Guideline Value Good
Annual Geometric Mean 16.9 µg/NCM
Annual 98 Percentile 80.5 µg/NCM
Annual Data Capture Rate 70%
Total Number of Samples 41
*Exceedance is due to open burning activities near the station
National Ambient Air Quality Guideline Value for:
➢ Particulate Matter 2.5: 24-hours: 50 µg/NCM
➢ Particulate Matter 2.5: 1 Yeat: 25 µg/NCM
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Figure 1
Figure 2
CY2020 CY2019
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PM2.5 Sampler (Partisol 2000i)
VILLANUEVA
AQMS
STATION
Location of Villanueva Air Quality Monitoring Station
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General Remarks:
Villanueva Ambient Air Monitoring Station was established on April 04, 2016 located inside
Balacanas Elementary School in Brgy. Tambobong, Villanueva Misamis Oriental. The monitoring
station is bounded by residential houses and some few kilometers away from an activated carbon
plant, coal fired powerplants and a sintering plant.
Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) results throughout the sampling period are generally within the
DENR Standard of 50 micrograms per normal cubic meter (µg/NCM) (24-Hour Average) and
yielded an annual geometric mean on 16.9µg/NCM within the 25µg/NCM annual standard as
provided in the National Ambient Air Quality Guideline Value (NAAQGV) pursuant to
Department Administrative Order No. 13-2013 as shown in Figure 1. The annual 98 percentile
value is 80.5 µg/NCM above the NAAQGV of 25 µg/NCM.
A total of forty-one (41) sampling activities were conducted for the whole year of CY2020
equivalent to 70% data capture rate. Air sampling is conducted every six (6) days or roughly once
every week using manual sampler. The recorded highest PM2.5 concentration is at 80.5µg/NCM
on February 26-27, 2020 which exceeded the NAAQGV as reported in the 1st Quarter CY2020
Assessment Report. The cause of the exceedance was traced back to open burning activities near
the air sampling station as evidenced by burn patches observed nearby. Open burning in the
community is still a rampant practice among every household to dispose of yard wastes. Open
burning can become increasingly common during the summer season as more leaves dry out and
fall in public parks and household yards. The said incident was reported to LGU-Villanueva for
monitoring and corrective action. The LGU-Villanueva MENRO reached out to the Brgy.
Tambobong LGU to monitor and prohibit the open burning near the air sampling station. While
the exceedance can be considered as an outlier and discounted as not representative of the ambient
air quality in the area, it is worth noting that as simple as open burning of leaves and yard waste
for few hours can have significant impact on the general air quality of the surrounding environment
on a 24 hour ambient air quality sampling.
Meanwhile, the lowest PM2.5 concentration is at 4.4µg/NCM recorded last September 14,
2020. Based on the Air Quality Index (AQI) for PM2.5 of DAO 2020-14, most of the sampling results
are categorized as “Good” AQI with one (1) sampling result calculated as “Moderate” AQI, one
(1) sampling result as “Unhealthy” AQI, and one (1) sampling result as “Acutely Unhealthy” AQI.
The “Good” AQI indicates that the air quality is considered satisfactory and air pollution poses
little or no risk while the “Moderate” AQI means that the air quality is acceptable however, for
some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who
are unusually sensitive to air pollution. The “Unhealthy” AQI means that everyone may
experience health effects while the “Acutely Unhealthy“ AQI means that everyone may experience
more serious health effects.
Air sampling for CY2020 was suspended in the 3rd week of March following the declaration of
the National Public Health Emergency to combat the COVID -19 pandemic and the
implementation of general community quarantine in the region. The air sampling resumed on May
20, 2020 after strict travel restriction was lifted. No comparison can be made using the previous
year’s result due to limited data available.
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Comparison with the CY2020 air quality data (during ECQ) and CY2019 air quality data
(before ECQ) in terms of weekly results showed a percent (%) decrease of (-)6% as shown in
Figure 2.
PM2.5 are respirable particles in the air in the form of smoke, dust and vapors produced by many
sources, including burning of diesel fuels by vehicles, fossil fuels, road construction, industrial
processes and operation of woodstoves. These particles are lodged deeply into the lungs and join
the blood circulation causing respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
Recommendations:
3. Submission of report to EMB Central Office.
4. Report will be forwarded to the Local Government of Villanueva for information.
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4th Quarter (CY2020) Assessment Report of EL SALVADOR CITY PM2.5
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station
Station: El Salvador City AQMS
Location/address: El Salvador Sports Complex, Poblacion, El Salvador, Misamis Oriental
Geographical Coordinates: North- 8.55942N East- 124.52611E
Area Type: General Ambient
Station Type: Manual PM2.5 Sampler (Partisol 2000i)
*1st Sampling Activity
National Ambient Air Quality Guideline Value (DAO 2013-13) for:
➢ Particulate Matter 2.5: 24-hours: 50 µg/NCM
Date of Sampling
PM 2.5
Concentration in
µg/NCM
(24-Hour Average)
REMARKS Air Quality Index
(DAO 2020-14)
1. *November 05-06, 2020 14 Within Guideline Value Good
2. November 12-13, 2020 18 Within Guideline Value Good
3. November 19-20, 2020 12 Within Guideline Value Good
4. November 25-26, 2020 12 Within Guideline Value Good
5. December 02-03, 2020 10 Within Guideline Value Good
6. December 09-10, 2020 14 Within Guideline Value Good
7. December 17-18, 2020 9 Within Guideline Value Good
8. December 22-23, 2020 13 Within Guideline Value Good
Average 13µg/NCM
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Figure 1.
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Location of El Salvador City Air Quality Monitoring Station
General Remarks:
El Salvador City Air Quality Monitoring Station is located inside the El Salvador City El
Salvador City Sport Complex, Población, El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental. The air sampling
station was established on November 05, 2020. The sampling station represents general ambient
air quality bounded by residential community and commercial and industrial establishments.
Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) results for the 4th Quarter of CY2020 are all within the DENR
Standard of 50 micrograms per normal cubic meter (µg/NCM) for 24-Hour sampling as provided
in the National Ambient Air Quality Guideline Value (NAAQGV) of the Department
Administrative Order (DAO) No. 13-2013 as shown in Figure 1.
A total of eight (8) sampling activities were conducted in the 4th Quarter. Air sampling is
conducted every six (6) days or roughly once every week using manual sampler. The recorded
highest PM2.5 concentration is at 18µg/NCM recorded on November 12-13, 2020 and the lowest
concentration at 9µg/NCM recorded on December 17-18, 2020. The average mean concentration
PM2.5 Sampler (Partisol 2000i)
EL SALVADOR AQMS
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for the 4th Quarter is 13µg/NCM. Based on the Air Quality Index (AQI) for PM2.5 of DAO 2020-
14, most of the sampling results are categorized as “Good” AQI. The “Good” AQI means that the
air quality is considered satisfactory and air pollution poses little or no risk.
PM2.5 are respirable particles in the air in the form of smoke, dust and vapors produced by many
sources, including burning of diesel fuels by vehicles, fossil fuels, road construction, industrial
processes and operation of woodstoves. These particles are lodged deeply into the lungs and join
the blood circulation causing respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
Recommendations:
5. Submission of report to EMB Central Office.
6. Report will be forwarded to the Local Government of El Salvador City for information.
List of Water Bodies in Region 10 Environmental Management Bureau By PROVINCE as of April
2020
Table 1 LIST OF WATER BODIES IN THE PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON
No. Name of Water
Bodies Classification Category Location Remarks (Water Quality
Monitoring) 1. Pulangi River Class A Major River Bukidnon No recent monitoring
2. Batang River UNCLASSIFIED Principal River Talakag, Bukidnon No recent monitoring
3. Bubunawan River Class A Principal River Libona, Bukidnon Currently monitored (CDORBAR WQMA)
4. Kalawaig River Class A Principal River Libona, Bukidnon No recent monitoring
5. Kulaman River Class A Principal River Sumilao, Bukidnon Currently monitored (TRB WQMA)
6. Malitbog River Class A Principal River Malitbog, Bukidnon Currently monitored (TRB WQMA)
7. Mangima River Class A Principal River Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon Currently monitored (TRB WQMA)
8. Manupali River Class A Principal River Lantapan & Valencia, Bukidnon
Last monitoring: CY 2015
9. Muleta River Class A Principal River Pangantucan, Don Carlos, Kadingilan and Damulog, Bukidnon
Last monitoring: CY 2018
10. Siloo River UNCLASSIFIED Principal River Malitbog, Bukidnon No recent monitoring
11. Tumalaong River Class A Principal River Baungon, Bukidnon No recent monitoring
12. Alanib River Class A Minor River Lantapan, Bukidnon Last monitoring: CY 2015
13. Kuya-Maramag River
Class A Minor River Maramag, Bukidnon No recent monitoring
14. Maapag River UNCLASSIFIED Minor River San Fernando and Valencia City, Bukidnon
No recent monitoring
15. Sawaga River Class A Minor River Malaybalay City No recent monitoring
16. Tigua River UNCLASSIFIED Minor River San Fernando, Bukidnon No recent monitoring
17. Alalum River UNCLASSIFIED Minor River Sumilao and Impasug-ong, Bukidnon
Currently monitored (TRB WQMA)
18. Atugan River UNCLASSIFIED Minor River Impasug-ong, Bukidnon Currently monitored (TRB WQMA)
19. Diclum River UNCLASSIFIED Minor River Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon Currently monitored (TRB WQMA)
ANNEX C
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20. Ipoon River UNCLASSIFIED Minor River Malaybalay City and Impasug-ong, Bukidnon
Currently monitored (TRB WQMA)
21. Lunocan River UNCLASSIFIED Minor River Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon Currently monitored (TRB WQMA)
22. Lake Apo Still awaiting of DMC:
Class B
Lake Valencia City No recent monitoring
23. Maramag Basin UNCLASSIFIED Lake Maramag, Bukidnon No recent monitoring
24. Napalit Lake UNCLASSIFIED Lake Pangantucan, Bukidnon Recent monitoring: March 1, 2019
25. Pinamaloy Lake UNCLASSIFIED Lake Don Carlos, Bukidnon No recent monitoring
Classified: 48% Unclassified: (12) 52%
Table 2 LIST OF WATER BODIES IN CAMIGUIN PROVINCE
No. Name of Water
Bodies Classification Category Location Remarks (Water Quality
Monitoring) 1. Mambajao River UNCLASSIFIED Principal River Mambajao, Camiguin No recent monitoring
2. Balbagon River UNCLASSIFIED Minor River Balbagon, Mambajao, Camiguin
No recent monitoring
3. Dinanggasan River (Catarman River)
UNCLASSIFIED Principal River Catarman, Camiguin No recent monitoring
4. Mahinog River UNCLASSIFIED Minor River Mahinog, Camiguin No recent monitoring
5. Puti River UNCLASSIFIED Minor River Camiguin No recent monitoring
6. Sagay River UNCLASSIFIED Minor River Sagay, Camiguin No recent monitoring
7. Guinsiliban River UNCLASSIFIED Minor River Guinsiliban, Camiguin Monitored under Adopt-a- Water Body Program. However, no samples
collected to the dried-up condition of the river.
8. Mantigue Island Marine Waters
Class “SA” Marine Waters Mahinog, Camiguin Recent Monitoring: CY 2017 with compliance to
the monitored parameters.
9. White Island Marine Waters
Class “SA” Marine Waters Yumbing, Mambajao, Camiguin
Recent Monitoring: CY 2017 with compliance to
the monitored parameters.
Classified: 22% Unclassified: (7) 78%
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Table 3 LIST OF WATER BODIES IN THE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL
No. Name of Water
Bodies Classification Category Location Remarks (Water
Quality Monitoring)
1. Cagayan de Oro River
Class A Major River Downstream: Cag. de Oro City Upstream: Bukidnon
Currently monitored (CDORBAR WQMA)
2. Tagoloan River Class A Major River Misamis Oriental & Bukidnon
Currently monitored (TRB WQMA)
3. Agusan River Upstream – Class A
Downstream – Class C
Principal River Downstream: Cag. de Oro City Upstream: Libona, Bukidnon
Currently monitored (CDORBAR WQMA)
4. Alae River Upstream - Class A
Downstream – Class C
Principal River Downstream: Cag. de Oro City and Tagoloan, Mis. Or. Upstream: Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon
Currently monitored (CDORBAR WQMA)
5. Alubijid River Upstream - Class A
Downstream – Class C
Principal River
Alubijid, Misamis Oriental
No recent monitoring
6. Balatocan River DAL-AS RIVER
Class A Principal River Balingasag, Misamis Oriental Brgy. Mambayaan
No recent monitoring
7. Bigaan River Upstream – Class A
Downstream – Class C
Principal River Downstream: Cag. de Oro City Upstream: Libona, Bukidnon
Currently monitored (CDORBAR WQMA)
8. Buncalalan River Upstream – Class A
Downstream – Class C
Principal River Igpit, Opol, Misamis Oriental
No recent monitoring
9. Cabulig River Class A Principal River Jasaan, Misamis Oriental No recent monitoring
10. Cugman River Upstream – Class A
Downstream – Class C
Principal River Downstream: Cag. de Oro City Upstream: Libona, Bukidnon
Currently monitored (CDORBAR WQMA)
11. Gingoog River Class A Principal River Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental
No recent monitoring
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FOR LGUs (CITIES/MUNICIPLITIES)
STATUS BUKIDNO
N
CAMIGUI
N
LANAO DEL
NORTE
MISAMIS
OCCIDENTAL
MISAMIS
ORIENTAL
No. of Approved Plans 22 5 14 10 17
No of Deferred Plan (Waiting for
NSWMC-EC approval/resolution
0 0 2 3 1
Without approved Plan
(Under review & evaluation of Region
Office)
0 0 7 4 8
TOTAL 22 5 23 17 26
PROVINCES LGUs (CITIES/MUNICIPLAITIES)
STATUS No. of PLGU (5) STATUS No. of LGUs (93)
APPROVED (2) BUKIDNON CAMIGUIN
APPROVED 68
UNDER REVIEW &
EVALUATION
(3) LANAO DEL NORTE
MISAMIS
OCCIDENTAL MISAMIS
ORIENTAL
Deferred Plan (Waiting for NSWMC-EC
approval/resolution)
6
Without approved Plan
(Under review & evaluation of Region
Office)
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ANNEX D
Status of LGUs including the Provinces in Region 10 on its 10-Year SWM Plans
• Among the 93 LGUs in Region 10, 68 of which were already approved by the NSWMC.
• Two (2) Provinces namely Bukidnon and Camiguin has already an approved 10-Year SWM Plan and the remaining three (3) Provinces
are still waiting for its remaining LGUs without approved Plans to be deliberated.
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BUKIDNON
No. of LGUs w/
Approved Plans 22
No. of LGUs w/out
approved Plans 0
CENRO TALAKAG
3 out 3 LGUs w/ approved
Plan
1. TALAKAG September 06, 2019
2. BAUNGON September 06, 2019
3. LIBONA December 06, 2018
CENRO MANOLO
FORTICH
4 out 4 LGUs w/ approved
Plan
1. MANOLO FORTICH August 23, 2019
2. IMPASUG-ONG August 23, 2019
3. MALITBOG August 23, 2019
4. SUMILAO December 06, 2018
CENRO VALENCIA
7 out 7 LGUs w/ approved
Plan
1. VALENCIA August 23, 2019
2. PANGANTUCAN December 06, 2018
3. KALILANGAN December 06, 2018
4. MALAYBALAY August 23, 2019
5. LANTAPAN September 06, 2019
6. CABANGLASAN September 29, 2015
7. SAN FERNANDO December 06, 2018
CENRO DON CARLOS
8 out 8 LGUs w/ approved
Plan
1. MARAMAG December 06, 2018
2. QUEZON 2013
3. DON CARLOS December 06, 2018
4. DANGCAGAN October 27, 2015
5. KITAOTAO December 06, 2018
6. KIBAWE December 06, 2018
7. DAMULOG December 06, 2018
8. KADINGILAN September 06, 2019
CAMIGUIN
No. of LGUs w/ Approved Plans 5
No. of LGUs w/out approved
Plans 0
1. MAMBAJAO December 17, 2019
2. CATARMAN December 17, 2019
3. MAHINOG December 17, 2019
4. GUINSILIBAN December 17, 2019
5. SAGAY December 17, 2019
MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL
No. of LGUs w/ Approved Plans 10
No. of LGUs w/out deferred Plans 3
No. of LGUs w/out approved Plans 4
CENRO OROQUIETA 7 out 10 LGUs w/ approved Plan
1.CALAMBA December 06, 2018
2. SAPANG DALAGA December 17, 2019
3. PLARIDEL December 17, 2019
4. ALORAN November 25, 2015
5. JIMENEZ August 23, 2019
6. PANAON December 17, 2019
7. OROQUIETA CITY December 06, 2018
8. BALIANGAO
9. LOPEZ JAENA
10. CONCEPCION
CENRO OZAMIZ 3 out 7 LGUs w/ approved Plan
1. OZAMIZ CITY December 06, 2018
2. TUDELA December 06, 2018
3. CLARIN December 06, 2018
4. TANGUB CITY Deferred Plan Deliberated on November 5, 2020
5. DON VICTORIANO Deferred Plan
Deliberated on September 17, 2020
6. SINACABAN Deferred Plan Deliberated on August 7, 2020
7. BONIFACIO
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LANAO DEL NORTE
No. of LGUs w/ Approved Plans 14
No. of LGUs w/ deferred Plan 2
No. of LGUs w/out approved
Plans 7
CENRO ILIGAN CITY 6 out 11 LGUs w/ approved Plan
1. LIGAN CITY December 9, 2020
2. LINAMON December 6, 2018
3. MATUNGAO December 17,2019
4. TAGOLOAN December 17,2019
5. PANTAO RAGAT December 9, 2020
6. BACOLOD December 6, 2018
7. MAIGO
8. BALOI
9. POONA PIAGAPO
10. KAUSWAGAN
11. PANTAR
CENRO KOLAMBUGAN 8 out 12 LGUs w/ approved Plan
1. KOLAMBUGAN 12/6/2018
2. KAPATAGAN 9/6/2019
3. TUBOD 12/17/2019
4. LALA 8/23/2019
5. BAROY 12/6/2018
6. SAPAD 12/6/2018
7. SULTAN NAGA DIMPORO 8/23/2019
8. TANGKAL 12/17/2019
9. MAGSAYSAY Deferred Plan
Deliberated on November 5, 2020
10. SALVADOR
Deferred Plan Deliberated on
December 4, 2019
11. MUNAI
12. NUNUNGAN
MISAMIS ORIENTAL
No. of LGUs w/ Approved Plans 17
No. of LGUs w/ deferred Plan 1
No. of LGUs w/out approved
Plans 8
CENRO INITAO 14 out 15 LGUs w/ approved Plan
1. JASAAN December 06, 2018
2. VILLANUEVA December 06, 2018
3. CLAVERIA December 06, 2018
4. CAGAYAN DE ORO December 06, 2018
5. OPOL December 17, 2019
6. EL SALVADOR August 23, 2019
7. ALUBIJID August 23, 2019
8. LAGUINDINGAN December 06, 2018
9. GITAGUM December 17, 2019
10. LIBERTAD December 06, 2018
11. INITAO December 06, 2018
12. LUGAIT August 23, 2019
13. MANTICAO December 9, 2020
14.TAGOLOAN December 9, 2020
15. NAAWAN
CENRO GINGOOG 3 out 10 LGUs w/ approved Plan
7. MEDINA December 06, 2018
9. GINGOOG CITY December 06, 2018
10. MAGSAYSAY December 17, 2019
1. BALINGASAG
Deferred Plan
Deliberated on September 17, 2020
2. LAGONGLONG
3. SALAY
4. BINUANGAN
5. SUGBONGCOGON
5. KINOGUITAN
6. BALINGOAN
8. TALISAYAN
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SUPPORT TO LGUs- FUNDED MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITIES
STATUS OF FUNDED MRFs to LGUs as of CY 2020
Status 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Total MRF
(per Status)
Operational 2 3 4 3 11 20 23 8 74
Constructed
but not yet
Operational
- - - - - 4 5 1 10
Under
Construction - - - - - 1 7 4 12
Under
Bidding
Process
- - - - - 1 13 23 37
Total MRF 2 3 4 3 11 26 48 36 133
• In 2019, all 93 LGUs in Region 10 were given financial support on the establishment of Material Recover Facilities.
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Year assisted: 2012
No. Province LGU Barangay District Amount
Downloade
d
Status of
operation
Service
area
Total
waste
generation of
service
area
Total
waste
diverted
% of
waste
diverted
Special
waste
received
1 Camiguin Mambajao Poblacion Lone 500,000 Operational Poblacion
proper
13,025.2
kg/day
800
kg/day
No data No data
2 Lanao del
Norte
Bacolod Mate 1st 500,000 Operational Mate 663.06
kg/day
308.96
kg/day
46.60% No data
Year assisted: 2013
1 Misamis
Occidental
Clarin Kinganay
Norte
2nd 500,000 Operational 4
Barangays
137.64
kg/day
No data No data .21 kg of
Ewaste/da
y
2 Bukidnon San Fernando Halapitan 2nd 500,000 Operational 17
Barangays
83.33
kg/day
No data 79.66% No data
3 Misamis
Oriental
Cagayan De
Oro
Carmen 1st 500,000 Operational Carmen 30,945
kg/day
No data No data No data
Year assisted: 2014
1 Lanao del Norte
Iligan City 29 Lone 237,500 Operational Barangay 29
No data No data No data No data
2 Misamis
Occidental
Tudela Sebac 2nd 237,500 Operational 5
Barangays
No data No data No data 10 kg of
Ewaste/da
y
3 Misamis
Oriental
Opol Malanang 2nd 237,500 Operational Barangay
Malanang
6,760
kg/day
1,060
kg/day
15.68% No data
4 Bukidnon Don Carlos Sinangguya
n
3rd 237,500 Operational Barangay
Sinangguyan
8 kg/day No data No data No data
Year assisted: 2015
1 Bukidnon Quezon Poblacion 3rd 500,000 Operational Brgy. Poblacion
60.7 kg/day
46.42 kg/day
76.47% No data
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2 Misamis Oriental
Gingoog Manuel Lugod
Central
School
1st 500,000 Operational Manuel Lugod
Elementar
y School
110.49 kg/day
109.8 kg/day
99.37% No data
3 Lanao del Norte
Kapatagan Suso 2nd 500,000 Operational Brgy. Poblacion
690 kg/day
660 kg/day
97.10% No data
Year assisted: 2016
No. Province LGU Barangay Distr
ict
Amount
Downloaded
Status of
operation
Service area Total
waste generati
on of
service
area
Total
waste diverted
% of waste
diverted
Special
waste received
MRF Equipment
1 Misamis Occidental
Jimenez (MRF)
Matugas Bajo
1st 285,000 Equipment Operational 5 Barangays No data No data No data No data
2 Misamis Occidental
Ozamiz City
Aguada 2nd 285,000 Equipment Operational No data No data No data No data No data
3 Bukidnon Impasug- Ong
Brgy Kibenton
2nd 285,000 Equipment Operational Brgy Kibenton
No data No data No data No data
4 Bukidnon Kadingilan
Poblacion 3rd 285,000 Equipment Operational 4 Barangays No data No data No data No data
5 Lanao Del Norte
Pantar Kalanganan East
1st 285,000 Equipment Operational 5 Barangays 190 kg/day
125 kg/day
125 kg/day 4.55 kg/day
6 Lanao Del Norte
Balo-i Poblacion 1st 285,000 Equipment Operational Brgy Poblacion east & West
133.33 kg/day
100 kg/day
100 kg/day 5 kg/day
7 Camiguin Catarman
Brgy. Santo Niño
Lone 285,000 Equipment Operational No data No data No data No data No data
8 Camiguin Sagay Poblacion Lone 285,000 Equipment Operational No data No data No data No data No data
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9 Misamis Oriental
El Salvador City
Himaya 2nd 285,000 Equipment Operational No data No data No data No data No data
10 Misamis Oriental
Villanueva
Poblacion 2nd 285,000 Equipment Operational Brgy Poblacion & Villanueva
No data No data No data
11 Misamis Oriental
Sugbongcogon
Poblacion 1st 285,000 Equipment Operational Operational
Brgy Poblacion & Alicomohan
No data No data No data
Year assisted: 2017
1
Misamis Oriental
Alubijid Tugasnon 2nd 285,000 NA Operational (6 brys) Poblacion, Lanao, Tugasnon, Loguilo, Talaba, Calatcat
2,885.08 kg/day
1,840 kg/day
63.77% 200 kg/day
2
Misamis Oriental
Balingasag
Brgy. Waterfall, Market
1st 190,000 NA Operational Brgy. Waterfall & Public Market
100 kg/day
15 kg/day
15% N/A
3 Misamis Oriental
Claveria Sitio Bug-ong, Brgy. Rizal
2nd 190,000 NA Operational 8976.3
4 Misamis Oriental
Jasaan Brgy. Lower Jasaan
2nd 190,000 NA POW prepared
(1) Brgy. Lower Jasaan
50 kg/day
5 Misamis Oriental
Lagonglong
Brgy. Banglay
1st 285,000 190,000 Constructed but not yet operational
No data No data No data No data No data
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6 Misamis Oriental
Lugait Public Market, Lugait
2nd 190,000 NA operational 8 Brgys No data No data No data No data
7 Misamis Occidental
Baliangao
Northern Poblacion
1st 285,000 190,000 Constructed but not yet operational
No data No data No data No data No data
8 Misamis Occidental
Tangub City
Brgy. Maloro Upper
2nd 190,000 NA Constructed but not yet operational
No data No data No data No data No data
9
Camiguin Guinsiliban
Butay, Cabuan, Cantaan, South Poblacion, Liong, Maac, North Poblacion
Lone 285,000 NA Operational (7)
(7) Brgy. Butay Brgy. Cabuan Brgy. Cantaan South Poblacion Brgy. Liong Brgy. Maac Brgy. North Poblacion
949.32 kg/day
125 kg/day
13.17% N/A
10 Camiguin Mahinog Brgy. San
Miguel Lone
NA Operational Brgy. San
Miguel No data No data No data No data
11
Lanao del Norte
Baroy Bagong Dawis
1st 285,000 190,000 Operational (8) Brgy. PoblacionSan JuanSagadan LowerDawis Baroy Dacu Santo Nino Baroy Central School LDN
4,237.77
2741 64.68% 309
185
Comprehensive School
12
Lanao del Norte
Tubod Tubaran 1st 285,000 NA Operational
(1) Poblacion
10,000 kg
9290 92.90% Healthcare, consumer electronic, electronic waste, syringe, batteries, used bulbs, paint cans
13
Bukidnon Baungon Imbatug 1st 190,000 NA Constructed but not yet operational
(3) Brgy. Imbatug Liboran Nicdao
No data No data No data No data
14 Bukidnon Damulog Pocopoco 3rd 285,000 NA Operational No data No data No data No data No data
15 Bukidnon Libona Poblacion 1st 190,000 NA
operational All 14 barangays
3,612 kg/day
5.03 kg/day
0.0014 N/A
16 Bukidnon Manolo
Fortich 1st 285,000 190,000
Operational (1) Public Market Area
628.55 kg/day
200 kg/day
31.84% N/A
17
Bukidnon Malaybalay
Purok 2, Market Site, Barangay 9, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon
2nd 285,000 190,000
Operational No data No data No data No data No data
18
Bukidnon Malitbog Public Market, Poblacion
1st 190,000 NA Under Construction
(1) Public Market Area
No data No data No data No data
19 Bukidnon Sumilao Kisolon 1st 190,000 NA
Operational (1) Public Market Area
No data No data No data No data
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20
Bukidnon Talakag 1st 190,000 NA
Operational
(5) Brgy. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (Poblacion barangays)
3,271 kg/day
171 kg/day
5.22% N/A
Year assisted: 2018
1 Bukidnon Valencia City
Lumbo, Bagontaas, Poblacion
4th 475000 Under
construction No data No data No data No data No data
2 Bukidnon Kibawe Brgy. Marapang 3rd
285,000.00
142,500.00
Operational No data No data No data No data No data
3 Bukidnon Dangcagan
Brgy. Sagabayan
3rd 285,000.00
142,500.00
Constructed but not yet operational
(6) Brgy. Poblacion Kianggat Barongcot New Visayas Sagbayan others
1119.38 24.85% No data 1119.38
4 Bukidnon Maramag
Sitio Sabacan, BarangayPanadtalan
3rd 285,000.00
142,500.00
operational (22) All barangays
1,005 kg
14.36% n/a 1,005 kg
5 Bukidnon Pangantucan
Adtuyon 4th
285,000.00
142,500.00
Operational no data No data No data No data No data
6 Bukidnon Cabanglasan
Barangay Lambagan
2nd 285,000.00
operational
(8) Poblacion Anlugan Iba Mandaing Cabuluhan Imbatug Lambagan Mauswagon
260.53 kg
19.02% 260.53 kg
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7 Bukidnon Baungon Brgy. Imbatug 1st
142,500.00
Procured No data No data No data No data
8 Bukidnon Malitbog Poblacion (Market) 1st
142,500.00
Procured No data No data No data No data
9 Bukidnon Talakag
Brgy. 4
1st 142,500.00
Bidding/Procurement
Brgy. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (Poblacion barangays)
No data No data No data No data
10 Bukidnon Libona Poblacion
1st 142,500.00
Bidding/Procurement
All 14 barangays
No data No data No data No data
11 Bukidnon Kalilangan
no data
285,000.00
142,500.00
Bidding/Procurement
Central Poblacion, West Poblacion, Pamotolon, Lampanusan, Maca-Opao, Canituan
No data No data No data No data
12 Bukidnon Sumilao Kisolon (Market) 1st
142,500.00
Operational No data No data No data No data No data
13 Camiguin Mambajao
Poblacion Yumbing Balbagon
Lone
475,000.00
Operational Poblacion Yumbing Balbagaon
0.5 tpd 0.3 tpd 0.4 tpd
No data No data No data
14 Lanao del Norte
Kauswagan
Inudaran 1st
285,000.00
142,500.00
Constructed but not operational
Inudaran No data No data No data No data
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15 Lanao del Norte
Lala
Lala Proper
2nd 285,000.00
142,500.00
Operational
(6) Lala Proper Maranding Abaga Tenazas Lanipao Pacita
5,345.05
2,059 38.52% N/A
16 Lanao del Norte
Linamon Purakan
1st 285,000.00
142,500.00
Operational All 8 Barangays
5,085 kg/day
163.4 3.21% 54.02
17 Lanao del Norte
Maigo Poblacion
1st 285,000.00
142,500.00
under construction
no data yet No data No data No data No data
18 Lanao del Norte
Magsaysay
N/A 2nd
285,000.00
142,500.00
Bidding/Procurement
no data yet No data No data No data No data
19 Lanao del Norte
Pantao Ragat
Bubong 2nd
285,000.00
142,500.00
Operational (1) Brgy. Bubong
No data No data No data No data
20 Lanao del Norte
Salvador Mapantao
2nd 285,000.00
Bidding/Procurement
no data yet No data No data No data No data
21 Lanao del Norte
Sultan Naga Dimaporo
Mamagum
2nd 285,000.00
Operational All 37 barangays
14,585.00
11,940.10
81.86% 115.23
22 Misamis Occidental
Aloran
Central MRF-Brgy.Culpan
1st 285,000.00
142,500.00
Operational no data yet No data No data No data No data
23 Misamis Occidental
Calamba Magcamiguing 1st
285,000.00
142,500.00
Operational all 19 barangays
No data No data No data No data
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24 Misamis Occidental
Concepcion
no data 1st
285,000.00
142,500.00
Bidding/Procurement
no data yet No data No data No data No data
25 Misamis Occidental
Oroquieta City
Villaflor 1st No data No data No data No data
26 Misamis Occidental
Sinacaban
Central MRF-Brgy.Libertad Alto
2nd No data No data No data No data
27 Misamis Occidental
Lopez Jaena
no records yet
1st No data No data No data No data
28 Misamis Occidental
Panaon
Municipal hall-Brgy.Poblacion, Brgy. Villalin Brgy. Salimpono Public Market -Brgy. Poblacion
1st 285,000 Operational All 28 brys No data No data No data No data
29 Misamis Occidental
Sapang Dalaga
Sapang Ama 1st
285,000.00
Operational all 28 Barangays
No data No data No data No data
30 Misamis Occidental
Tangub City
Brgy. Maloro Upper
2nd 142,500.00
Constructed, Not Operational
no data yet No data No data No data No data
31 Misamis Oriental
Cagayan de Oro
No data lone 500,000
Bidding/Procurement
no data yet No data No data No data No data
32 Misamis Oriental
Balingoan
Brgy. Kabulakan 1st
285,000.00
142,500.00
Constructed, Not Operational
no data yet No data No data No data No data
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33 Misamis Oriental
Balingasag
No data 1st
285,000.00
142,500.00
Bidding/Procurement
no data yet No data No data No data No data
34 Misamis Oriental
Gitagum Brgy.Poblacion 2nd
285,000.00
142,500.00
Operational Poblacion 1,637 kg/day
20 kgs/day
1% n/a
35 Misamis Oriental
Initao No data
2nd 285,000.00
142,500.00
Operational No data No data No data No data No data
36 Misamis Oriental
Kinoguitan
Campo 1st
285,000.00
142,500.00
Bidding/Procurement
No data No data No data No data No data
37 Misamis Oriental
Laguindingan
Brgy.Lapad
2nd 285,000.00
142,500.00
Operational
(5) Poblacion Mauswagon Tubajon Moog Liberty
3,782 kg/day
625 kg/day
17%
38 Misamis Oriental
Salay Brgy. Tinagaan 1st
285,000.00
142,500.00
Under Construction
No data No data No data No data No data
39 Misamis Oriental
Libertad Brgy. Poblacion 2nd
285,000.00
Bidding/Procurement
No data No data No data No data No data
40 Misamis Oriental
Talisayan Calamcam
1st 285,000.00
Under construction
No data No data No data No data No data
41 Misamis Oriental
Lugait Brgy.Poblacion 2nd
142,500.00
Procured/Operational
8 Brgys No data No data No data No data
42 Misamis Oriental
Claveria Sitio Bug-ong, Brgy. Rizal
2nd 142,500.00
Procured/Operational
No data No data No data No data No data
Year assisted: 2019
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1 Misamis Occidental
Bonifacio
Dimalco 2nd 550,000.00
Operational No data yet No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
2 Misamis Occidental
Plaridel Mamanga 1st 550,000.00
procurement
No data yet No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
3 Misamis Occidental
Don Victoriano Chiongbian
No data yet
2nd 375,000.00
equipment
for bidding No data yet No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
4 Misamis Oriental
Binuangan
Kitambis 1st 375,000.00
equipment
Under construction
No data yet No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
5 Misamis Oriental
Magsaysay
Kibungsod
1st 375,000.00
equipment
Operational No data yet No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
6 Misamis Oriental
Naawan No data yet
2nd 550,000.00
equipment
Operational No data yet No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
7 Misamis Oriental
Manticao
No data yet
2nd 375,000.00
equipment
Bidding/Procurement
No data yet No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
8 Misamis Oriental
Medina Tambagan 1st 375,000.00
equipment
Operational No data yet No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
9 Misamis Oriental
Tagoloan
No data yet
2nd 550,000.00
Constructed but not yet operational
No data yet No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
10 Lanao del Norte
Sapad No data yet
2nd 550,000.00
Operational No data yet No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
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11 Lanao del Norte
Matungao
Brgy. Matampay
1st 375,000.00
equipment
Operational No data yet No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
12 Lanao del Norte
Nunungan
No data yet
2nd 375,000.00
equipment
Under construction (September 2020 monitoring)
No data yet No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
13 Lanao del Norte
Munai Brgy. Tambo
2nd 375,000.00
equipment
Operational No data yet No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
14 Lanao del Norte
Kolambugan
No data yet
1st 375,000.00
equipment
Bidding/Procurement
No data yet No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
15 Lanao del Norte
Tagoloan
No data yet
1st 375,000.00
equipment
Awarded to LGU
No data yet No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
16 Lanao del Norte
Poona Piagapo
Brgy. Pindulunan
2nd 375,000.00
equipment
Operational No data yet No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
17 Lanao del Norte
Tangcal No data yet
2nd 375,000.00
equipment
Under construction (July 2020 monitoring)
No data yet No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
18 Bukidnon Kitaotao No data yet
3rd 375,000.00
equipment
Awarded to LGU
No data yet No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
19 Bukidnon Lantapan
No data yet
2nd 375,000.00
equipment
Bidding/Procurement
Kauswagan No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
20 Misamis Oriental
CDO City Kauswagan
1st 6M
equipment
Bidding/Procurement
Bayabas No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
21 Misamis Oriental
CDO City Bayabas 1st equipment
Bidding/Procurement
Balulang Lower
No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
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22 Misamis Oriental
CDO City Balulang Lower
1st equipment
Bidding/Procurement
Balulang upper
No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
23 Misamis Oriental
CDO City Balulang upper
1st equipment
Bidding/Procurement
Lumbia No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
24 Misamis Oriental
CDO City Lumbia 1st equipment
Bidding/Procurement
Patag No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
25 Misamis Oriental
CDO City Patag 1st equipment
Bidding/Procurement
Iponan No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
26 Misamis Oriental
CDO City Iponan 1st equipment
Bidding/Procurement
Canitoan No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
27 Misamis Oriental
CDO City Canitoan 1st equipment
Bidding/Procurement
Baikingon No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
28 Misamis Oriental
CDO City Baikingon 1st equipment
Bidding/Procurement
Consolacion
No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
29 Misamis Oriental
CDO City Consolacion
2nd equipment
Bidding/Procurement
Macabalan No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
30 Misamis Oriental
CDO City Macabalan
2nd equipment
Bidding/Procurement
Camaman-an
No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
31 Misamis Oriental
CDO City Camaman-an
2nd
equipment
Bidding/Procurement
Agusan No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
32 Misamis Oriental
CDO City Agusan 2nd equipment
Bidding/Procurement
Cugman No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
33 Misamis Oriental
CDO City Cugman 2nd equipment
Bidding/Procurement
Balubal No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
34 Misamis Oriental
CDO City Balubal 2nd equipment
Bidding/Procurement
Bugo No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
35 Misamis Oriental
CDO City Bugo 2nd Under construction
No data yet No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
36 Misamis Oriental
Lagonglong
Dampil 1st Bidding/Procurement
Kauswagan No data yet
No data yet
No data yet No data yet
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Inspection of Illegal Dumps
Province Completely Closed
and Rehabilitated (no.)
Closed and undergoing
rehabilitation
(no.)
Closed but not
undergoing
rehabilitation/abandoned
(no.)
Operating as open
dumpsite
(no.)
Remarks
Reasons why the sites were not yet completely rehabilitated
Bukidnon (22) 21 1 x 1 Closure is on-going for the old dumpsite.
RCA was damaged, became an open dump. Issued a cease and desist order and follow DAO 2006-09
for the closure.
Lanao del Norte (23) 17 6 x x LGU Maigo was issued a cease and desist order and follow DAO 2006-09 for the closure. After the
issuance of CDO, LGU Maigo had undergo closure activities.
Misamis Occidental (17) 12 3 x 2 LGU Clarin and LGU Ozamiz were still operating their open dump due to transition period of
administration. These LGUs were issued a cease and desist order and follow DAO 2006-09 for the
closure.
Misamis Oriental (26) 13 10 x 3 3 (Kinoguitan, Libertad, Sugbongcogon) LGUs were still operating open dump due to financial
constraints and manpower of Municipal ENRO. 7 LGUs were issued a cease and desist order and
follow DAO 2006-09 for the closure. Up to date, 10 LGUs closure activities were on-going.
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Monitoring of SLFs
No. Total SLF
(no.)
Total
Area
(hectares)
Total
capacity
(cu.m)
Average
Available
service life
(Years)
Total with
ECC
(no.)
Total SLF
with
Discharge
Permit
(no.)
Total TSD-
registered
SLF
(no.)
Total SLF with PTO for its
air pollution
source/installations
1 Baungon, Buk. 2 3,077 cum 10 1 x x x
2 Cabanglasan, Buk. 2 48,000 cum 5 1 x x x
3 Damulog, Buk. 2 48,000 cum 20 1 x x x
4 Dangcagan, Buk. 4 96,000 cum 8 1 x x x
5 Lantapan, Buk. 1 2,600 cum 10 No ECC x x x
6 Malaybalay City, Buk. 7.9 300,000cum 28 1 x x x
7 Manolo Fortich, Buk. 2 139,200 cum 10 1 x x x
8 Maramag, Buk. 5 120,000 cum 12 1 x x x
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9 Valencia City, Buk. 8.6 30,000 cum 12 No ECC x x x
10 Pangantucan, Buk. 2 1927200 cum 15 1 x x x
11 San Fernando, Buk. 1.7 22,484 cum 20 1 x x x
12 Sumilao, Buk. 2 2,800 cum 2.5 1 x x x
13 Alubijid, Mis. Or 4.7 144 cum 20 1 x x x
14 Cagayan de Oro City 47 2093515 cum 20 1 x x x
15 Mambajao, Camiguin 5 120,000 cum 15 1 x x x
16 Iligan City 5,000 sqm 25,000 cum 5 No ECC x x x
17 Kapatagan 4.10 653,058 cum 15 1 x x x
18 Baroy 1 24, 000 cum 10 1 x x x
19 Bacolod 3 72, 000 cum 5 1 1 x x
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Site Assessment for SWM Support Equipment to Province
Provinces
(plastic moulder set)
Location of site for the equipment
City/Municipality Barangay
1. Bukidnon Malaybalay Brgy. 9
2. Camiguin Mambajao Benhaan
3. Lanao del Norte Tubod Brgy. Pigcarangan
3. Misamis Occidental Lopez Jaena Mahayahay
4. Misamis Oriental Cagayan De Oro Brgy. Lumbia
Site Assessment for SWM Support Equipment to Cities and Municipalities
LGUs that submitted conforme letters
(shredder and composter set)
Location of site for the equipment1.
1. Malaybalay City, Bukidnon Brgy. Casisang
2. Valencia City, Bukidnon Brgy. Nabag-o
3. Don Carlos, Bukidnon Purok 1, Brgy San Nicolas
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4. Impasug-ong, Bukidnon Brgy. Poblacion
5. Kalilangan, Bukidnon Brgy. Maca-opao
6. Kibawe, Bukidnon Purok 1, Brgy. Marapangi
7. Kitaotao, Bukidnon Brgy. Kalumihan
8. Lantapan, Bukidnon Brgy. Bantuanon
9. Libona, Bukidnon Brgy. Poblacion
10. Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon Brgy. Alae
11. Maramag, Bukidnon Sitio Sabacan Brgy. Panadtalan
12. Pangantucan, Bukidnon Brgy. Adtuyon
13. Quezon, Bukidnon Brgy. Balangay
14. San Fernando, Bukidnon Brgy. Brgy. Halapitan
15. Talakag, Bukidnon Brgy. Dagombaan
16. Iligan City, Lanao del Norte Brgy. Bonbonon
17. Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte Brgy. Suso
18. Lala, Lanao del Norte Brgy. Lala Proper
19. Tubod, Lanao del Norte Brgy. Tubaran
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20. Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental Brgy. Villaflor
21. Ozamis City, Misamis Occidental Brgy. Gango
22. Tangub City, Misamis Occidental Brgy. Maloro
23. Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental Brgy. Upper Carmen
24. El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental Brgy. Himaya
25. Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental Brgy. San Juan
26. Balingasag, Misamis Oriental Sitio Tugas-tugason, Brgy. Blanco
27. Claveria, Misamis Oriental Brgy. Rizal
28. Jasaan, Misamis Oriental Brgy. Natubo
29. Opol, Misamis Oriental Brgy. Patag
30. Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental Brgy. Sta. Anna
