The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) 7 celebrated its 30th Founding Anniversary by recognizing four of its institutional partners in Cebu.
The Apostleship of the Sea-Cebu, Stella Maris Seafarers' Center, Center for Overseas Women-Cebu, and ECMI-CBCP Visayas were given tokens of appreciation for their help and cooperation with OWWA.
Through them, OFWs receive financial support and advice over the years.
There are about 120,000 active OFW members of OWWA in Region 7, who have benefited from these NGOs.
OWWA and its NGO partners have been responsive to the welfare of their members and their families.
"On behalf of Region 7, I wish to thank all of you for your valuable support and continued services in uplifting the lives and well-being of our modern-day heroes, the OFWs, and their families," Wilfreda Misterio, OWWA 7 director, said.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Dormitory, Boarding House, Apartment Must Secure Business Permit
The city government has called on all dormitories here to secure business permits at city hall before they can rent out rooms or accommodate borders.
City Administrator Antonio Orendain Jr. said the license requirement should also cover homes that offer rooms for rent to students in Zamboanga.
Orendain warned that students staying in unlicensed dormitories may be evicted if it is discovered that these buildings are not covered by proper document.
He said that owners of apartments, dormitories or homes that offer temporary sources of income may lose money if they do not secure licenses for their operations and their homes or apartments will be padlocked by the city government.
Zamboanga City is the center of education in the Peninsula with several big universities and colleges catering to students from the island provinces such as Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi.
Thousands of students from these island provinces and the three Zamboanga provinces -- Del Norte, Del Sur and Sibugay -- also go to Zamboanga for their college degrees.
The Western Mindanao State University (former Zamboanga Normal School), the Zamboanga City Polytechnic Colleges (former Regional School of Arts and Trades) and the Zamboanga Regional School of Fisheries are government educational institutions that provide college education at lower costs.
Aside from these government schools, there are also about a dozen colleges that offer several bachelor courses as well as short term vocational courses to students from the region.
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) also offers cheap or subsidized training, mostly on manual skills courses, including language courses for other colleges graduates who want to shift from white collar courses to blue collar jobs.
Since these out of town students seldom have relatives in Zamboanga, they end up staying in dormitories or boarding houses in this city.
Orendain said these boarding houses must comply with all the requirements from the City Health Office such as comfort rooms and kitchen areas.
City Administrator Antonio Orendain Jr. said the license requirement should also cover homes that offer rooms for rent to students in Zamboanga.
Orendain warned that students staying in unlicensed dormitories may be evicted if it is discovered that these buildings are not covered by proper document.
He said that owners of apartments, dormitories or homes that offer temporary sources of income may lose money if they do not secure licenses for their operations and their homes or apartments will be padlocked by the city government.
Zamboanga City is the center of education in the Peninsula with several big universities and colleges catering to students from the island provinces such as Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi.
Thousands of students from these island provinces and the three Zamboanga provinces -- Del Norte, Del Sur and Sibugay -- also go to Zamboanga for their college degrees.
The Western Mindanao State University (former Zamboanga Normal School), the Zamboanga City Polytechnic Colleges (former Regional School of Arts and Trades) and the Zamboanga Regional School of Fisheries are government educational institutions that provide college education at lower costs.
Aside from these government schools, there are also about a dozen colleges that offer several bachelor courses as well as short term vocational courses to students from the region.
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) also offers cheap or subsidized training, mostly on manual skills courses, including language courses for other colleges graduates who want to shift from white collar courses to blue collar jobs.
Since these out of town students seldom have relatives in Zamboanga, they end up staying in dormitories or boarding houses in this city.
Orendain said these boarding houses must comply with all the requirements from the City Health Office such as comfort rooms and kitchen areas.
Dengue Cases in Negros Oriental Rising
The Department of Health (DOH) in Negros Oriental has confirmed an increase in the number of dengue cases in the province.
Dr. Socrates Villamor, provincial DOH chief, said that confirmed dengue cases in Negros Oriental reached 235 from Jan. 1 to May 15 this year. The figures were based on admission cases at the three hospitals in Dumaguete City, namely, Holy Child Hospital, Silliman University Medical Center, and the Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital.
Villamor said a 33 percent increase was noted this year over last year's figures of 177 cases and no deaths due to dengue for the same period covered.
Two deaths, involving pre-school children, were also reported within the period from Jan. 1 to May 15, this year.
Villamor said the fatalities, both girls, were a 5-year old from Sibulan town who died last January, and a 3-year old from Bacong who succumbed to the disease just last week.
He allayed fears of an epidemic outbreak of dengue cases in the province, saying the increase was expected because of the arrival of the rainy season. Health officials are anticipating further rise in the number of dengue cases during the coming months.
Dumaguete City tops the list of the 10 local government units in Negros Oriental having the highest number of dengue cases at 109. Bayawan City came in second with 23 cases, followed by Tanjay with 19; Bais, 10; Bacong, 9; Sibulan, 8; Manjuyod and San Jose, 7 each; and Dauin and Guihulngan, 6 cases each.
The municipalities of Amlan, Vallehermoso, La Libertad and Jimalalud had no dengue cases reported for the same period, while the rest of the cities and municipalities had five cases and below.
Dr. Villamor appealed to the public to begin adopting the government's 4S strategy in combating dengue.
The 4S strategy stands for Search and Destroy breeding places of dengue mosquito vectors, Seek early consultation, adopt Self-Protection measures like the use of insect repellant lotion, and Say No to indiscriminate fogging.
According to Dr. Villamor, patients who manifest symptoms of high fever, rashes and nausea, among others, must consult a physician immediately as most cases with the said symptoms nowadays are being considered as suspect dengue cases.
Dr. Socrates Villamor, provincial DOH chief, said that confirmed dengue cases in Negros Oriental reached 235 from Jan. 1 to May 15 this year. The figures were based on admission cases at the three hospitals in Dumaguete City, namely, Holy Child Hospital, Silliman University Medical Center, and the Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital.
Villamor said a 33 percent increase was noted this year over last year's figures of 177 cases and no deaths due to dengue for the same period covered.
Two deaths, involving pre-school children, were also reported within the period from Jan. 1 to May 15, this year.
Villamor said the fatalities, both girls, were a 5-year old from Sibulan town who died last January, and a 3-year old from Bacong who succumbed to the disease just last week.
He allayed fears of an epidemic outbreak of dengue cases in the province, saying the increase was expected because of the arrival of the rainy season. Health officials are anticipating further rise in the number of dengue cases during the coming months.
Dumaguete City tops the list of the 10 local government units in Negros Oriental having the highest number of dengue cases at 109. Bayawan City came in second with 23 cases, followed by Tanjay with 19; Bais, 10; Bacong, 9; Sibulan, 8; Manjuyod and San Jose, 7 each; and Dauin and Guihulngan, 6 cases each.
The municipalities of Amlan, Vallehermoso, La Libertad and Jimalalud had no dengue cases reported for the same period, while the rest of the cities and municipalities had five cases and below.
Dr. Villamor appealed to the public to begin adopting the government's 4S strategy in combating dengue.
The 4S strategy stands for Search and Destroy breeding places of dengue mosquito vectors, Seek early consultation, adopt Self-Protection measures like the use of insect repellant lotion, and Say No to indiscriminate fogging.
According to Dr. Villamor, patients who manifest symptoms of high fever, rashes and nausea, among others, must consult a physician immediately as most cases with the said symptoms nowadays are being considered as suspect dengue cases.
Garbage Problem in Cebu, Philippines
Businessman Ephrain "Jun" Pelaez Jr. has issued a notice to sue barangay officials in Lapu-Lapu City and Mayor Paz Radaza for allegedly not doing something about the city's garbage problem.
Pelaez, through his legal counsel Atty. Joan Largo, said the officials have been given a 30-day notice to comply with Republic Act (RA) 9300, or the Solid Waste Management Act.
According to Pelaez, garbage disposal in the city has been a perennial problem since 2007.
He said barangay officials have failed to perform the mandates under the Local Government Code and RA 9003, among other laws.
Pelaez, who ran against Radaza in the last election, kept a photographic journal for four consecutive years of the garbage strewn by the roadside, which, he said, was meant to be a wake-up call for the Radazas.
The mayor's husband, former Lapu-Lapu City mayor Arturo Radaza, is the representative of the seventh congressional district consisting of the city of Lapu-Lapu.
"Our request was simple, clean the city up. But we were ignored and persecuted and the city remains dirty to this day," Pelaez said.
Mayor Radaza said she believes the issue, which had been tackled in 2007, has something to do with Pelaez's political aspirations next year.
"At least now I know who I'll be facing in the elections next year. Today he is at it again, trying to make solid waste management an issue," she said.
She said that despite repeated issuance of solid waste citation tickets, Barangay Basak has failed to act on its garbage problem.
Basak Road is a major artery in the city and the garbage problem is the barangay captain's way of sabotaging the city's efforts to keep it clean, she said.
The barangay captain of Basak is Isabelito Darnayla, who defeated Lolita Berdin, a close ally of the Radazas and wife of former city councilor Alley Berdin, in the May 2010 elections.
Pelaez, through his legal counsel Atty. Joan Largo, said the officials have been given a 30-day notice to comply with Republic Act (RA) 9300, or the Solid Waste Management Act.
According to Pelaez, garbage disposal in the city has been a perennial problem since 2007.
He said barangay officials have failed to perform the mandates under the Local Government Code and RA 9003, among other laws.
Pelaez, who ran against Radaza in the last election, kept a photographic journal for four consecutive years of the garbage strewn by the roadside, which, he said, was meant to be a wake-up call for the Radazas.
The mayor's husband, former Lapu-Lapu City mayor Arturo Radaza, is the representative of the seventh congressional district consisting of the city of Lapu-Lapu.
"Our request was simple, clean the city up. But we were ignored and persecuted and the city remains dirty to this day," Pelaez said.
Mayor Radaza said she believes the issue, which had been tackled in 2007, has something to do with Pelaez's political aspirations next year.
"At least now I know who I'll be facing in the elections next year. Today he is at it again, trying to make solid waste management an issue," she said.
She said that despite repeated issuance of solid waste citation tickets, Barangay Basak has failed to act on its garbage problem.
Basak Road is a major artery in the city and the garbage problem is the barangay captain's way of sabotaging the city's efforts to keep it clean, she said.
The barangay captain of Basak is Isabelito Darnayla, who defeated Lolita Berdin, a close ally of the Radazas and wife of former city councilor Alley Berdin, in the May 2010 elections.
Fire in La Libertad, Negros Oriental
Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo has ordered the Bureau of Fire and Protection (BFP) to submit a comprehensive report on the fire incident that burned the La Libertad booth at the Sidlakang Negros Village along E. J. Blanco road in Barangay Piapi in Dumaguete City recently.
He also demanded an explanation from Provincial Tourism Officer, Myla Abellana, why the incident occurred when there were security guards assigned in the Sidlakang Negros Village. The governor wanted to find out circumstances behind the incident or someone should be held responsible for it.
The governor said he was saddened over the incident as it might stir some political intrigues and issues.
He also asked Engr. Berchmans Patrimonio to cordon the area and never allow any attempt to rehabilitate the booth while the BFP is still investigating the fire incident.
The governor said he wanted to know whether the building was constructed with proper building permit to include electrical connection.
The Sidlakang Negros Village LGU booths, constructed during the time of late Governor Emilio Macias II, were intended to serve as a venue for the activities of the province like the Buglasan Festival held every year.
He also demanded an explanation from Provincial Tourism Officer, Myla Abellana, why the incident occurred when there were security guards assigned in the Sidlakang Negros Village. The governor wanted to find out circumstances behind the incident or someone should be held responsible for it.
The governor said he was saddened over the incident as it might stir some political intrigues and issues.
He also asked Engr. Berchmans Patrimonio to cordon the area and never allow any attempt to rehabilitate the booth while the BFP is still investigating the fire incident.
The governor said he wanted to know whether the building was constructed with proper building permit to include electrical connection.
The Sidlakang Negros Village LGU booths, constructed during the time of late Governor Emilio Macias II, were intended to serve as a venue for the activities of the province like the Buglasan Festival held every year.
Southern Negros Geothermal Production Field
The Energy Development Corp. (EDC)- Southern Negros Geothermal Production Field (SNGPF) is now coordinating with the local government units in Negros Oriental and concerned government agencies about the proper dissemination of rain gauge data.
Engr. Dwight Maxino, EDC vice president for Negros and concurrent resident manager of the Southern Negros Geothermal Production Field, the company focused attention on how to properly interpret rain gauge data that they have collected.
The EDC-SNGPF recently invited PAG-ASA Provincial chief Edsin Culi, provincial coordinator of the Provincial Disaster Risk reduction Management Council ( PDRRMC) Angelo Tiongson, Information Officer Adrian Sedillo, Valencia Mayor Enrique Gonzalez and some councilors and members of the media to an informal meeting regarding the interpretation of rainfall reading.
Maxino said the company has been disseminating the rain gauge data to the media and to the local government units but they were not aware how these agencies had been interpreting these. The most common warning that they can give is to inform the public that the Buayahan spillway is no longer passable, which would signal that a strong flood is coming.
The warning is given to areas that might be affected with possible flooding by the Okoy and Banica Rivers. The data has been disseminated and shared with the aim to alert the public on possible flooding.
At present, it is only EDC- SNGPF that has established a rain gauge data monitoring system in the mountains of Valencia, Negros Oriental since it is part of their area of responsibility.
Maxino admitted that although they have established the rain gauge, they do not have the proper training and capability of interpreting and analyzing these. They are just adopting their own measurements that would alert them when rainwater will reach a certain level that could already be cause for concern.
There are three automated rain gauges placed in different areas at the geothermal site in Valencia. The alarm is automatically set on a certain level during strong or heavy rain.
Provincial PAG-ASA Chief Culi said that there were different types of rains that could contribute to the data collection of the rain gauge.
He said they were willing to extend their help to the EDC–SNGPF personnel assigned to monitor the rain gauge meters in order to properly analyze and interpret data.
Engr. Dwight Maxino, EDC vice president for Negros and concurrent resident manager of the Southern Negros Geothermal Production Field, the company focused attention on how to properly interpret rain gauge data that they have collected.
The EDC-SNGPF recently invited PAG-ASA Provincial chief Edsin Culi, provincial coordinator of the Provincial Disaster Risk reduction Management Council ( PDRRMC) Angelo Tiongson, Information Officer Adrian Sedillo, Valencia Mayor Enrique Gonzalez and some councilors and members of the media to an informal meeting regarding the interpretation of rainfall reading.
Maxino said the company has been disseminating the rain gauge data to the media and to the local government units but they were not aware how these agencies had been interpreting these. The most common warning that they can give is to inform the public that the Buayahan spillway is no longer passable, which would signal that a strong flood is coming.
The warning is given to areas that might be affected with possible flooding by the Okoy and Banica Rivers. The data has been disseminated and shared with the aim to alert the public on possible flooding.
At present, it is only EDC- SNGPF that has established a rain gauge data monitoring system in the mountains of Valencia, Negros Oriental since it is part of their area of responsibility.
Maxino admitted that although they have established the rain gauge, they do not have the proper training and capability of interpreting and analyzing these. They are just adopting their own measurements that would alert them when rainwater will reach a certain level that could already be cause for concern.
There are three automated rain gauges placed in different areas at the geothermal site in Valencia. The alarm is automatically set on a certain level during strong or heavy rain.
Provincial PAG-ASA Chief Culi said that there were different types of rains that could contribute to the data collection of the rain gauge.
He said they were willing to extend their help to the EDC–SNGPF personnel assigned to monitor the rain gauge meters in order to properly analyze and interpret data.
Caritas Village Housing Project
The group of volunteers, priests and the Social Action Center Coordinator of the Diocese of Dumaguete, Rev. Fr. Burton Villarmente, have expressed concern over the reported presence of informal illegal settlers in some portions of the land for the Caritas Village Housing Project for tropical storm "Sendong" victims in the city.
One of the volunteers reported that a shanty was built in the area by people who claimed they were victims of the flood spurred by "Sendong" last December. They later found out that this family did not seek permission either from the city government or from the Social Action Center to construct a house at the said site.
Fr. Villarmente suggested that this illegal settler should not be allowed to stay in the area because they will cause disturbance during the construction of the houses. They are also afraid that if they will allow illegal settlers to stay, they might also invite relatives to come and live in the area.
They are closely coordinating with the Department of Social Welfare and Development for the verification and evaluation of the bonafide recipients, said Fr. Villarmente. Some of those who claimed to be typhoon victims were actually evacuees coming from the town of Mabinay and Bais City, he said.
At present, the core group is now requesting the office of the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) to conduct a survey and staking of markers for the areas where the next unit will be built. It is important that there will be a clear survey for the area so that the builders can properly be guided.
Rev. Fr. Antonio Arnaiz, who is also a member of the core group, said once the area is surveyed and markers are in place, these will discourage illegal settlers to occupy the area. The area is still susceptible for illegal settlers because it is still in the process of clearing.
Fr. Burton also suggested that Dumaguete City Mayor Manuel Sagarbarria should also be informed of the situation in the area because the project is a partnership between the city government and the Roman Catholic Church.
The Caritas Village Housing Project is funded by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) and implemented through the Social Action Center and the Diocese of Dumaguete. Each of the housing unit has at least a budget of P40,000 to P45,000 that already included a dirty kitchen and toilet.
One of the volunteers reported that a shanty was built in the area by people who claimed they were victims of the flood spurred by "Sendong" last December. They later found out that this family did not seek permission either from the city government or from the Social Action Center to construct a house at the said site.
Fr. Villarmente suggested that this illegal settler should not be allowed to stay in the area because they will cause disturbance during the construction of the houses. They are also afraid that if they will allow illegal settlers to stay, they might also invite relatives to come and live in the area.
They are closely coordinating with the Department of Social Welfare and Development for the verification and evaluation of the bonafide recipients, said Fr. Villarmente. Some of those who claimed to be typhoon victims were actually evacuees coming from the town of Mabinay and Bais City, he said.
At present, the core group is now requesting the office of the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) to conduct a survey and staking of markers for the areas where the next unit will be built. It is important that there will be a clear survey for the area so that the builders can properly be guided.
Rev. Fr. Antonio Arnaiz, who is also a member of the core group, said once the area is surveyed and markers are in place, these will discourage illegal settlers to occupy the area. The area is still susceptible for illegal settlers because it is still in the process of clearing.
Fr. Burton also suggested that Dumaguete City Mayor Manuel Sagarbarria should also be informed of the situation in the area because the project is a partnership between the city government and the Roman Catholic Church.
The Caritas Village Housing Project is funded by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) and implemented through the Social Action Center and the Diocese of Dumaguete. Each of the housing unit has at least a budget of P40,000 to P45,000 that already included a dirty kitchen and toilet.
2012 Summer Festival in the Philippines
The 2012 Summer Festival will culminate on Friday, May 26, with the Festival de las Bellas y Flores-Year 10, a competition of flower decked-arcos and exposition of beautiful gowns and pretty ladies.
The activity will kick off with the parade of arcos at 5 p.m. from Ledesma Street (fronting the Zamboanga City Fire District headquarters) to the Paseo del Mar where the show proper will be held at 6:30 p.m.
The arco competition will be judged based on originality, 30 percent; creativity, 30 percent; craftsmanship, 25 percent; and, impact, 10 percent.
The first place winner will receive P15,000 and a plaque; second place winner, P10,000 and a plaque; and, the third place winner, P10,000 and a plaque.
Gown entries will be judged based on the following criteria: craftsmanship, 45 percent; concept and design, 30 percent; aesthetic appeal, 15 percent; and, impact, 10 percent.
First prize for the gown competition will be P7,000 and a plaque; P5,000 and plaque for the second place; and, P3,000 and plaque for the third prize.
The prettiest señorita competition, on the other hand, will be based on the following criteria: beauty of face, 50 percent; physique, 25 percent; poise and posture, 15 percent; and, stage presence, 10 percent.
First prize for the prettiest señorita is P5,000 and a plaque; second prize is P3,000 and a plaque; and, third prize is P3,000 and a plaque.
The Festival de las Bellas y Flores-Year 10 forms part of the city government's 2012 Summer Festival, which is intended to involve the community and provide wholesome entertainment to local residents as well as visitors during summer.
The Summer Festival kicked off April 13 with the kite flying competition and juego de antes held at the Paseo del Mar.
Other highlights during the month were the Dia de Ma'am Caling, Duathlon Challenge, Dia de Gen. Vicente S. Alvarez, Fiesta Engrande and many others.
The activity will kick off with the parade of arcos at 5 p.m. from Ledesma Street (fronting the Zamboanga City Fire District headquarters) to the Paseo del Mar where the show proper will be held at 6:30 p.m.
The arco competition will be judged based on originality, 30 percent; creativity, 30 percent; craftsmanship, 25 percent; and, impact, 10 percent.
The first place winner will receive P15,000 and a plaque; second place winner, P10,000 and a plaque; and, the third place winner, P10,000 and a plaque.
Gown entries will be judged based on the following criteria: craftsmanship, 45 percent; concept and design, 30 percent; aesthetic appeal, 15 percent; and, impact, 10 percent.
First prize for the gown competition will be P7,000 and a plaque; P5,000 and plaque for the second place; and, P3,000 and plaque for the third prize.
The prettiest señorita competition, on the other hand, will be based on the following criteria: beauty of face, 50 percent; physique, 25 percent; poise and posture, 15 percent; and, stage presence, 10 percent.
First prize for the prettiest señorita is P5,000 and a plaque; second prize is P3,000 and a plaque; and, third prize is P3,000 and a plaque.
The Festival de las Bellas y Flores-Year 10 forms part of the city government's 2012 Summer Festival, which is intended to involve the community and provide wholesome entertainment to local residents as well as visitors during summer.
The Summer Festival kicked off April 13 with the kite flying competition and juego de antes held at the Paseo del Mar.
Other highlights during the month were the Dia de Ma'am Caling, Duathlon Challenge, Dia de Gen. Vicente S. Alvarez, Fiesta Engrande and many others.
Ipil City in Zamboanga Sibugay
Ipil, the capital town of Zamboanga Sibugay Province bordering the eastern boundary of this city will soon have its Pasalubong Complex to house all delicacies and souvenir items and other locally produced products by the local entrepreneurs of the province.
The town sits at the crossroads to Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur and on to the other provinces and cities in mainland Mindanao and this city.
This on-going project is part of efforts to fast track the economic development of the Ipil and its bid for city hood.
Zamboanga del Norte has two component cities, Dipolog and Dapitan; Zamboanga del Norte has Pagadian City – the official regional center of the Zamboanga Peninsula Region, but the Province of Sibugay does not have any component city yet.
Ipil Mayor Eldwin Alibutdan said that the municipality of Ipil, as the center of trade and commerce and the capital town of Zamboanga Sibugay, is preparing for its city hood and thus the reason to prioritize infrastructure projects in the municipality.
He also said that the on-going Pasalubong complex situated near the town's public market, the renovation of the town's municipal hall, town plaza, roads and streets, municipal hospital and clinics, were among the infrastructure projects.
The mayor said the Pasalubong Complex would provide traders in the province with a place to sell their wares to the local populace and the thousands of people who pass by the municipality on the way to this city and to other parts in Mindanao.
The Mayor also said that the municipality must also hurdle its water supply problems, unemployment, environmental degradation and other forms of destruction, improper garbage segregation and undeveloped potential scenic spots.
The town sits at the crossroads to Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur and on to the other provinces and cities in mainland Mindanao and this city.
This on-going project is part of efforts to fast track the economic development of the Ipil and its bid for city hood.
Zamboanga del Norte has two component cities, Dipolog and Dapitan; Zamboanga del Norte has Pagadian City – the official regional center of the Zamboanga Peninsula Region, but the Province of Sibugay does not have any component city yet.
Ipil Mayor Eldwin Alibutdan said that the municipality of Ipil, as the center of trade and commerce and the capital town of Zamboanga Sibugay, is preparing for its city hood and thus the reason to prioritize infrastructure projects in the municipality.
He also said that the on-going Pasalubong complex situated near the town's public market, the renovation of the town's municipal hall, town plaza, roads and streets, municipal hospital and clinics, were among the infrastructure projects.
The mayor said the Pasalubong Complex would provide traders in the province with a place to sell their wares to the local populace and the thousands of people who pass by the municipality on the way to this city and to other parts in Mindanao.
The Mayor also said that the municipality must also hurdle its water supply problems, unemployment, environmental degradation and other forms of destruction, improper garbage segregation and undeveloped potential scenic spots.
Groundwater Sources in Bicol, Philippines
The regional office of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has identified several groundwater sites in Bicol that could be developed into sources of supply for communities experiencing scarcity of potable water.
Among those identified through the intensified groundwater assessment program of the MGB are the Palhi Spring in Sorsogon City; Tulay na Lupa, Mampurog and San Vicente watersheds in Camarines Norte; and Mandali River in the municipality of Milagros, Jubuyuan Watershed of Aroroy and Tugbo, Nadawison and Domarog of the towns of Cataingan and Uson, all in Masbate.
Others are Bagong Silang, Macad, Caraman, Balogo and Odicon Springs within the watershed of Pasacao; and Nalalata Spring, Ballester Panoypoyan, Upper Casugad, Nadal, Casugad ff1, Casugad ff2, Casugad ff3 and Casugad ff4 located inside the Bula Watershed, both in Camarines Sur.
The assessment program was conducted by the MGB under its hydro-geological project whose implementation was started as early as the 1990s in response to the need to identify more water sources to address the region's dwindling water supply, particularly during the dry season.
When developed into water supply facilities, these groundwater sources could address the problem on potable water being encountered by various areas in the region, Luis Loyola, the MGB regional technical director based here on Tuesday said.
Palhi Spring in Barangay Capuy of Sorsogon City, Loyola said had 12 sub-springs that discharge a maximum total of 600 gallons per minute enough to supply all its adjoining eight barangays and even part of the nearby municipality of Castilla.
The Mandali River of Milagros, Masbate that accounts for about 3,300 gallons per day could provide sufficient supply to fill up the projected water demand of the town of Mobo and Masbate City that are presently living through water scarcity, he said.
Assessment of groundwater potential for Milagros was focus on collection of relevant information regarding the town's present water resources within a five kilometers radius and to formulate a water development plan for the construction of a water system, Loyola added.
In Aroroy, Masbate, Loyola said the Jabuyuan Watershed had eight springs with varying combined discharges from 0.019 to 5.760 liters per second.
He recommended that a water impounding structure is constructed and a cooperative is formed to manage a small water system in the area.
In Uson, Masbate, a total of five live springs were identified during a mapping survey and assessed to be potential potable water sources for the municipality whose communities rely on deep and shallow wells for their household water supply, EMB regional chief said.
Results of geological and geophysical survey in Cataingan, Masbate, meanwhile, showed limestone which underlies 70 percent of the municipality.
This mineral, according to Loyola is relatively an acquifer which contains water of undetermined capacity which can be tapped for domestic use.
In Camarines Norte, the groundwater sources identified are concentrated in the southern portion of Mt. Labo while in Pasacao, Camarines, five springs were located and measured for the water discharges.
A similar geo-hydrology was also conducted in Bula watershed to identify potential potable water sources for development and maximum utilization.
Discharge measurements were conducted on different artesian wells and springs within the area and it was found out that Nalalata, Ballester and Nadal springs are potential water sources. Pasacao and Bula watersheds are located in Camarines Sur.
The identification and assessment of these groundwater sources in several areas of Bicol, Loyola said would guide local authorities in providing safe water supply to their constituents.
Identifying and assessing the potential of these possible water sources will also serve as pointers for local government units covering them in instituting measures for the protection and preservation of these resources in line with "Water for Life" campaign of the government which was used a theme for the recent Earth Day celebration.
Among those identified through the intensified groundwater assessment program of the MGB are the Palhi Spring in Sorsogon City; Tulay na Lupa, Mampurog and San Vicente watersheds in Camarines Norte; and Mandali River in the municipality of Milagros, Jubuyuan Watershed of Aroroy and Tugbo, Nadawison and Domarog of the towns of Cataingan and Uson, all in Masbate.
Others are Bagong Silang, Macad, Caraman, Balogo and Odicon Springs within the watershed of Pasacao; and Nalalata Spring, Ballester Panoypoyan, Upper Casugad, Nadal, Casugad ff1, Casugad ff2, Casugad ff3 and Casugad ff4 located inside the Bula Watershed, both in Camarines Sur.
The assessment program was conducted by the MGB under its hydro-geological project whose implementation was started as early as the 1990s in response to the need to identify more water sources to address the region's dwindling water supply, particularly during the dry season.
When developed into water supply facilities, these groundwater sources could address the problem on potable water being encountered by various areas in the region, Luis Loyola, the MGB regional technical director based here on Tuesday said.
Palhi Spring in Barangay Capuy of Sorsogon City, Loyola said had 12 sub-springs that discharge a maximum total of 600 gallons per minute enough to supply all its adjoining eight barangays and even part of the nearby municipality of Castilla.
The Mandali River of Milagros, Masbate that accounts for about 3,300 gallons per day could provide sufficient supply to fill up the projected water demand of the town of Mobo and Masbate City that are presently living through water scarcity, he said.
Assessment of groundwater potential for Milagros was focus on collection of relevant information regarding the town's present water resources within a five kilometers radius and to formulate a water development plan for the construction of a water system, Loyola added.
In Aroroy, Masbate, Loyola said the Jabuyuan Watershed had eight springs with varying combined discharges from 0.019 to 5.760 liters per second.
He recommended that a water impounding structure is constructed and a cooperative is formed to manage a small water system in the area.
In Uson, Masbate, a total of five live springs were identified during a mapping survey and assessed to be potential potable water sources for the municipality whose communities rely on deep and shallow wells for their household water supply, EMB regional chief said.
Results of geological and geophysical survey in Cataingan, Masbate, meanwhile, showed limestone which underlies 70 percent of the municipality.
This mineral, according to Loyola is relatively an acquifer which contains water of undetermined capacity which can be tapped for domestic use.
In Camarines Norte, the groundwater sources identified are concentrated in the southern portion of Mt. Labo while in Pasacao, Camarines, five springs were located and measured for the water discharges.
A similar geo-hydrology was also conducted in Bula watershed to identify potential potable water sources for development and maximum utilization.
Discharge measurements were conducted on different artesian wells and springs within the area and it was found out that Nalalata, Ballester and Nadal springs are potential water sources. Pasacao and Bula watersheds are located in Camarines Sur.
The identification and assessment of these groundwater sources in several areas of Bicol, Loyola said would guide local authorities in providing safe water supply to their constituents.
Identifying and assessing the potential of these possible water sources will also serve as pointers for local government units covering them in instituting measures for the protection and preservation of these resources in line with "Water for Life" campaign of the government which was used a theme for the recent Earth Day celebration.
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