The Comprehensive Municipal Disaster Risks Reduction and Management Plan of Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro

The Comprehensive Municipal Disaster Risks Reduction and Management Plan of Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro (CY 2011-2015)
Progress Report
8/7/2012

Nelsie Grace Pineda
Chrisma Joy Famaranglas
Donna May Salvacion
Christopher Ortega
The Comprehensive Municipal Disaster Risks Reduction and Management Plan of Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro (CY 2011-2015)

A. OVERVIEW

This document summarizes the progress made in the implementation of the Comprehensive Municipal Disaster Risks Reduction and Management Plan of Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro (CY 2011-2015), which the Committee had adopted in 2011. This also contains situational reports monitored in Pinamalayan covering the period of 2010-2011. Exhibits shows the images of accomplished programs on environment management.

B. BACKGROUND

The plan is in accordance with the Philippine National Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010, an act strengthening the Philippine Disaster Risks Reduction and Management System, providing for the National Disaster Risks Reduction and Management Framework and institutionalizing the National Disaster Risks Reduction and Management Plan, appropriating funds therefore and other purpose.

1 The plan aims to enhance disaster risks management preparedness and to adapt mitigating measures on natural and man-made disasters. 2Furthermore, there are four (4) specific objectives of the MDDRM plan:
1. To consolidate the contingency plans of the 37 barangay LGUs and make it a component of the MDDRM Plan.
2. To conduct Participatory Capacity and Vulnerabilty Assessment (PCVA) activities to ensure enhanced objectivity in PPA prioritization from the 70% LDRRMF.
3. To consolidate the programs and projects of appropriate departments/offices of the LGU, relative to disaster risk reduction for necessary funding from the LDRRMF.
4. To formulate the dynamic Comprehensive DRRM Plan of the Municipality.

3Several programs that focus on environmental protection adapted are as follows:

1. Clean and Green Program
2. Watershed Management Program
3. Solid Waste Management
4. Drainage and Sewerage/Liquid Waste Management

1 Municipality of Pinamalayan, Medium Term Framework Plan 2011-2013, Social Service Sector
2 IV. Planning Process,Comprehensive Municipal Disaster Risks Reduction and Management Plan of Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro (CY 2011-2015) 3 2.1 Environmental Management, Comprehensive Municipal Disaster Risks Reduction and Management Plan of Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro (CY 2011-2015)

C. CURRENT DEVELOPMENT

A. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

I. Clean and Green Program

Under the municipality’s Agriculture Program and consistent with the Clean and Green efforts, the Agriculture Office maintains two Agricultural Center and Breeding Stations (ACBS) in Brgy. Sto. Niño and Malaya. In Barangay Malaya, a hectare of land has been planted with Mahogany and Gimelina while another hectare was devoted to the intercropping of mango and banana. Sto. Niño ACBS, on the other hand, contributed to the scattered tree-planting programs of different schools and barangays on selected sites.

Another ongoing priority project of the municipality is the maintainance/improvement of the Municipal Theme Park. It is a landscape theme park located in fornt of the municipal hall – right at the center of the Poblacion.

II. Watershed Management Program

In coordination with the Low – Income Upland Communities Project (LIUCP), the local government sponsored a series of consultative meetings early 2000 on watershed management for upland communities. Watershed Management Councils were organized in Sabang (Pula River Watershed Area) and in Guinhawa (Babahurin Watershed Area) to formulate and implement plans and programs on upland development and watershed protection.

III. Solid Waste Management

Waste Management is a national issue and is among the primary concerns of the present municipal government administration. At present, the municipality maintains a 3.774 hectare dump site in Barangay Maningcol. In the last documented visit to the dumpsite , piles of garbage were spread all over the area. Burning is also practiced to reduce the volume of garbage. The site is located in a hilly area which may pose significant impacts (e.g. landslides, land and underground water quality degradation, accidents, etc.) on downstream barangays, as well as impair the nearby river quality.

Presently, Pinamalayan has two (2) compactor trucks specifically used for garbage collection. Garbage collection is done on a daily basis. Each truck is manned by a team consisting of one driver and three garbage collectors. Each truck, on each trip, usually hauls an average of eight (8) cu.m. of garbage. On an ordinary day, it would complete three (3) roundtrips, thereby able to collect some twenty four (24) cu.m. of garbage. In all, the total garbage collected and disposed daily by both trucks is approximately 48 cubic meters.

Another proposed project on garbage collection is the strategic placement of garbage cans throughout the poblacion.

IV. Drainage and Sewerage/Liquid Waste Management

The drainage system refers to the network of passageways (both natural and man – made) intended for the collection, transmission and disposal of surface run –off or rainwater. On the other hand, the sewerage system refers to those intended for the collection, transmission, disposal and preferable treatment of domestic wastewater.

There is no existing sanitary sewerage system. Majority of the residents in the Poblacion use open canals, while other households dispose wastewater in septic tanks. Similarly, wastewater from commercial and industrial establishments flows to open canals, ditches and other water channels.
A prior project with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) was the installation of Biogas Reactor in the slaughterhouse for the treatment of wastes due to slaughtering activities. The gas produced from biogas digesters will be used to fuel the furnace. This project will eliminate the discharge of untreated wastes to the nearby water bodies.
Source: 2.1 Environmental Management, Comprehensive Municipal Disaster Risks Reduction and Management Plan of Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro (CY 2011-2015)

B. PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN1

I. BARANGAY LEVEL

a. Reconstituted (when necessary) and/or Activition of the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (formerly known as Barangay Disaster Coordinating Council, and assisted the same in implementing disaster related plan reforms.
b. Implemented Community Emergency Drills, following the guidelines specified in their respective contingency plan.

II. MUNICIPAL LEVEL

a. Discussed on salient provisions of RA 10121 and basic concepts on disaster risk reduction and management.
b. Formulated and presented Strategies, Recommendations and General Action Plan for Disaster Mitigation, Prevention and Preparedness.
c. Effectively utilized existing laws, available and collectible data and processes to ensure community participation (i.e. Land Use Maps, identification of hazard zones, Development Control Regulations, and the like)
d. Consolidated a municipal-wide risk assessment and finalization of the MDRRMC and MDRRMO structure.
e. Review financial capability of the LGU to fund the MDRRM plan and the five-year MDRRM planning process.
f. Projected a 5-year budgetary requirement to ensure plan feasibility and effectiveness.

The five-year Comprehensive Plan focuses on three (3) core programs namely:

1. Disaster Prevention
2. Disaster Mitigation
3. Disaster Preparedness and Response

1 Municipal Disaster Risks Reduction and Management Council of Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro

The MDRRMC has prepared a detailed table of priority activities to provide a thorough illustration of the implementation of the plan.

D. INCIDENTS MONITORED COVERING THE PERIOD 2010-2012

Date
Incidents Monitored
2010
In the early morning of October 8, 2010, flashflood occurred in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro due to con tinuous heavy rains
Four (4) barangays were affected namely: Pagalagala, Nabuslot, Sto.Niño and Anoling
A total of 7 families/35 persons were affected and are currenlty housed at Nabuslot Health Center
One person was reported dead due to drowning (still to be identified)
Strong republic Nautical Highway is passable

Source: NDDRMC Update, Progress Report re Flashflood in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro October 8, 2010
October 8, 2010

November 8, 2010
Intensity III earthquake in Pinamalayan took place at 11:04 a.m, no casualties recorded

Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)

2011

June 10, 2011
1. Jonathan Picoro
2. Jhandel Jason Estrada
3. Orlando Moncada
4. Elias Estrada
5. Erning (surname for verification)
Fishermen from Pinamalayan, Oriental, Mindoro on-board two (2) motorized Banca (Princess Carla). Two (2) of them returned to Pinamalayan while the three (3) others remained in Odiongan, Romblon Source: NDDRMC Situational Report No. 4 re Effects of Tropical Storm (TS) “DODONG” (SARIKA), June 10, 2012
December 29, 2011
Quinabigan Seawall, Pinamalayan has collapsed due to rough sea condition brought by Southwest Monsoon
Source: NDDRMC Situational Report No. 4 re Effects of the Low Pressure Area (LPA) and Tail End of the Cold Front, December 29, 2011

2012

May 14, 2012
Drowning incident around 6 p.m. transpired at Adriano Resort located in Pili, Pinamalayan
The victim, certain Francis Malalad Mabunga, 18 years old, was a resident of Pambisan Malaki, Pinamalayan
A birthday party was made in the abovementioned beach resort attended by members of the church to which the victim was a member
In the middle of the party, the victim with two other companions decided to swim with the latter swimming towards the deeper portion of the sea using an improvised floating device
Minutes later, the victim was heard shouting for assistance but was already unconcious when the help finally arrived. He was brought to Pinamalayan Doctor’s Hospital but was declared dead on arrival.
Source: NDDRMC, Incidents Monitored Covering the Period 140800H- 141700H May 2012

E. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM :

A total of 7 victims of man-made disaster were given financial / material assistance for repaired damaged houses, under Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) amounting to P 16,000.00.
A total of 351 indigent families were provided burial assistance amounting to Php 722,000.00, 118 were provided material assistance, and 428 were provided medical assistance amounting to Php 491,000.00 under Aid to Individual in Crisis Situation (AICS). Under PCSO/JAI ALAI/ STL, 366 indigent families were also provided medical assistance amounting to Php 367,500.00.
Some depressed barangays were provided food commodities intended for volunteers,indigenous people and Philippine Army and PNP who are in the operation areas for their Community outreach program.

Source: MSWDO Accomplishment Report, January to december 2011

F. DEVELOPMENT NEEDS

Forest Management

For the past years, it was observed that forest areas in the municipality of Pinamalayan are threatened by denudation mainly due to kaingin practices and illegal logging. Logging, unless properly controlled can cause serious damage to forest and soils. The practice of shifting cultivation or “kaingin”, on the other hand, though individual clearings are small, creates significant impacts on the forest of Pinmalayan because of their numbers. The indiscriminate cutting, burning and clearing of forest areas and cultivation of marginal upland areas have been very significant causes of deforestation and environmental degradation.

For these reasons, the management, protection, reforestation and/or rehabilitation of denuded areas in the upland/forested barangays and tree planting in the lowland barangays of Pinamalayan would become major components of environmental planning in the next ten years

Coastal Zone Management

Like any other coastal bound municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Pinamalayan’s coastal areas are also being threatened by degradation specifically due to population pressure, siltation and destructive fishing techniques.

Illegal fishing, e.g., dynamite fishing, trawl, foreign fishing boats encroachment, etc., does not only alter the marine water resources of the municipality but also affect the livelihood of the people of Pinamalayan. This illegal activity should be prevented since majority of the population relies on fishing as a way of living.

There is need t strengthen the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council (FARMC) group organized for the purpose of patrolling/monitoring the coastal areas of the municipality. Moreover, an intensive information campaign should be undertaken to educate the people and increase the awareness particularly in the coastal barangays of the municipality.

Siltation is still singled out as the most factor seriously affecting the coral reefs. Logging activities in the upland areas and other activities producing high sediment loads, such as mine tailings, should be prevented and controlled.

To maintain the cleanliness of the areas in the municipality, coastal clean-up activities, e.g., “dampot basura”, eliminating the sources of garbage, etc., should be conducted regularly.

Erosion Control Measures

As a consequence of forest degradation, river siltation occurs due to increased surface run-off because of reduced filtration in the upper catchment areas. Thus, less water emerges from springs during the dry season and the base flow of rivers is reduced. Riverbeds are choked with sediments, increasing the tendency of floods.

There is a need to undertake river protection and management measures to reduce if not totally eliminate the cases of erosion and sedimentation in the municipality. In addition, a watershed management study needs to be undertaken in the major rivers of Pinamalayan to assess the required management and protection measures to improve and/or preserve the environmental conditions of the covered area.

Flood Control

Forest denudation is one of the major causes of flooding in the low-lying areas of the municipality. The absence of an adequate drainage system contributes to the fast increasing level and very slow subsidence of floods n the area, especially during strong typhoons.

Flooding often results to more serious problems. During periods of flood, solid waste that has been open dumped whether on land or in waterways, finds its way to the nearby water bodies. Not only does this further detriment the water quality, it poses significant health and sanitation problems.

Efficient watershed management program, afforestation, and reforestation along with the development of an efficient drainage system would address the problems of siltation, soil erosion and excessive surface run-offs.

Solid Waste Management

Like its neighboring municipalities, the method of disposal of Pinamalayan, i.e., open dumping, burning, etc., is an unacceptable way of solid waste disposal. Compared to the existing dumpsite area of the municipality loacated in Barangay Maningcol, having an area of 3.77 hectares, there is a need to undertake waste minimization, recycling and reusing.

The existing site, which is located in a hilly area, may pose significant impacts on downstream barangays and could impair river water quality. The site should therefore be evaluated based on the criteria set by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) whether this can be into a sanitary landfill or not.

A sustained public information campaign program on solid waste management (i.e., composting, waste minimization, reusing/recycling and segregation) is deemed necessary particularly in barangays not covered by the present collection system to prevent the indiscriminate dumping of garbage4. If sold waste segregation, minimization, reusing/recycling can be properly and effectively implemented, the solid waste to be generated by the municipality in the next ten years can still be accommodated. Otherwise, there will be a need to develop a new site for waste disposal.

At present, the municipal government should focus its attention on solid waste collection. There is a need to efficiently and effectively collect garbage especially from the remote barangays.

CONCLUSIONS The MDRRM Plan has gone successfully. Every activities were properly implemented and monitored within the locality. The records of situational reports covering the period before and after the creation of the plan shows minimal incidences of casualties only. However, the MDRRMC continuously monitored critical and protected areas which may pose disastrous events. Based on the records, coastal areas have the greatest vulnerability and therefore be given more concentration on pre-disaster management. Both public and private sectors have actively participated in the disaster preparedness.

EXHIBIT A
MUNICIPAL THEME PARK

EXHIBIT B
REHABILITATION OF DRAINAGE SYSTEM

EXHIBIT C
CLEAN & GREEN PROGRAM

EXHIBIT D
CLEAN & GREEN PROGRAM

EXHIBIT E
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
COMPACTOR TRUCK

EXHIBIT F
SEAWALL RECONSTRUCTION

EXHIBIT G
EMERGENCY DRILLS