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Region XII Airshed Status Report 2013

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REGION XII

AIRSHED STATUS

REPORT

Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Environmental Management Bureau Region XII

Koronadal CityI


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Preface

Region XII has two (2) active airsheds and Governing Boards

(GBs) namely: the South Cotabato Airshed and the North Cotabato

Geothermal Airshed. These two (2) GBs have been very dedicated in

implementing different activities stipulated in their respective work and

financial plan.

The South Cotabato Airshed is a common airshed covering the ten

(10) municipalities of South Cotabato and the cities of Koronadal and

General Santos, focusing on the major sources of air pollution,

especially mobile sources.

The North Cotabato Geothermal Airshed is a special airshed

covering a limited area of Brgy. Ilomavis and Balabag, Kidapawan City

as well as Brgy. Bongolanon, Magpet, Province of North Cotabato. The

focus of the GB is the emission of the hydrogen sulfide (H2S) which has

debilitating effects on human life in higher concentration.

This report outlines the achievements of the two airsheds and

their stakeholders for year 2013. It sums up the effort of the GBs in

addressing concerns within their respective airshed.

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2013 AIRSHED STATUS REPORT

I. INTRODUCTION

Republic Act (R.A.) 8749, otherwise known as the Philippine Clean

Air Act and its Implementing Rules and Regulations defines an “Airshed

as areas with common weather or meteorological conditions and sources

of air pollution which affect the interchange and diffusion of pollution

in the surrounding atmosphere.” Every airshed is managed by a

governing board who carefully assesses, identifies problem, plans,

implements, and evaluates action plan to maintain the quality of air.

A. Overview of Airsheds

The region has two (2) existing and active airsheds namely the

South Cotabato Airshed, an administrative airshed and the North

Cotabato Geothermal Airshed, a special airshed. These airsheds have

been managed by its governing boards comprising of government

agencies, local government units (LGUs), non-government organizations

(NGOs), private sectors, academe, civil society, and peoples’

organizations. Each airshed has a Governing Board (GB) that approves

formulated resolutions policies,

work and financial plans, and

other activities and programs;

Executive Committee (ExeCom)

t h a t p r e p a r e s p o l i c y

recommendations and reviews

and evaluates the output of the

TWGs; and three (3) Technical

Working Groups (TWGs) that

Governing

Board

Executive

Committee

Technical

Working

Groups

Figure 1. Networking Scheme of an airshed.


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assist the functions of GB and Execom. Figure 1. shows the networking

scheme of the composition of both airsheds.

B. Organizational Set-up

The GB shall prepare an work and financial plan with identified

activities to strengthen the operationalization of the airshed and

effectively carry it out. The tasks identified by the GB will be delegated

to the TWGs. The outputs of the TWGs will be evaluated by the ExeCom.

After thorough appraisal, the final output will be presented to the GB for

approval. There are three (3) functional TWGs on both airsheds to

address needed working force: TWG 1: Control Strategy Evaluation &

Rules/Standards Modification; TWG 2: Public Awareness and Capacity

Building and; TWG 3: Funding for Governing Board Operations.

1. The Governing Board

Section 6 under Rule XV of R.A. 8749 stipulates the following

functions of the Governing Board (GB) such as formulation of policies

and standard-setting subject to laws of national application; preparation

of a common action plan; coordination of functions among its members;

and submission and publication of an annual Air Quality Status Report

for each airshed.

2. Executive Committee

Section 7 under Rule XV of R.A. 8749 states that an Executive

Committee will be formed for the purpose of carrying out the day-to-day

functions of GB consisting of nine (9) persons: the Chairperson, two (2)

Deputy Chairpersons, and six (6) members.

3. Technical Working Groups

Section 8 under Rule XV of R.A. 8749 says that TWGs will be

formed to ensure broad-based participation of the work of the GBs. To


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address specific tasks identified by the GB, there shall be three (3)

TWGs namely: TWG1 as Control Strategy Evaluation and Rules/

Standards Modification, TWG2 as Public Awareness and Capacity

Building, and TWG3 as Funding for GB Operations.

C. Role of the DENR-EMB XII

The DENR through the EMB shall be the primary agency

responsible for the implementation of the Philippine Clean Air Act. They

shall head the Governing Boards established. They shall also design and

establish an ambient air monitoring network for the assessment of

ambient air quality, issue Permit to Operate for air pollution sources;

monitor stationary sources; and collect permitting fees, among others.

D. Role of Stakeholders

The Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC)-

Land Transportation Office (LTO) shall conduct emission test prior to

renewal of registration of in-use vehicles, initial registration of second-

hand imported and rebuilt motor vehicles, and apprehended vehicles;

conduct roadside monitoring of vehicle emission standards; authorize

Private Emission Testing Centers (PETCs), collect fees, fines, penalties,

and other charges; and conduct special campaigns, monitoring, public

information, and education drive.

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and

local government units (LGUs) shall conduct roadside apprehension as

deputized agents; prepare and enforce ordinance on banning of

smoking; and act as members of the GBs.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)—Board of

Investments shall provide incentives under the Investment Priorities

Plan (IPP) for the industries complying with the emission standards. The


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DTI– Bureau of Import Services shall formulate and implement

guidelines for the importation and release of used engines. The DTI–

Bureau of Trade Regulation and Consumer Protection shall develop and

implement standards and procedures for certification of training

institutions, instructors and facilities, and for licensing of qualified

private testing/service centers and their technicians. The DTI– Bureau

of Product Standards shall develop standards for testing procedures/

testing vehicles emission, for odometer and tamper resistant fuel,

management systems, for determination of vehicle useful life, and for

conforming engines to comply with the use of unleaded fuel within five

(5) years after the effectivity of R.A. 8749. The DTI-Regional/Provincial

Offices shall implement the DTI Accreditation Scheme for MV PETCs.

The Department of Health (DOH) shall undertake impact studies

to determine the link between exposure to air pollution mixtures/

individual compounds and the observed health effects.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in

coordination with other agencies, private sectors, academe, non-

government organization (NGOs), and Peoples’ Organization (POs), shall

establish the reserach and development program for the prevention and

control of air pollution.

II. National Policies/Laws on the Creation of Airsheds

National laws set the scope and limitations for the two (2)

airsheds. Each airshed was designated through DENR Administrative

Order (DAO) rooted from Republic Act 8749, otherwise known as the

Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (CAA). The following national policies/

laws govern the airsheds in the region:

1. R.A 8749 (Philippine Clean Air Act) - a comprehensive policy

and program for air quality management in the country which aims to achieve and maintain healthy air for all Filipinos; sets


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standards for vehicle owners and manufacturing concerns to

follow and imposes the appropriate punishments for violators of the law; and outlines the different programs to be imple-

mented by the government in order to manage and maintain

air quality

2. DAO 2000-81 (R.A. 8749 Implementing Rules and Regulations) provides guidelines on the operationalization of the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999; lays down the powers and functions of

the the DENR, DTI, DOTC, DOE, and all other concerned agen-cies, the rights and obligations of stakeholders and the rights

and duties of the people with respect to the Air Quality Man-

agement and Control Program.

3. DAO No. 2004-13 dated May 18, 2004—North Cotabato Geothermal Airshed (Ranges: Latitude 60 59’9.3947 to 70

240.3374 Longitude: 1250 12’13.3856 to—1250 15’19.7223")

4. DAO No. 2004-22 dated August 3, 2004— South Cotabato

Airshed(coverage: General Santos City, Koronadal City, Tupi, Polomolok, Tampakan, Tantangan, Banga, Surallah, Norala,

Sto. Niño, T’boli, and Lake Sebu.)

5. DAO 2004-13—Establishment of Geothermal Areas as Airshed (states the rationale, procedures, and coverage for

establishment of geothermal areas as airshed.)

III. The South Cotabato Airshed

A. General Descriptions

1. Location and Boundaries

South Cotabato Province is

located at the southern part of the

island of Mindanao. It is bounded by

the Province of Sultan Kudarat in the

north and west, and Province of

Sarangani in the east and south.

Figure 2 shows the map of South

Cotabato Province.

Figure 2. Map of South Cotabato.


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2. Land Area Coverage

The land area of the province is 370,589 hectares (3,706 km2)

with Koronadal City as its provincial capital. The airshed is composed of

the ten (10) municipalities of South Cotabato which include Tupi,

Banga, Tantangan, Polomolok, Tampakan, Surallah, Sto. Niño, Norala,

Lake Sebu, and T’boli; and the cities of Koronadal and General Santos.

3. Physical Features

The place is generally flat dotted with some hills and mountains.

South Cotabato belongs to the fourth type of climate, that is rainfall is

more or less evenly distributed throughout the year. Air humidity

generally follows closely the rainfall pattern. Humidity is highest during

the period of June to October with 88% being recorded at the Tupi seed

farm. The months of February and April have the lowest air humidity

recorded at about 72%.

Maximum daytime temperature throughout the province is in the

range of 36-38 degrees Celsius, falling to 23-32 degrees Celsius during

the night depending on the elevation. The hottest period is January to

April while July to December being the coolest.

B. Composition

The members of the South Cotabato Airshed is composed of

government agencies, LGUs, non-government organizations, private

sectors, peoples’ organizations, academe, and other concerned agencies.

The head of offices issued special orders for their permanent and

alternate members who will be actively involved in all the activities of

the GB.


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1. Governing Board

Chairperson : DENR XII, EMB XII

Members:

a. Provincial Governor of South Cotabato

b. LGUs of the following Municipalities:

Municipality of Banga

Municipality of Tupi

Municipality of Tampakan

Municipality of Lake Sebu

Municipality of Polomolok

Municipality of Sto. Niño

Municipality of Tantangan

Municipality of Tboli

Municipality of Surallah

Municipality of Norala

c. LGUs of the following Cities:

City of General Santos City

City of Koronadal

d. DOST XII

e. DILG XII

f. DOH XII

g. DTI XII

h. LTO XII

i. TESDA XI

j. South Cotabato Foundation, Inc.

k. Justice and Peace Social Action Center

l.. Pollution Control Association of the Philippines

m. South Cotabato Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

n. United Transport Operators and Drivers Servicing Cooperative

O. Senior Citizen Association in Koronadal City

p. Samahan ng Mag-uuma sa Timog Cotabato


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Chairperson: DENR-EMB XII/DENR-ERDS XII

Co-Chairperson: South Cotabato Province

LTO XII

Policy and Research Committee:

1. DTI XII

2. DOST XII

Public Awareness/Monitoring Committee

1. UTODCO

2. Justice and Peace

Budget and Finance Committee

1. PCAPI XII

2. SCFI


a. TWG 1 (Control Strategy Evaluation & Rules Standards Modification)

PEMO, South Cotabato

PCAPI XII

DILG XII

DOH XII

b. TWG II ( Public Awareness and Capacity Building)

LTO XII

JUSTICE & PEACE

South Cotabato Foundation Inc.

DOST XII

c. TWG III ( Funding for Governing Board Operations)

DTI XII

South Cotabato Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

LGU General Santos City

LGU Koronadal City


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C. Accomplishments

The South Cotabato Airshed GB together with its ExeCom and

TWGs I, II and III accomplished the following meetings and activities for

CY 2013:

The first GB meeting was conducted on March 2, 2013 wherein

the 2013 Work and Financial Plan was presented. Further-

more, the training design for the SCA Capacity Building was

also formulated . The body was also oriented on the overall

functions of the upcoming equipment to be installed in Koron-

adal City and General Santos city particularly the Continous

Ambient Monitoring System

(CAMS) and the Open-path

Differential Optical Absorp-

tion Spectroscopy (DOAS) re-

spectively. (See Appendix B

for the minutes of the meet-

ing.)

The TWGs I, II and III con-

vened at ELM Mansion and Resto, Brgy. Santa Cruz, Koronadal City on April 24,

2013 to discuss the following agenda: reading and approval of the previous minutes; promotional activities; familiarization of

the 2013 SCA Work and Financial Plan ; expiration of ExeCom membership; election of TWG Heads and absenteeism of mem-

bers.

The body was able to scruti-

nize the 2013 Work and Fi-nancial Plan and rectified

minor errors and inconsist-encies; likewise, the promo-tional activities were also

properly identified together with the corresponding dates and venues. Heads of

the three (3) TWGs were elected by the body as

follows: PEMO, South Co-

Figure 3: Engr. Leonardo C. Moliva, EMBXII-

AQMS Chief, elaborates the rationale of the first

GB meeting.

Figure 4. DTI XII representative Ms. Mary Anne

Morales explains the protocol in the evaluation of

PETCs during the meeting of the TWGs.


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tabato – TWG I; TESDA XII – TWG II and LGU Koronadal –

TWG III. (See Appendix C for the minutes of the meeting.)

To finalize the 2013 Work

and Financial Plan as well as the Promotional Activi-ties lined up by the TWGs,

the SCA Executive Commit-tee had an assembly at ELM Mansion and Resto,

Brgy. Santa Cruz, Koron-adal City on May 08, 2013

presided by Ma. Socorro C. Lanto, OIC-Regional Di-rector of DENR-EMB XII.

The board resolution

adopting the 2013 work and financial plan as well

as the board resolution mandating the LTO Regional Office XII to conduct regular roadside Anti-Smoke Belching Activity were finalized for approval of the Governing Board. (See Appendix D for the minutes of the meeting.)

The second meeting of the South Cotabato Airshed Governing Board was called for the approval of the endorsed 2013 Work

and Financial plan and identified promotional activities as well as the election of new set of Executive Committee members on

May 08, 2013 at ELM Mansion and Resto, Brgy. Santa Cruz, Koronadal

City .

With proper review and deliberation, the 2013

Work and Financial Plan was collectively approved while the board resolution

mandating the LTO Re-gional Office XII to con-duct regular roadside Anti

-Smoke Belching Activity was deferred. Finally, the

body elected new mem-bers of the ExeCom prior

Figure 6. Manuel L. Betaizar, Assistant Re-gional Director of LTO XII clarifies that reso-

lution on regular conduct of roadside emis-sion testing is not necessary since the law

has already mandated LTO.

Figure 5. RD Ma. Socorro C. Lanto of EMB XII

stressed the importance of the SCA in the implementa-

tion of RA 8749 during the ExeCom meeting on May 08,

2013.


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to the two-year expiration of membership stipulated in Section

7, Rule XV of the IRR of RA 8749. (See Appendix E for the minutes of the meeting.)

Prior to the conduct of the Roadside Mobile Anti-Smoke Belch-

ing Campaign and the organization of the Anti-Smoke Belching Unit, a meeting of the SCA TWGs I, II and III was called for on

May 22, 2013 at 2Galz Pizza Hauz, Koronadal Cityt. Individual assignments and the overall flow of the activity were discussed including the consequences that will be imposed to apprehend-

ed smoke belchers. (See Appendix G for the minutes of the meet-ing.)

As part of the promotional activities of the South Co-tabato Airshed (SCA),

the three (3) Technical Working Groups of SCA

conducted the Roadside Mobile Apprehension on both private and govern-

ment vehicles in line with the Anti-Smoke Belching Campaign prompted by the

group on May 27, 2013 at Polomolok South Cotabato.

A total of 62 vehicles ran-

domly inspected were tested using the gas analyzer and opaci-meter on both lanes going to General Santos City and Koron-adal City. Out of the total number of vehicles 10 failed the

emission test wherein most were truck canters and one vehicle was operated by a govern-

ment agency. The team noted the operator of the said vehicles and the driv-

ers were issued with TOP from LTO XII instead of retrieving their license.

(See Appendix H for the ASBC Narrative report.)

The SCA TWGs con-

vened on June 04, 2013 at

Figure 7. A LTO XII enforcer keeps an eye on the

orderliness and diligence of the drivers in cooperating

in the activity

Figure 8. LTO XII Assistant Regional Director dis-

cusses the results of the ASBC.


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Two Galz Pizza Hauz to assess the results of the Anti-Smoke

Belching Campaign conducted on May 27 at Polomolok, South Cotabato. An unequivocal decision was made to endorse the

regularity of the Roadside Mobile Emission Testing for approval of the Governing Board. Furthermore, the sanctions and legal actions for the identified smoke belchers were handed to the

LTO XII considering their authority to provide jurisdictions in accordance with the law. (See Appendix I for the minutes of the meeting.)

On June 13, 2013 at Brgy. Morales, Koronadal City, eleven (11) out of twenty seven (27) vehicles failed the roadside

emission testing initiated by the South Cotabato Airshed

three (3) Technical Working Groups in celebration of the Philippine Environment

Month 2013 on June and as part of the Anti-Smoke Belch-

ing Campaign promoted by the group. The drivers of the said vehicles were issued with

TOP by the Land Transporta-tion Office XII law enforcers in violation of the R.A. 8749

(Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999) Section 21. (See Appendix J for the minutes of the meeting.)

On June 29, 2013, the SCA members participated during

the Tree Growing Festival spearheaded by the Local Govern-

ment Units (LGU) of Koronadal City. About 307,073 assorted

fruit seedlings were planted and covered approximately ten

thousand (10,000) has.

around the Roxas and Quezon

Ranges in Koronadal City. (See

K for the minutes of the meet-

ing.)

The TWGs 1, 2, and 3 con-vened on July 17, 2013 at 2Gals Pizza Hauz wherein the

following agenda were dis-

cussed: reading of the minutes of

Figure 9. A private vehicle undergoes the emis-

sion test and fails due to high level of CO2

emitted.

Figure 10. Members of the TWGs discuss the

result of the ASBC and the actions to be taken

in line with the vehicles who failed the test.


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the previous meeting and presentation of the results of ASBC last June 13, 2013 at Brgy. Morales, Koronadal City. It was agreed by the body

that operators of the vehicles who failed will be alarmed and PETCs identified during the ASBC will be re-assessed. (See Ap-pendix L for the minutes of the meeting.)

To re-activate the Regional Monitoring Team (RMT) for PETCs, the SCA TWGs Groups called a meeting together with the

members of the RMT to discuss the schedule and frequency of their monitoring as well as to validate the membership of some significant agencies and group. A resolution was drafted ap-

pointing EMB XII as part of the assessment team for PETCs subject for accreditation and authorization. (See Appendix M for the minutes of the meeting.)

The ExeCom convened on October 16, 2013 at ELM Mansion and Resto, Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Koronadal City to discuss the fol-

lowing agenda: reading of the minutes of the previous meeting; orientation of new ExeCom members,activities for November, and finalization of Resolu-

tion 002: Inclusion of EMB XII in PETC Assess-ment Team. The functions

of the ExeCom commit-tees were also identified.

(See Appendix N for the minutes of the meeting.)

The meeting of the SCA-

GB was called for on Oc-

tober 16, 2013 at ELM

Mansion and Resto,

Koronadal City, in preparation for the upcoming celebration of

November as National Clean Air Month, National Environmen-

tal Awareness Month and National Climate Change Conscious-

ness Week on Nov. 22-29. Also to discuss various issues re-

volving the PETCs in the South Cotabato Area and other mat-

ters. Later, the body decided to conduct the following activities

for November: Motorcade, Tree Planting Activity, PETC Moni-

toring and Forum for the Transport Sector Expiration of Ex-

eCom Membership and Separate meetings for each TWGs. (See

Figure 11. Ms. Nencita Acain of PEMO, South Co-

tabato raise some suggestions for activities on Novem-

be 2013.


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Appendix O for the report of the

activity.)

The South Cotabato Airshed

Governing Board (SCA-GB)

formally launched the celebra-

tion of two (2) environmental

events specifically the Philip-

pine National Environmental

Awareness Month and Nation-

al Clean Air Month with a mo-

torcade on November 04, 2013

at 9:30 AM around significant public roadways of Koronadal

City. The activity, carrying the theme “The Path to Sustainable

Future: Greening our way of Life”, aimed to intensify public

awareness among various sectors and civil societies in the city

on the manifestation of the aforementioned celebrations. (See

Appendix Q for the report of the activity.)

Members of the Governing Board of the South CotabatoAirshed

undertook a tree planting activity at the Regional Center, Brgy.

Carpenter Hill, Koronadal City on November 29, 2013. This is

in lieu with the culmination of the National Clean Air Month

and the celebration of the National Climate Change Conscious-

ness week.Forty (40) participants planted a total of 115 seed-

lings at the foot of the eroded hill aside EMB XII office at the

Regional Center. (See Appendix R for the minutes of the meet-

ing.)

In line with the celebration of November as National Clean Air

Month bearing the theme, “The Path to Sustainable Future:

Greening our Way of Life”, the third Anti-Smoke Belching Cam-

paign for year 2013 of the SCA was conducted on November

14, 2013 at Surallah, South Cotabato National Highway. Eight

(8) out of 33 vehicles failed the emission testing. (See Appendix

S for the minutes of the meeting.)

Figure 12. Mahogany and some bamboo seed-

lings are being planted in the eroded area.


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IV. The North Cotabato Geothermal Airshed

A. Description

Figure 13 shows the detailed map of the geothermal airshed as

identified by a dispersion model. It entails that this airshed affects only

areas located near the geothermal project.

The North Cotabato Geothermal Airshed is a special airshed

which focuses on the emission of a particular air pollutant—hydrogen

sulfide (H2S).

The Mt. Apo Geothermal Project is an Environmetally Critical

Project within an Environmetally Critical Area, thus the implementation

of environmental laws is imperative. This project is located at Brgy.

Ilomavis, Kidapawan City, North Cotabato resulting to the designation of

North Cotabato Geothermal Airshed and its Governing Board through

DENR Administrative Order 2004-13 dated May 18, 2004. Its

boundaries cover two (2) barangays under Kidapawan City particularly

Ilomavis and Balabag and one (1) barangay under Magpet, Cotabato

specifically Bongolanon.

Figure 13 Detailed Map of the North Cotabato

Geothermal Airshed. (Source: EDC,


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B. Energy Development Corporation as Project Operator

The Energy Development Corporation (EDC) is the project

operator of the Mt. Apo Geothermal Power Plant located in Brgy.

Ilomavis, Kidapawan City, North Cotabato Province. It is one of the

significant investments in Kidapawan City, generating a total of 104 MW

of electricity that powers industrial plants in Mindanao. Situated in the

southeast portion of the Mt. Apo National Park, the geothermal plant

itself is a landmark and educational tourism.

The geothermal project is classified as an area emission source,

thus needs to comply with the ambient standards as provided for in

R.A. 8749 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

As project operator, the EDC had conducted an air disperion

modeling studies that determined the bounderies of the airshed. To

strengthen and ensure the critical care of the environment,

management measures and air quality monitoring program are also

required by the DENR-EMB XII from time to time.

C. Hydrogen Sulfide as Air Pollutant

1. Definition and Characteristics

Hydrogen sulfide is the chemical compound with the formula H2S.

It is a colorless, very poisonous, flammable gas with the characteristic

foul odor of rotten eggs at concentrations up to 100 parts per million. It

often results from the bacterial breakdown of organic matter in the

absence of oxygen, such as in swamps and sewers. It also occurs in

volcanic gases, natural gas, and some well waters. The human body

produces small amounts of H2S and uses it as a signaling molecules.


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2. Sources

H2S occurs naturally in coal pits, sulfur springs, gas wells, and as

a product of decaying sulfur-containing organic matter, particularly

under low oxygen conditions. It is commonly encountered in places

such as sewers, sewage treatment plants (H2S is often called sewer gas),

manure stockpiles, mines, hot springs, and the holds of fishing ships.

Industrial sources of hydrogen sulfide include petroleum and natural

gas extraction and refining, pulp and paper manufacturing, rayon

textile production, leather tanning, chemical manufacturing and waste

disposal.

3. Effects to Humans

Table 1. Effects of H2S to Human

H2S Effects to Human Health

0.00047 ppm

the recognition threshold, the concentration at which 50% of humans can detect the characteristic odor of hydrogen sulfide, normally described as resembling "rotten egg"

Less than 10 ppm exposure limit of 8 hours per day

10–20 ppm

the borderline concentration for eye irritation

50–100 ppm

leads to eye damage

100–150 ppm

olfactory nerve is paralyzed after a few inhalations, and the sense of smell disappears, often to-gether with awareness of danger

320–530 ppm

leads to pulmonary edema with the possibility of death

530–1000 ppm

causes strong stimulation of the central nervous system and rapid breathing, leading to loss of breathing

800 ppm lethal concentration for 50% of humans for 5 minutes exposure

over 1000 ppm

cause immediate collapse with loss of breathing, even after inhalation of a single breath


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Exposure to lower concentrations can result in eye irritation, a

sore throat and cough, nausea, shortness of breath, and fluid in the

lungs. These effects are believed to be due to the fact that hydrogen

sulfide combines with alkali present in moist surface tissues to form

sodium sulfide, a caustic. These symptoms usually go away in a few

weeks. Long-term, low-level exposure may result in fatigue, loss of

appetite, headaches, irritability, poor memory, and dizziness. Table 1

summarizes the effects of H2S to human health.

4. Monitoring System

The EDC had installed two continuos H2S ambient monitors using

the Jerome 651 Monitoring System. The two (2) stations are located at

the Hilltop Area and Relocation Area.

The Jerome 651 H2S Monitoring System is designed to provide

long-term monitoring even in extreme weather conditions, it can be

stationed at any location that requires monitoring. Multiple units can

also be linked to form a perimeter monitoring system. Built-in software,

data logging and radio telemetry capabilities make downloading data

convenient and easy.

D. 2013 H2S Monitoring

One of the major essence of the North Cotabato Geothermal

Airshed Governing Board is to monitor whether or not, the project

operator is complying with the standards, protecting the communities

nearby from the hazardous effects of the H2S as an air pollutant.The

standard value of H2S according to ambient air quality is 0.07 Ppm.

The EDC monitoring system generates data every ten (10)

minutes, producing 144 readings in 24-hour time, making the recording

very critical. The EDC set the system to thirty (30) minutes interval,

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alkali

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corrosive_substance

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weighing the average and reducing the generated data while

maintaining its accuracy.

For 2013, the relocation site has an ambient H2S level ranging

from .001 ppm to .003 ppm. The highest measurement was recorded

between the months of October-December. This is due to the colder

weather experienced during these months. On the other hand, at the

hilltop site, several technical problems were encountered such as

interminttent connection due to some minor interruption with the radio

communication caused by unstable cable location as well as other

physical barriers in the area. Thus, a discrete monitoring was

conducted instead with readings varying from 0.001 ppm to 0.002 ppm.

Nevertheless, it was reported by EDC Pollution Control Officer, Willie V.

Loyola, that their office will soon alter the cable and repair the minor

dents in the site to secure stable radings. Overall, the results of the H2S

monitoring does not exceed and have been neglibigly small compared to

the standard .07 ppm.

E. Composition

1. Governing Board

Chairperson : DENR/EMB XII

Members:

a. LGU North Cotabato Province

b. LGU Kidapawan City

c. DTI XII

d. DILG XII

e. DOTC- LTO XII

f. DOST XII

g. DOH XII

h. DOE Mindanao

i. Mt. Apo 10km-Radius Dwellers Federation, Inc.

j. ILAI-MADADMA


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k. Pollution Control Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PCAPI XII)

l. Rotary Club of Kidapawan

m. Metro Kidapawan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation,

Inc.

n. University of Southern Mindanao

o. Energy Development Corporation

p. Kidapawan City Consumers’ Organization


Chairperson : DENR/EMB XII

Policy and Research

:USM

: DOE

Public Awareness and Monitoring

: DOST

: ILAI-MADADMA

: Mt. Apo 10KRF

Peoples’ Organization

: LGU-Kidapawan City

Budget and Finance

: EDC

: MKCCIFI


TWG 1: Control Strategy Evaluation & Rules/Standards Modification

DOH XII

DOE Mindanao

EDC

USM Kabacan

DOST XII


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TWG 2: Public Awareness and Capacity Building

LTO XII

Kidapawan City Mayor

ILAI

DILG XII

Mt. Apo 10-KRF

TWG 3: Funding for Governing Board Operations

DTI XII

MKCCCIF

CENRO, Kidapawan City

North Cotabato Provincial Governor

EDC

F. Accomplishments

This special airshed focuses only on hydrogen sulfide (H2S)

emission as its main pollutant. The GB had formulated a Workand

Financial plan (see Appendix G). Members of this special airshed have

accomplished the following:

The first ExeCom meeting for the year was called for on February 20, 2013 at AJ Hi-Time Hotel, Kidapawan City to discuss the following: reading and approval of the minutes of the

previous meeting, capacity building, finalization and

approval of the Action Plan 2013, and updates on H2S monitoring. Likewise, the

resolution to update and amend the house rules and guidelines of the NCGA was

finalized to be endorsed to the GB. Likewise the

schedule for the Capacity Building was also discussed as well as the revision of the

Action Plan into a Work and

Financial Plan. (See Appendix U for the minutes of the meeting.)

Figure 14. Engr. Leonardo C. Moliva, AQMS Chief,

elaborates the rationale of the meeting.


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Likewise, on February 20, 2013 at

AJ Hi-Time Hotel, Kidapawan City, the GB convened to discuss the

approval of the minutes of the pre-vious meeting, the 2012 Annual Air Quality Status Report and the

approval of the drafted resolutions by the ExeCom. Three (3)resolutions were approved that

day particularly the resolution to revise the format of the minutes of

the previous meeting; resolution to defer the 2013 Action Plan and convert it to 2013 Work and Finan-cial Plan and the resolution to update and amend the NCGA house

rules and regulations. (See Appendix V for the minutes of the meet-ing.)

The TWGs I, II and III convened at Eva’s Hotel, Kidapawan City on

May 15, 2013 to discuss the following agenda: reading and approv-al of the minutes of the previous meeting; approval of the 2013

NCGA Action Plan; revision and updating of the House Rules; Ca-pacity Building; Gmail Group and the NCGA Map. (See Appendix W for the minutes of the meeting.)

A special meeting of the TWG II (Public Awareness and Capacity Building) was called for on May 31, 2013 at Amas Provincial Capitol, Kidapawan City to discuss the generation of the NCGA

Map and the Socio-Economic Profiling within

the Barangays identified. Furthermore, members were also assisted during

the meeting in formulating their own Gmail account for convenient communi-

cation and sharing of doc-uments as discussed dur-

ing the last meeting of the NCGA TWGs I, II and III on May 15, 2013. (See Appen-dix X for the minutes of the meeting.)

Figure 15. RD Ma. Socorro C. Lanto examines

the minutes of the previous meeting .

Figure 16. Mr. Marvin Segovia, PPDO Staff of North

Cotabato Provincial Capitol elaborates the coverage of

the map and the areas in which socio-economic profil-

ing will be conducted.


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To follow through with

the activities of the

NCGA, its TWGs I, II

and III were called into

a meeting on August

20, 2013 at AJ Hi-Time

Hotel, Kidapawan City.

Throughout the discus-

sion, the body was able

to identify more infor-

mation necessary for the

socio-economic profiling.

Likewise, the pamphlet covering the relevant facts about H2S

and primary understanding of the NCGAwas presented and fur-

ther edited to ensure maximum comprehension of readers. (See

Appendix Y for the minutes of the meeting.)

The ExeCom members convened on November 18, 2013 at AJ Hi-Time Hotel, Kidapawan City to discuss the upcoming capacity

building, socio-economic profiling and finalization of IEC materi-als. Topics to be included in the Capacity Building were pro-

posed as well as some significant suggestions on the content of the IEC material. (See Appendix Z for the minutes of the meeting.)

On November 18, 2013, at AJ Hi-Time Hotel, the GB gathered

for a meeting to finalize the details in line with the Capacity Building scheduled on December 10-11, 2013 at General Santi-os City. Likewise, to finalize the socio-economic profiling of the

barangays covered by the NCGA boundaries as well as the ap-proval of the IEC material to be distributed. The body was able to approve one (1) resolution requesting the DENR secretary to

include Magpet, Cotabato as member of the NCGA GB. (See Ap-pendix 1 for the minutes of the meeting.)

G. Capacity Building

The members of the Governing Board of the South CotabatoA-

irshed and North Cotabato Geothermal Airshed underwent a Capacity

Building relating Air Quality Monitoring Equipment and Environmental

Figure 17. Engr. Leonardo Moliva solicits for correction on

the minutes of the previous meeting.


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Policies on December 10-11, 2013 at

Dolores Tropicana Resort, Tambler,

General Santos City. A total of 49 par-

ticipants attended the said training

coming from the various agencies and

organizations that has active member-

ship as GB for each airshed. The objec-

tives of the said training include mas-

tery of the NCGA and SCA GB mem-

bers on RA 9749 particularly the provi-

sions covering the designation of

airsheds for them to be aware of their duties and functions for them to

be familiar with the air quality monitoring equipment with the inclusion

of Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) as

well as the protocols and programs governing CFC Phase out and

Greenhouse Gas Accounting. (See Appendix 6 for the report of the activi-

ty).

H. Promotional Activities

The SCA and NCGA GBs always include promotional activities in

their action plans. Such activities include tree planting, IEC materials

production and distribution, regular conduct of roadside inspection,

quarterly monitoring of H2S emission, hanging of streamers, etc. These

activities not only promote the maintenance of good air quality but also

enhances public awareness in the preservation of the environment in

general.

This year, the SCA successfully conducted three (3) Anti-Smoke

Belching Campaigns intended to promote vehicular compliance of RA

8749 particularly covering smoke emission standards. Likewise, tree

planting activities were also initiated and supported particularly the

Tree Growing Festival spearheaded by LGU Koronadal and the tree

planting activity of the SCA-GB in line with the celebration of National

Climate Change Consciousness week on November. On the other hand,

the NCGA was able to formulate an IEC material covering information in

Figure 18. Participants of the Capacity Building

both from NCGA and SCA strike a pose togeth-

er with some resource speakers.


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V. CHALLENGES

Though the two (2) airsheds, with their respective GB, differ from

their monitored sources of air pollution, both have same primary concern

of achieving the standards set by R.A. 8749, otherwise known as the

Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999. More than the primary concern of

compliance to the law, is the general welfare of the public covered by the

airshed.

As long as air remains a basic need of life, the need of maintaining

its quality is imperative. This continues to be a challenge—sustaining the

ability of air to support life in a general context, not to poison it.

The South Cotabato Airshed and its Governing Board not only

focuses on the sources of air pollution, but also on advocacy and IEC

campaign to increase public awareness. Despite the limited monetary

resources, they have conducted meetings and activities that promoted the

accomplishment of the action plan. Though targets are not 100%

accomplished, the GB continues to remain active and striving to achive

more up to the years to come. The challenge however is strengthening the

GB’s role in acting as watch-eye now that South Cotabato province

continues to expand its industrial and commercial development.

The North Cotabato Geothermal Airshed and its Governing Board

has a very limited task. The EDC had installed two (2) stations, provided

the monitoring system, and submitting quarterly monitoring report to EMB

XII Office. The main task of the GB, therefore, is to see to it that the EDC is

complying with the standards. However, validation process has not yet

materialized and this is the next step to make for the GB to accomplish.

Moreover, it also targets to include impacts on the surrounding

communities. In addition to monitoring of compliance and validation

process, the challenge, is to include the IEC as well as advocacy not only

on clean air but on the environment per se.


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References

DENR-EMB XII. 2012 Air Quality Status Report.

DENR-EMB XII. 2012 Airshed Status Report.

DENR-EMB. 2003. The Air we Breathe

DENR-EMB. DAO 2000-81. The Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (RA

8749) Implementing Rules and Regulations

Easton, T.A., 2007. Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Environmental Issues. 12th Edition. McGraw Hill Companies. United States of

America.

Easton, T.A., Goldfarb, T.D., 2004. Taking Sides: Clashing Views on

Environmental Issues. 10th Edition. McGraw Hill Companies.

United States of America.

Hesketh, H.E. 1974. Understanding and Controlling Air Pollution. 2nd

Edition. Ann Arbor Science Publishing, Inc. Michigan.

Callan, S.J., Tomas, J.M., 2010. Environmental Economics and Management: Theory, Policy and Applications. 5th Edition. McGraw

Hill Companies. United States of America.


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APPENDIX A

2013 WORK AND FINANCIAL PLAN AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE SOUTH COTABATO AIRSHED

January-June

Performance AGENCY MONTHLY TARGETS

Accomplishment

OUTPUT Remarks

Program/Project/Activity J F M A M Jun T

No. of Par-

ticipants

Unit Cost Total

1

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Date Total

I.Strengthening of the Operationaliza-

of Air Shed

1. Conduct of meetings

- Governing Board

meetings conducted(no.) 1 1 2

30 pax 400 24,000

March 22 and May 08 2

Minutes of the meeting, Policies fomulated and Board Resolutions approved 100%

- Executive committee

meetings conducted (no.) 1 1 2

20 pax 400 16,000

May 08 1

Minutes of the meeting, Board Resolutions finalized 50%

- Technical Working Group

a. TWG 1: Control Strategy Evaluation &


10 pax 400 8,000

April 24, May 22, June 04 and July 17

3

Minutes of the meeting, drafted Board Resolu-tions 150%

Rules/Standards Modification

b. TWG 2: Public Awareness and meetings conducted 1 1 2

10pax 400 8,000 3

Minutes of the meeting, drafted Board Resolu- 150%

Capacity Building

c. TWG 3: Funding for Governing Board


10 pax 400 8,000 3

Minutes of the meeting, drafted Board Resolu-tions 150%

Operations

2. Preparation of Regional Annual draft report prepared 1 1 50 200 10,000

June. 10 1 Printed Reports 100%

Airshed Report

May 27 and June 13

*Anti-Smoke Belching Campaign ASBC Conducted 1 1 2 ASBC Reports 200%

(Food) 45 300 13,500

(Poloshirt) 45 450 20,250

*Tree Growing Festival TGF conduct-ed 1 1

June 29 1

Trees grown (no.), Reports 100%

(Food) 60 300 18,000

(Poloshirt) 60 450 27,000

II. Capacity Building/Trainings training conducted 1 1

45 pax

200,000

Dec. 10-11 1

Participants (no.), Reports 100%

Cross Visit on Best Practicing Airshed 1 1 450,00

0 Participants (no.), Reports

Public Awareness on Basic Orientation

(include in the capacity building)

III. Advocacy

3. Production and Distribution of No. IEC Materials 1 1 2 500 70 35,000 Nov. 4 1

IEC Materials produced and distributed 50%

IEC Materials

837,75


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2013 WORK AND FINANCIAL PLAN AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE SOUTH COTABATO AIRSHED July-December

Performance AGENCY QUARTERLY TAR-

GETS

No. of Partici-pants

Unit

Cost

Accomplishment OUTPUT

Re-marks

Program/Project/Activity Indicators

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Total

Total

Date Total

IV. Strengthening of the Operationalization

of Airshed

5. Conduct of Meetings

- Governing Board meetings conducted(no.) 1 1 30 pax 400 12,000 Oct. 16 1

Minutes of the meeting, Policies fomulated and Board Resolutions approved 100%

- Executive committee meetings conducted (no.) 1 1 20 pax 400 8,000 Oct. 16 1

Minutes of the meeting, Board Resolutions finalized 100%

- Technical Working Group

a. TWG 1:Control Strategy Evaluation &

meetings conducted (no.) 1 1 10 pax 400 4,000

Oct. 09

1 Minutes of the meeting, drafted Board Resolutions 100%

Rules/Standards Modification

b. TWG 2: Public Awareness & Capacity

meetings conducted (no.) 1 1 10 pax 400 4,000 1

Minutes of the meeting, drafted Board Resolutions 100%

Building

c. TWG 3:Funding for Governing board

meetings conducted (no.) 1 1 20 pax 400 4,000 1

Minutes of the meeting, drafted Board Resolutions 100%

Operations

6. Finalization & Printing of Report no. of printed report 1 1 50 200 10,000 Jan. 13 1 Printed Reports 100%

V. Enforcement and Program implementation

7. Tree Planting Activity Tree Planting con-ducted 1 1 Nov. 29 1 Trees Planted (no.), Reports 100%

(Food) 60 pax 300 18,000

(Poloshirt) 60 pax 450 27,000

8. Anti Smoke Belching Campaign ASBC conducted 1 1 Nov. 14 1 ASBC Reports 100%

(Food) 45 pax 300 13,500

(Poloshirt) 45 pax 450 20,250

Roadside Monitoring Report(s) submitted (no.) Quarterly from City ENRO Koronadal 2

7. Deputation of Enforcers of LTO XII

deputized LTO enforcers (no.) 1 1 25 pax

4,000 100,000 Regular Roadside monitoring 0%

8. Acquisition/purchase of equipment to

Equipment purchased (no.) 1 1 506,500 July 31 2 Acquired Equipment 200%

support air quality pro-grams

10. Monitoring of Stack Testing by 3rd Party

Inspection/Monitoring/Validation conducted no. 1 1 2 60 350 30,000 0 Monitoring results, Reports 0%

from Industries Establishments(s) monitored (no.) 4 4 0%

11. Passing of Resolutions

no. of Resolutions passed 1 1 2 4 350 5,000

March 22 and Oct.16 2 Resolutions implemented 100%

12. Monitoring of PETCs no. of PETCs moni-tored/assessed 10

10 10 500 10,000

Nov. 22-29 10 Monitoring results, Reports 100%

PETC's authorized (no.) 1 1 0%

13. Monitoring of Forest Fires

no. of Forest Fires recorded 1 1 10 500 10,000 Monitoring results, Reports 0%

VI. Provision of Incen-tives and Rewards

Awarding of Firms/Industries (no.) 1 30,000 Awards given

CLEAN AIR INITIA-TIVES)

812,250


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APPENDIX B

Highlights of South Cotabato Airshed 1st Governing Board Meeting for CY 2013 at ELM Mansion and Resto, Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Koronadal City

On March 22, 2013

Call to Order: 1: 20 P.M.

Presiding Officer: RD Ma. Socorro C. Lanto

Attendance

Present:

Elmer M. Tira : LGU Banga

Eileen S. Estrada : LGU Tampakan

May Flor Carlos : LGU T’boli

Tita D. Fasiolan : LGU Norala

Prudencio T. Pellen : LGU Tantangan

Engr. Teody Dumagan : LGU General Santos City

Eng. Kamarudin Kunakon: DOH XII

Lynn Agustin-Damasco : DILG XII

Bab Maganaka Jr. : DTI XII

Manuel L. Betaizar : LTO XII

Gemma G. Guyos : SCFI

Victoria S. Farrol : LGU Sto. Nin o

Neriza V. Frondod : LGU Sto. Nin o

Engr. Alan Ines : PCAPI XII

Absent:

DENR XII

LGU Tupi

LGU Lake Sebu

LGU Surallah

LGU Polomolok

LGU Koronadal City

DOST XII


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UTODCO

Justice and Peace Desk

SAMATIKU

Federation of Senior Citizens – Koronadal Chapter

Technical and Administrative Secretariat:

Engr. Leonardo C. Moliva : Chief, AQMS, EMB XII

Mitchie M. Cachuela : PCD Secretary, EMB XII

Charity May D. Gutierrez : AQMS Staff, EMB XII

OPENING PRELIMINARIES

The first Governing Board meeting started with an Invocation followed by the Singing of the Philippine National Anthem via video presentation. After which, Charity May D. Gutierrez – AQMS Staff, acknowledged the participants. Subsequent-ly, Engr. Leonardo C. Moliva – AQMS Chief and Head of the Technical Secretariat, explained the rationale of the meeting.

MEETING PROPER

The meeting was called to order at 1:20 in the afternoon by Presiding Of-ficer Ma. Socorro C. Lanto, Regional Director, EMB XII. The following agenda were enumerated:

Agenda of the Meeting:

1. Reading of the Minutes of the Meeting.

2. Presentation of the 2013 Work and Financial Plan;

3. Capacity Building for TWGs, some Execom and GB members and Formula-tion of Training Design;

4. Promotional Activities for 2013;

5. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between EMB XII and LGUs Koronadal and General Santos cities re: Open-Path and Continuous Ambient Monitor-ing System (CAMS);

6. Emission Source Inventories of South Cotabato Province assigned to Mr. Eu-gene Eugenio and Mr. Mamerto Balayo in coordination with PEMO Staff Nency Acain or Jobie Palacio;

7. Other Matters

Engr. Kamarudin Kunakon of DOH XII raised a motion to approve the men-


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tioned agenda which was duly seconded by the body. Thus, the agenda was ap-proved.

Reading of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting

The technical secretariat presented the minutes of the previous meeting as the members read via individual copies. After detailed scrutiny, the members pointed out corrections on some typographical errors and ask to change the acronymed or-ganizations to their complete name.

Upon motion of Engr. Teody Dumagan, Assistant City Administrator of LGU General Santos City, the minutes of the previous meeting was approved as correct-ed by the technical secretariat and was thereby adopted.

Presentation of the 2013 Work and Financial Plan

Engr. Moliva explained the details of the Work and Financial Plan specifically the allotted budget on which he stressed that compared to last year the MOEE has increased.

Capacity Building for TWGs, some Execom and GB members and Formula-tion of Training Design;

Engr. Moliva explained the context of the training design. He further solicit-ed for the date and venue prior to the said capacity building. He also explained the topics and skills to be undertaken during the said training including GIS Mapping, R.A. 8749 Laws and Regulations with specific background on Airshed Management and Familiarization on the operation of the Open-Path DOAS with PM 10 + 2.5 and CAMS for PM10 + 2.5.

Issues and concerns

The Presiding Officer suggested some corrections and additional phrases to the objectives of the training design. She also verified who will be the speakers and the duration of training.

Engr. Moliva responded that the training may be good for two days, live in and the speakers will be coming from the Central Office.

Ms. Victoria S. Farrol acting MENRO of LGU Sto. Nin o raised a concern re-garding the topic on Geographical Information System Mapping. Since they have attended several trainings on GIS Mapping given by other agencies such as MGB, RIDAS and NAMRIA, they requested that if it is possible, the three agencies along with SCA will discuss the formulation of the map that will serve as final reference. Prior to their experience the maps generated by the abovementioned agencies dur-ing their trainings were different from one another. The concern was noted and Engr. Moliva said he will refer the said matter during their ManCom next week.


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Manuel L. Betaizar, Assistant Regional Director of LTO XII asked for verifica-tion if TESDA XII is a member of the Governing Board since based on the SCA Gov-erning Rules’ list of members, TESDA XII was not mentioned. He further explained that TESDA plays a vital role specifically in the operations of LTO XII since they rely on the technical skills of the said agency when it comes to PETC Screening.

Prior to this, he moved for the inclusion of TESDA as part of the Governing Board and the body subsequently seconded. Hence, the motion was approved.

Promotional Activities for 2013

The Presiding Officer suggested that instead of plotting activities for the En-vironment month which is on June, the body should lay down activities for the whole year of 2013.

The following were the activities agreed by the board:

Capacity Building – June 6-7, 2013 General Santos

Tree Growing Festival – June 29, 2013- Koronadal City

Anti Smoke Belching Activity – April 30, 2013 – Polomolok

November 2013 - Surallah

Tree Planting Activity along

Riverbanks of Ala River near Sto. Nino- July 2013

Issues and Concerns

The Presiding Officer commented that the Anti Smoke Belching Activity should not only concentrate in Koronadal City, the board should consider other ar-eas which are prone to air pollution.

Engr. Moliva suggested Polomolok since there are plenty of industries rising in the said area.

Engr. Dumagan suggested another Anti Smoke Belching Activity in Novem-ber in celebration of Clean Air Month, Environmental Awareness month and Cli-mate Change and Global Awareness Consciousness.

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between EMB XII and LGUs Koronadal and General Santos cities re: Open-Path and Continuous Ambient Monitor-ing System (CAMS);

The technical secretariat read the content of the MOA. The board corrected few technical errors.

Engr. Dumagan told the body that the MOA between LGU Gensan and EMB XII was already forwarded to the Sangguniang Panlungsod for resolution on the subject matter.

LGU General Santos City has inspected together with the representative


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from Central Office of EMB the possible venue for the placement of the CAMS. The City government of Gensan has allotted and surveyed 18 square meters of lot at Sports Complex in Calumpang, Gen. Santos City.

Issues and Concerns

Engr. Dumagan assured that they will assist in the area as focus of the pro-ject. He further asked what will be the recommendation of the EMB if the readings of the CAMS exceed the standard.

Engr. Moliva answered that proper action will be executed.

Engr. Dumagan, further explained that it is important to install the CAMS in areas wherein vehicles, industries such as canning and tin can factories, residential areas and establishments are rampant to monitor the daily pollution these factors contribute. He added that those municipalities that don’t need the CAMS are lucky enough that their areas have minimal air pollution.

Engr. Moliva affirmed that the CAMS specifically in General Santos City is necessary since tin can factories incorporate lead. The system has the ability to de-tect the levels of lead content in materials and in the air in general, thus, it can monitor its daily diffusion.

Furthermore, Engr. Dumagan pledged that one of their concentrations aside from the strategic venue of the CAMS is the security of the venue itself since the equipment is worth 8 million, strict security will be implemented by the LGU.

The Presiding Officer reminded that ideally, members should give monthly or quarterly updates to the body in line with air quality status per area/municipality.

She also informed the body that the EMB produces annual Airshed Status Report and Air Quality Status Report as well as State of the Brown Environment Report.

Engr. Moliva stated that whatever data will be generated from the CAMS will be furnished to the body and even to the general public.

Emission Source Inventories of South Cotabato Province assigned to Mr. Eugene Eugenio and Mr. Mamerto Balayo in coordination with PEMO Staff Nency Acain or Jobie Palacio;

Engr. Moliva explained that the subject matter is addressed specifically to the LGUs, and then he further elaborated the content of the Emission Source Inven-tory Form.

Issues/Comments/Reactions

Ms. Farrol raised a concern regarding the use and supply of charcoal be-cause other suppliers acquire their charcoals from adjacent municipalities. Engr. Moliva mentioned that, although it is inevitable, the data should reflect on the re-


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port and on the form.

Mr. Bab Maganaka, Jr. of DTI XII asked for clarification on the means of getting the data and whether it should be indicated as percentage and if it is generated per municipality. Engr. Moliva replied that the data will be collected per municipality and will be indicated as per estimated percentage. Engr. Dumagan asked when will be the deadline. The Presiding Officer an-swered that the deadline will be on April 26, 2013.

Other matters:

The Presiding Officer announced that tomorrow, March 23, 2012 will be the Earth Hour Activity. Everyone is advised to have their lights off and other electrical appliance at 9pm.

Moreover, she also notified the body that the DENR EMB XII will be having a search for Eco Friendly and Sustainable Schools in cooperation with SMART, De-pEd and CHED. The deadline for submission of requirements will be on April 15, 2013.

Engr. Dumagan informed the body that all street lights in General Santos City will be converted in to led lights. The city government of Gensan is planning to pro-cure worth 204 million led lights to save 30% in electrical consumption and lessen its contribution to global warming. For minor streets the planned led light installa-tion will run on 45 watts while on major streets the street lights will run from 200 watts to 85 watts.

The Presiding Officer asked if the solar lights were included in their options.

Engr. Dumagan answered that solar lights are more expensive costing 75,000 per light bulb. He further added that the said conversion is the city’s own initiative to decrease the emission of greenhouse gases in General Santos City that contrib-utes to global warming.

Engr. Moliva recommended that LGUs should have their own GHG Inventory.

Ms. Eileen S. Estrada, MENRO, Tampakan brought up that the PENRO, South Cotabato is planning to have a capability building for LGUs which will include green house gas inventory on entity level; she asked if they can have a partnership with the SCA during the workshop on the mentioned subject matter on May. Engr. Moli-va replied that the EMB XII can act as speaker during the said activity.

The Presiding Officer suggested that the body includes the GHG Inventory dur-ing the Capacity Building which was unanimously agreed by the body.

Adjournment:

With no other matters to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 3:33 in the after-noon.


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ACTIONS TAKEN PRIOR TO ISSUES DISCUSSED

Corrected Minutes of the Previous Meeting

Revised Work and Financial Plan by TWGs I,II and III

Revised list of Promotional Activities

LGUs who have submitted their Emission Source Inventory

Banga

Tupi

Surallah

With the review of the Governing Board on May 08, 2013, WE HEREBY CER-TIFY the correctness of the foregoing minutes of the meeting.

Prepared by: Checked by:

CHARITY MAY D. GUTIERREZ ENGR. LEONARDO C. MOLIVA Technical Secretariat Head, Technical Secretariat AQMS Staff Chief, AQMS

Attested by: Noted by:

SIEGFRED M. FLAVIANO MA. SOCORRO C. LANTO

Board Secretary OIC-Regional Director

in the afternoon of same date.


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APPENDIX C

Highlights of South Cotabato Airshed 1st Technical Working Groups I, II and III Meeting for CY 2013 at ELM Mansion and Resto, Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Koron-

adal City On April 24, 2013

Call to Order: 9:45 A.M.

Presiding Officer: RTD Bighani M. Manipula

Attendance

Present:

TWG I:

Nencita B. Acain : PEMO, South Cotabato Genie A. Famisan : PEMO, South Cotabato Judith P. Abdilah : DILG XII

TWG II

Belen S. Fecundo : SCFI Mario M. Saur : TESDA XII Abdul M. Namil : UTODCO

TWG III

Mary Ann M. Morales : DTI XII Engr. Teody Dumagan : LGU General Santos Dominador T. Samilin : LGU Koronadal

Absent:

TWG I

PCAPI XII DOH XII

TWG II

LTO XII Justice and Peace DOST XII


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TWG III

Fitmart Group of Companies


Engr. Leonardo C. Moliva : Chief, AQMS, EMB XII Mitchie M. Cachuela : PCD Secretary, EMB XII Charity May D. Gutierrez : AQMS Staff, EMB XII


The meeting began with an invocation led by Charity May D. Gutierrez – AQMS Staff, followed by the Singing of the Philippine National Anthem conducted by Mitchie M. Cachuela – PCD Secretary. Ms. Gutierrez acknowledged the members present coming from the three (3) TWGs; then, Engr. Leonardo C. Moliva – AQMS Chief and Head of the Technical Secretariat, explained the rationale of the meeting wherein he presented the functions of the structural members of the Anti-Smoke Belching Unit. After which, Bighani M. Manipula – Regional Technical Director of DENR-ERDS XII gave his opening remarks emphasizing that there is still a need to have a selection of TWG Heads which is very vital in the operations of the TWGs; also, it reflects the validity of all the actions undertaken by each group.

MEETING PROPER

The meeting was called to order at 10:11 AM by the Presiding Officer, RTD Bighani M. Manipula.


Upon motion of Engr. Teody Dumagan, Assistant City Administrator of LGU General Santos, duly seconded by the body, the following agenda were approved:

Reading and Approval of the Previous Minutes; Promotional Activities Familiarization of the 2013 SCA Work and Financial Plan Other Matters

Expiration of ExeCom membership Election of TWG Heads Absenteeism of Members

Reading of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting The Presiding Officer gave 5 minutes for the body to read and scrutinize the minutes of the previous meeting. Some typographical errors and misuse of terms were corrected. Afterwards, Engr. Dumagan raised a motion to adopt the minutes of the previous meeting as corrected by the technical secretariat, subsequently se-conded by the body.


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Promotional Activities Engr. Moliva explicated that the identified activities were set on tentative dates. He emphasized that the body needs to plan the activities ahead to lengthen the preparation once the budget from the Central office of EMB will be given. The Presiding Officer inquired if the budget is a continuing budget. He add-ed that in subsequent memorandums issued by DBM, those programs that have continuing appropriations will only be good for one and a half year instead of two years. Engr. Moliva explained that before, the budget was continuing. He further relayed that during their ManCon, the Central Office assured that they will release the budget this year. The Presiding Officer raised his concern that the budget should be verified so that the activities of the body will not be wasted since the money is the fuel of the program. Ms. Nency B. Acain, PEMO South Cotabato representative, expressed that the TWGs and the board have been diligent in preparing the needed documents in order to acquire the budget. She pointed that the deficiency may have lied in fol-lowing up the budget to the central office. The Presiding Officer said that the EMB, being the lead agency, should fol-low up the budget to really assure that it will be released. He mentioned that RD Ma. Socorro C. Lanto, EMB XII OIC-Director, should be requested to lobby the said matter to the central office since she has more authority to do so.

Tree Growing Festival Engr. Dumagan opened up that the LGU Gensan has also planned on con-ducting their own Tree Growing Activity near Silway and Sinawal rivers on June in celebration of Harbor Day. He extended his invitation to the board to also partici-pate on the said activity. Ms. Belen S. Fecundo, SCFI representative raised a query of whether the budget for expenses for the said activity will be shouldered by the LGU Gensan or the board shall have a counterpart? Engr. Dumagan responded that the expenses in terms of the purchase of the seedlings and other materials will be carried out by LGU Gensan, however, person-al expenses such as transportation should be shouldered by the board. Ms. Acain asked the significance of Tree Growing activity in terms of loca-tion. She added that the location should be along national high way so to capture the CO2 emitted by vehicles. Engr. Dumagan responded that the Tree Growing is an urban greening activ-ity. Thus, it agrees with the objectives of the SCA. The Presiding Officer said that the said activity will be recommended to the board during their next meeting. Mr. Dominador T. Samilin from LGU Koronadal, raised another concern that the province of South Cotabato released an executive order that every 26th of June and November there should be a tree growing activity. He further suggested that


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another tree growing activity should be scheduled for the month of November. Anti Smoke Belching Activity

Mr. Mario M. Saur, TESDA XII representative suggested that before the activi-ty the body should identify which agency can provide the smoke belching equip-ment and check if it is functional. Engr. Dumagan assured that during the ASBA in Polomolok, they will provide the smoke belching machine. He suggested that the LGU Koronadal lend their equipment during the ASBA in Surallah. Ms. Fecundo inquired regarding the impact of the activity. She sighted that alt-hough the activity is conducted twice a year, there is still plenty of smoke belchers tracking the road. Engr. Dumagan suggested that the LGU Koronadal may conduct roadside in-spection daily to really monitor the vehicles as being done in General Santos City especially in areas where vehicles are abundantly travelling. But still the enforce-ment lies at LTO since they have direct control with the vehicles. The Presiding Officer pointed the question on what would be the role of the board with respect to the issue since the board functions for policy making in terms of implementing the Clean Air Act. He further added that one of the essences of the board is being the watcher and observer of regulatory agencies in terms of policy implementation. Engr. Dumagan expressed that the activity is for IEC purposes only, the con-tinuous monitoring should be under the LTO. The Presiding Officer mentioned that aside from LTO, the LGU is an effective implementer since they are in the foreground of which these vehicles are trailing. Engr. Dumagan raised another concern that substandard vehicles imported from other countries should be subdued since they are one of the root causes of smoke belching vehicles. Ms. Mary Anne M. Morales from DTI XII explained that the requirement of LTO for emission test is once a year, while the validity of the test is good for 6 months. After 6 months, the engine may not be as polished as before, thus there is really a need for roadside inspection. The Presiding Officer persuaded the body especially the TWG2 to enhance continuous awareness campaigns that will capture the vigilance of the citizens es-pecially in terms of violations of the Clean Air Act. Engr. Dumagan recommended the formulation of policy that LTO should have a roadside inspection together with respective LGUs. The Presiding Officer responded that a resolution enclosing such matter will be presented to the board.

Tree Planting in Ala River Engr. Moliva informed the body that the technical secretariat will solicit from Mahintana for the bamboo seedlings. Engr. Dumagan asked who will provide the transportation going to Sto. Nin o. Engr


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Moliva replied that the EMB will take care of the said matter.

Work and Financial Plan

The body rectified some minor typographical errors and filled up several defi-ciencies. Moreover, the body suggested the revision of the resolution adapting the work and financial plan adding the rationale into the said document. Ms. Fecundo raised a concern regarding the submission of the work and fi-nancial plan since the said document is produced at the beginning of the year and yet it is still being finalized up to this date. Being a requirement for the release of the budget, the WFP should be finalized as soon as possible. The Presiding Officer replied that if the Governing Board can materialize its meeting this May, the WFP can be finalize and send immediately to Manila as budg-et reference.

Other Matters Expiration of ExeCom membership As stipulated in DAO No. 2000-81 Series of 2000, Implementing Rules and Regulations for Republic Act No. , Rule XV Airsheds, Section 7, wherein the members of the committee shall be elected by the Governing Board at large for a term of two (2) years.

Engr. Moliva informed the body that by second week of May, the Board will con-duct an election for the new set of ExeCom Members.

TWG heads Election The Presiding Officer opened the table for nomination for TWG1 Head. PEMO was nominated subsequently followed by the motion to close the nomination which was duly seconded by the body. Thus, the Presiding Officer declared PEMO as Head of TWG 1 via majority votes. The table for nomination for TWG2 Head was opened and TESDA was the on-ly nominee. Hence, a motion to close the nomination was raised, seconded by the body. TESDA was proclaimed TWG2 Head. For TWG3 Head, the nominees were LGU Koronadal and DTI XII. LGU Koronadal garnered 2 votes and DTI had 1. Thus, LGU Koronadal was pronounced TWG3 Head.

Absenteeism

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meeting of the TWGs, there was a suggestion that the absentees will be in charge of the accommodation and snacks as form of sanction. Ms. Acain asked if there is a provision in the law regarding absenteeism. The Presiding Officer responded that based on policies there is none. The group can make recommendations with respect to treating absenteeism whether there will be sanctions or penalties in agreed forms via resolution to be examined and ap-proved by the board. Ms. Fecundo inquired on the importance of monitoring and penalizing the absentees. The Presiding Officer explained that the said actions are essential to let everybody feel that the presence of one is very important in terms of contribution in discussion and addressing concerns. Additionally, he stated that the presence of everyone matters especially in determining the quorum. Having no quorum during the meeting makes the discussion null and void unless the group will decide to adopt Robert’s Principle.

Adjournment of the Meeting

With no other matters to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 12:05PM.

With the review of the TWGs I, II and III on May 22, 2013, WE HEREBY CERTIFY the correctness of the foregoing minutes of the meeting.


CHARITY MAY D. GUTIERREZ ENGR. LEONARDO C. MOLIVA

Technical Secretariat Head, Technical Secretariat

AQMS Staff Chief, AQMS





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APPENDIX D

Highlights of South Cotabato Airshed Executive Committee Meeting on May 08, 2013 at ELM mansion and Resto, Brgy. Sta. Cuz, Koronadal City



Attendance:

Present

Ma. Socorro C. Lanto : DENR-EMB XII Jobie P. De Jesus : PEMO, South Cotabato Province Roldan A. Lachica : PCAPI XII Jinna I. Felix : LTO XII Hersie Gay E. Parreno : JP-SAC, Diocese of Marbel Gemma G. Guyos : SCFI

Absent

DOH XII Fitmart Group of Companies LGU Gensan LGU Koronadal

Secretariat:


Opening Preliminaries

The first Executive Committee Meeting (ExeCom) was formally opened with

an Invocation followed by the Singing of the Philippine National Anthem via Audio

Visual Presentation. Afterwards, Charity May D. Gutierrez- Technical Secretariat

and AQMS Staff acknowledged the members present. Engr. Leonardo C. Moliva –

Head of the Technical Secretariat and AQMS Chief ran down the rationale of the

meeting. EMB XII Regional Director, Ma. Socorro C. Lanto delivered her opening

remarks wherein she emphasized the importance of partaking in the operationali-

zation of the airshed since air quality is everyone’s concern. She also shared that

everyone is mandated to work against climate change with DENR on the lead.


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Meeting Proper

The meeting was called to order by the Presiding Officer, RD Lanto. The fol-

lowing agenda were presented:

Agenda:

Reading of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting 2013 Work and Financial Plan through board resolution; 2013 Promotional Activities

Board Resolutions 001 and 002 Board Resolution on Absenteeism Other matters Ms. Jinna Felix raised a motion for the approval of the agenda of the meeting in which the body duly seconded; hence, the agenda were approved.

Reading of the minutes of the previous meeting The technical secretariat read the minutes of the previous meeting as the members read via individual copies. Some minor corrections such as the positions of the members, some typographical errors and paraphrasing of some statements were entailed by the body. The presiding officer asked the body of their preference in whether the body should each sign on the minutes of the previous meeting or just denote that the body certifies the foregoing document. Ms. Gemma Guyos of South Cotabato Foundation Inc. stated that there is no need for the signature of each member in the document, nonetheless, it is enough to simply include in the statement certifying the correctness of the document after its approval. With no other rectifications, Mr. Roldan Lachica, PCAPI XII representative, moved for the approval of the minutes of the previous meeting as corrected by the technical secretariat. Duly seconded by the body, the minutes of the previous meet-ing were thereby adopted. Work and Financial Plan Engr. Moliva presented the 2013 Work and Financial Plan and solicited some comments and further corrections. The Presiding officer inquired if the meeting of the Technical Working Groups I,II and III are done separately. Engr. Moliva responded that the meetings of the TWGs can be merged into one to save time and budget as long as during the presentation, the three groups present their output. He also added that the date of the activities may be resched-uled since the 2million budget for the airshed was not yet released. The presiding officer responded that it is understandable that the budget was not yet released by the Central Office because of the upcoming election. Hope-fully, after the election, the budget will be released anytime this May. She addition-


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ally inquired about the kind IEC the group intends to distribute. Engr. Moliva replied that the body will produce IEC depending on the needs of the Barangays in terms of awareness. Ms. Guyos added that the body can place visual campaign materials such as tarpaulins and posters. The Presiding Officer opened up that during their RDC meeting there were some complaints from some CSO regarding the noise created by opened pipe motor vehicles. Ms. Jinna Felix, LTO XII representative responded that the activity is a viola-tion of the law. Originally, single motor vehicles are not open piped however some people particularly juveniles modify the vehicle to show off. She further suggests to tap the PNP in dealing with this activity because they have extended authority whilst LTO can only reinforce the law during office hours. Additionally, she men-tioned that she will raise the concern to LTO XII Regional Director Putiwas Malam-but. Ms. Guyos added that it is the right time to cooperate with PNP in order to assist them in incarcerating violators. The Presiding Officer replied that the proposal will be raised to the governing board. Ms. Jobie Palacio asked what kind of equipment will be purchased. Engr. Moliva responded that air sampling equipment will be purchased to support the operations of the airshed. Promotional Activities and Board Resolutions Board Resolution Adopting the 2013 Work and Financial Plan and Board Resolution formulating policy mandating the LTO Regional Office XII to conduct regular road-side Anti-Smoke Belching Activity. Engr. Moliva elaborated the content of the resolution. The Presiding officer suggested to exclude the discussion made prior to the resolu-tions instead summarize the agreement of the Execom and TWGs into their en-dorsement for approval of the Governing Board. She also suggested to revise the format of the resolution into a more direct and undeviating arrangement. With no other corrections, the body agreed to move the resolutions for the approval of the Governing Board.

Absenteeism

The presiding Officer mentioned that the body will be given an hour for tar-diness. And that each permanent member will have an alternate member so that absenteeism will be avoided. Ms. Guyos suggested that each member will give an updated list of their per-manent and alternate members.


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Adjournment

With no other matters to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 12:15 noon.

With the review of the Executive Committee on _October 16, 2013__, WE HEREBY CERTIFY the correctness of the foregoing minutes of the meeting.









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APPENDIX E

Highlights of South Cotabato Airshed Governing Board Meeting for CY 2013 at ELM Mansion and Resto, Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Koronadal City

On May 08, 2013

Call to Order: 1:15 P.M.


Attendance

Present:

Ma. Socorro C. Lanto : DENR-EMB XII Elmer M. Tira : LGU Banga Eileen S. Estrada : LGU Tampakan Zaide Amil : DILG XII Babylon F. Maganaka Jr. : DTI XII Manuel L. Betaizar : LTO XII Belen S. Fecundo : SCFI Roldan A. Lachica : PCAPI XII Nestor S. Lumawig : UTODCO Bienvenido L. Solano, Jr. : TESDA XII Dominador T. Samilin : LGU-Koronadal Hersie Gay E. Parren o : JPSAC Nencita B. Acain : PEMO, South Cotabato Szalinah S. Mercado : DOST XII

Absent:

LGU Tupi LGU Lake Sebu LGU T’boli LGU Surallah LGU Norala LGU Tantangan LGU Polomolok LGU Gensan DOH XII SAMATIKU Federation of Senior Citizens – Koronadal Chapter


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The 2nd SCA Governing Board meeting formally began with an Invocation and the Singing of the Philippine National Anthem via audio visual presentation. Charity May D. Gutierrez - technical secretariat and AQMS staff acknowledged the members present followed by the presentation of the rationale by Engr. Leonardo C. Moliva – Head of the technical secretariat and AQMS Chief.

MEETING PROPER

The meeting was called to order and the proposed agenda were itemized as fol-lows:

2013 Work and Financial Plan through board resolution; 2013 Promotional Activities

Board Resolution to formulate policy mandating the LTO Re-gional Office XII to conduct regular roadside Anti-Smoke Belch-ing Activity.

Board Resolution on Absenteeism Election of ExeCom members Other matters

Mr. Elmer M. Tira, MENRO Banga raised a motion to approve the agenda which was duly seconded by the body, hence, the agenda were approved.

Reading of the Minutes of the previous meeting The minutes of the previous meeting was read by the technical secretariat. After which, Mr. Babylon F. Maganaka moved for its approval, properly seconded by the body, thus the minutes of the previous meeting was approved. Issues arising from the previous meeting Mr. Nestor Lumawig of UTODCO, raised a query if the LTO XII enforcers to be deputized during the Anti-Smoke Belching Campaign-Roadside Mobile Appre-hension are Certificate Of Competency (COC) holders. Furthermore, he asked if there is a capability building for enforcers and gas analyzer operators.


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Mr. Bienvenido L. Solano, Jr. from TESDA XII clarified that enforcers con-ducting the roadside anti-smoke belching emission test should really have COC coming from TESDA XII since this will serve as legal proof of credibility and author-ization to perform smoke emission testing. He also stressed COC is also a require-ment for the certification of Private Emission Testing Centers (PETCs). Moreover, before applicants for COC can take the assessment for that particular competency they undergo training. Mr. Lumawig suggested that the Board should identify who will be the en-forcers and assure their qualification in coordination with LTO XII, TESDA XII and DENR-EMB XII. Ms. Belen Fecundo – Executive Director of SCFI verified if the subject matter is an issue arising from the previous meeting. Mr. Lumawig replied that the issue was in connection with one of the identi-fied activities of the board last meeting and had arisen upon mention of TESDA XII being the agency verifying the technical skills of emission equipment operators. Ms. Nencita Acain – PEMO representative suggested that the issue be tack-led later during the discussion of the promotional activities. In line with the GIS Mapping discussed last meeting, ARD Manuel L. Betaizar, Assis-tant Regional Director of LTO XII confirmed if Engr. Moliva have verified which among the agencies RIDAS, MGB and NAMRIA provide the authentic maps in ac-cordance with his undertaking to raise the issue during their ManCon in Manila. Engr. Moliva responded that NAMRIA was identified as the most valid refer-ence in GIS mapping. ARD Betaizar further asked for updates on the MOA between EMB XII and LGUs Koronadal and General Santos Cities pertaining to the installation of Open Path DOAS and Continuous Ambient Monitoring Systems (CAMS). Engr. Moliva replied that the MOA is being refined and hopefully it will be signed by the two parties this month.

2013 Work and Financial Plan The technical secretariat presented the content of the 2013 WFP. She ex-plained that the TWGs have prepared and formulated the said document which was further edited and finalized by the ExeCom. Ms. Acain asked for clarification on the activity “Deputation of enforcers of LTO XII”. She asked if it is the LTO XII enforcers who will be deputized or they will identify the deputies in which such case should change the statement into “Deputation of enforcers by LTO XII”. ARD Betaizar answered that it is the Regional Director of LTO XII who will identify the law enforcers to be deputized in line with road’s peace and order. Moreover, he asked for verification regarding the areas to be covered by the depu-ties. Ms. Acain stated that the area is within South Cotabato and General Santos city being the coverage of the SCA. She further asked if the LTO cannot deputize


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other people such as the LGUs considering that they are still waiting for new guide-lines relating to the subject matter. ARD Betaizar articulated that as per Memorandum Circular coming from DOTC -LTO Central Office issued by the Assistant Secretary it was stated that only the law enforcers, the Philippines National Police and other peace keeping officers are to be deputized. However, in the authority of the regional director, he has the discretion to deputize other units as long as it is related to the peace and order. He further said that if there is a recommendation and application coming from the LGUs, they will act positively. Additionally, in relation with the roadside emission testing, to avoid any unwanted reservations, he recommended that only the LTO XII will ask the vehicles to halt. Ms. Fecundo mentioned that the SCA has been doing the said protocol in which only the LTO XII is authorized to bring the vehicles to halt for roadside emis-sion testing. She further directed the subject matter back to the deputation of other sectors outside the law enforcers and peace keepers. ARD Betaizar confirmed that the regional director has the authority to dep-utize other sectors. However, the deputation of enforcers should not be a program of the SCA since it is already indicted in the functions of the LTO XII. He further rec-ommended modifying the activity. Additionally, he stated that the LTO XII supports the activities of the SCA. Ms. Szalinah S. Mercado, DOST XII representative suggested pursuing the capability building on technical skills and identify qualified participants who can possibly be deputized during roadside emission tests. Mr. Zaide Amil from DILG XII implied to refer the issue to the IRR of the Clean Air Act of 1999 or the IRR under the laws of LTO XII and examine if there is a process of deputation stated and if there is an expansion in other citizenries or sec-tors. ARD Betaizar emphasized that although they have the power to halt vehi-cles, however, it is up to the LGUs to impose fines and penalties upon violation o. Ms. Acain uttered that their actions in the LGUs are based on the local ordi-nances which enclose the fines and penalties according to violations committed. Since the guidelines for deputation under the LTO has not yet been given, the LGUs depend on the aforementioned ordinances. Mr. Lumawig asked for verification on the functions of every members of the GB during the roadside emission testing. He further suggested that the body identify the functions qualified for every member. Engr. Moliva answered that the body will follow the requirements of TESDA XII to properly validate the results of the roadside emission testing. He also added that the roadside emission testing is only an IEC of the body since it is the LTO XII which is duly official to monitor the roadside emissions. Ms. Fecundo suggested to change the “Deputation of Enforcers by LTO XII” into another activity which is the “Capability Building for Anti-Smoke Belching En-forcers”. This was properly agreed by the body. ARD Betaizar asked for clarification on the legal basis of the inclusion of the Monitoring of PETCs in the 2013 WFP because in the Joint Administrative Order


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(JAO) only the DTI, LTO and TESDA are authorized to conduct the said monitoring. Mr. Babylon Maganaka Jr. asked if the governing board will join the monitoring of the PETCs together with the three line agencies. Mr. Amil commented that the monitoring can vary from the process of ac-quiring the data. The Board can request data from the line agencies in charge with the monitoring given that the said agencies are also members of the governing board. Mr. Lumawig inserted that on other PETCs, some technicians do not proper-ly operate the emission test equipment to a point that less smoke is being absorbed by the analyzer. He also revealed that in the absence of certified technician, some PETCs operate without licensed technician. He said “merong mga PETCs na gumagamit ng skima na kung mausok ka, pwede kang itabi muna, pagkatapos iba-balik ka ulit. Tapos ang muffler mo isasabit lang yan para makita sa picture na pu-masok yung prober pero ang buong katotohanan jan, wala talagang naexamine na usok. Papasa ka doon basta pameryendahin mo lang ang technician. “ Ms. Fecundo asked who should monitor this kind of scheme. Engr. Moliva suggested that one action of the Governing Board to address this problem is to make a report for appropriate action. He also mentioned that the GB functions to check and balance the operations of these PETCs. He proposed to rephrase the activity since the board has no legal basis considering that the JAO is the reference in the said monitoring. Ms. Mercado made a suggestion to change the activity from Monitoring of PETCs into Assessment of PETCs. This was duly agreed by the body. Mr. Maganaka asked regarding the indicated “PETCs authorized” included in the WFP. He particularly queried if the GB gives authorization to PETCs. Engr. Moliva responded that the GB does not give any authorization to PETCs since it is the role of line agencies to do so, thus, the said item was removed. With no more corrections and clarifications, Mr. Lumawig moved for the approval of the 2013 WFP, duly seconded by the body, therefore, the 2013 was thereby adopted. The resolution adopting the 2013 WFP of SCA was presented and read by the technical secretariat. With some corrections and additional phrases, the resolu-tion was approved by the body.

Promotional Activity

Mr. Samilin asked if the body can move the ASBC from May 22 to another date since most of the members will not be around. After a short deliberation, the body decided to set the date for the ASBC on May 27, 2013 at Polomolok, South Co-tabato. Resolution 002- Board Resolution to formulate policy mandating the LTO Re-gional Office XII to conduct regular roadside Anti-Smoke Belching Activity. ARD Betaizar answered that since the LTO XII is a regular member of the SCA,


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the resolution to request the said office to conduct regular roadside emission test-ing is not really necessary. He assured that the LTO will give 100% of their support in the activities of the SCA even without a resolution. He recommended to revoke the said resolution given that they will perform their function. He also encourage the body to note the plate number of identified smoke belching vehicles and report the said vehicle to LTO XII for appropriate action. He added that LTO XII is not al-lowed by law to inspect or go after vehicles parked away from the check point as observed in the roadsides. Likewise, their office is very strict with the issue of none show. Mr. Lumawig inquired if there is a fixed fee for the PETCs. ARD Betaizar mentioned that the fees of the PETCs vary from one another since they compete for the sake of business and profit. Mr. Lumawig raised a motion to formulate a resolution requesting for clari-fication on the fees of PETCs to the DOTC-PETC Division. As agreed by the body, the motion was carried. Formulation of Board Resolution for Absenteeism ARD Betaizar suggested to encourage attendance of members. Giving of in-centives is one option, another option is to inform or remind the office that no rep-resentative was sent to attend the meeting. Engr. Moliva mentioned that during the past meetings, it was suggested by Mr. Benjamin Estomata of LTO XII that absentees should make up by shouldering the payment for the venue and the food. But since the board is in no position to im-pose monetary fines and as discouraged and prohibited by the law, the suggestion of Mr. Betaizar was deemed to be more acceptable. Election of ExeCom members.

Engr. Moliva notified the board that the term of office for the Execom mem-bers is only good for two years. As stated in the IRR of RA 8749 or the Clean Air Act, Dao 2000-81 under Rule XV, the GB will elect the members of the ExeCom to occupy the following positions: one (1) chairperson, two (2) deputy chairpersons and six (6) members in accordance to the ratio 5:2:2 coming from government rep-resentatives, civil society and private sectors.

The following were elected via unanimous votes.

Chairperson: DENR-EMB XII/DENR-ERDS XII

Co-Chairperson: PEMO, South Cotabato

LTO XII


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Policy and Research Committee:

1. DTI XII

2. DOST XII

Public Awareness/Monitoring Committee

1. UTODCO

2. Justice and Peace

Budget and Finance Committee

1. PCAPI XII

2. SCFI

Adjournment:

With no other matters to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 3:20 in the af-ternoon.

With the review of the Governing Board on _October 16, 2013_,WE HERE-BY CERTIFY the correctness of the foregoing minutes of the meeting.









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APPENDIX F

RESOLUTION NO. __001___

Series of 2013

RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2013 WORK AND FINANCIAL PLAN (WFP) OF THE SOUTH COTABATO AIRSHED (SCA)

WHEREAS, Sections 8 and 9 of Republic Act 8749, otherwise known as the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999, and Sections 3,4, and 5 of RULE XV of Depart-ment Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2000-81, mandated the designation of Airsheds throughout the country and Multi-Sectoral Governing Boards (GBs) shall manage these Airsheds;

WHEREAS, members of the GBs are local chief executives, concerned private sectors, people’s organizations, non-government organizations (NGOs) and other concerned national government agencies;

WHEREAS, in order to streamline the operationalization of SCA, a de-tailed and priority activities shall be included in every annual WFP of the afore-mentioned Airshed;

WHEREAS, as exerted in the meeting of the Technical Working Groups (TWGs) I, 2 and 3 on April 24, 2013, 10:00 AM they recommended the approval of the 2013 WFP.

WHEREAS, the members of Executive Committee (ExeCom) of the SCA on May 08, 2013 at exactly 10:00 AM favorably recommended the approval of the 2013 WFP.

WHEREFORE, the approved 2013 WFP be furnished to all members of SCA GB and ExeCom.

Approved, Signed and Adopted this 8th Day of May, 2013.

SIEGFRED M. FLAVIANO

Board Secretary

ATTESTED:

MA. SOCORRO C. LANTO

Presiding Officer/Co-chairman


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APPENDIC G

Highlights of South Cotabato Airshed Technical Working Groups I, II and III Meeting at 2Galz Pizza Hauz, Bonifacio St., Koronadal City

On May 22, 2013


Presiding Officer: Dr. Sophie Ty-Manuel

Attendance

Present:

TWG I:

Jobie P. De Jesus : PEMO, South Cotabato Zaide Amil : DILG XII

TWG II

Hersie Gay E. Parrn o : JPSAC Mario M. Saur : TESDA XII Nestor Lumawig : UTODCO ARD Manuel Betaizar : LTO XII

TWG III

Bab Maganaka Jr. : DTI XII Benedicto Magbanua : LGU Koronadal Franciscus Jalbuna : LGU Koronadal

Absent:

TWG I

PCAPI XII DOH XII

TWG II

DOST XII SCFI

TWG III

Fitmart Group of Companies LGU Gensan


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The meeting started with an Invocation and the Singing of the Philippine

National anthem via audio visual presentation. After which, Charity May D.

Gutierrez, technical secretariat and AQMS Staff requested the members to intro-

duce themselves as a more dynamic way to acknowledge the participants. Engr.

Leonardo C. Moliva – Head of Technical secretariat and AQMS Chief presented the

rationale of the meeting. Subsequently, Dr. Sophie Ty-Manuel, PCD Chief gave her

opening remarks and called the meeting to order.

Meeting Proper

The agenda of the meeting were enumerated as follows:

Standard Operating Procedures

Individual Assignment

Financial Matters

Other Matters

Mr. Bab Maganaka, DTI XII representative moved for the approval of the agenda; duly seconded by the body, the agenda was approved.

Standard Operating Procedures

The Presiding Officer presented the flow of the operation procedures. She further asked for the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) used by the LTO XII in line with roadside anti-smoke belching campaign. Manuel Betaizar, Assistant Regional Director of LTO XII explained that the group can use the SOP presented by the Presiding Officer. He emphasized that alt-hough LTO XII examines other violations, the group will only concentrate on the emission compliance of the identified vehicles. He raised a concern regarding the event that no vehicles can be identified as smoke belchers. The Presiding Officer responded that it would be positive if no vehicles fail the smoke emission test. It would signify that more civil citizens are compliant and aware of the danger of smoke belching. She further added that it would be better if


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the group can test government vehicles. Mr. Zaide Amil, DILG XII representative asked if the group already has a signboard stating the aim of the activity. Engr. Moliva responded that the technical secretariat has already prepared a tarpaulin. The Presiding Officer opt to provide a signboard if the time and budget can still suffice. Mr. Nestor Lumawig, UTODCO representative asked if the group has invited a police enforcer to facilitate the orderliness of the activity. The Presiding Officer answered that the LTO XII can manage to keep the activity in place. On the other hand, ARD Betaizar proposed to invite LGU Polomolok PNP. He further volunteered to draft the letter and communicate with LGU Polomolok PNP. Mr. Lumawig suggested that the venue for the activity should be in a strate-gic area wherein vehicles track rampantly but will not interrupt of create traffic disturbance. He further explained the strong possibility that vehicles will line up before the inspection area considering the presence of the LTO XII and the fact that their papers are incomplete. He justified that a Police Enforcer is necessary since they have the jurisdiction in maintaining smooth traffic course. He also asked if the LGU Polomolok has existing ordinances regarding Smoke belchers that will issue citation ticket. Furthermore, he asked, who will be the depressor that shall acceler-ate the machine during the activity. He suggested to leave the role of the depressor to the driver to avoid any unforeseen damage. Lastly, he asked if the smoke testing machine operators are equipped with skills and are holders of Certificate of Com-petency from TESDA XII. The Presiding Officer responded that the group will definitely identify a densely populated area wherein vehicles can still travel smoothly. Moreover, she answered that whether LGU Polomolok has ordinances regarding Anti-Smoke Belching or not, the group will conform to the national law particularly RA 8749 or The Clean Air Act of 1999. She also verified that the depressor will be driver. Mr. Benedicto Magbanua, LGU Koronadal representative, responded that the smoke testing machine operators of CENRO Koronadal are licensed. He further added that the gas analyzer does not require acceleration of the vehicle. ARD Betaizar suggested, to whoever will be assigned as spotter, to com-municate with the team in the inspection area ahead so that the apprehending of-ficer can easily identify the vehicles that should be flagged. He asked if the area in Mt. Matutum Memorial Garden in Polomolok is a strategic area for the activity. Mr. Lumawig replied that although the said area is denser, the con will be its lack of shades especially around 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. The team may suffer from the heat. He suggested the area near Magalong where the LTO XII usually takes its post. The body agreed with the suggestion and noted the area. ARD Betaizar suggested that in the event that violations are identified, TOP will be issued and whatever findings during the activity will be endorsed to LGU


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Polomolok as well. Mr. Lumawig expressed that the ASBC is really a beneficial activity to send

signal to PETCs who fail to do their jobs accordingly. He shared that as part of the transportation sectors, he is widely aware of the misleading activities done by the PETCS wherein the probe of the emission testing machine is only placed in the out-er lip of the exhaust pipe. He inquired what will be the action of the group pertain-ing to this event. He further verified if the license of the driver will be claimed if the vehicle fails the smoke testing test. He justified that since the license will be re-trieved in the area where he was caught in violation if the driver came from a far-ther area. ARD Betaizar responded that the driver has to suffer the consequence as well for driving a smoke belching vehicle. He expressed that although the law is hard, it is still the law. He emphasized that the LTO XII is very supportive of the ac-tivity especially their Regional Director Putiwas Malambut. Mr. Amil suggested to include the name of the PETC in which the vehicle was last tested in the data to be gathered so that the group can identified bogus PETCs. The Presiding Officer agreed and mentioned that the PETCs identified will be formally given a notification that a certain vehicle they tested was not able to pass to the roadside smoke emission testing done by the group. Furthermore, she said that with the presence of DTI XII this could be a factor for their renewal. Mr. Lumawig asked if the EMB can issue a receipt in line with the violation of RA 8749 instead of taking the license of the driver. The Presiding Officer replied that the LTO XII is the authorized agency to give any issuance linking with any violations. She also emphasized that the activity is under the efforts of the South Cotabato Airshed and not the EMB XII alone. Mr. Maganaka asked if the air sampling equipment is properly calibrated. He rationalized that the calibration of the equipment correlated with the validity of the results. Engr. Moliva responded that the air sampling machines and equipment are properly calibrated. The Presiding Officer asked what will be the action of the team if vehicles will discontinue its travel towards the inspection area. ARD Betaizar answered that it is in the standard operating procedures that the LTO XII cannot go to the vehicles and impose violations because it is prohibited by the law.

Individual Assignment

The following is the individual assignments of the group: Team Leader – DENR-EMB XII

Traffic Enforcer – LTO XII Apprehending Officer – LTO XII Spotter – PEMO, South Cotabato/ LGUs Smoke Testing Machine Operator – LGU Koronadal/LGU Gensan Prober - LGU Koronadal/LGU Gensan


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Depressor - LGU Koronadal/LGU Gensan Information Officer – UTODCO, SCFI, JPSAC Police Officer – LGU Polomolok PNP Documenter – DTI XII, DILG XII

Mr. Lumawig suggested not to flag the buses going to General Santos consid-ering the passengers coping with their flights. ARD Betaizar agreed with the suggestion although buses going to Koronadal City are allowed to be flagged and tested. The Presiding Officer further suggested that buses going to General Santos City that are perceived as smoke belchers will not be flagged but instead the team will take note of the plate number. Mr. Lumawig proposed that the group will also conduct smoke emission testing to bus terminals particularly that of Yellow Bus Company Inc.

Financial Matters

Engr. Moliva updated the group that the technical secretariat was able to generate uniforms for the participating members. He further announced that snacks and lunch will be provided and the tarpaulin was also prepared. The presiding Officer solicited for the shirt sizes of the members attending the ac-tivity.

Other matters

The Presiding Officer informed the group that the assembly area will be at the old building of the EMB XII at St. Gabriel at 7:00-7:30 AM. Mr. Lumawig suggested that the group meet immediately after the activity to as-sess the results of the ASBC. He suggested to schedule the meeting before June 5. The Presiding Officer justified that EMB XII will have its validation dur-ing the first week of June but the team can still meet. ARD Betaizar suggested June 4 which was duly seconded by the body.

Adjournment

With no other matters to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 12: 07 noon.

With the review of the Technical Working Groups I, II and III on June 04, 2013, WE HEREBY CERTIFY the correctness of the foregoing minutes of the meet-ing.


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CHARITY MAY D. GUTIERREZ DR. SOPHIE TY-MANUEL

Technical Secretariat ASBC Team Leader

AQMS Staff Chief, PCD



Board Secretary SCA Chairperson

OIC-Regional Director


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APPENDIX H

SCA TWGs apprehend 19 smoke belchers

As part of the promotional activities of the

South Cotabato Airshed (SCA), the three (3) Technical

Working Groups of SCA conducted the Roadside Mo-

bile Apprehension on both private and government

vehicles in line with the Anti-Smoke Belching Cam-

paign prompted by the group last May 27, 2013 at

Polomolok South Cotabato. ASBC is an annual activi-

ty of the SCA TWGs as stipulated in the Work and

Financial Plan targets of the group.

A total of 62 vehicles randomly inspected were

tested using the gas analyzer and opacimeter on both

lanes going to General Santos City and Koronadal

City. Out of the total number of vehicles 10 failed the

emission test wherein most were truck canters and one

vehicle was operated by a government agency. The

team noted the operator of the said vehicles and the

drivers were issued with TOP from LTO XII instead of

retrieving their license.

Furthermore, the ASBC was extended to various gov-

ernment agencies such as BJMP XII, DENR XII, EMB

XII, DILG XII, DPWH and South Cotabato Province last May 28, 2013 wherein 29 ve-

hicles were tested and 9 failed.

The data collected from the aforementioned activity will serve as primary basis for

the policies formulated by the Governing Board of the SCA in alleviating the level of

CO2 along with other harmful gases

emitted by vehicles.

The South Cotabato Airshed Tech-

incal Working Groups I, II and III,

comprised of PEMO, South Cotabato

Province; PCAPI XII; DILG XII; DOH

XII; LTO XII; Justice and Peace Action

Center,;South Cotabato Foundation

Inc.; DOST XII; TESDA XII;

UTODCO; DTI XII; LGUs Koronadal

City and General Santos City were di-

vided into two teams. Each team is

composed of a team leader, traffic en-

forcer, apprehending officer, spotter,

smoke testing machine operator, prober,

A member of the SCA TWGs inserts the prober to initialize the measurement of

CO2 emitted by the vehicle.

A LTO XII enforcer keeps an eye on the orderliness and dili-gence of the drivers in cooperating in the activity.


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depressor, information officer, police officer and documenter. The following is the des-

ignation for each function:

Team Leader – DENR-EMB XII

Traffic Enforcer – LTO XII

Apprehending Officer – LTO XII

Spotter – PEMO, South Cotabato

Smoke Testing Machine Operator – LGU Koronadal/LGU Gensan

Prober - LGU Koronadal/LGU Gensan

Depressor - LGU Koronadal/LGU Gensan

Information Officer – UTODCO, SCFI

Police Officer – LGU Polomolok PNP

Documenter – DTI XII

On June 4, 2013, the SCA TWGs

convened at Two Galz Pizza Hauz

to assess the results of the Anti-

Smoke Belching Campaign. An

unequivocal decision was made to

endorse the regularity of the Road-

side Mobile Emission Testing for

approval of the Governing Board.

Furthermore, the sanctions and le-

gal actions for the identified smoke

belchers were handed to the LTO

XII considering their authority to

provide jurisdictions in accordance

with the law.


CHARITY MAY D. GUTIERREZ SOPHIE TY-MANUEL, Ph.D.

SCA Technical Secretariat ASBC Team Leader

Chief, Pollution Control Division



SCA Board Secretary OIC-Regional Director

LTO XII Assistant Regional Director Manuel Betaizar (LEFT) elabo-rates the counterpart of LTO XII in regulating the monitoring of

smoke belchers in South Cotabato.


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APPENDIX I

Highlights of South Cotabato Airshed Technical Working Groups I, II and III Assessment Meeting at 2Galz Pizza Hauz, Bonifacio St., Koronadal City

On June 04, 2013



Attendance

Present:

TWG I:

Nencita B. Acain : PEMO, South Cotabato Jobie P. De Jesus : PEMO, South Cotabato Elbe M. Balucanag : PEMO, South Cotabato Zaide Amil : DILG XII

TWG II

ARD Manuel Betaizar : LTO XII Mario M. Saur : TESDA XII Belen S. Fecundo : SCFI Abdul Namil : UTODCO

TWG III

Bab Maganaka Jr. : DTI XII Benedicto Magbanua : LGU Koronadal Franciscus Jalbuna : LGU Koronadal Dominador T. Samilin : LGU Koronadal Elvira D. Magbanua, Ch.E. : LGU Koronadal

Absent:

TWG I

PCAPI XII DOH XII

TWG II

DOST XII JP SAC


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TWG III

Fitmart Group of Companies LGU Gensan




The meeting started with an Invocation and the Singing of the Philippine

National anthem lead by Charity May D. Gutierrez – AQMS Staff. Subsequently, she

introduced the members present. Dr. Sophie Ty-Manuel ran down the rationale of

the meeting and delivered her opening remarks.

Meeting Proper



Presentation of the Results of ASBC last May 27, 2013 at Polomolok, South Cotabato

Other Matters

Ms. Nency Acain, PEMO representative moved for the approval of the minutes of the meeting which was duly seconded by the body, therefore, the agen-da of the meeting was adopted.


The technical secretariat read the minutes of the previous meeting via Pow-erPoint Presentation while the members followed through with their individual copies. Minor corrections on technical terms were incorporated. Upon motion of Mr. Zaide Amil, DILG XII representative, duly seconded by the body, the minutes of the previ-ous meeting was thereby approved.

Presentation of the Results of ASBC last May 27, 2013 at Polomolok, South Co-

tabato

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at Polomolok, South Cotabato. The results were divided into two. The first set came from the smoke emission test-ing machine operated by LGU Gensan used on the lane going to General Santos City while the second set was generated from the smoke emission testing machine op-erated by LGU Koronadal which took location at the lane going to Koronadal City. Further, the Presiding Officer also presented the drafted narrative report subject for correction and scrutiny. In totality, there were sixty-two (62) vehicles random-ly inspected based on the consolidated results wherein 10 vehicles failed the smoke emission testing. Ms. Belen S. Fecundo inquired about the unit used in measuring the smoke emitted by vehicles. As her observation, the mode of measurement adopted by LGU Gensan differs from that of LGU Koronadal’s machine. Engr. Leonardo C. Moliva, AQMS Chief justified that LGU Gensan generates their re-sult in the form of percentage while LGU Koronadal uses the Euro Standard. Never-theless, the results presented in percentage form can also be converted to Euro Standard. LGU Koronadal representative Dominador T. Samilin mentioned that in smoke testing particularly in PETCs, the Euro standard is considered as the most accurate result although the percentage is also acceptable. The Presiding Officer relayed that the activity was featured in ABS CBN regional news program. However, although the presentation of the coverage was informa-tive during their airing at 5pm on May 27, 2013, the following day, upon the discus-sion of the hosts during their program, Magandang Umaga South Central Mindanao, few comments were raised on the irregularity of the activity. Ms. Fecundo suggested to really push LTO to do the regular roadside anti-smoke belching campaign to closely monitor the number of smoke belchers track-ing the main roads. Furthermore, she suggested another ASBC for the month of June to emphasize to vehicle operators and to the media that the campaign is done randomly on a timely manner. The suggestion was agreed by the body and was formally raised into a mo-tion which was properly seconded. The Presiding officer stressed that the activity may appear costly in terms of food and water. She asked the body if they are will-ing to compromise and work with a minimal budget. The body responded that in the interest of service they are willing to fit into a small scale budget. The Presiding officer solicited for strategic locations to conduct the said activity. Engr. Elvira D. Magbanua, LGU Koronadal representative suggested to con-duct the ASBC at Brgy. Morales, Koronadal City particularly near the Police Out-post. The suggestion was well taken, thus the location was finalized. The Presiding officer went back to the sanctions and consequences to be given to those who have failed the smoke testing. Manuel L. Betaizar, Assistant Regional Director of LTO XII stressed that the plate number and name of operators enlisted during the activity were already keyed in their database. In time of their renewal, said offenders of the law will be subject for evaluation.


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Other matters

ARD Betaizar asked for clarification regarding the inclusion of DENR-EMB XII in the monitoring and evaluation of PETC. He mentioned that there is a need for LTO XII, DTI XII and TESDA XII to review the JAO together with DENR-EMB XII. The Presiding Officer replied that she will set a particular date for such meeting to really discuss the protocol and the technicalities of the JAO. Moreover, she mentioned that during the ASBC, the name of the last PETC who tested the ve-hicles was missed in the form for data gathering. She reminded the secretariat to include said information during the next ASBC.

Adjournment

With no other matters to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 05:13 PM.

With the review of the Technical Working Groups I, II and III on July 17, 2013, WE HEREBY CERTIFY the correctness of the foregoing minutes of the meeting.









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OIC-Regional Director APPENDIX J

11 vehicles failed the roadside mobile apprehension

campaign by SCA Technical Working Groups

(TWGs)

Koronadal City – Eleven (11) out of twenty

seven (27) vehicles failed the roadside emis-

sion testing initiated by the SCA three (3)

TWGs in celebration of the Philippine Envi-

ronment Month on June 2013 and as part of

the Anti-Smoke Belching Campaign con-

ducted by the group last June 13, 2013 at

Brgy. Morales, Koronadal City.

Among the apprehended smoke

belching vehicles, three (3) were operated by

local government units; two (2) public utility

vehicles and six (6) were privately owned.

The drivers of the said vehicles were issued with Temporary Operator’s Permit

(TOP) by the Land Transportation Office XII (LTO) law enforcers in violation of

Section 21 of the R.A. 8749 (Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999). Moreover, LTO

XII will evaluate the results and apprehenders will be subject for re-testing within 15

days from the date of apprehension.

Furthermore, the Private Emission

Testing Center (PETC) wherein these vehi-

cles have undergone emission testing but

failed during the ASBC will be monitored.

These PETCs noted were located at Sural-

lah, Polomolok, Kabacan, Alunan Highway,

Tacurong and Brgy. Morales, Koronadal

City.

Using the gas analyzer and opacimeter op-

erated by the local government unit of

Koronadal City which measures the level

of CO2 emitted by the vehicles fueled by

either gasoline or diesel respectively, mem-

bers of the SCA TWGs randomly selected palpable smoke belching vehicles for in-

spection. The activity was assisted by the LTO XII being a member of the SCA

TWGs by flagging vehicles identified as apparent smoke belchers by the assigned

Spotters and the Philippine National Police Koronadal City who kept the orderliness

and safety of the inspection.

SCA TWGs’ smoke machine operator together with an LTO XII enforcer inquires the driver regarding

A private vehicle undergoes the emission test and fails due to high level of CO2.


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The SCA TWGs composed of PEMO, South Cotabato Province; PCAPI XII;

DILG XII; DOH XII; LTO XII; Justice and Peace Action Center,;South Cotabato Foun-

dation Inc.; DOST XII; TESDA XII; UTODCO; DTI XII; LGUs Koronadal City and

General Santos City, as members of the Governing Board and Anti-Smoke Belching

Unit (ASBU) were mandated by the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 8749

pursuant to Rule XV Section 8 to ensure broad-based participation in the work of the

Governing Board in assessing the level of air pollution in South Cotabato particularly

that of the mobile sources as basis for the formulation of policies and standard-setting

subject to laws of national application performed by the board.


CHARITY MAY D. GUTIERREZ SOPHIE TY-MANUEL, Ph.D.

SCA Technical Secretariat ASBC Team Leader

Chief, Pollution Control Division



SCA Board Secretary SCA Chairperson



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APPENDIX K

SCA TWgs join LGU Koronadal’s Tree Growing Festival on June 29,

2013

The South Cotabato Airshed Technical Working Groups partook to the annual

TreeThis tree growing festival on June 29, 2013 at the two (2) critical mountain ranges

namely Roxas and Quezon in Koronadal City. The activity is in lined with the National

Greening Program (NGP) of Pres. Benigno Simeon Aquino III pursuant to E.O. 26, se-

ries of 2011. This was participated by different National Government Agencies (NGAs),

Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), People’s Organization (POs), Business Sec-

tors (BSc) and other cause oriented environmental groups of about 20,000 volunteers.

This year’s tree planting sites are situated in 11 of the city’s 27 barangays that

are straddled by the Roxas and Quezon mountain ranges.The planting areas are located

in Barangays Saravia, Carpenter Hill, San Isidro, Mambucal Assumption, Paraiso, San

Jose, Mabini, Esperanza, Cacub and Topland.

The area covered by this Tree Growing Festival is approximately two thousand

(2,000) hectares wherein about 500,000 assorted forest and fruit seedlings such as g-

melina, mahogany, coffee, cacao and coconuts were planted which happen to be an agro

-forestry approach scheme.

Some members of the TWGs plant a seedling in one of the areas designated by LGU

Koronadal.


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Fred Superales, PEMO representative and member of the Governing Board of SCA prepares

the soil for this Tree Growing activity.



AQMS, Staff Chief, AQMS

Board Secretariat


SOPHIE TY-MANUEL, Ph.D.,CESE MA. SOCORRO C. LANTO,

Chief, PCD OIC-Regional Director

Chairman, GB


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APPENDIX L

Highlights of South Cotabato Airshed Technical Working Groups I, II and III Assessment Meeting at 2Galz Pizza Hauz, Bonifacio St., Koronadal City

On July 17, 2013


Presiding Officer: Engr. Leonardo C. Moliva

Attendance

Present:

TWG I:

Nencita B. Acain : PEMO, South Cotabato Jobie P. De Jesus : PEMO, South Cotabato Engr. Kamarudin Kunakon : DOH XII

TWG II

Aida G. Talapas : LTO XII Floreinz Mark Funte, Jr. : LTO XII Mario M. Saur : TESDA XII Belen S. Fecundo : SCFI Nestor Lumawig : UTODCO Abdul Namil : UTODCO Hersie Gay Parreño : JP-SAC

TWG III

Bab Maganaka Jr. : DTI XII Engr. Teody Dumagan : LGU Gensan Dominador T. Samilin : LGU Koronadal Elvira D. Magbanua, Ch.E. : LGU Koronadal

Absent:

TWG I

PCAPI XII DILG XII

TWG II

DOST XII

TWG III



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Charity May D. Gutierrez : AQMS Staff, EMB XII


The meeting began with an Invocation lead by Charity May D. Gutierrez –

AQMS Staff followed by the Singing of the Philippine National Anthem via audio

visual presentation. Afterwards she acknowledged the members present. Engr. Le-

onardo C. Moliva gave the rationale of the meeting emphasizing the need for the

body to really discuss the results of the last Anti-smoke Belching campaign con-

ducted last June 13, 2013 at Brgy. Morales, Koronadal City wherein a number of

vehicles failed the smoke emission test.

Meeting Proper



Presentation of the Results of ASBC last June 13, 2013 at Brgy. Morales, Koronadal City

Other Matters


The technical secretariat read the minutes of the previous meeting via Pow-erPoint Presentation while the members followed through with their individual copies. Engr. Kamarudin Kunakon, DOH XII representative suggested to spell out acronyms included in the minutes during the first mention which are not familiar to some members. SCFI Executive President Ms. Belen S. Fecundo recalled that last meeting Dr. Sophie Ty-Manuel, PCD Chief, made a statement in which she mentioned that she will schedule a meeting with Koronadal City Mayor, Hon. Peter B. Miguel to discuss the status and perhaps request the fast tracking of the proposed Anti-Smoke Belch-ing ordinance. Said statement was not incorporated in the minutes, hence, she called for its inclusion. With no other corrections, Nestor Lumawig, UTODCO General Manager moved for the approval of the minutes of the previous meeting with corrections accordingly applied by the technical secretariat.


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Business Arising from the Minutes of the Previous Meeting In line with the mention of the passing of the Anti-Smoke Belching Ordi-nance, Mr. Lumawig suggested to draft a resolution requesting the Sangguniang Panlungsod to fast track the proposed ordinance subject for the approval of the board. Engr. Elvira D. Magbanua updated the body that the SP has already conduct-ed the first reading of the proposed ordinance. Mr. Lumawig justified that the ordinance is an important fabric to give authority to LGU Koronadal to conduct regular anti-smoke belching activity within the city as being done in General Santos City. Engr. Teody Dumagan added that one factor for the delay of the said ordi-nance might be the meticulous harmonizing of the proposed regulation to existing national laws and mandates to national agencies. He further rationalized that in accordance with Section 25 of RA 8749, the authority and jurisdiction to impose appropriate fines and penalties for violators is given to DOTC-LTO. He further stressed that local ordinance cannot supersede the national law. Mr. Lumawig accentuated that in the existence of Private Emission Testing Centers (PETCs), national agencies particularly DOTC, DTI, DENR and TESDA were tasked to conduct evaluation and accreditation of the former. He further asked if LGU Gensan was also given the same accreditation to conduct the regular anti-smoke belching activity. Engr. Dumagan responded that their team was not accredited. He further added that their ordinance was approved right after the devolution of DENR. More-over, he emphasized that they act prior to the common goal of the ordinance and the national law is preservation of the clean air. Additionally, he stated that the fines they impose are lower than that of the national law. Mr. Lumawig recommended going back to the IRR of RA 8749 if there is a mention of permeable deputation given by LTO to LGUs. He further suggested that the body may refer LGU Koronadal to LTO for deputation and the ordinance will just follow. Engr. Moliva replied that LTO can deputize law enforcers and LGUs as stated in the IRR however deputation will have to undergo trainings and seminars. Fur-ther, the process of deputation may take time since the approval is done in LTO Central Office in Manila. Engr. Kamarudin inquired if the previous Presiding Officer, Dr. Sophie Ty-Manuel had already set a date for the meeting of LTO XII, DTI XII, TESDA XII and EMB XII to discuss the Joint Administrative Order regarding the accreditation of PETCs. Engr. Moliva said that he will refer the subject-matter to Assistant Regional Director Manuel Betaizar. Engr. Dumagan asked if LGU Gensan can submit the names of vehicle own-ers whose vehicles have consecutively failed the emission testing they conducted along with the results of the previous ASBC conducted by SCA. He rationalized that although they conduct regular emission testing, the ordinance that mandates them


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does not impose any sanctions to violators instead it is stated that the names of usual offenders will be submitted to LTO. LTO representative, Floreinz Mark Funte, Jr. replied that he will relay the information to ARD Betaizar so that he can communicate with LTO district office in General Santos City. Engr. Moliva inquired that during the ASBC some vehicles turned back upon sensing the inspection. Engr. Dumagan answered that a strong possibility suggests that the drivers of such vehicles are fully aware that they have violations. Ms. Fecundo further asked on actions that the body could do with regard to the vehicles piled at the side of the road during the activity. Mr. Lumawig responded that the body can charge the driver with obstruc-tion of traffic under RA 4136 if he parked improperly. Other than that the body cannot come to the drivers and impose violations. He suggested that during the next ASBC, the body can assign someone to observe the vehicles piled at the side of the road to identify violations under RA 4136. Ms. Nency Acain, PEMO representative raised that based on the results, there were PETCs identified wherein the vehicles tested and failed have undergone the same emission testing a week before the activity. She queried if sanctions can also be imposed to them. Engr. Dumagan suggested to conduct an investigation by the LTO since they have quasi-judicial function. Engr. Moliva further added that these PETCs will be summoned through an invitation letter to call their attention. Further, they will be interrogated by the identified national agencies in the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) for LTO, DTI, DENR and TESDA.

Presentation of the Results of ASBC last June 13, 2013 at Brgy. Morales,

Koronadal City

The technical secretariat read the drafted report on the ASBC conducted last June 13, 2013 at Police Outpost, Brgy. Morales, Koronadal City. Some corrections were raised by the body. DTI XII representative, Mr. Bab Maganaka, Jr. recommended to include the actions done by the team to apprehended vehicles. Engr. Moliva replied that results will be sent to LTO XII for further evaluation and possible imposition of sanctions. LTO XII representative, Aida G. Talapas, responded that those apprehended vehicles are required to pay their penalty and undergo re-testing. Mr. Lumawig added that re-testing should be done within fifteen days (15 days) from the date of apprehension as stated in their TOP otherwise the retrieved li-cense will be subject for revocation. Ms. Fecundo suggested that LTO should provide updates regarding their corresponding actions in line with the results of ASBC previously submitted to their office. Mr. Mario Saur, TESDA XII representative asked who will conduct the re-


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testing to apprehended vehicles. Engr. Dumagan replied that they should go back to PETCs for testing to also alarm the latter that there is an existing unit doing random roadside emission testing. Mr. Lumawig recommended that the group should have a spokesperson that will respond to the queries of the media and communities regarding the Anti-Smoke Belching Campaign. He further suggested that the delegation should be to EMB XII. Engr. Moliva updated the body that EMB XII will purchase smoke testing equipment. He further added that the office may lend said equipment to LTO XII as assistance to the regular anti-smoke belching operations. Engr. Dumagan mentioned that one aid to the air quality status is avoidance of purchasing second hand vehicles imported from other countries.

Other matters

The Presiding Officer reminded the body that the next meeting will be that of the Executive Committee (ExeCom) followed by the Governing Board (GB).

With no other matters to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 5:09 in the afternoon.

With the review of the Technical Working Groups (TWGs) I, II and III on _________________________, WE HEREBY CERTIFY the correctness of the foregoing minutes of the meeting.










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APPENDIX M

Highlights of South CotabatoAirshed Technical Working Groups I, II and III Heads and Regional PETC Monitoring Team Members Meeting at ELM man-

sion and Resto, Brgy. Sta. Cruz,Koronadal City On October 09, 2013

Call to Order: 09:32A.M.


Attendance

Present:

TWG I:

Nencita B. Acain : PEMO, South Cotabato Jobie P. De Jesus : PEMO, South Cotabato Engr. KamarudinKunakon : DOH XII

TWG II

Aida G. Talapas : LTO XII Floreinz Mark Funte, Jr. : LTO XII Mario M. Saur : TESDA XII Belen S. Fecundo : SCFI Nestor Lumawig : UTODCO Abdul Namil : UTODCO Hersie Gay Parreño : JP-SAC

TWG III

Bab Maganaka Jr. : DTI XII Engr. TeodyDumagan : LGU Gensan Dominador T. Samilin :LGU Koronadal Elvira D. Magbanua, Ch.E. : LGU Koronadal

Absent:

TWG I

PCAPI XII DILG XII

TWG II

DOST XII


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TWG III



Charity May D. Gutierrez : AQMS Staff, EMB XII Emma Cadagat : EEIS Staff, EMB XII

OPENINGPRELIMINARIES

The meeting jump started with an Invocation followed by the Singing of the

Philippine National Anthem via audio visual presentation. Members of the Regional

Monitoring Team (RMT) for PETCs present as well as the Heads and some mem-

bers of the Technical Working Groups were acknowledged by Charity May D

Gutierrez, technical secretariat.The rationale of the meeting was delivered by Engr.

Leonardo C. Moliva in which he stressed that the evaluation and monitoring of Pri-

vate Emission Testing Centers (PETCs) have gained instantaneous significance dur-

ing the previous Anti-Smoke Belching Campaigns of the SCA. Subsequently, Ma. So-

corro C. Lanto, EMB XII Regional Director gave her opening remarks. She had given

strong emphasis on the fairness and candor of PETCs in conducting motor vehicle

emission testing.

Meeting Proper


Review of the Guidelines and Procedures for the Monitoring of Accredited and Authorized Private Emission Testing Centers (PETCs) and LTO Emis-sion Testing Activities;

Review (Appointment if necessary) of Monitoring Team Members and their functions Frequency/Schedule of Monitoring of PETCs Frequency/Schedule of Monitoring Team Meeting Procedures on Monitoring Reporting of Monitoring results

Review of compliance of PETCs identified during the Anti-Smoke Belching Campaign; PETCs identified during the ASBC:

1. Sarangani PETC, Brgy. Morales, Koronadal City – identified twice to have vehicles failing the ASBC

2. Digos PETC, Koronadal City – DPWH Vehicle underwent Testing a week before the ASBC

3. Surallah PETC – last testing of vehicle was in 2012


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4. Polomolok PETC 5. Kabacan PETC 6. Sarangani PETC, Alunan, Tacurong City

Actions on aforementioned PETCs: SCA recommendations/suggestions:

1. Investigation 2. Summoning/Appearance upon the Monitoring

Team via Invitation Letter Other matters

Reading of the Review of the Guidelines and Procedures for the Monitoring of Accredited and Authorized Private Emission Testing Centers (PETCs) and LTO Emission Testing Activities;

Manuel Betaizar, Assistant Regional Director of LTO XII, shared his observa-tion during their accreditation on PETCs in the region in which there was no pres-ence of EMB XII personnel. Upon Reading the Joint DENR-DTI-DOTC Administra-tive Order 01 Series of 2003, he noticed that the role of EMB is limited to the veri-fication of calibration of equipment used in smoke testing. Further, it was speci-fied in the said JAO that the EMB Central Office is the duly appointed body to do the issue the certificate of calibration. He asked for further clarification if the said responsibility was cascaded down to its regional offices.

The Presiding Officer responded that although the Certificate of Calibration is issued by the Central Office, the monitoring per se is decentralized to the Re-gional Offices. She further asked the PETC Monitoring Team if how frequent they conduct their monitoring.

Engr. Moliva responded that for the past years, the monitoring of PETCs is conducted once a year. However, due to the increasing number of PETCs in the re-gion, it should be done semi-annually to catch up with its rapid expansion.

ARD Betaizar raised a query on the legal basis of the role of EMB XII during the accreditation and authorization of new PETCs. He justified that during their actual visit to the applicants, one of their bases to grant said authorization is the calibration of the smoke emission equipment. Thus, the presence of EMB XII per-sonnel during the said actualization is highly significant. Moreover, he raised a motion formulating a resolution that will include EMB XII during the accreditation and authorization of PETCs.

DTI XII representative, Babylon Maganaka, Jr., suggested to review first the Administrative Order covering the guidelines in accreditation and authorization in motor vehicle emission testing center also known as the JAO DTI-DOTC 01 series of 2001. Wherein the objectives, composition, duties and responsibilities as well as the procedures in the accreditation and authorization of PETCs are detailed and further elaborated. It was clearly stated that there are only two agencies given the major undertaking on accreditation and authorization of PETCs elaborated as DOTC through LTO and DTI. The Presiding Officer stated that the RMT should be properly organized in


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line with the Administrative Orders. She also mentioned that complaints regarding PETCs were raised during their RDC meeting. Engr. TeodyDumaganadded that if there will be amendments in the compo-sition of the Accreditation and Authorization Team, it should be lifted up to a high-er entity responsible for the revision of the JAOs. He suggested that, any inclusion may be done internally depending on the level of its necessity. Mr. Maganaka further directed the body to Sections 41 and 42 of JAO 01 Se-ries of 2001 wherein he reiterated the members of the PETC Accreditation and Au-thorization Committee (PETC-AAC) as follows:

1. Department of Trade and Industry 2. Department of Transportation and Communication 3. Bureau of Trade Regulation and Consumer Protection 4. Land Transportation Office 5. Technical Education and Skills Development Authority 6. Private Sector 7. Advisory Body

In lieu of this, the Presiding Officer uttered that the PETC-AAC should aus-terely be based on the abovementioned list of members to avoid technical im-pedements. Mr. Mario Saur, TESDA XII representative, stated that a team was already created nearly five (5) years ago. He recalled that the team leader before who sets the schedule of the assessment as well as the monitoring of PETCs was the LTO XII. He further added that although it was stated that the inspection should be conduct-ed twice a year, the team only conducted it once per annum. The Presiding Officer responded that if there is already an existing body for the aforementioned undertakings, it should be reactivated. Moreover, inspection should conform to its legal frequency which is semi-annually. Mr. Kennedy Minted, EMB XII staff, elaborated that as practiced during the past years, the RMT should have a meeting called by the team leader, LTO XII, to further discuss the schedule of the monitoring. The Presiding Officer added that during the actual inspection prior accreditation and authorization, there should be a copy of its calibration certificate to verify if it follows to that of the PETC. TESDA XII representative, Mario Saur, also added that the EMB XII staff who will take part of the inspection should bring along a list of PETCs in issued by a Cer-tificate of Calibration by the Central Office. He further mentioned that it would serve best if the members of the RMT will be provided with IDs to properly carry out the authority during the inspection proper. The Presiding Officer agreed with the proposal and further suggested that the layout of the ID should come from the team leader and then the EMB XII will take charge of the printing. Moreover, since the activity is anchored with the Air Quality Management Fund, she further committed that EMB XII will provide the vehicles and meals. Upon review of the JAO 01 Series of 2003 covering the guidelines in moni-toring PETCs it was observed that aside from the aforementioned agencies there


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should be representatives from LGU and Non-Government Organization or Media Sector. It was agreed upon by the body that the LGUs who will participate during the monitoring will depend on which area the team will monitor. Moreover, it was decided that instead of media sector, a NGO will be invited to attend the monitoring in which UTODCO was identified. ARD Betaizar further proposed to scrutinize the three categories the RMT needs to conduct in order for PETCs to fully operate particularly assessment, ac-creditation and authorization. Thus, it was found out that the assessment team has separate members including LTO XII and DTI XII. It was further stated that Tech-nical Experts/Assessors also constitute the team in which TESDA XII was included. While it was viewed that DENR-EMB XII was not identified as a member of the PETC-AAC, the body sees the importance of the said agency especially in assessing the capacity and orderliness of the equipment used in smoke testing with anchor-age to its calibration. Thus, the discussion was finalized with a proposal by ARD Betaizar that a resolution be drafted appointing DENR-EMB XII as part of the assessment team of PETCs that are subject for accreditation and authorization and will be endorsed to the SCA Executive Committee (ExeCom) for finalization and later on be forwarded to the GB for approval. Review of compliance of PETCs identified during the Anti-Smoke Belching Campaign Engr. Moliva opened up the PETCs identified to have emerged during the ASBCs conducted by the SCA Technical Working Groups relative to the failure of several vehicles prior to smoke testing. He further elaborated that the said vehicles underwent testing by the identified PETCs not so long ago before the ASBC. Engr. Dumagan explained further that there are PETC operators who condi-tion the vehicles, tampering some parts in order for it to pass the testing. In such case the responsibility lie on the operator per se. While there are also PETCs who accepts bribe from drivers for them to avoid failure on smoke testing. Mr. Saur further added that it is a procedural instruction to PETC techni-cians to secure the seal in the machine. However, this is not a usual practice any-more. He further suggested that the point person doing the calibration should re-turn the seal to the machine. The Presiding Officer proposed to really strengthen the PETC monitoring in which they could randomly and spontaneously inspect PETCs and assess how they handle their testing. Thus, she asked ARD Betaizar, being the team leader from LTO XII, of the schedule of the most immediate monitoring. ARD Betaizar responded that they will set the schedule the region wide monitoring on November 11-15.

With no other matters to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 12:09 noon.


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Highlights of South Cotabato Airshed Executive Committee Meeting for CY 2013 at ELM Mansion and Resto, Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Koronadal City

On October 16, 2013


Presiding Officer: Sophie Ty-Manuel, Ph.D.

Attendance

Present:

Sophie Ty-Manuel, Ph.D. : DENR-EMB XII Mary Anne Morales : DTI XII Manuel L. Betaizar : LTO XII Gemma Guyos : SCFI Alan M. Ines : PCAPI XII Florante Rante : UTODCO Franciscus Jalbuna : LGU-Koronadal Junirey Ranillo : JPSAC Nencita B. Acain : PEMO, South Cotabato Babyln Maganaka : DTI XII

Absent:

DOST XII




The meeting formally began with an Invocation followed by the Singing of the Philippine National Anthem via audio visual presentation. Thereafter, Charity May D. Gutierrez, Technical Secretariat and AQMS Staff, introduced the members present followed by the presentation of the rationale by Engr. Leonardo C. Moliva, Technical Secretariat Head and AQMS Chief. Dr. Sophie Ty-Manuel gave her open-


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ing remarks wherein she extended her gratitude on behalf of the EMB XII for the support and participation of the Governing Board members.

MEETING PROPER

The meeting was called to order and the proposed agenda were itemized as follows:

Reading of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting Orientation of New ExeCom members and Techical Working Group Heads Finalization of Resolution 002: Inclusion of EMB XII in PETC Assessment

Team Activities for November (Environmental Awareness and Clean Air Month,

and Climate Change consciousness Week) Other matters

Mr. Babylon Maganaka, DTI XII representative, raised a motion to approve the agenda which was duly seconded by the body; hence, the agenda was ap-proved.

Reading of the Minutes of the previous meeting The minutes of the previous meeting was read by the technical secretariat. After which, Mr. Babylon F. Maganaka moved for its approval, properly seconded by the body, thus the minutes of the previous meeting was approved. Orientation of New ExeCom Members and Technical Working Group Heads Ms. Charity May Gutierrez, technical secretariat, presented and enumerated the new set of members for the Execom. Thereafter, she reiterated the provision stated in the implementing rules and regulations of RA 8749 covering the member-ship and functions of ExeCom. Furthermore, she solicited the particular functions to be imposed to each commit-tee from the body. Thus, the following functions were properly identified: Chairperson: DENR XII, DENR-EMB XII – see the overall execution of the dif-ferent functions of each committee and preside during meeting Deputy Chairpersons: PEMO, South Cotabato Province and LTO XII – assist the chairperson in administering the functions of each committee and act as pre-siding office during meetingd in the absence of the chairperson. Policy and Research Committee: DTI XII and DOST XII

Formulate specific policies and standard settings for SCA Governing Board Initiates studies in relation to Air Quality issues/status in South Cotabato Public Awareness/Monitoring Committee: UTODCO, Justice and Peace 1. Formulates IEC materials pertaining to RA 8749 (Clean Air Act) – Tri-Media, pamphlets, signages, billboards, etc.


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2. Organizes public awareness activities such as fora, symposia, etc. Spearheads Anti-Smoke Belching Activities, and other promotional and monitoring activities Budget and Finance Committee: PCAPI XII, SCFI 1. Plan out fund sourcing and resource mobilization activities (e.g.road us-ers tax) Identify possible sponsors and donors.

Approval of Resolution 002: Inclusion of EMB XII in PETC Assessment Team The technical secretariat presented the resolution drafted by the members of PETC monitoring team and the TWGs at their meeting on October 09, 2013. Upon proper deliberation, several phases and sentences were altered while some were removed to carry out precision. Thus, it was finalized for approval of the Gov-erning Board. Activities for November (Environmental Awareness and Clean Air Month as well as Climate Change Consciousness week) The following activities were suggested and laid down for November in cel-ebration of the three environmental events: Motorcade - November 04 PETC Monitoring – November 19-22 Forum for Motor Vehicle Drivers and Operators – November 13 Anti-Smoke Belching Campaign – November 14

Adjournment:


With the review of the Governing Board on_________,WE HEREBY CERTIFY the cor-rectness of the foregoing minutes of the meeting.



Technical Secretariat Head, Technical Secretariat AQMS Staff Chief, AQMS


NENCITA ACAIN MA. SOCORRO C. LANTO Acting Board Secretary OIC-Regional Director


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APPENDIX O

Highlights of South Cotabato Airshed Governing Board Meeting for CY 2013 at ELM Mansion and Resto, Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Koronadal City

On October 16, 2013



Attendance

Present:

Sophie Ty-Manuel, Ph.D. : DENR-EMB XII Elmer M. Tira : LGU Banga Eileen S. Estrada : LGU Tampakan Mary Anne Morales : DTI XII Manuel L. Betaizar : LTO XII Belen S. Fecundo : SCFI Gemma Guyos : SCFI Alan M. Ines : PCAPI XII Nestor S. Lumawig : UTODCO Franciscus Jalbuna : LGU-Koronadal Junirey Ranillo : JPSAC Nencita B. Acain : PEMO, South Cotabato Engr. Kamarudin Kunakon : DOH XII Yolanda Plaira : LGU Surallah Nestor Lumawig : UTODCO Florante M. Rante : UTODCO

Absent:

LGU Tupi LGU Lake Sebu LGU T’boli LGU Norala LGU Tantangan LGU Polomolok LGU Gensan DOST XII SAMATIKU Federation of Senior Citizens – Koronadal Chapter


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The South Cotabato Airshed Governing Board Meeting began with an Invo-cation followed by the Singing of the Philippine National Anthem. Thereafter, Char-ity May D. Gutierrez, Technical Secretariat and AQMS Staff, introduced the mem-bers present followed by the presentation of the rationale by Engr. Leonardo C. Moliva, Technical Secretariat Head and AQMS Chief. Dr. Sophie Ty-Manuel gave her opening remarks wherein she extended her gratitude on behalf of the EMB XII for the support and participation of the Governing Board members.

MEETING PROPER

The meeting was called to order and the proposed agenda were itemized as fol-lows:

Reading of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting Approval of Resolution 002: Inclusion of EMB XII in PETC Assessment Team Activities for November (Environmental Awareness and Clean Air month as

well as Climate Change Consciousness week) Other matters

Mr. Elmer M. Tira, MENRO Banga raised a motion to approve the agenda which was duly seconded by the body, hence, the agenda were approved.

Reading of the Minutes of the previous meeting

The minutes of the previous meeting was read by the technical secretariat. After which, Ms. Nency Acain moved for its approval, properly seconded by the body, thus the minutes of the previous meeting was approved. Approval of Resolution 002: Inclusion of EMB XII in PETC Assessment Team The technical secretariat presented the drafted resolution finalized by the ExeCom earlier. The Presiding Officer further justified that in the JAO 01-2003 between


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DOTC and DTI which specify the members of the PETC-Assessment team, the DENR-EMB XII was not included. However, there was a provision stating that the team can include technical experts in the team, thus, the DENR-EMB XII was placed un-der such. Mr. Nestor Lumawig moved for the approval and adoption of the resolu-tion, duly seconded by the body, thus, the resolution was adopted.

Activities for November The activities identified by the ExeCom earlier was presented to the board particularly: Motorcade - November 04 PETC Monitoring – November 19-22 Forum for Motor Vehicle Drivers and Operators – November 13 Anti-Smoke Belching Campaign – November 14 The Presiding Officer solicited suggestions on the route to be track in line with the motorcade.Mr. Lumawig proposed the following route which was also accepted by the body. Kick off: Provincial Capitol ---- Alunan Avenue------Gensan Drive (passing KCC

Mall) ----- Odi Street (turning Chicken Haus formerly Mang Gorio) --- Morrow Street

(going Koronadal Public Market) --- Osmena Street ---- Sinsuat Street ------GenSan

Drive ----- Dona Aurora St. ------ Bonifacio St.----Alunan Avenue ----Provincial Capitol Adjournment:


With the review of the Governing Board on February 13, 2014, WE HEREBY CERTI-FY the correctness of the foregoing minutes of the meeting.









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APPENDIX P


Series of 2013

RESOLUTION FOR THE INCLUSION OF DENR-EMB XII AS MEMBER OF THE AS-SESSMENT TEAM OF PRIVATE EMISSION TESTING CENTERS (PETCs) SUBJECT

FOR ACCREDITATION AND AUTHORIZATION

WHEREAS, Section 42 of the DTI-DOTC Joint Administrative Order No. 01 Series of 2001, Guidelines for Accreditation and Authorization of Motor Vehicles Emission Testing Centers, enumerates the members of the Assessment Team under the PETC Accreditation and Authorization Committee (PETC-AAC) as follows:

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Department of Transportation and Communication – Land Transportation Office (DOTC/

LTO) Technical Experts/Assessors duly recognized and authorized by the Bureau of Trade Regu-

lation and Consumer Protection (BTRCP)

WHEREAS, the Assessment Team functions to review and evaluate ap-plication and documentary requirements, and conduct on-site assessment of appli-cant’s and/or the accredited and authorized PETC’s facility, personnel and equip-ment.

WHEREAS, during the joint meeting of PETC Monitoring Team and South Cotabato Airshed – Technical Working Group Heads on October 09, 2013, the body agreed that there is a need for DENR-EMB XII to be a member of the As-sessment Team considering the necessity of their technical expertise in the evalua-tion and verification of calibration certificate of the PETCs’ emission testing equip-ment.

WHEREAS, upon motion of ARD Betaizar, duly seconded by the body, be it RESOLVED as it is hereby RESOLVED to include DENR-EMB XII in the Assess-ment Team of PETCs under evaluation for Accreditation and Authorization.

RESOLVED further, copies of this resolution be furnished to DTI XII, DOTC-LTO XII and TESDA XII for appropriate action.

Approved, Signed and Adopted this 16th Day of October, 2013.

NENCITA B. ACAIN

Acting-Board Secretary

ATTESTED:


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APPENDIX Q

SCA GB launches November environmental celebrations with motorcade at

Koronadal City

The South CotabatoAirshed Governing Board (SCA-GB) formally launched the

celebration of two (2) environmental events specifically the Philippine National Envi-

ronmental Awareness Month and National Clean Air Month with a motorcade on No-

vember 04, 2013 at 9:30 AM around significant public roadways of Koronadal City. The

activity, carrying the theme “The Path to Sustainable Future: Greening our way of Life”,

aimed to intensify public awareness among various sectors and civil societies in the city

on the manifestation of the aforementioned celebrations.

The motorcade commenced at the South Cotabato Provincial Capitol with a short

program. Environmental Management Bureau XII Regional Director, Ma. Socorro C.

Lanto, represented by For. Abdulkadir C. Andang, Chief, Admin and Finance gave an

opening message stressing out the importance of clean air and a balance environment

not only to the human health but also to the adverse climate change the country is expe-

riencing. With the assurance that all vehicles have passed the emission standards, the

motorcade jumped off tracking Alunan Avenue proceeding then to Gensan Drive, Odi

Street, Morrow Street, Osmeña Street, Sinsuat Street and back to Gensan Drive. After

which, it followed through Doña Aurora Street and Bonifacio Street as it trailed back to

Alunan Road going to the Provincial Capitol. A total of 20 vehicles and 25 single mo-

torcycles streamed the abovementioned roadways flaunting tarpaulins and balloons indi-

cating the two (2) events.

GB Member UTODCO prepares for the kick-off of National

Environmental Awareness and Clean Air Month through

For.Abdulkadir C. Andang, Chief, EMB XII Admin and

Finance Division, gives his opening message in line with

the theme of the 2 environmental celebrations.


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Among the GB members present during the motorcade were EMB XII, LTO

XII, DILG XII, TESDA XII, South Cotabato Province, SCFI, LGU Koronadal, LGU

General Santos, LGU Banga, LGU Surallah and UTODCO making up a total of 83 par-

ticipants.



SCA Technical Secretariat Chief, Air Quality Management Section


SOPHIE TY-MANUEL, Ph.D.,CESE MA. SOCORRO C. LANTO

Chief, Pollution Control Division OIC-Regional Director

EMB XII pick up leads the rest of the vehicles during the mo-

torcade along Bonifacio St., Koronadal City.

A DILG vehicle participates in the activity together with

other members of the GB.


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APPENDIX R

SCA GB administers Tree Planting Activity at Regional

Center, Koronadal City

Members of the Governing Board of the South CotabatoAirshed undertook a tree

planting activity at the Regional Center, Brgy. Carpenter Hill, Koronadal City on No-

vember 29, 2013. This is in lieu with the culmination of the National Clean Air Month

and the celebration of the National Climate Change Consciousness week.Forty (40) par-

ticipants planted a total of 115 seedlings at the foot of the eroded hill aside EMB XII

office at the Regional Center.

The activity prompted with a short orientation following the opening message

delivered by EMB XII Regional Director, Ma. Socorro C. Lanto. In her words of en-

couragement, she mentioned the previous calamity brought by Typhoon Yolanda in

Southern Visayas. She stressed the importance of reforestation and the significant re-

sponsibility of all sectors in keeping our environment in equilibrium. After which, Mr.

DominadorSamilin, LGU Koronadal – City Enro EMS I, oriented the group in the pro-

cedures to be undertaken in executing the activity.

Mr.DominadorSamilin of LGU Koronadal executes the

proper peeling off of plastic wrap around the seedlings.

SCA-GB members walk towards the planting area at the

Regional Center.

Mahogany and some bamboo seedlings are being

planted in the eroded area.

A GB member representing DOH XII plants a mahog-

any seed in one of the eroded areas of the hill.


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SCA conducts Anti-Smoke Belching Campaign at Su-

rallah, South Cotabato

In line with the celebration of November

as National Clean Air Month bearing the

theme, “The Path to Sustainable Future:

Greening our Way of Life”, the third Anti-

Smoke Belching Campaign for year 2013

was conducted on November 14, 2013 at

Surallah, South Cotabato National High-

way under the initiative of the South Co-

tabatoAirshed Technical Working Groups

consisted of EMB XII, PEMO, South Co-

tabato Province, PCAPI XII, DILG

XII,DOH XII, LTO XII, Justice and Peace

Action Center,South Cotabato Foundation

Inc., DOST XII, TESDA XII, UTODCO,

DTI XII, LGUs Koronadal City and General Santos City with the presence of LGU

Surallah.

33 vehicles were randomly tested through the use of the gas analyzer and

opacimeter operated by the authorized machine operators of LGU Koronadal City

with the assistance from EMB XII personnel. Out of the total number of tested vehi-

cles, eight (8) failed the emission testing. LTO XII enforcers issued a Temporary Op-

erator’s Permit (TOP) and retrieved their li-

cense to impose strict compliance as their

vehicles were subject for further repair and

conditioning as well as re-testing.

Furthermore, EMB XII personnel

also conducted a random inspection on the

refrigerants used in mobile air conditioners

using the refrigerant identifier. This is in line

with the program of the office to phase-out

ozone depleting substances. Out of 13 vehi-

cles inspected, three (3) failed and were giv-

en a warning by LTO XII enforcers, like-

wise, they were advised to retrofit their air

conditioning system.

EMB Staff Eugene Eugenio, checks on

thereading of the smoke meter and analyzes

its result.

ASB Unit meticulously perform the ve-hicularemission testing to a random vehicle in the area.


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96 APPENDIX T

North Cotabato Geothermal Airshed Work and Financial Plan 2013 January—December

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Highlights of the North Cotabato Geothermal Airshed 1st ExeCom Meeting for CY 2013 at AJ Hi-Time, Kidapawan City last February 20, 2013


Presiding Officer: RTD Bighani M. Manipula

Attendance

Present:

RD Ma. Socorro C. Lanto : OIC-Regional Director, DENR-EMB XII RTD Bighani M. Manipula : OIC-Regional Technical Director, DENR-ERDS

XII Zabide P. Andie : Planning Officer I, PLGU North Cotabato Manuel M. Llaneza : Director, Mindanao Field Office, DOE Alexander C. Pueblos : Sr. SRS, Mindanao Field Office, DOE Jesus Remus F. Laguting : LGOO V, DILG North Cotabato Willie V. Loyola : PCO, EDC Illonaire A. Ramos : EDC Datu Lucio Serrano, Sr. : Chairman,ILAI-MADADMA,Brgy.Ilomavis,Kid. City Alejandro A. Bringas, Jr. : Mt. Apo 10-KRF, Brgy. Ilomavis, Kid. City Ruby C. Cabiles : Acting Asst. City ENRO, LGU Kidapawan Normina P. Pahm : Sr. SRS/PSTD, DOST XII Anthony P. Bravo : PD, DTI XII

Absent:

USM MKCCIFI


Engr. Leonardo C. Moliva : Chief, AQMS, EMB XII Bai Soraya L. Meditar : Chief, LEED, EMB XII Maysheen B. Collong : LEED Staff, EMB XII Mitchie M. Cachuela : PCD Secretary, EMB XII Charity May D. Gutierrez : AQMS Staff, EMB XII


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The first ExeCom meeting was officially started with an Invocation followed by

the Singing of the Philippine National Anthem via video presentation. After which, Bai

Soraya L. Meditar, LEED Chief, acknowledged the participants. RD Ma. Socorro C.

Lanto gave her opening remarks and stressed that since she’s newly appointed as OIC

Regional Director, she is still familiarizing with the operations and updates of the North

Cotabato Geothermal Airshed. She reminded the committee that protecting the environ-

ment is a joint effort, not only of those from the DENR EMB XII, but everyone has the

moral obligation to do so.

MEETING PROPER

The meeting was called to order at 10: 02 A.M. in which the following agenda

were itemized.


Reading and Approval of the Minutes of the previous Meeting

Capacity Building

Finalization and Approval of the 2013 Action Plan

Other Matters

Reading and Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting

The committee read and examined the minutes of the previous meeting as presented by the Tech-

nical Secretariat via individual copies.

Minor rectifications were made such as the correction of the middle initial of RTD Bighani M.

Manipula and other clerical errors. Moreover, the Presiding Officer requested the secretariat to move the

paragraphs on the right side to have enough space for the punching of the paper so that the numbered lines

are easily seen.

Mr. Willie V. Loyola, EDC PCO, raised the motion to adopt the minutes of the previous meeting

which was duly seconded by the body. Thus, the minutes of the previous meeting was approved.

Capacity Building on March 21-22, 2013

The Presiding Officer called in Engr. Leonardo C. Moliva to discuss the details of the capacity

building. Engr. Moliva clarified that the schedule is not yet fixed for it will still conform to the availability

of those who will attend. Secondly, he asked the body if how many and who will be the participants of the

said capacity building. Although in principle, it was designed for the Technical Groups (TWGs), but he

stated that members of the GB and ExeCom can also be participants.

Coverage of the Capacity Building

The Presiding Officer inquired about the coverage of the capacity building and what will be the

specific aspects of training that will be undertaken, for such matters will be the bases for the committee to

recommend potential participants. He asked the EDC if what its priority is in 2013 in terms of capacity

building.

Mr. Loyola stated that as planned last year, they were supposed to train the TWGs, specifically

those who will be assigned to do the validation, to capacitate them more on the technical aspect of the

operations and the monitoring stations particularly on the functions of the Jerome 651, the equipment used

in monitoring H2S level. Its main purpose is for the members to be fully equipped with the technical


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knowledge of the validation so that it will be conducted by the committee itself instead of hiring a third

party.

Mr. Loyola explained further that since there were technical problems in the collection of data

and repair/maintenance in the monitoring stations as reported last October, probably by March of this

year, their Air Quality Specialists together with the third party will conduct the repair and maintenance

which opens the opportunity of having them as speakers for the said Capacity Building given that they are

present and technically capable.

Target Dates

The Presiding Officer verified if the target dates for the Capacity Building which is on March 21-

22, 2013 will fit to the schedule of the EDC to conduct their repair and maintenance on the said monitor-

ing stations.

Mr. Loyola responded that the dates may concur with this schedule, however, it is considered

tentative because he still needs to consult the dates to their Air Quality Specialists considering the

timeframe for the completion of their documentary requirements for the repair and maintenance. Nonethe-

less, if in case it cannot push through with the tentative schedule, he will just coordinate with the Tech-

nical Secretariat to inform the body with the available schedule that the Air Quality Specialists will have

to set another training schedule.

Training Design and Financial Sourcing

Additionally, the Presiding Officer asked if who will finance the said Capacity Building. Mr.

Loyola replied that the EDC can shoulder the venue and the resource speakers, however, he still cannot

commit in terms of the accommodation of the participants since their budget for 2013 for the Airshed

might not suffice.

Ms. Normina Pahm, DOST XII representative raised a motion that a training design be made

which can be distributed and addressed to the respective office heads which will be their basis to deter-

mine who will attend the said Capacity Building and will reflect the budgetary requirement needed. The

motion was consequently seconded and approved for the consideration of EDC.

With regard to the problem on the budget for accommodation of participants, Ms. Ruby Cabiles,

LGU Kidapawan representative, mentioned that she will refer the matter to the City Mayor so that the

local government will have a budgetary counterpart on the training.

The Presiding Officer stated that the committee will make a communication letter via the Tech-

nical Secretariat informing the City Mayor of the activity with the inclusion of solicitation for financial

assistant to carry out the inadequacy of the budget.

Mr. Loyola verified who will prepare the training design and when the committee will need the

said training design. The Presiding Officer responded that the EDC, being on the forefront of the activity,

will formulate the training design with the assistance from the technical Secretariat. If possible, the train-

ing design be made within two days after this meeting.

Engr. Moliva raised a concern that since in the training design, the number of participants will be

included, he asked that the committee identify the number and who will be the participants.

Mr. Loyola stated that since some of the GB members are also part of the TWGs, the identifica-

tion and number of participants will not be an issue. He also added that the participants may be around 20

to 25 as estimated.

Further Mr. Loyola asked the body if when will be the next possible schedule for the training in

case the tentative date of the Capacity Building will not be met. The Presiding Officer responded that the

schedule will concur to the availability of the resource speaker.

Having no other matters to discuss regarding the Capacity building, the Presiding Officer pro-

ceeded to the next agendum.


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Finalization and Approval of the 2013 Action Plan

Presentation of the 2013 Action Plan

The body examined the 2013 Action Plan as presented via visual presentation. Engr. Moliva ex-

plained that the 2013 Action Plan was patterned from the 2012 Action Plan. The Action Plan was divided

from January to June and then July to December since the timeline was too long. He emphasized that the

body determine the possible activities that the committee can already perform.

Also he stated that the TWGs meetings can be conducted simultaneously to minimize the budget

requirement. On the other hand, in the H2S Monitoring, he mentioned that the validation of data will be

provided and presented by the EDC and that the IEC will be facilitated by the Technical Secretariat.

Issues/Comments/Reactions

The Presiding Officer brought up that it was agreed last meeting that there should be an addition-

al column for the corresponding costs per activity yet it was still missing from the presented 2013 Action

Plan. Moreover, he stressed that aside from the Action Plan the body should have a Work and Financial

Plan that will provide allocation and realignment of budgetary requirement for the activities.

He added that Action plans without corresponding budgetary requirement will seem hanging since

one determining factor in the accomplishment of the activity will be the overall costs.

Moreover, he has observed that some activities presented have no quantities and that in the semi-

nars and trainings, the number of participants should be integrated. There should be definite quantification

with corresponding budget.

Mr. Zabide Andie of PLGU North Cotabato suggested that the 2nd column which holds the perfor-

mance indicator be minimized and that the column that holds the date and total number of Accomplish-

ments be changed to Budgetary Requirement and the Output Column will be altered into Remarks.

Mr. Loyola asked if the adjustments are adoptable since the EMB XII provides the template for the

Action Plan coming from the Central Office. The Presiding Officer explained that even though the tem-

plates are provided by the Central Office, the alterations are justifiable since it is for the body’s consump-

tion.

Ms. Pahm questioned the inclusion of an “Accomplished” column in the Action Plan and men-

tioned that it should be changed into Budgetary Requirement and that the Output Column should be re-

placed by Remarks as suggested by Mr. Andie. She also suggested that instead of monthly targets why not

changed it to quarterly targets since other months are empty.

She also added that the budget may not be allotted per meeting but rather it would be convenient if

it is centralized within the total number of meetings conducted annually. In resolution, she raised a motion

for the revision of the 2013 Action Plan converting it to

2013 Work and Financial Plan which will be done by the TWGs which was duly seconded by the

body and approved

Deferment of the 2013 Action Plan and formulation of 2013 WFP

Since there was a motion to return the 2013 Action Plan to the TWGs for conversion to 2013 Work

and Financial Plan, the Presiding Officer called for the deferment of the finalization and approval of 2013

Action Plan.

Ms. Pahm, objected to the deferment of the Action Plan but instead suggested to adopt the Plan

subject to revisions which was agreed by Mr. Loyola adding that the TWGs can provide a separate sheet

for the Work and Financial Plan instead.

The Presiding Officer pointed out that it might be hanging especially when there will be questions


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regarding the allocation of the amount per activity or the total budget in the work and financial plan. He

further asked what if the amount allocated by the committee will not fit with the allocated budget in the

work and financial plan.

Ms. Pahm raised her concern that as stated in the Timetable of Action Plan which begins from Jan-

uary, if the committee will meet again just to finalize and approve the revised plan, there might be delays

in the schedule.

The Presiding Officer responded that the committee may call for a special meeting after the TWGs

to formulate the Work and Financial Plan.

Mr. Loyola stated that the EDC can sit together with the TWGs on Finance in the formulation of

the Work and Financial Plan prior to endorsement to the ExeCom so they can bring up the proposed plan

to the Top Management for comments and allotment of necessary budget before the final presentation to

the ExeCom.

He raised a motion that the TWGs shall convene on February 26, 2013 to discuss the WFP for 2013

and 2014 prior to the approval of the ExeCom. The motion was consequently seconded and approved.

Other Matters

Issues on H2S Report

Mr. Anthony Bravo of DTI XII asked for clarification on the regularity and frequency of the sub-

mission of the H2S Report and the policies that govern this matter. He further suggested that the submis-

sion of the report be done as often as possible to really monitor the H2S level because if the EDC will only

submit once every semester, the time between the two reports maybe very distant prior to comparison. He

further asked if there is a separate equipment to validate the report which is different from what the EDC

use.

Mr. Loyola stated that the EDC conducts a 24/7 monitoring in their station via data logger, in case

of malfunction, a daily discreet monitoring of the two stations through hand held equipment similar to that

of the data logger which is done manually.

Regarding the 2nd concern raised by Mr. Bravo regarding the validation of the report, the Presiding

Officer explained that the body had discussed the subject matter during the previous meeting and that

since purchasing a separate equipment is too expensive, costing more than one and a half million (1.5 M),

the body will have to use the equipment of EDC. Still, the subject matter was not fully resolved.

Mr. Loyola mentioned that per discussion from the previous meetings, given that the body has no

capacity to obtain the equipment for H2S validation, it was suggested that the body be fully equipped with

the knowledge in line with the operation of the equipment presently used by EDC.

Mr. Bravo stressed that the function of the GB and TWGs is to really validate the data; there should

be a separate equipment under the NCGA. He proposed a resolution that the

GB should work it out to be able to acquire the capability to obtain such equipment. And that a

budget for this will be proposed to the concern agency. He urged the body to develop such capability. For

the meantime, the body can rely to the equipment of the EDC while the acquisition its is being processed.

Relating to the frequency of the submission of data, he said that though the EDC has a 24/7 mon-

itoring, yet the data is only within the EDC. He asked if how often the GB look at the data and if it is pos-

sible for the TWGs to have a link with the computers of the EDC via internet to have access with the 24/7

H2S data. However, having none, he said that the EDC should have a frequent submission of report pref-

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Mr. Loyola responded that as part of EDC’s quarterly submission of SMR to EMB XII, a module

on the Air Quality where results of H2S monitoring are incorporated is enclosed.

The Presiding Officer stated that the frequency of the submission of report to the GB is an im-

portant thing to consider especially on validation.

Mr. Bravo suggested that as policy, the body requires the EDC to submit a monthly report on the

Air Quality Monitoring and on the level of H2S; and that the GB will conduct a random validation at least

once a quarter or once a semester.

Membership and Appointment

Mr. Alejandro A. Bringas, Jr. of Mt Apo 10-KRF asked for clarification regarding their function

and classification as to what group among the TWGs the said NGO belongs. Engr. Moliva clarified that

they belong to TWG2 since they should be functioning for Public Awareness. He also added that the di-

rectory of the members is subject for correction.

Mr. Jesus Remus F. Laguting of DILG XII inquired if the members of the ExeCom are also

members of the GB. Mr. Bravo also clarified who are the members of the ExeCom and the GB? And if

the ExeCom can pass a resolution, make policies or will it be the GBs function to do so for the ExeCom

will only execute mentioned actions.

The Presiding Officer said that mostly the members of the ExeCom are also members of the GB.

As provided in the functions of the GB, ExeCom and TWGs, the ExeCom will recommend policy based

on the actions undertaken by the TWGs which will be proposed to the GB for approval. He reminded the

secretariat that there are actions that are taken by the committee in a form of resolution and there are ac-

tions for policy recommendation that are endorsed to the board. These actions should be clearly identified

so that actions that need undertaking are given to the TWGs and actions that need policy determining are

endorsed to the board.

Mr. Bravo raised a concern that there was a confusion regarding their membership in the Ex-

eCom since DTI was not in the copy of the list of members under ExeCom. This was clarified by Engr.

Moliva stating that DTI is under the GB and TWGs.

Updating the House Rules

In the copy of the House Rules, it was reflected that the members was different from the current

list of members under the GB, ExeCom and TWGs. The Presiding Officer mentioned that there should be

revisions in the abovementioned documents. There should be a final list of the members for each unit

which will serve as the updated basis.

Bai Soraya Meditar suggested that the list of members should also be referred to the attendance

sheets from the previous meetings to avoid confusions.

The Presider called the attention of the secretariat to make a list of important documents that

should be provided to the members. If there are updating it should be supported by particular documents

including the resolutions that made the revisions and amendments.

Ms. Pahm, suggested that in the agenda for the next meeting, updates on actions taken on the

matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting.

Mr. Anthony A. Bringas, Jr. suggested that the documents be arranged orderly and chronologi-

cally since representatives from respective office vary during meetings. In this way, the representative

will be guided with the direction and matters taken by the committee.

The Presiding Officer further stated that the terms of office of different members should be de-

fined in the house rule. Upon motion of Mr. Bringas, it was unanimously agreed that the House Rules and

Guidelines is subject for correction.


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ADJOURNMENT OF THE MEETING

Since there were no other matters to discuss, Ms. Pahm raised a motion for the

adjournment of the meeting which was duly seconded by the body. Thus the meeting

adjourned 12:30 pm.


Drafting of the Training Design for Capacity Building 2013

Formulation of NCGA 2013 Work and Financial Plan

With the review of the ExeCom on November 18, 2013, WE HEREBY CERTI-

FY the correctness of the foregoing minutes of the 1st ExeCom meeting.

Prepared by: Checked by: CHARITY MAY D. GUTIERREZ ENGR. LEONARDO C. MOLIVA Technical Secretariat Head, Technical Secretariat AQMS Staff Chief, AQMS Attested by: Noted by:




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APPENDIX V

Highlights of the North Cotabato Geothermal Airshed 1st Governing Board Meeting for CY 2013 at AJ Hi-Time, Kidapawan City last February 20, 2013



Attendance

Present:

RD Ma. Socorro C. Lanto : OIC-Regional Director, DENR-EMB XII RTD Bighani M. Manipula: OIC-Regional Technical Director, DENR-ERDS XII Zabide P. Andie : Planning Officer I, PLGU North Cotabato Manuel M. Llaneza : Director, Mindanao Field Office, DOE Alexander C. Pueblos : Sr. SRS, Mindanao Field Office, DOE Jesus Remus F. Laguting : LGOO V, DILG North Cotabato Willie V. Loyola : PCO, EDC Illonaire A. Ramos : EDC Datu Lucio Serrano, Sr. : Chairman,ILAI-MADADMA,Brgy.Ilomavis,Kid. City Alejandro A. Bringas, Jr. : Mt. Apo 10-KRF, Brgy. Ilomavis, Kid. City Ruby C. Cabiles : Acting Asst. City ENRO, LGU Kidapawan Normina P. Pahm : Sr. SRS/PSTD, DOST XII Anthony P. Bravo : PD, DTI XII Marlon E. Ceballos : BOD, PICAPI XII

Absent:

USM MKCCIFI DOH LTO XII Rotary Club of Kidapawan City


Engr. Leonardo C. Moliva: Chief, AQMS, EMB XII Bai Soraya L. Meditar : Chief, LEED, EMB XII Maysheen B. Collong : LEED Staff, EMB XII Mitchie M. Cachuela : PCD Secretary, EMB XII Charity May D. Gutierrez: AQMS Staff, EMB XII


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The meeting was called to order at 1:15 in the afternoon. Given that the same

members from the Executive Committee (ExeCom), who had their meeting earlier, con-

vened for the Governing Board meeting it was decided to skip the overtures and proceed

with the agenda.

MEETING PROPER


Reading and Approval of the Minutes of the previous Meeting 2012 Annual Air Quality Status Report Other Matters

2012 Annual Air Quality Status Report

Presentation of the 2012 Annual Air Quality Status Report

The Presiding Officer called in Mr. Willie V. Loyola for the presentation of the 2012 Annual Air

Quality Status Report. The following is the summary of the presentation:

Brief Background of EDC and NCGA

Set-up of Jerome 631-x (the device used to monitor the H2S level)

Base Set-up and the Transition of Data

Telemetry Set-up

PC Set-up

Meteorological monitoring stations established where the wind speed, wind direction ,air tem-

perature at 2 meters and 20 meters high, relative humidity, solar radiation, barometric pressure and rain-

fall are monitored since the abovementioned factors affect the H2S level.

Monitoring Results

Hilltop – The Ambient H2S level is less 0.01 ppm from January up to December 2012 which is below the

standard limit set by DENR-EMB XII. By June there were problems with the data logger probably be-

cause of the radio signal coming from other communication devices in the vicinity.

Relocation – During October, the EDC conducted a Power Plant shutdown as preventive maintenance in

one of the stations. Thus the daily discreet monitoring was conducted to monitor the level of H2S. Still,

the H2S level for 2012 was below the standard limit of DENR-EMB XII.

Problems encountered:

H2S Jerome data logger is not functioning. As promised by their Air Quality Specialist of EDC, by the

end of this quarter, March 2013, they will check on the problem.

Last January 20-Feb. 5, Industramach (Philippine counterpart of Climatronics) conducted the repair and

maintenance on the data retrieval of the Meteorological station. As per inspection, all the calibration read-

ings have passed, however the tipping bucket for the measurement of the rainfall failed to read due to the

presence of a foreign body. The tipping bucket was sent to Industramach for repair. As an alternative, the

rainfall is measured thru another gadget which is operated manually installed near the Kanlas river. Nine

(9) equipments are being sent annually on a separate manner to USA for calibration by the AZI or Arizo-

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Issues/Comments/Queries

The Presiding Officer asked why the calibration is set to Arizona and on other nearby countries

that can do the calibration.

Mr. Loyola responded that the Arizona by far is the only company which specializes in geother-

mal equipment. Moreover, their calibration holds low detection limit on the H2S level accuracy.

Furthermore, the Presiding Officer applauded the EDC for being an awardee of Philippine Envi-

ronmental Partnership Program (PEPP) last November 29, 2012. Some of the criteria for the award in-

clude compliance to environmental laws and corporate responsibility. For such, they are only required to

submit the SMR annually instead of a quarterly basis.

In addition, she stressed that the board is mandated to include and orient other stakeholders and

strengthen our coordination with other NGOs.


The committee read and examined the minutes of the previous meeting as presented by the Tech-

nical Secretariat via individual copies.

Mr. Loyola brought up that contrary to the minutes of the previous meeting that the body will

draft a resolution for the upcoming Capacity Building, the Executive committee (ExeCom) have discussed

earlier that instead of a resolution, a training design will be drafted and endorsed to the Governing Board

(GB) for approval and be submitted to other agencies for budgetary consideration aside from the funding

of the EDC.

The Presiding Officer stated that the EMB XII may make a proposal of the activities to be en-

dorsed to the central office for funding.

With regard to the context of the minutes of the meeting, the Presiding Officer requested the

technical secretariat to make some corrections and include other matters discussed or asked during the

previous meeting and present the said minutes next meeting. She also suggested changing the format

which will comprise the addition of the signature of the members as proof of review.

Mr. Loyola suggested that instead of individual signatures, a statement attesting the unanimous

review and the correctness of the minutes of the previous meeting be placed at the end of the document

which was consequently agreed by the body. Afterwards, he moved for the revision of the format of the

minutes which was duly seconded by the body.

Ms. Ruby C. Cabiles of LGU Kidapawan also suggested that only the salient points from the

previous meeting are to be included such as agreements made, main agenda, etc and that the statements

will be written in bullet form.

Other Matters

Ms. Normina P.Pahm of DOST XII raised a motion that all agreements and approval made into a

resolution so that the GB will have an output, this was duly seconded.

Mr. Anthony P. Bravo from DTI XII suggested that the secretariat shall review and update the

house rules so that it will be adopted as a policy by the GB.

RTD Bighani M. Manipula, DENR-ERDS XII OIC Regional Director, reminded that the NCGA

GB is not the DENR per se although the DENR chairs the board and the committee; it is the board that is

accountable with the actions of the NCGA to the stakeholders. The DENR only gives direction

Having no other matters to discussed, the meeting was adjourned at 3:35 P.M.


Formulation of Resolution to revise the format of the minutes of the previous meet-ing Formulation of Resolution to adapt all agreements and approvals made during


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meetings into resolutions Revision of the format of minutes of the previous meeting

With the review of the Governing Board on November 18, 2013, WE HEREBY CERTI-

FY the correctness of the foregoing minutes of the 1st GB meeting.



Technical Secretariat Board Secretary AQMS Staff Chief, AQMS





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APPENDIX W

Highlights of the North Cotabato Geothermal Airshed 1st Technical Working Groups I, II and III Meeting for CY 2013 at Eva’s Hotel, Kidapawan City last March 15, 2013

Call to Order: 09: 35 A.M.


Attendance

Present:

Dr. Sophie Ty-Manuel : Chief, PCD, DENR-EMB XII Ulysess Quinto : OIC-PPDO, PLGU North Cotabato Manuel M. Llaneza : Director, Mindanao Field Office, DOE Jesus Remus F. Laguting : LGOO V, DILG North Cotabato Willie V. Loyola : PCO, EDC Illonaire A. Ramos : EDC Alejandro A. Bringas, Jr. : Mt. Apo 10-KRF, Brgy. Ilomavis, Kid. City Ruby C. Cabiles : Acting Asst. City ENRO, LGU Kidapawan Ruth M. Salarda : STIDS, DTI XII Engr. Kamarudin Kunakon : Engineer III, DOH XII

Absent:

USM MKCCIFI DOST XII LTO XII Rotary Club of Kidapawan City




The meeting began with an Invocation followed by the Singing of the Philippine National Anthem via Audio Visual Presentation. Subsequently, the members present were acknowledged by Ms. Charity May D. Gutierrez – AQMS Staff and technical secretariat. The


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rationale of the meeting was delivered by Engr. Leonardo C. Moliva – AQMS Chief followed by the opening remarks given by Dr. Sophie Ty-Manuel – PCD Chief.

The Presiding officer called the meeting to order and enumerated the following agen-da.


Familiarization of the 2013 NCGA Action Plan

Revision and Updating of the House Rules

Other Matters

Capacity Building – including IRR RA 8749

Gmail Group – Gmail accounts for everyone

NCGA Map – overlay with provincial map May 31, 2013

Engr. Kamarudin Kunakon, DOH XII representative suggested some significant issues to be included in the “other matters” specifically the NCGA map and the updates on the H2S lev-el. Mr. Willie V. Loyola, EDC PCO, moved for the approval of the agenda which was du-ly seconded by the body. Thus, the agenda were approved.


The minutes of the previous meeting was read by the technical secretariat likewise by the body via their individual copies. Some minor and few corrections were noted and altered. Mr. Ulysses Quinto, PPDO, North Cotabato Province raised a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. The body consequently seconded the motion; therefore, the minutes of the previous meeting were adopted as corrected accordingly.

Familiarization of 2013 Work and Financial Plan

Engr. Moliva presented the 2013 Work and Financial Plan. He informed the body that during the meeting of the Governing Board last February 20, 2013, some amendments were proposed in terms of the format of the WFP particularly the inclusion of a budget col-umn in the said document. He elaborated that in every activity a specific budget is allotted and is reflected in the WFP. Moreover, in the number of meetings particularly that of the Governing Board, he suggested to reduce the original four(4) meetings into two (2) in a year. Mr. Loyola asked if there is a specific portion in the IRR of RA 8749 or in the House Rules of the NCGA that indicates the required number of meetings the governing board has to meet annually. Engr. Moliva responded that the number of meetings the governing board has to accomplish depends on the GB’s discretion. It is for the GB to decide on how frequent a meeting should take place; on whether it should be once every quarter or be done on a semi-annual basis. The Presiding Officer commented and proposed to adopt the original number of GB meetings which is once every quarter. She justified that the group needs to meet as often as once in a quarter considering that the NCGA is not yet in place or as strengthened as it


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aims to be. Mr. Loyola agreed and further rationalized that there is a need to have the 4 meet-ings to centralize the group and inculcate focus on the goals of the NCGA. Mr. Quinto also agreed with retaining the 4 meetings with the suggestion to conduct spe-cial meetings if necessary since the group has not really yet implemented its plans on the grassroots level especially the socio-economic profiling. The Presiding Officer asked for the pleasure of the group in line with this matter. She further added that it is really necessary that the group sustain and keep the track on the goal of the NCGA. Mr. Jesus Remus Laguting, DILG XII representative, moved that the GB will have 4 meetings annually. The body subsequently seconded the motion, thus, the motion was adopted. Mr. Quinto raised to include the Socio-Economic Profiling in the targets of the NCGA for 2013 to have a benchmark information on the barangays covered by the NCGA. The Presiding Officer suggested to place the socio-economic profiling under the generated data. She further asked Mr. Quinto on the number of barangays covered by the 10 Km radius under the NCGA. Mr. Quinto replied that he was not yet sure on what barangays are covered by the NCGA. He further added that he will check on the existing map of the Province to verify the barangays included. The presiding officer inquired on how often the socio-economic profiling be conducted and the kind of methodology the group will use to generate the data. Mr. Quinto answered that it depends on the type of template the group will formu-late. Furthermore, he mentioned that the group can gather the data needed either via rapid appraisal or house to house survey. The Presiding Officer proposed to have a special meeting to discuss this matter and plan the socio-economic profiling in detail with the inclusion of the formulation of IEC ma-terials. She further suggested that the meeting shall take place at the office of Mr. Quinto at the Planning and Policy office, Amas Provincial Capitol.


Engr. Moliva presented the House Rules of the NCGA and certain items that needs to be updated such as the frequency of the meetings. It was stated that the group shall meet during the 1st Friday of the quarter, however, considering the schedule of the mem-bers, it was suggested that this item be removed and the meeting shall concur with the availability o the majority.

The Presiding Officer suggested to include that upon three (3) consecutive absences of the members, the group will send a communication letter informing the said member of his/her absences.

Other Matters

Capacity Building

Mr. Loyola updated the body that if he will be able to undertake the training in Manila, he can re-echo the details to the body for the capacity building. If not, he will talk with the air quality specialist Mr. Paulo Gooco regarding his vacant schedule to give the training.

Gmail Group

Mr. Loyola presented the advantage of having a google account especially in the group. He emphasized that the google account will allow each members to have access to


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documents uploaded by the administrator of the group. Moreover, he added that the google account will make personal reminders through cellphone regarding upcoming ac-tivities of the group. He suggested that if there is ample time after the meeting, he can cre-ate google accounts for everyone with the assistance from the technical secretariat.

NCGA Map

Engr. Kunakon asked regarding the previous map generated by the group.

Mr. Loyola answered that although the map was already formulated, the barangays were not clearly specified.

The Presiding Officer suggested to include the NCGA map in one of the agenda during the May 31st special meeting to really scrutinize the details of its completion.

Adjournment

With no other matters to discuss the meeting adjourned at 12:11 noon.

With the review of the Technical Working Groups I, II and III on August 20, 2013,

WE HEREBY CERTIFY the correctness of the foregoing minutes of the Technical

Working Groups I, II and III meeting.





SOPHIE TY-,MANUEL, Ph.D.,CESE MA. SOCORRO C. LANTO

OIC-Chief, PCD OIC-Regional Director


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APPENDIX X

Highlights of the North Cotabato Geothermal Airshed Technical Working Groups II Meeting for CY 2013 at Provincial Planning and Development Of-fice, North Cotabato Provincial Capitol, Amas, Kidapawan City on May 31,

2013



Attendance

Present:

Sophie Ty-Manuel, Ph.D. : Chief, PCD, DENR-EMB XII Zabide D. Andie : PPDO, PLGU North Cotabato Marvin P. Segovia : PPDO, PLGU North Cotabato Jerome G. Jamorabon : PPDO, PLGU North Cotabato Willie V. Loyola : PCO, EDC Paulo M. Gooco : Air Quality Specialist, EDC Alejandro A. Bringas, Jr. : Mt. Apo 10-KRF, Brgy. Ilomavis, Kid. City Ruby C. Cabiles : Acting Asst. City ENRO, LGU Kidapawan Sahid D. Abutazil : Chief, Law Enforcement, LTO Kidapawan City

Absent:

DILG XII ILAI-MADADMA


Bai Soraya L. Meditar : Chief, EEIS, EMB XII Mitchie M. Cachuela : PCD Secretary, EMB XII Charity May D. Gutierrez : AQMS Staff, EMB XII


The meeting formally commenced with an Invocation given by Mr. Zabide B. Andie of PPDO, North Cotabato Province. Afterwards, he acknowledged the participants present. Dr. Sophie Ty-Manuel, PCD Chief and Presiding Officer gave the rationale and introduced the agenda to be discussed.


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MEETING PROPER

The Presiding Officer called the meeting to order with the following agenda:

GIS Mapping on NCGA Coverage

Socio-Economic Profiling on Barangays covered

Formulation of IEC Materials

Other matters – Topics to be included during Capacity Building

GIS MAPPING ON NCGA COVERAGE Mr. Marvin Segovia, PPDO, North Cotabato Province staff presented the gen-

erated map covered by NCGA as stipulated in DAO 2004-13. Through GIS he was able to compute the total coverage of NCGA which is 1,992.41 in hectares including some areas of Kidapawan City and Magpet. He elaborated the Barangays consisting the map as follows:

Bongolanon Illomavis Balabag

SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILING ON BARANGAYS COVERED The Presiding Officer asked the body on the socio-economic information to be

gathered from the identified Barangays. Mr. Willie V. Loyola, PCO of EDC, inquired if the PPDO has existing demo-

graphic profile of the aforementioned Barangays. Mr. Segovia responded that information such as population and number of

households are readily available based on the NSO data present at the PPDO. The following were the information to be included in the socio-economic pro-

filing identified and agreed for inclusion by the body: 1. Demographic Profile (e.g. No. of households) 2. Source of Income 3. No. of Schools 4. Infrastructures present The method of conducting the socio-economic profiling was raised by the Pre-

siding Officer. She also stated that Mr. Ulysess Quinto, OIC-PPDO, North Cotabato Province mentioned that there are several information regarding the barangay profiles readily available at the PPDO. She also referred the method of gathering the data to the PPDO.

Mr. Andie replied that since some data are also accessible at the local gov-ernment of Kidapawan City and Magpet, the body can acquire the said information at their respective offices. Likewise, if the body desires to validate such information


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deeper, TRRA can also be used. He further suggested that the profiling can be ac-complished within three (3) days depending on whether it will be done by cluster or merged.

The Presiding Officer answered that doing it by cluster will be more conven-ient in terms of segregating the data to be gathered and in consideration of the dis-tance between the three (3) Barangays. Proper scheduling will be done to ensure accurate data accumulation. She also raised the rapid rural appraisal as one of the methods to be considered in data gathering.

She further stated that the group will inform the Barangay Chairman ahead and present the data from the local government unit of Kidapawan City or Magpet depending on which LGU the Barangay is under. She requested Ms. Ruby Cabiles to facilitate the said meeting as well as the acquisition of data from LGU Kidapawan and the identification of specific Sitios under the Barangays mentioned.

Mr. Loyola responded that it would be preferable if the group can have a cour-tesy call with newly elected Mayors of Kidapawan City and Magpet, Joseph Evange-lista and Florenito Gonzaga respectively to inform them of the functions and pro-jects of NCGA as well as to aid them in providing assistance with the group in line with the activities to be conducted.

To prepare and do the finalization for the courtesy call, the group agreed to set a tentative date for NCGA TWGs I, II and III meeting on July 11 or 12, 2013.

Mr. Marvin extended to the group that Mr. Quinto mentioned that the baran-gays and Sitios will be geo-tagged.

This was affirmed by the Presiding officer. Further, she said that during the courtesy call at the Barangays, the group will be divided into two (2) teams where-in each team will be accompanied by a PPD staff.

FORMULATION OF IEC MATERIALS

The Presiding Officer asked for the targets in terms of IEC materials stipulated

in the Action Plan (AP). Mr. Loyola answered that the goal in the formulation of IEC materials in ac-

cordance with the AP is to inform immediate communities of the existence of the NCGA. Therefore, the information to be introduced in the IEC materials will be the composition of the Airshed and the role the latter to these communities likewise to enlighten the residence about H2S and its effects as well as the concentration levels that should be monitored and the current status of ambient H2S level based on the monitoring of the NCGA.

The Presiding Officer proposed that IEC revolving H2S should be discussed directly with EDC. She referred the said matter to EDC PCO, Mr. Loyola and invited him to meet her up before the NCGA TWGs meeting. She further requested Mr. Loy-ola to draft the layout of the leaflet enclosing the information about H2S.

Mr. Loyola further suggested creating a PowerPoint presentation bearing the content of the leaflet to be presented during the IEC extension on the identified Barangays. Furthermore, he recommended translating the said information into the native dialect of the residence particularly Manobo and later on into other dia-


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lects such as Maguindanaon, Bisaya, etc. OTHER MATTERS The Presiding Officer asked the body on the topics they desire to include dur-

ing the capacity building. Further, he also referred the topics to be given by EDC to Air Quality Specialist Paulo M. Gooco.

Mr. Gooco responded that the group will be given an orientation on the princi-ples of Jerome 651. He inquired if the body would like to have a hands-on training on operating the Jerome.

The body responded that they are willing to undergo a basic hands-on training on the operation of the said equipment.

The Presiding Officer suggested to make the capacity building a two-day stay in activity to ensure focus among the participants.

Mr. Gooco further recommended that the first day will be a classroom type lec-ture on the principles of Jerome while the second day will be concentrated on the hands-on training.

Adjournment

With no other matters to discuss and in consideration of the allotted time for creating the members’ Google account, the meeting was adjourned at 11:57 in the morning.

With the review of the Technical Working Groups II on August 20, 2013, I HEREBY CERTIFY the correctness of the foregoing minutes of the Technical Work-ing Groups I, II and III meeting.








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APPENDIX Y

Highlights of the North Cotabato Geothermal Airshed 2nd Technical Working Groups I, II and III Meeting for CY 2013 at AJ Hi-Time Hotel, Kidapawan City

last August 20, 2013



Attendance

Present:

Dr. Sophie Ty-Manuel : Chief, PCD, DENR-EMB XII Ulysess Quinto : OIC-PPDO, PLGU North Cotabato Jesus Remus F. Laguting : LGOO V, DILG North Cotabato Willie V. Loyola : PCO, EDC Alejandro A. Bringas, Jr. : Mt. Apo 10-KRF, Brgy. Ilomavis, Kid. City Ruby C. Cabiles : Acting Asst. City ENRO, LGU Kidapawan Ruth M. Salarda : STIDS, DTI XII Engr. Kamarudin Kunakon : Engineer III, DOH XII

Absent:

USM MKCCIFI DOST XII LTO XII Rotary Club of Kidapawan City


Engr. Leonardo C. Moliva : Chief, AQMS, EMB XII Charity May D. Gutierrez : AQMS Staff, EMB XII


The meeting formally started with an Invocation subsequently followed by the Singing of the Philippine National Anthem via Audio Visual Presentation. After-wards, Ms. Charity May D. Gutierrez, Technical Secretariat acknowledged the mem-bers present. Dr. Sophie Ty-Manuel – PCD Chief delivered her opening remarks wherein she emphasized the value and impact of the activities lined up by the group to the communities nearby the designated boundaries of NCGA particularly the Socio-economic Profiling.


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The Presiding officer called the meeting to order and enumerated the follow-ing agenda.

Reading and Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting last March 15, 2013

Reading and Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting of TWG II last May 30, 2013

Presentation of the NCGA Map Socio-Economic Profiling within the NCGA Coverage Presentation of IEC Materials Completion of Gmail Accounts Other matters (includes Capacity Building)

Mr. Ulyssess Quinto, OIC-PPDO, North Cotabato Province raised a motion to adopt the mentioned agenda subsequently seconded by the body, the agenda of the meeting was approved.

Reading of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting last March 15, 2013

The minutes of the previous meeting last March 15, 2013 was read by the tech-nical secretariat while the body followed through via their individual copies.

Some technical terms and grammatical errors were rectified. Upon motion of Engr. Kamarudin Kunakon, DOH XII representative duly seconded by the body, the minutes of the previous meeting was thereby adopted as corrected.

Reading of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting of TWG II last May 30, 2013

The Presiding Officer informed the body that as agreed during the previous meeting of the TWGs, TWG II was able to have a meeting prior to the detailing of the Socio-economic profiling as well as crafting of the IEC materials last May 30, 2013 at the Provincial Planning and Development Officer, North Cotabato Province, Amas Provincial Capitol.

The minutes of the said meeting was read by the secretariat using Powerpoint presentation. Few typographical errors were spotted and corrected by the body.

The Presiding Officer stressed that the minutiae resulted from the said meeting will be expounded on the agenda approved.

With no other further rectification and clarification, Mr. Willie V. Loyola, EDC PCO moved for the approval of minutes of the meeting and was thereby approved when seconded by the body.

Presentation of the NCGA Map

Mr. Loyola presented the map generated by TWG II through the Aid of North Cotabato Province PPDO. He elaborated the elements of the said map and high-lighted the barangays covered by NCGA identified as Bongolanon, Balabag and Ilomavis.

Mr. Quinto informed the body that the PPDO will conduct geo-tagging within the areas identified. He explained that said activity can create a 3D effect that can be beneficial in anticipating the track and specific elements surrounding the areas


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during the immersion of the group for IEC distribution and Socio-economic Profil-ing.

The Presiding Officer inquired if the Sitios under the identified Barangays were enlisted.

Mr. Loyola responded that the Sitios were not yet pointed out. He added that perhaps during the barangay visits, these sitios will be identified. Moreover, he in-serted that during the Capacity Building the group can possibly include the orienta-tion on how to conduct the TRRA.

Mr. Quinto elaborated on the project of geo-tagging. He expounded that PPDO staff together with hired barangay facilitators will facilitate the discussion and lec-ture within the concerned barangays. Likewise, they will perform transect surveys and conduct walk through along the points identified inside the boundaries includ-ing the elevations tacked alongside with the geo-taggers.

Mr. Loyola suggested to invite Barangay Officials of the three (3) identified ba-rangays during the Capacity Building so that they could understand more and ap-preciate the said project.

Socio-Economic Profiling within the NCGA Coverage

The Presiding Officer requested Mr. Loyola to present the specific details agreed by the TWG II during their meeting last May 30, 2013.

Mr. Loyola mentioned the information to be included in the Socio-economic Profiling as follows: Demographic Profile (No. and names of Households, No. of Male/Female, No. of children,)

1. Source of Income 2. Highest Educational Attainment of Family Heads 3. No. of Schools in the Area 4. Infrastructures present 5. No. of Plantations and other Business Establishment Engr. Kunakon suggested adding the Health Profile of the residence particularly

health indicators such as mortality rate and morbidity rate as well as their leading cause.

The Presiding Officer added to include the type of dwelling unit (e.g. nipa, con-creted) as well as the types of toilet.

Mr. Loyola further recommended to include Barangay Health Workers and the like during the immersion and actual profiling.

Ruby Cabiles, City Enro, informed the body that LGU Kidapawan Cenro has some existing information regarding the barangays that could be of aid for the said project.

Ms. Luz also suggested that the group gather secondary data from Planning Offices as validation and to cross check the latter with the raw data to be acquired. Mr. Quinto mentioned that he was thinking of allowing the usage of their geo-tagging equipment in order for the group to acquire quality profiling. However, it would require an allotment of 25,000.00-30,000.00 per barangay which will cover payments for the honorarium of the facilitator and the supply needed for the map-


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ping such as printing and other significant expenses. Ms. Cabiles informed the body that LGU Kidapawn Planning Office gathered

data from barangays last 2010 which are continually updated every after three (3) years. She queried if the said data can still be considered the fact that it was ac-quired three (3) years ago. She added that the succeeding data gathering will be conducted next year.

The Presiding Officer replied that the group will scrutinize and validate the data if it is still reliable and within the percentage of significance. Further, she cited that usually in the census they still consider data gathered from the last five years as valid.

Ms. Luz also raised that DILG XII also require barangay profile however they cannot identify the timeline.

Mr. Quinto answered that the data surveyed has corresponding timeline. He added that the body can project based on the year surveyed. He also stated that the data mentioned by Ms. Cabiles is still considered valid.

Mr. Loyola responded to the proposal involving the usage of the geo-tagging equipment requiring a budget of 25,000-30,000.00. He said that he would present the said matter to the EDC management. He also mentioned that currently, they have watershed management department that also holds coverage of the same are-as of the NCGA. He would check to the department if they already have a geo-tagged map of the area that could be utilized by the NCGA as well to avoid redun-dancy. However, if there are no data available in line with the geo-tagging and the socio-economic profiling, he suggested to


Engr. Moliva presented the House Rules of the NCGA and certain items that needs to be updated such as the frequency of the meetings. It was stated that the group shall meet during the 1st Friday of the quarter, however, considering the schedule of the members, it was suggested that this item be removed and the meet-ing shall concur with the availability o the majority.

The Presiding Officer suggested to include that upon three (3) consecutive absences of the members, the group will send a communication letter informing the said member of his/her absences.

Other Matters

Capacity Building

Mr. Loyola updated the body that if he will be able to undertake the training in Manila, he can re-echo the details to the body for the capacity building. If not, he will talk with the air quality specialist Mr. Paulo Gooco regarding his vacant sched-ule to give the training.

Gmail Group

Mr. Loyola presented the advantage of having a google account especially in the group. He emphasized that the google account will allow each members to have access to documents uploaded by the administrator of the group.


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Moreover, he added that the google account will make personal reminders through cellphone regarding upcoming activities of the group. He suggested that if there is ample time after the meeting, he can create google accounts for everyone with the assistance from the technical secretariat.

NCGA Map

Engr. Kunakon asked regarding the status of the previous map generated by the group.

Mr. Loyola answered that although the map was already formulated, the ba-rangays were not clearly specified.

The Presiding Officer suggested to include the NCGA map in one of the agenda

during the May 31st special meeting to really scrutinize the details of its comple-tion.

Adjournment

With no other matters to discuss the meeting adjourned at 12:11 noon.

With the review of the Technical Working Groups I, II and III on

_____________, WE HEREBY CERTIFY the correctness of the foregoing minutes of

the Technical Working Groups I, II and III meeting.





SOPHIE TY-MANUEL, Ph.D., CESE MA. SOCORRO C. LANTO



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APPENDIX Z

Highlights of the North Cotabato Geothermal Airshed 2nd ExeCom Meeting for CY 2013 at AJ Hi-Time, Kidapawan City last November 18, 2013



Attendance

Present:

Dr. Sophie Ty-Manuel : Chief, Pollution Control Division, DENR-EMB XII Ulysses C. Quinto : PPD Officer, Cotabato Province Crisostomo C. Ibarra : SRA, DOST XII Manuel M. Llaneza : Director, Mindanao Field Office, DOE Willie V. Loyola : PCO, EDC Datu Lucio Serrano, Sr. : Chairman,ILAI-MADADMA,Brgy.Ilomavis,Kid. City Alejandro A. Bringas, Jr. : Mt. Apo 10-KRF, Brgy. Ilomavis, Kid. City Ruby C. Cabiles : Acting Asst. City ENRO, LGU Kidapawan

Absent:

USM MKCCIFI




The meeting was officially started with an Invocation followed by the Sing-ing of the Philippine National Anthem via video presentation. After which, Charity May Gutierrez, technical secretariat, acknowledged the participants. Engr. Leonar-do Moiva, AQMS chief, delivered the rationale of the meeting. After which, Dr. So-phie Ty-Manuel, gave her opening message and called the meeting to order.


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MEETING PROPER

The meeting proper began at 10: 02 A.M. in which the following agenda were itemized.


Reading and Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting Capacity Building Socio-Economic Profiling Finalization of IEC Materials Other matters

Mr. Ulyssess Quinto, Cotabato Province – PPD Officer, moved for the adoption of the agenda which was duly seconded by the body. Hence, the enlisted agenda was adopted.

Reading and Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting The committee read and examined the minutes of the previous meeting as pre-

sented by the Technical Secretariat via individual copies. After a few minutes of individually reading the minutes of the previous meet-

ing with minor correction on technical terms, Mr. Crisostomo Ibarra raised a mo-tion to approve the said minutes. With the subsequent approval from the body, the minutes were adopted.

Capacity Building

The Presiding Officer called in Engr. Leonardo C. Moliva to discuss the details

of the capacity building. Engr. Moliva clarified that the tentative schedule was set prior to the availability of the speakers from EMB Central Office which is on De-cember 10-11, 2013 at General Santos City. Moreover, he stressed that the activity will earnestly be materialized because the Air Quality Management Fund has been downloaded just recently. Furthermore, he added that for the time and budget to be maximized, the North Cotabato Geothermal Airshed Capacity Building will be merged with be that of South Cotabato Airshed.

The original training design was presented by the technical secretariat. Fur-thermore, topics to be included during the capacity building was solicited:

The Presiding Officer added that the activity will be two-day training. She fur-ther elaborated that other equipment will also be installed within the boundary of NCGA particularly in Kidapawan City.

Mr. Quinto suggested to include a topic covering the appreciation of air quality monitoring equipment used by EMB XII.

The Presiding Officer responded that the suggestion will be absolutely includ-ed and that it is one f the reasons why the activity will be conducted in General San-tos City because the EMB has several air quality monitoring equipment in the area. Furthermore, she also proposed to include the project NOAH or Nationwide Opera-


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tional Assessment of Hazards under the DOST XII. Mr. Crisostomo Ibarra, DOST XII representative updated that the Project NOAH

equipment will be installed in North Cotabato by next week while that of the Gen-eral Santos City was already fully installed.

Mr. Willie Loyola, EDC PCO, proposed that the schedule of Mr. Paulo Gooco on H2s Monitoring will be moved to the 2nd day because they will have an internal au-dit on the first day.

By the end of the discussion the following topics were agreed upon by the body:

RA 8749 Implementing rules and regulations particularly covering Airshed Management

Familiarization on the Air Quality Management Equipment used in monitoring Jerome 651 Monitoring System Appreciation Presentation of NCGA and SCA accomplishments for 2013 Governing Board meeting set on the second Thursday of the second month of

each quarter.

Finalization of the Socio-Economic Profiling Mr. Loyola elaborated that based on the demographic profiles given by LGU

Kidapawan City Enr Officer, Ms. Ruby Cabiles on the two barangays covered by the city particularly Ilomavis and Balabag, the necessary requirements and data were already captured. He also added that the only inadequacy on the said program is that of the Barangay Bongolanon under Magpet, Cotabato. He queried about the duration of validity of the said demographic profile.

Ms. Cabiles responded that the demographic profiles are only valid until 2013. By 2013 they will have to gather another set of data.

Hence, Mr. Loyola proposed to use the data on hand as baseline reference for future comparison.

Mr. Quinto queried regarding the data gathering on the other barangay under LGU Magpet.

Mr. Loyola explained that LGU Magpet is not a member of the NCGA Governing Board.

Thus, the Presiding Officer viewed that LGU Magpet should be part of the Gov-erning Board since based on the boundaries, Brgy. Bongolanon under Magpet is part of the airshed coverage.

In response to the issue raised, the group decided to draft a resolution includ-ing LGU Magpet as part of the NCGA Governing Board.

Approval of IEC Materials

Mr. Loyola presented the drafted IEC material bearing the content that covers

H2s monitoring and the overall organizational and functional structure of the NCGA. He informed the body that the vernaculars were not incorporated or formu-lated yet.


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The body read and scrutinized the material. Since it was already evaluated and polished during the meeting of the technical working groups, the content of the pamphlet was good to go.

The Presiding Officer proposed that the layout be given to the hands of the En-vironmental Education and Information Section of EMB XII for ease and expedien-cy.

Other matters

The technical secretariat raised an issue regarding the frequency and schedule

of the Governing Board meeting and other gatherings. Mr. Loyola reminded the body that in accordance to the house rules the NCGA

Governing Board, the meeting of the GB is set on the second Thursday of the sec-ond month of each quarter. And the ExeCom meeting is done twice a year.

With the review of the ExeCom on February 19, 2014 WE HEREBY CERTIFY the correctness of the foregoing minutes of this meeting.

Prepared by: Checked by: CHARITY MAY D. GUTIERREZ ENGR. LEONARDO C. MOLIVA Technical Secretariat Head, Technical Secretariat AQMS Staff Chief, AQMS Attested by: Noted by:




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APPENDIX 1

Highlights of the North Cotabato Geothermal Airshed Governing Board at AJ Hi-Time, Kidapawan City last November 18, 2013



Attendance

Present:

Dr. Sophie Ty-Manuel : Chief, Pollution Control Division, DENR-EMB XII Ulysses C. Quinto : PPD Officer, Cotabato Province Crisostomo C. Ibarra : SRA, DOST XII Manuel M. Llaneza : Director, Mindanao Field Office, DOE Willie V. Loyola : PCO, EDC Datu Lucio Serrano, Sr. : Chairman,ILAI-MADADMA,Brgy.Ilomavis,Kid. City Alejandro A. Bringas, Jr. : Mt. Apo 10-KRF, Brgy. Ilomavis, Kid. City Ruby C. Cabiles : Acting Asst. City ENRO, LGU Kidapawan Engr. Anthony Bravo : Provincial Director, DTI North Cotabato Lucia Aliponga : LGOOV, DILG XII Marlon Ceballos : BOD/PRO, PICAPI XII Rosalie Gasmin :EMS I, CENRO Kidapawan Sahid Abutazil : LTO XII

Absent:

USM MKCCIFI DOH Rotary Club of Kidapawan City




The meeting was called to order at 1:15 in the afternoon. Given that the same

members from the Executive Committee (ExeCom), who had their meeting earlier, con-


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vened for the Governing Board meeting it was decided to skip the overtures and proceed

with the agenda.

MEETING PROPER



Capacity Building

Socio-Economic Profiling

Approval of IEC Materials

Other matters


The committee read and examined the minutes of the previous meeting as presented

by the Technical Secretariat via individual copies.

After a few minutes of individually reading the minutes of the previous meeting

with minor correction on technical terms, Mr. Ulyssess Quinto, Cotabato Province PPD

Officer, raised a motion to approve the said minutes. With the subsequent approval from

the body, the minutes were adopted.

Capacity Building

Mr. Loyola presented the output in line with the discussion on Capacity Building

topics which includes the:

RA 8749 Implementing rules and regulations particularly covering Airshed Man-

agement

Familiarization on the Air Quality Management Equipment used in monitoring

Jerome 651 Monitoring System Appreciation

Presentation of NCGA and SCA accomplishments for 2013

Mr. Ulyssess Quinto, Cotabato Province representative, suggested to place Decem-

ber 10-11 in the letter of invitation to assure that agency heads will permit representa-

tives to attend the activity.

Socio-Economic Profiling

The technical secretariat presented the resolution drafted by the ExeCom earlier

particularly specifying the inclusion of LGU Magpet as member of the NCGA Govern-

ing Board.

The Presiding Officer further elaborated to the body that the resolution was drafted

upon seeing the necessary participation of the said LGU based on the boundaries stipu-

lated in the designation of the airshed. This particularly refers to the inclusion of Brgy.

Bongolanon in the coverage of NCGA.

Upon proper scrutiny and deliberation, with some minor corrections and elabora-


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tions, the resolution was approved and adopted unanimously.

Approval of the IEC Materials

Mr. Loyola showed the content of the pamphlet to the body and informed them that the

layout will follow as well as the other vernaculars. Furthermore he also added that he

will eventually incorporate pictures of NCGA activities as well as informant contact

numbers specifically that of EMB XII.

The Presiding Officer added that a copy of this IEC material will be forwarded

through email to each member for more comments and suggestions.

With the review of the Governing Board on February 19, 2013, WE HEREBY

CERTIFY the correctness of the foregoing minutes of the GB meeting.








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APPENDIX 2

RESOLUTION NO. ___001__

Series of 2013

RESOLUTION TO REVISE THE FORMAT OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEET-ING OF THE NORTH COTABATO GEOTHERMAL AIRSHED (NCGA)

Upon motion of Mr. Willie V. Loyola, EDC PCO, duly seconded by the body, be it RE-SOLVED as it is hereby RESOLVED to revise the format of the minutes of the previous meeting of the North Cotabato Geothermal Airshed (NCGA).

WHEREAS, only the salient points from the previous meeting are to be included such as

agreements made, main agenda, etc.

WHEREAS, a statement attesting the unanimous review and the correctness of the

minutes of the previous meeting by the body be placed at the end of the document.

Resolved further that copies of this resolution be furnished to all members of the NCGA.

APPROVED.

XXX XXX XXX

This is to certify that the foregoing is true and correct from the minutes of the NCGA Airshed Regular Meeting.

ENGR. LEONARDO C. MOLIVA

Board Secretary

Head, Technical Secretariat

ATTESTED:


Presiding Officer


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APPENDIX 3


Series of 2013

RESOLUTION TO DEFER THE 2013 ACTION PLAN OF THE NORTH COTABATO GEOTHERMAL AIRSHED (NCGA) AND CONVERT IT TO 2013 WORK AND FINANCIAL PLAN BY THE TECH-

NICAL WORKING GROUP (TWG) 3

WHEREAS, deficiency of inclusion of the allocation and realignment of budgetary requirement

for activities and the convolution of the 2013 Action Plan format were observed by the committee.

WHEREAS, the Presiding Officer called for the deferment of the 2013 Action Plan in considera-

tion of the abovementioned inefficiencies and for the formulation of the 2013 Work and Financial Plan.

WHEREAS, on motion of Mr. Willie V. Loyola, PCO of EDC, the TWG 3, which functions for

the Funding of Governing Board Operations as specified in the Section 8 under Rule XV of R.A. 8749,

should convene and discuss the Work and Financial Plan for 2013 and 2014 prior to the approval of the

Executive Committee (ExeCom).

NOW, THEREFORE, upon the motion of Ms. Normina P. Pahm, DOST XII representative, which was unanimously seconded by the body, it was -

RESOLVED, as it is hereby resolved, that the 2013 Action Plan is deferred and the TWG 3 will work and discuss the 2013 Work and Financial Plan prior to presentation to the ExeCom for evaluation and finalization.

RESOLVED FURTHER, that copy of this resolution be furnished to all members of the Exec-utive Committee for their information and appropriate action.

APPROVED.

XXX XXX XXX

This is to certify that the foregoing is true and correct from the minutes of the NCGA Regular Meeting on February 20, 2013


Board Secretary


ATTESTED:


Presiding Officer


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APPENDIX 4


Series of 2013

RESOLUTION TO UPDATE AND AMEND THE HOUSE RULES AND GUIDELINES OF THE NORTH COTABATO GEOTHERMAL AIRSHED (NCGA) BY THE TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP (TWG)1

WHEREAS, the House Rules and Guidelines of the North Cotabato Geothermal Airshed, be-ing the guiding principle of the entity, contains inconsistencies and inaccuracies such as the list and ap-

pointment of members specifically on the three (3) TWGs.

WHEREAS, provisions and amendments in practice by the NCGA should be reflected and up-

dated.

WHEREAS, the terms of office of different members of the Governing Board (GB), Executive

Committee (ExeCom) and TWGs should be defined and updated; with the directory of members enclosed

in the House Rules and Guidelines.

WHEREAS, the TWG 1 as stipulated in Section 8 under Rule XV of R.A. 8749 functions to

Control Strategy Evaluation and Rules/Standards Modification, will perform the revisions and corrections

of the House Rules and Guidelines.

NOW, THEREFORE, on the motion of Mr. Alejandro A. Bringas, Jr., Mt. Apo 10-KRF repre-sentative, which was unanimously seconded by the body, it was -

RESOLVED, as it is hereby resolved, that the House Rules and Guidelines will be updated and amended by the TWG 1 then be presented to the ExeCom for ratification.

RESOLVED FURTHER, that copy of this resolution be furnished to all mem-bers of the ExeCom for their information and appropriate action.

APPROVED.

XXX XXX XXX

This is to certify that the foregoing is true and correct from the minutes of the NCGA Regu-lar Meeting on February 20, 2013.


Board Secretary


ATTESTED:


Presiding Officer


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APPENDIX 5


Series of 2013

RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RE-SOURCES (DENR) SECRETARY TO INCLUDE THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) OF MAG-

PET, COTABATO AS MEMBER OF NORTH COTABAO GEOTHERMAL AIRSHED (NCGA) GOVERN-ING BOARD (GB)

WHEREAS, the North Cotabato Geothermal Airshed was created under the DENR Ad-ministrative Orde4r No. 13, Series of 2004 designating the NCGA and its Governing Board.

WHEREAS, under Section 1 of the said DAO, the boundar ies and coverage of NCGA were

identified through specific geographic coordinates.

WHEREAS, the NCGA generated a detailed map wher ein such coordinated were plotted

and have classified three (3) Barangays covered by NCGA to wit:

Ilomavis – Kidapawan City

Balabag – Kidapawan City

Bongolanon – Magpet, Cotabato

WHEREAS, Magpet, Cotabato was not included as par t of the NCGA GB notwithstanding

the veracity that said LGU is covered by the abovementioned coverage through Barangay Bongolanon.

Upon motion of Mr. Ulysses P. Quinto, PPDO, Cotabato Province, duly seconded by the body,

be it RESOLVED as it is hereby RESOLVED to request the DENR Secretary for the inclusion of LGU

Magpet, Cotabato as mmber of the NCGA GB.

RESOLVED FURTHER, that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the DENR Secre-tary for his information and appropriate action.

Approved, Signed and Adopted this 18th Day of November, 2013.

This is to certify that the foregoing is true and correct.


Board Secretary


ATTESTED:


Presiding Officer


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line with H2s, it’s impact to human health, the role of NCGA, etc.

APPENDIX 6

2013 H2S Monitoring Results - Relocation and Hilltop

The H2S monitoring results for the Relocation site are presented and divided into four

(4) quarters while those gathered from the Hilltop site is shown in semi-annual form.

Readings for the Reloca-

tion Site

0

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

0.08

1-Jan-13 1-Feb-13 1-Mar-13

Relocation(Jan-Mar 2013)

Relocation 1st QTR

Standard

0

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

0.08

1-Apr-13 1-May-13 1-Jun-13

Relocation(Apr-Jun 2013)

Relocation 2nd QTR

Standard

The ambient H2s level of the relocation site from January to March 2013 ranges from

0.001 ppm to 0.002 ppm.

Likewise from April to June 2013, the readings did not exceed the standard and were

within 0.001 ppm to 0.002 ppm as well.


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0

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

0.08

9-Aug-13 9-Sep-13

Relocation(Jul-Sep 2013)

Relocation 3rd QTR

Standard

0

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

0.08

1-Oct-13 1-Nov-13 1-Dec-13

Relocation (Oct-Dec 2013)

Relocation 4th QTR

Standard

The third quarter was colder and had frequent rainfall compared to the previous

months, thus, implies the increase in the H2s level ranging from 0.001-0.018 ppm.

Still, the readings fall below the standards.

As the rainy season extended until December 2013, the level of H2s had also risen

recording the highest reading of t he year at from 0.001 to 0.032 ppm.


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0

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

0.08

H2

S (p

pm

)

Date

H2S Level (Jan to Jun 2013)Hilltop

Standard

H2S Hilltop(ppm)

0

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

0.08

41

48

4

41

50

6

41

52

6

41

53

4

41

54

2

41

55

1

41

56

1

41

57

6

41

58

4

41

59

3

41

60

3

41

61

2

41

61

9

41

62

6

41

63

5H2

S C

on

cen

trat

ion

(p

pm

)

H2S MonitoringHilltop Station

July-December 2013

Max Reading at Hilltop

Standard

Readings for Hilltop Site

From the January to June 2013, the readings vary from 0.001 ppm to 0.022 ppm

through the discrete monitoring conducted by EDC due to some minor dents in their

radio communication.

By July to December 2013, the readings fell between 0.001 to 0.007 ppm.


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APPENDIX 7

SCA and NCGA undergo Capacity Building on Air Quality Monitoring Equipment

and Environmental Policies

The members of the Governing Board of the South CotabatoAirshed and North

Cotabato Geothermal Airshedunderwent a Capacity Building relatingAir Quality Moni-

toring Equipment and Environmental Policies on December 10-11, 2013 at Dolores

Tropicana Resort, Tambler, General Santos City. A total of 49 participants attended the

said training coming from the various agencies and organizations that has active mem-

bership as GB for each airshed.

The objectives of the said training include mastery of the NCGA and SCA GB

members on RA 9749 particularly the provisions covering the designation of airsheds

for them to be aware of their duties and functions for them to be familiar with the air

quality monitoring equipment with the inclusion of Project NOAH (Nationwide Opera-

EMB XII Regional Director Ma. Socorro C. Lanto

gives her opening message stressing the importance

of both airsheds in the mandates of EMB XII.

In the absence of DENR XII RED Datu Tungko M.

Saikol, Ms. Manuela Locsin, Chief Regional Public

Affairs Office delivered his inspirational message.

Mr. Florante Rante, UTODCO representative

introduces himself as instructed all participants.

Participants of the Capacity Building both from

NCGA and SCA strike a pose together with some


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tional Assessment of Hazards) as well as the protocols and programs governing CFC

Phase out and Greenhouse Gas Accounting.

It was formally started with a short program

in which EMB XII Regional Director Ma.Socorro

C. Lanto gave her opening message. She had em-

boldened the members of the GCA particularly pur-

suing the significant programs and actions in line

with equalization of clean air and humanitarian pro-

gress. Furthermore, she extended her delight and

gratitude on the active participation of each mem-

ber especially during meetings and other activities.

Likewise, DENR XII Regional Executive Director,

DatuTungko M. Saikol, also delivered his inspira-

tional message through Ms. Manuela Locsin, Chief

Regional Public Affairs Office. He expressed his

awe and gratefulness to the benevolent contribution

of both airsheds to the sustainability of our environment.

After which, the first topic was discussed by Engr. Jean N. Rosete, Air Quality

Management Section Chief from EMB Central Office covering RA 8749 also known as

the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 specifically the provisions covering Airshed Man-

agement. The lecture lasted for an hour wherein significant queries were raised by the

members such as the airshed manual of operations and the funding outside the Air Qual-

ity Management Fund (AQMF).

Following the aforementioned topic was the lecture on the Equipment used in

Roadside Mobile Emission Testing specifically the Gas Analyzer and Opacimeter. It

was subsequently followed by the site visit on the Open Path - Differential Optical Ab-

sorption System (DOAS) situated at Calumpang Sports Complex, General Santos City

wherein participants were able to understand and appreciate the physique and overall

function of the said monitoring system. The evening of the first day was occupied with a

short socialization among the members of the GB of the two airsheds, thus, culminating

the first day of the training.

The second day started with a short recapitu-

lation by Mr. Carlito Uy of South Cotabato

Chamber of Commerce, Inc. wherein he re-

called important notes on the lectures pre-

sented. Then after, Engr. Michiko Sibunga

presented the topic on Air Quality Sampling

Equipment including the two (2) equipment

recently installed in Koronadal City and

General Santos City explicitly Continuous

Ambient Monitoring System and Open Path-

DOAS respectively. Subsequently, Mr. Pau-

lo Gooco gave his lecture on the use of Je-

Engr. Jean N. Rosete, EMB Central Office AQMS Chief, talks about the manual of opera-

tion for airshed management.

Mr. Paulo Gooco, EDC Air Quality Specialist, defines the functions of the Jerome 651 in H2S monitoring.


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rome 651 in monitoring Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) followed by the subject presented by

Engr. Mahdali R. Alonto, Asst. Regional Director of DOST XII particularly on Nation-

wide Operational Assessment of Hazards also known as Project NOAH.

In the afternoon, Engr. Elias G. Mamongcal, Chief, TCHWS, began his presenta-

tion on Montreal Protocol and the National CFC Phase-out Plan (NCPP). After which it

was followed by the lecture on Philippines and Climate Change: Introduction IPCCC

Guidelines and GHG Accounting for Entity Level given by Dr. Sophie Ty-Manuel, PCD

Chief. Finally, Engr. Leonardo Moliva delivered his topic on Entity Level Greenhouse

Gas Inventory.

Mr. Willie V. Loyola, EDC PCO, presented the accomplishments of the NCGA

for year 2013 while Engr. Moliva did likewise with the accomplishments of SCA. And

to conclude the Capacity Building, Dr. Manuel gave her closing remarks extending her

sincere gratitude for the earnest cooperation of all the members of both airsheds.







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