Republic of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BUREAU Region XI, City

ADOPT-AN-ESTERO /RIVER PROGRESS REPORT

Organization Name : MD ISALON ORGANIC BANANA AGRI- VENTURES, INC. Address : Brgy. Bongabong, Pantukan, Comval Contact Number : 09176323535 Adopted Water Body : Bongabong River Length of the Waterbody : approx. 1 km stretch of the river Coordinates : Sta 1- 7°13'31.76"N; 125°52'13.93"E Sta 2 - 7°13'45.97"N; 125°52'31.47"E

Barangays Covered : Brgy. Bongabong, Pantukan, Comval

I. BACKGROUND:

The headwater source of the river is from the mountains upstream of Brgy. Bongabong, Pantukan. It flows downstream passing through the banana plantation of MD Isalon Organic Agri-Ventures Incorporated and empties at in Pantukan, ComVal area.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES

LGU-Brgy. Bongabong shall:

1. Lead in the site preparation and ensure right of way for those who will participate in the tree planting activities ; 2. Commit to participate in tree planting and ensure survival of trees planted; 3. Participate in all activities for the protection, conservation and development of the river.

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MD Isalon Organic Banana Agri-Ventures, Inc. shall:

1. Assist DENRXI in the conduct of ground delineation and identification of plantable area within the easement of Hijo River; 2. Participate in tree planting and ensure survival of trees planted; 3. Provide tree guards, quality of seedlings used for tree planting; 4. Participate in all activities for the protection , conservation and development of the river; and 5. Prepare a monitoring report of the project.

EMB shall:

1. Provide technical expertise to all participating members in rehabilitating, protecting, conserving and managing the river; 2. Conduct seminars and assist in the preparation of IEC materials on RA 9003, RA 9275 and other related laws; 3. Commit to participate in the tree planting activities.

III. SUMMARY REPORT OF EFFORTS

a. Adopted Waterbody

b. Water Quality Monitoring Result

PARAMETERS Station pH DO, mg/L BOD, mg/L TSS, mg/L Identification 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Downstream 8.0 7.4 2.8 171

Upstream 8.0 7.3 2.6 181

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c. Community Mobilization 1st Quarter

March 23, 2013 – MD Isalon celebrated World Water Day. There 13 pax from MD Isalon mg team participated the clean-up. Around 100kgs of garbage were collected.

IV. GOOD PRATICES, LESSON LEARNED AND CHALLENGES

To plant more trees along the river bank to prevent erosion.

V. NEXT STEPS (Plan of Action)

To continue to work on activities in coordination with the LGU partner to promote and preserve the water quality of Bongabong River and also activities as indicated in the 2013 Work Plan will be implemented.

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