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URL:https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18c791d1o3/

Title: 𝐃𝐂𝐖𝐃, 𝐑𝐂𝐒𝐃, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐂𝐖𝐖𝐃 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐒𝐇 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥

Author: DCWD #Youthacttayo Campaign 2024

Date published: December 10 2024

Key info: The post announces the turnover of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WaSH) facilities to Damilag Integrated School in Barangay Mapula, Paquibato District, Davao City. On September 26, 2024, Davao City Water District (DCWD), in collaboration with the Rotary Club of South Davao (RCSD) and Rotary Club of Waling-Waling Davao (RCWWD), donated a hand washing facility with concrete flooring and a rainwater harvesting system with two 2,000-liter capacity water tanks. These facilities will benefit around 500 individuals, including students, faculty, and staff, improving their access to water and sanitation.

This initiative is part of DCWD’s Patubig sa Eskwela project, aimed at enhancing water access in schools. Damilag Integrated School is responsible for the upkeep of the donated facilities. The turnover ceremony also included a tree planting activity to promote water conservation and environmental care. The project is a part of DCWD's Corporate Social Responsibility efforts focusing on sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure.

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𝐃𝐂𝐖𝐃, 𝐑𝐂𝐒𝐃, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐂𝐖𝐖𝐃 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐒𝐇 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 Davao City Water District in partnership with the Rotary Club of South Davao (RCSD) and Rotary Club of Waling-Waling...

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URL: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/local-news/63-davao-city-elementary-schools-have-no-access-to-clean-water

Title: 63 Davao City elementary schools 'have no access' to clean water

Author: Ralph Lawrence G. Llemit

Date published: September 14 2019

Key info: The article highlights that 63 elementary schools in Davao City currently lack access to clean water, which is a significant issue for the students' health and hygiene. These schools are located in various districts across the city, and the lack of potable water hampers the ability to follow proper sanitation protocols. The situation has been exacerbated by the ongoing challenges in infrastructure, where some areas still depend on unreliable water sources. The Department of Education (DepEd) is working alongside local government units to address the problem, but efforts to provide safe and accessible water to all schools are still ongoing. The issue is a major concern, especially in light of the importance of clean water for preventing diseases and ensuring overall well-being.

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OUT of the 290 public elementary schools in Davao City, the Department of Education (DepEd) Davao City Division Health Unit identified 63 schools with no clean and potable water source.

GiftingLife member Liezel Salera on Friday, September 13, said the data was conducted during the first half of the year, wherein some schools in the city particularly in far-flung areas of Paquibato and Marilog District struggle to have access to water source.

GiftingLife is a collaborative project that implements sustainable development solutions in less empowered communities and help improve overall quality of life.

Salera said some schools belong to areas that are still not reached by water utility services such as the Davao City Water District (DCWD). She also said there are schools served by DCWD such as Buhangin and Cabantian yet these areas continue to suffer from poor water service.

"Some schools have (access) to water system. However, they are not sufficient. Some buildings only have few faucets available for accessibilities. Some have condemned water pipes wherein no water would flow into the faucets. While some have inconsistent water flow," Salera said during the Connect press conference at SM Lanang Premier.

She also said some schools have colored and foul odored-water supply while other schools rely on deep-well and water pump ("bomba" for locals), which she said is not safe for drinking and other purposes.

"It's a factor as to why some students are always absent in their classes due to the illness brought about by poor water quality. These could affect their performance in school," she said, adding that most of the students in these areas experience water-borne diseases such as diarrhea.

She also said access to clean water has been a long-time problem.

According to a 2015 study of the National Sewerage and Septage Management Program (NSSMP), 55 Filipinos die every day due to the lack of clean and water sanitation.

While a Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) study also shows that diarrhea and water-borne infections are the seventh leading cause of diseases, and 10th leading cause of infant deaths. The study also shows that nine percent of the total population have no access to improved drinking water sources.

Salera said GiftingLife and Force 21, a group that implements sustainable projects to the community, have been in close coordination with DepEd in a program called "Safe Water for Children", which is expected to be implemented in 2020 to six pilot schools in the city.

She said the project will include an establishment of a water purification system wherein a filtering station will be used to sanitize water from its sources such as rivers, lakes, creeks, and rain water.

"This project brings down the cost of safe drinking water per person per year to P100 from P300, or average of 30 cents per liter, which for areas without potable tap water, is a lot cheaper than current solutions," Salera said.

However, she said, the project is only a short-term solution, and the need for long-term solutions such as the Davao City Bulk Water Supply Project (DCBWSP) is still the best way to address the issue on clean and potable water source.

DepEd-Davao spokesperon Jenielito Atillo said that while the data is yet to be validated and finalized, the problem needs an immediate solution since the students will be affected.

He, however, said that Deped has not yet received reports of students who were ill due to the poor water supply in their respective community.

"Diria sa Davao, wala man gyud kaayo ta'y problema pag-abot sa ilimnon. Accessible naman sa DCWD halos tanang schools nato especially sa lagyong lugar. Naa man sab water provision ug mao ginagamit na drinking water sa atong mga lumulupyo (We don't really have much problem here in Davao City when it comes to our water supply accessibility. Almost all schools are already accessed by the DCWD even in far- flung areas. There is also water provision being used as drinking water even by the residents)," Atillo told Sunstar Davao in a phone interview.

However, he said the agency will continue to monitor all school levels.

"We will communicate with the barangays. Then we will assess if there is a need to involve other offices or agencies who could help address their situation," he said.

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63 Davao City elementary schools 'have no access' to clean water

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URL:https://www.philstar.com/nation/2016/03/14/1563054/davao-beaches-highly-polluted

Title: Davao beaches ‘highly polluted’

Author: The Philippine Star

Date published: March 14 2016

Key Info: The article discusses the high levels of pollution in Davao City's beaches, particularly on Samal Island. It highlights concerns over both solid waste and wastewater pollution, mainly from improper waste management and dumping of garbage in random places. The pollution is negatively affecting the environment and poses a threat to the local tourism industry due to the different effects it brings towards water sources, the scent and living conditions, and more. Local authorities and environmental groups are working to address the issue through stricter regulations and better waste management practices.

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The Philippines faces a breadth of social and environmental challenges that threaten its economic and political stability. A long history of violent conflict stemming from ethnic, religious, and political tensions is further complicated by changing weather patterns that cause severe drought and damaging storms. Millions of people in Mindanao have been displaced by violence and extreme weather events, and their migration from rural areas leaves room for the expansion of terrorist groups that threaten regional stability. The United States currently has strong trade and cultural ties to the Philippines, and U.S. Pacific Command operates military facilities on the islands. This chapter examines the stakes for U.S. interests in Mindanao, and recommends a security approach that combines defense, diplomacy, and development efforts to promote improved governance, social stability, and climate resilience.

Ecological Challenges

Climate change is generating warmer coastal waters, rising sea levels, and stronger storms

The Philippines was listed as the country most affected by climate change in the 2015 Global Climate Risk Index. Mindanao's southern islands are currently experiencing extreme drought and rising temperatures due to climate change and heightened El Niño-Southern Oscillation effects. In April 2016, a severe drought in Cotabato Province drove thousands of farmers to urban centers to demand food assistance. An ongoing three-year drought is also leading to water rationing in Zamboanga City. In some areas, agricultural land has been rendered unusable. These trends are projected to continue: By 2050, average rainfall is expected to decrease by 11%.

Climate change is also generating warmer coastal waters, rising sea levels, and stronger storms in the Philippines. Since 2006, the Philippines has experienced five of the 10 strongest storms in its history.

In addition, Mindanao faces tradeoffs between maintaining marshlands and accessing the oil and gas deposits beneath them. A proposed dam near the Liguasan Marsh would drain 543,600 acres of marsh to enable drilling, but could also flood thousands of acres of farmland.

Other water resources are threatened by decades of illegal gold mining, which has contaminated freshwater sources in T'boli municipality with poisonous mercury and cyanide. Similarly, silt produced by unregulated industrial practices is restricting water flows into Mindanao's largest lake, Lake Lanao, limiting electricity generation.

Societal Challenges

Large segments of Mindanao's population have inadequate access to fresh water due to a combination of factors: degraded water quality stemming from a lack of regulation; depleted water sources due to overuse; and insufficient infrastructure as a result of poor governance, especially in areas experiencing conflict. Disputes over water rights arise where governing institutions are lacking, and feuding parties sometimes intentionally deprive opponents of water access as a tactic.

It is estimated that since 2000, 4 million people have migrated to displacement camps due to violent conflict

It is estimated that since 2000, 4 million people have migrated to displacement camps in Mindanao due to violent conflict in their home regions. In 2013, Typhoon Yolanda and other climate change impacts forced another 4 million people to relocate to Mindanao. Providing water and sanitation for so many displaced people is a challenge that the government has struggled to meet. The mass migration also contributed to a food crisis of such magnitude that in 2000 the Internal Displacement-Monitoring Centre reported that 30%-40% of preschool children on the islands were malnourished.

Over 48% of Mindanao's jobs are in the agriculture sector, which is increasingly threatened by climate impacts. Insufficient water supply and storm recovery mechanisms, along with degradation of watersheds, render agricultural livelihoods untenable, and displace farmers.

Inequitable land tenure and access to natural resources is also an underlying cause of violent conflict in Mindanao. While much of the widespread violence has its roots in a long history of ethnic, religious, and political tensions, it was ultimately land tenure disputes that helped drive part of the Philippines' Muslim population to pursue political separation from the Filipino state.

Implications for the U.S.

The United States and the Philippines have strong trade and cultural ties; around 150,000 Americans live in the Philippines, and around 4 million Filipinos and Filipino-Americans live in the United States.

Mindanao is of geostrategic importance to the United States. It is close to the South China Sea and its potentially oil- and gas-rich Spratly Islands, the ownership of which is hotly contested by various states, including China.

The United States operates military facilities in the Philippines, which the U.S. Pacific Command suggests are critical for maritime security, counterterrorism, and humanitarian and disaster relief operations. These operations are facilitated by the 2014 Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, and are an important part of U.S.-Philippine cooperation to counter terrorist groups, including Jemaah Islamiyah and Abu Sayyaf, which are helping to establish a territorial foothold for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in the Philippines.

The newly elected Duterte government is critical of the defense cooperation agreement, asserting that it pits U.S. interests against those of the Philippines. In late 2016, the new president repeatedly called for the removal of U.S. troops from the Philippines, a move that would severely curtail U.S. ability to carry out counterterrorism operations.

Reports indicate that ISIS training camps are being established in Mindanao

Several extremist groups in Mindanao are designated as "foreign terrorist organizations" by the United States, and some of these have carried out attacks on Western targets. Reports indicate that ISIS training camps are being established in Mindanao, and the large-scale displacement of rural populations has created space for such terror operations to prosper. There is a risk that extremist groups will carry out tactics already used in Iraq and Syria, such as taking control of water resources, driving agricultural workers from their land, and destroying infrastructure.

Recommendations

In order to promote stability in the Philippines and protect its interests, the United States should consider the following actions:

Support water-related programs that promote peace-building and climate resilience, including assistance with monitoring and allocating water resources equitably; military protection of dams to prevent terrorist groups from seizing vital water resources; ensuring viability of the agriculture sector; and facilitating the quick resettlement of people displaced by storms or violence.
Chelsea Spangler is a water and security program associate with the World Wildlife Fund-US. Photo Credit: People living in a camp for those displaced by the conflict in Mindanao receive water by truck because the existing pumps have been contaminated by saline water, January 2017, courtesy of European Commission Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

1. Build trust between governments, local actors, and international aid groups, and build institutional capacity for collaborative governance. An essential step toward such trust will be for local governments to provide basic social services, including water and sanitation, for all social groups.

2. Encourage water management programs that link defense, diplomacy, and development efforts. For example, all donor interventions in Mindanao should include conflict management and mitigation, and should aim to improve local governance.

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Building Resilience for Peace: Water, Security, and Strategic Interests in Mindanao, Philippines

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This article is a summary of the chapter by Roger-Mark De Souza, the director of population, environmental security, and resilience for the Wilson Center, in the new book, Water, Security and [...]

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URL: https://web.davao-water.gov.ph/news/post?link=cOa-pSmYgr_zbZWA_JTq

Title: Septage Management Program advocacy campaign in Barangay 35-D

AUTHOR: Davao City Water District

DATE PUBLISHED: July 23, 2024

KEY INFO: To promote the Davao City Septage Management Program (SMP), the City Government of Davao and the Davao City Water District (DCWD) hosted a forum in Barangay 35-D on July 3, 2024. Key elements of the Septage and Sewerage Management Ordinance, such as the requirement for compliant septic tanks and routine desludging, were highlighted during the event, which concentrated on the significance of the SMP in protecting public health and improving water quality. Additionally, DCWD unveiled its soon-to-be Sanitation Service, which will offer dependable and reasonably priced desludging, transportation, and disposal services. The City and DCWD have held forums in 44 barangays to increase awareness and support for the initiative, thus this is a part of a larger effort.

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URL: https://www.worldvision.org.ph/the-domino-effect-of-poor-wash-conditions/

Title: The domino effect of poor WaSH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) conditions

AUTHOR: World Vision Philippines

DATE PUBLISHED: 2024

KEY INFO:

The difficulties brought on by insufficient Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WaSH) facilities in schools especially in Mindanao are highlighted in the essay. Many pupils' education is disrupted by having to go considerable distances to gather water, as is the case in Siayan, Zamboanga del Norte. As observed in Misamis Occidental, inadequate restrooms and water supplies in schools present health hazards, resulting in illnesses including diarrhea and stunting. These circumstances have an impact on pupils' learning and general well-being. In order to improve children's health and educational outcomes, World Vision installs water systems, sanitary facilities, and nutrition programs.

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Over 162 students in Zamboanga del Norte couldn't be happier when World Vision recently installed a water system in their elementary school situated in the town of Siayan.

"We are happy because we no longer need to always walk for an hour just to get water. At lunch and during break time, we can immediately get drinking water," shares Angel, one of World Vision's assisted children in Siayan.

In Misamis Occidental, World Vision also partnered with the school to install handwashing facility, toilets and overhead water tank system which is hoped to ensure better sanitation and a steady supply of clean tap water to thousands of students.

"We have more than 2,000 students in the school. Some toilets we had to close because the water cannot reach the upper floors of the building," explained the school principal Lilibeth Abamonga, as she shared the reality of limited toilets amidst their growing population.
The domino effect of poor WaSH conditions
"No student or any child should be without access to these basic facilities, whether in school or in their community. This is a basic right," shares World Vision's Operations Director Xenia Legaspi.

In 2016, the Department of Education (DepEd) issued Order No. 10, s. 2016 - Policy and Guidelines for the Comprehensive Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools Program (WiNS), in the premise that "quality education requires a healthy and enabling environment". Among the key components of the program include the availability of safe drinking water on a daily basis, safe water for cleaning in school and adequate, clean, and functional toilets.

DepEd revealed that out of the 46,739 schools nationwide, 3,628 elementary and secondary schools are without a regular source of water, while more than 8,000 rely on rainwater catchment. This translates to about five million students.

DepEd also raises concern on the shortage of toilets in schools which pose health risks and diseases such as diarrhea, considered one of the leading causes of death in the country. Prolonged exposure to unsanitary environments could also cause other diseases like stunting and intestinal worm infection.

"One of World Vision's advocacies is the promotion of child well-being through health and nutrition interventions. World Vision aims to help counter the prevalence of malnutrition in the country and thus implements programs like the Pinoy Nutrition Hub (PNH)," shares Jocelyn Mariscal, Associate Operations Director in Luzon and Mindanao. PNH aims to quickly rehabilitate malnourished children, prevent future malnutrition and sustain the learned behaviors from a 12-day session by using available resources in the community.

"No matter how we push for programs such as this, poor WaSH conditions will render our interventions useless, hence, our staunch advocacy for access to WaSH facilities," adds Mariscal. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), roughly 50% of all malnutrition cases are associated with repeated diarrhea or intestinal worm infections as a direct result of inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene.

Poor WaSH condition also has a serious impact on children's education.
World Vision sponsored children and friends Jessa Mae, Krystal, Irish and Angel had the biggest grin when a water system was finally installed in their school. Multi-stakeholder approach
Children like Krystal and her friends who have to walk for clean water could have spent the two hours going back and forth for studying. The education of those who have fallen ill due to WaSH concerns will likely be disrupted. The security that goes with crossing rivers and mountains just to fetch water is also an issue of child protection.

World Vision recognizes the capacity of the community, the local government and other partners in ensuring the well-being of children. In Zamboanga del Norte and Misamis Occidental, collaboration is crucial as the successful installation of toilets and handwashing facility involved all local stakeholders including the school, the local government units (LGUs), parent-teacher associations and even the students.

"There is still so much to do but we are taking it one school at a time. This is always in the hope that our children will grow up in an enabling environment and in turn become contributors to the society," ends Legaspi.

World Vision's WaSH initiatives not only contribute to the well-being of children, but also aligns with Philippine development goals and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 4 which aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all and SDG 6 to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
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Give Where It's Needed | The domino effect of poor Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH) conditions

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World Vision promotes child well-being through health and nutrition interventions. Poor WaSH condition also has a serious impact on children's education.

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URL: https://www.davaocity.gov.ph/health/toril-residents-told-to-sterilize-drinking-water-as-cho-confirms-diarrhea-outbreak/

Title: Toril residents told to sterilize drinking water as CHO confirms diarrhea outbreak

AUTHOR: City Government of Davao

DATE PUBLISHED: July 19, 2022

KEY INFO:

Due to a diarrhea outbreak in the area, Davao City Acting City Health Officer Dr. Ashley Lopez warned residents of Toril to use only boiled or sterilized water. By the afternoon of July 18, 2022, 45 cases of diarrhea had been reported at various local hospitals, including St. John Hospital (24 patients), Davao Mediquest Hospital (8 patients), and Ernesto Guadalupe General Hospital (2 patients), with 11 cases still pending verification. The patients' ages ranged from 6 months to 44 years old.

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Toril residents told to sterilize drinking water as CHO confirms diarrhea outbreak - City Government of Davao

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Davao City Acting City Health Officer Dr. Ashley Lopez warned residents of Toril to use only boiled or sterilized water as a diarrhea outbreak hits the area. In an interview with CIO on Monday, Lopez said that as of the afternoon of July 18, 2022, the total hospitalization for diarrhea already reached 45 cases. The […]

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URL: http://gk1world.com/daloyngpagasa

Title: Daloy ng Pag-asa

Author: Gawad Kalinga

Date published: August 18, 2021

Key info: Gawad Kalinga, a well-known Filipino NGO, has been instrumental in building sustainable communities through water and sanitation projects. They provide clean water solutions, such as rainwater harvesting and filtration systems, to impoverished communities. Their work ensures that marginalized groups gain access to potable water, thus improving health outcomes.

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URL: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/558792/denr-doh-raise-alarm-over-davao-river-s-high-coliform-level/story/

TITLE: DENR, DOH raise alarm over Davao River's high coliform level

AUTHOR: GMA News

DATE PUBLISHED: March 12, 2016

KEY INFO: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Department of Health (DOH) have issued a warning regarding the alarming increase in coliform levels in the Davao River, which reached 16 million most probable number (MPN) per 200 millimeters, far exceeding the normal level of 1,000 MPN per 100 millimeters. This rise is attributed to human and animal fecal discharge, with specific areas like Crocodile Park and Bankerohan Bridge showing particularly high contamination. Additionally, heavy metal levels have also increased, raising concerns about pollution control. The DOH cautions that these elevated coliform levels pose serious health risks, including diarrhea and other diseases, particularly in populated areas lacking proper sanitation facilities.

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Davao City councilor calls out developer over questionable water supply

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A Davao City councilor called on the attention of a land developer over complaints of moldy water supply.First District Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. said durin

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URL: https://abc7news.com/davao-philippines-dbone-collector-museum-88-pounds-of-plastic-in-whale-environment/5203923/

TITLE: 88 pounds of plastic found in stomach of dead whale

AUTHOR: abc7 News

DATE PUBLISHED: March 19, 2019

KEY INFO: A Cuvier's beaked whale found dead in Davao, Philippines, was discovered to have an alarming 88 pounds of plastic in its stomach, marking a significant environmental concern highlighted by the D'Bone Collector Museum. The plastic debris included 16 rice sacks, four banana plantation bags, and several shopping bags, with some of the material beginning to calcify inside the whale. Darrell Blatchley, the museum's president, noted that this incident reflects a severe level of plastic pollution impacting marine life in the region. This situation underscores broader issues related to water pollution and inadequate sanitation in Davao City, where improper waste management practices contribute to environmental degradation and threaten both wildlife and public health.

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88 pounds of plastic found in stomach of dead whale

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A dead whale recovered in the Philippines was found with “the most plastic we have ever seen” in the animal, according to a natural history museum.

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URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJnX9vmCzfA

TITLE: One Mindanao: Basura sa Kanal ng Brgy. 37-D Davao City, Tambak Pa Rin

AUTHOR: GMA Regional TV

DATE PUBLISHED: May 7,2019

KEY INFO: The ongoing issue of waste accumulation in the canals of Barangay 37-D in Davao City. It highlights the challenges local authorities face in managing waste, including the frequent garbage dumping by residents and passersby. The barangay captain, Prime Atillo, has proposed installing CCTV cameras to monitor illegal dumping and improve waste management efforts. Despite these initiatives, significant amounts of trash remain in the canals, prompting calls for more effective community involvement and regular clean-up activities.

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One Mindanao: Basura sa Kanal ng Brgy. 37-D Davao City, Tambak Pa Rin

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URL: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/360005045_Water_Supply_and_Sanitation_Practices_of_The_Coastal_Barangays_of_Sta_Cruz_Davao_Del_Sur_Basis_For_Salintubig_Program

Title: Water Supply and Sanitation Practices of The Coastal Barangays of Sta. Cruz, Davao Del Sur: Basis For Salintubig Program

Author: Daisy Besing

Date Published: April 2022

Key info:

A study in Davao del Sur's Municipality of Sta. Cruz identified the lack of safe water supply and inadequate sanitation practices among coastal residents. The study found that poor income, lack of information, and cultural practices contribute to the issue. The results suggest the need for policy interventions, such as the SALINTUBIG program, to provide safe drinking water to these households.

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https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7153040/

Title: Water Quality: Mindanao Island of the Philippines

Author: Walag, Angelo Mark P., Canencia, Oliva P., Fiedler, Beth Ann

Date Published: May 10, 2018

Key info: The article discusses water quality challenges in Mindanao, Philippines, focusing on the effects of pollution and scarcity on public health and agriculture. It emphasizes the need for sustainable water management through policies, legal frameworks, and community involvement, while highlighting the role of global initiatives like the UN Millennium Development Goals in improving access to clean water. Collaboration at local and national levels is seen as key to addressing these issues effectively.

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Water Quality: Mindanao Island of the Philippines

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URL:https://youtu.be/HLFwAxJuwEU?si=SHndf5VSJ4Ks7nQP

Title: Initiative to save polluted waters of Davao pushed

Author: Domingo, Joeie

Date Published: March 11, 2016

Key Info: The EMB has begun to implement an environmental program that is aimed at rehabilitating polluted water bodies in Region 11. This program will focus on high levels of coliform bacteria in critical water sources, such as the Davao River. Tests for total and fecal coliform will be conducted to assess the quality of the water, along with biochemical oxygen demand, dissolved oxygen, pH, and total suspended solids. The EMB, with the cooperation of Davao's local government and the DPWH, aims to set up a waste management system that has a water septage facility. The project is set to move forward only upon signing a memorandum of agreement between the DPWH and the local authorities, although the specific timeline for this is still not available.

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Initiative to save polluted waters of Davao pushed

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URL: https://bangsamoro.gov.ph/news/latest-news/barmm-commits-to-more-robust-wash-initiatives-in-inaugural-barmm-wash-summit-2024/

Title: BARMM commits to more robust WASH initiatives in inaugural BARMM WASH Summit 2024

Author: Bangsamoro Information Office

Date Published: June 24, 2024

Key Info:

Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives in the region will be accelerated by the BARMM WASH Summit 2024, which will be held in Davao City from June 19 up to 21. In keeping with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the summit, which has as its subject "Beyond Barriers: WASH Now for a Better Tomorrow," will address important issues like access to clean water. Wao and Upi are two examples of local government units (LGUs) that have effectively adopted WASH practices, including earning certificates for Zero Open Defecation. In order to improve sanitation, secure a healthy future for the area, and obtain ZOD certification in every barangay, the summit will highlight innovations and fortify partnerships.

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URL: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:ap:6681e258-8b6e-47b3-8cff-a7433688891c

Title: Davao City Bulk Water Supply Project Conveyance and Penstock Pipeline complete, IDIS seeks "Watershed Reserve" Declaration for Panigan-Tamugan

Author: INTERFACING DEVELOPMENT INTERVENTIONS FOR SUSTAINABILITY (IDIS) INC.

Date Published: July 5, 2021

Key Info: The Hisgutanang Tubig Webinar focused on addressing water-related issues in Davao City, particularly the provision of water systems for residents in the Panigan area, with active participation from the local community to discuss solutions for water access and sustainability.

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URL: https://youtu.be/LeVJJ4I5SL8?si=jqyXaQaZSkm9x9IX

Title: Davao City's Crown Jewel | AN ODE TO DAVAO GULF | An Ocean Documentary

Author: Hannah Piccio

Date Published: April 29, 2023

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"AN ODE TO DAVAO GULF | An Ocean Documentary" delves into the environmental issues faced by Davao Gulf, including the effects of pollution, overfishing, and climate change on its ecosystem. The documentary showcases the importance of preserving marine life and the efforts of local communities, government, and organizations to protect the gulf, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and heightened environmental awareness. It also highlights the gulf's role in the livelihoods of local residents, underscoring the interconnectedness of people and the environment.

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Davao City's Crown Jewel | AN ODE TO DAVAO GULF | An Ocean Documentary