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OUR MOTHER EARTH

IS IN ASTATE OF

CRISIS

. . . AND WE ARE THE CAUSE

. . .WE POLLUTE THE AIR

. . .WE FILL THE LAND WITH WASTE

WE CUT THE TREES ….WE DID NOT PROTECT AND PRESERVE OUR ENVIRONMENT

AND WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES?

OUR CITIES ARE FLOODING

OUR LAKES ARE DRYING UP

MANY SPECIES ARE FACING THE THREAT OF EXTINCTION

TYPHOONS AND OTHER CALAMITIES ARE INTENSIFYING

TIDAL WAVE IN INDONESIA EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI

TSUNAMI IN JAPAN

IN THE PHILIPPINES. . . WE FACE THE SAME ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS CAUSED BY NATURAL DISASTERS. . .

. . . TYPHOONS

Typhoon “Milenyo” was the strongest typhoon that hit Metro Manila and Bicol in September 29, 2006.

Typhoon “Reming” devastated Albay in November 2006.

Typhoon “Ondoy” was a Disaster to Metro Manila. September 26, 2009

Typhoon “Peping” was the caused of landslide in Baguio. Floods in Northern Luzon. September 30, 2009

Typhoon “Pedring” submerged Roxas Boulevard.September 27, 2011.

Typhoon “Sendong” was a Disaster to Cagayan de Oro.December 19, 2011

Typhoon “Sendong” was earlier forecasted to hit Oriental Mindoro. By God’s grace, Mindoro was sparedDamage Caused:

Massive tragedy to Cagayan de Oro, Iligan CityDeath Toll reached 2000.

. . . FLOODS

ORIENTAL MINDOROIS NOT EXEMPTED TO

NATURAL DISASTERS. . .

TYPHOONS. . .

19931994DISASTER

Oriental Mindoro among 10 most flood-prone areas in RP, says DENRJanuary 26, 2010

Top ten flood prone Provinces:

1. Pampanga2. Nueva Ecija3. Pangasinan4. Tarlac5. Maguindanao6. Bulacan7. Metro Manila8. North Cotabato 9. Oriental Mindoro10. Ilocos Norte

Three Floods Hit Oriental Mindoro in December, 2005December 7, 17, and 27

Floods leave trail of devastation in NaujanJanuary 19, 2010

14,000 affected by floods in NaujanDecember 13, 2010MINDORO POSTS

Intermittent rains triggered flooding in Oriental Mindoro and several areas in Visayas, forcing at least 395 individuals to flee their homes on Tuesday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Wednesday. Southern Luzon and portions of the Visayas experienced rains over the past two days due to the presence of an active low pressure area (LPA) near Palawan, and another one east of southern Mindanao – ABS-CBN

Deluge: The Sinking Philippines – Floods Submerge Oriental Mindoro and Parts of Visayas

100 Katutubong Mangyan, nagsilikas dahil sa banta ng baha.GMA News

Low-lying Calapan City, two other towns in Or. Mindoro to sink in flood 10-yr. time

CALAPAN CITY – In about ten years time, this capital city of Oriental Mindoro and two of its neighboring low-lying towns will submerge in three to seven-meter deep water should a rainfall in a magnitude of what Typhoon “Ondoy” brought to Metro Manila occurs, unless “engineering interventions” be done by the government.This alarming scenario was brought to open by Oriental Mindoro First District Congressman Rodolfo G. Valencia in a press conference here last March 26 as he detailed the recent findings of Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) regarding the present topographic situation of the province.

OVERFLOWING OF MAG-ASAWANG TUBIG RIVER CAUSED MOST OF THE FLOODING IN THE AREAS OF CALAPAN CITY, NAUJAN, VICTORIA , AND PARTIALLY BACO.

SERIES OF STUDIES, CONSULTATION AND COORDINATIVE MEETINGS WERE

UNDERTAKEN IN THE PAST 30 YEARS - NO POSITIVE RESULT

GABION DIKES ARE TEMPORARY SOLUTIONS.

NOT EFFECTIVE IN MOST AREAS.

RECHANNELING SOLUTIONS: BUCAYAO RIVER RECHANNELING, A PROJECT OF CONG. RGV THRU DPWH (P20 MILLION) COMPLETED 2006.

RESULT: A PARTIAL SOLUTION TO THE FLOODING OF CALAPAN CITY.

DREDGING AND REHABILITATIONOriental Mindoro starts anti-flood plan The Philippine Star, March 30, 2008

CALAPAN CITY – Rep. Rodolfo Valencia of Oriental Mindoro’s 1st District was able to secure latest model of dredging equipment from Finland worth P70 Million. DPWH Sec. H. Ebdane approved the award to First District of Oriental Mindoro.

RESULT: A PARTIAL SOLUTION. CLEARING OF CALAPAN RIVER AND OTHER WATERWAYS IN THE FIRST DISTRICT.

WHY DO WE HAVE

FLOODS IN THE FIRST DISTRICT OF ORIENTAL MINDORO?

THIS IS THE ISLAND OF MINDORO . . .

TOPOGRAPHY

THE FLOW OF WATERS DIVIDES THE ISLAND OF MINDORO . . .

A RAINFALL IN OCCIDENTAL MINDORO DRAINS TO THE LEFT. A RAINFALL IN ORIENTAL MINDORO DRAINS TO THE RIGHT.

BODIES OF WATER IS FORMED IN THE UPLAND OVER TIME

Satellite Image from

October, 1999

Aerial Photography

from 2009, same area

ANOTHER UPLAND AREA

Satellite Image from

October, 1999

Aerial Photography

from 2009, same area

THESE WATERS FLOW TO THE LOWLAND BY FALLS, RIVERS

MOST RIVERS ARE IN THE WATERSHED AREAS OF THE ISLAND

And most Watersheds

are in the North East

Mindoro Area

It comprises 17.62% of

the area of the whole

island of Mindoro.

1508 km2

(14.26 %)

8709 km2

(82.37 %)

355 km2

(3.36%)

THERE ARE FEW BIG RIVERS IN THE WATERSHED AREAS

Blue lines show the

major water flows in the

Mindoro Watersheds.

Waters from the upland

area flow through the

major rivers: Mag-asawng

Tubig River and Bucayao

River.

MAG-ASAWANG TUBIG RIVER

BUCAYAO RIVER

RIVERS CHANGE FLOW OVER TIME . . .

1. River migrate, meander and

shortcut bends.

2. Earthquakes, rainfalls, and

typhoons can cause rivers to suddenly

change course.

3. Landslides and soil erosion can cause

sudden build-up of sediment and

debris, and block existing water

channels.

CHANGES IN RIVER FLOW IS THE CAUSE OF FLOODING

The route shows the

river flow 10 years ago.

The route shows the river

flow at present.

The encircled route changes the volume of

waters flowing in it.

10 YEARS AGOPRESENT ROUTE

“ONE LARGE DELTA”, CATCH BASIN OF FLOOD

Water overflow in Mag-asawangTubig

and Bucayao River

is the cause of flood in the Delta Area.

Baco

Calapan

Naujan

Part of Baco, Calapan,Naujan comprises One

Large Delta in North East

Mindoro.

FLOOD PROGRESS IN THE DELTA AREA

CALAPAN CITY, NAUJAN,

& PART OF BACO

CURRENT TIME

Legend:(Flood Depth in meters)

0.00 - 0.250.26 - 1.001.00 - 5.005.01 - 10.00

AFTER 12 HOURSAFTER 96 HOURSMAXIMUM FLOOD EXTENT

FLOOD SUSCEPTABILITY MAP (BACO, CALAPAN, NAUJAN,

VICTORIA)

WE HAVE A BEAUTIFUL AND PRODUCTIVE PROVINCE. . .

BUT BECAUSE OF FLOODS CAUSED BY MAG-ASAWANG TUBIG RIVER, SOME OF OUR RICEFIELDS HAVE TRANSFORMED INTO THIS . . .

LOST OF LIVES, PROPERTIES AND LIVELIHOOD . . .

WE MUST ACT NOW . . . BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE. . .

. . .

BUT THE BIG QUESTION IS . . .

HOW DO WE DO IT?

. . . NATIONAL AND PROVINCIAL LEADERS AND ALL MINDOREÑOS

MUST WORK HAND IN HAND TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM . . .

LET US ALL DO IT . . .

THE TIME IS NOW!

LET US ALL DO IT . . .

THE TIME IS NOW!

The PROPOSED SOLUTION:MAG-ASAWANG TUBIG MULTI-PURPOSE PROJECT

Initiated by:HON. RODOLFO G. VALENCIA

Representative, First District, Oriental Mindoro

Research and Study by:K4 Oriental Mindoro Council, Inc.

NICO P. VALENCIAPresident

o Flood Control o Hydro-Energy Power o Irrigationo Water Resource

HOUSE BILL 4899AN ACT PROVIDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF

MAG-ASAWANG TUBIG MULTI-PURPOSE PROJECT

Hon. RGV filed the Bill on 05 July 2011

It will serve as flood control, irrigation system, power and energy, among others.

approximate length of 49 kilometers from Mt. Halcon down to the Calapan Bay and Tablas Strait

The Bill is now pending with the Committee on Public Works and Highways since August 2011.

SCANNED FILE

RELATED INITIATIVES UNDERTAKEN THRU THE OFFICE OF CONG. VALENCIA AND K4

An Orthophoto Map (Satellite Digital) of the

Mag-asawang Tubig, costing about PhP 25

Million, has been obtained.

Its contour mapping will be the basis of

appropriate engineering design and the proper

costing.

Hon. RGV sought the support of local Chief Executives.

On 30 April 2012, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the Municipal Mayors and the Sangguniang Bayan of the seven (7) municipalities in the first district have endorsed the approval of the Mag-asawang Tubig Multi-purpose Bill.

The City Government of Calapan has not responded despite the fact that Calapan City is the first hard-hit by flashfloods and the biggest beneficiary of the project.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) entered into with DCCD Engineering Corporation, a prominent and credible engineering firm, to undertake preliminary review of the project.

A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was executed among RGV, Gov. A. V. Umali, K4 President Nico P. Valencia and Mr. Armando de Rossi of CMC-Asia, Inc. The primary objective to obtain from the European Community at least US$200,000.00 to partly finance the cost of the technical study.

A consultative meeting organized by Hon RGV and the K4 was held last May 17, 2012 at RGV Executive Lounge, Makati City.

Attendees were Gov. Umali, District and Regional Office of the DPWH, Office of Foreign Assisted Projects, DPWH, among others.

HON. RGV TALKING BEFORE THE PARTICIPATNS

GOV. UMALI TALKING BEFORE THE PARTICIPATNSDir. HULLIO B. BELLEZA, center,

Dir. ROGELIO ANG, 2nd from left, OF DPWH

Dr. ARMANDO DE ROSSI, Chairman, CMC-Asia Donor/Solicitor of initial US$200,000.00 for Technical Study

NICO VALENCIA, K4 President, with CONG. RGV and GOV. UMALI

CONSULTATIVE MEETINGPARTICIPANTSMAG-ASAWANG TUBIG MULTI-PURPOSE PROPECT

CONSULTATIVE MEETINGMAG-ASAWANG TUBIG MULTI-PURPOSE PROJECT

Initiated by:

HON. RODOLFO G. VALENCIARepresentative,

First District, Oriental Mindoro

Research and Study by:K4 Oriental Mindoro Council, Inc.

NICO P. VALENCIAPresident

May 17, 2012RGV Executive Lounge, 8th Floor, RGV Bldg, Makati City

THE PAMPANGA MEGADIKE,

A MULTI-BILLION PROJECT

OF THE GOVERNMENT NOW PROTECTING

THE PEOPLE OF PAMPANGA AND OTHER PARTS OF

NORTHERN LUZON.

REFERENCE PROJECT No. 1:

REFERENCE PROJECT No. 2:

THE JALAUR RIVER MULTI-PURPOSE PROJECT II, Barangay Agcala, Calinog, Ilo-ilo.

Components: DAMS, HIGHLINE CANALS, IRRIGATIONBudget P11.2 BillionFund Sources 60% of Funds from Korean export-import bank

40% Counterpart from Philippine GovernmentLaunching May 30, 2012Target Completion 2016

OPERATIONAL PLAN

I. OBJECTIVE The principal objective is to solicit the support of

H.E. President Benigno S. Aquino III and to certify House Bill No. 4899 as a priority,

Ensure its approval by both the House of Representative and the Philippine Senate.

II. DURATION

This Oplan shall officially commence in May 2012 until the closing of the 15th Congress on 30 June 2013.

III. KEY AREAS OF CONCERN

o PLANNING & STUDIESo FINANCE SOURCING FOR PROJECT STUDYo ENGINEERING AND COST ESTIMATESo FORMAL PROJECT STUDYo LEGISLATIVE-EXECUTIVE ACTION

IV. PROJECT ADVANTAGES & BENEFITS

1. Flood Control

2. Hydro Electric Power, 10-MW capacity

3. Irrigation System

4. Water Supply Resource

5. Restoration of vast agricultural lands

6. Development of Eco-Tourism

7. Enhancement of Agricultural Productivity

8. Reforestation and Ecological Balance

V. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY

1. Pursue sourcing of US $ 200,000.00 study grant from the European Community.

2. Completion of Preliminary Project Evaluation.

3. Undertake Preliminary Engineering Designs and Cost Estimates, in coordination with DPWH.

4. Coordinate with the Committtee Secretary to calendar H.B. 4899 for consideration/deliberation by the Committee on Public Works and Highways.

5. Obtain support of Committee Members for the approval of the Bill and endorsement to the Committee on Appropriations.

6. Obtain support of Members of the Committee on Appropriations.

7. Follow-up Committee Report of the Committee on Public Works and Highways endorsing the approval of H.B. 4899.

8. Audience with H.E. President Benigno S. Aquino II.

OTHER PROJECTS from the

PROPOSED MAG-ASAWANG MULTI-PURPOSE PROJECT

PROJECT No. 1: HYDROPOWER PROJECT

PROJECT No. 2: IRRIGATION PROJECT

PROJECT No. 3: REFORESTATION

Trees Alongside the Megadike

PROJECT No. 4: TOURISM PROJECT

Infinity Pool

PROJECT No. 5: TRANSFORMATION OF IDLE LANDS TO AGRICULTURAL LAND

PROJECT No. 6: POTABLE WATER RESOURCE

Research and Study by:K4 Oriental Mindoro Council, Inc.

NICO P. VALENCIAPresident

LET’S ALL DO IT . . .

. . .NOW!

Initiated by:HON. RODOLFO G. VALENCIA

Representative, First District, Oriental Mindoro

Compiled and Arranged by:

Oriental Mindoro Council, Inc.

NICO P. VALENCIAPresident