Gov. Matugas reports on her Japan mission
(April 18, 2018)
Fresh from her benchmarking trip in Fukuoka, Japan, Gov. Sol Matugas said last April 9, 2018 that she has learned a lot in studying the prospects of operationalizing a waste treatment plant in Siargao.
“I am very happy that Surigao del Norte was chosen as the pilot center by the Mindanao Development Authority and the beneficiary of the JAICA-funded project nationwide,” said the action-oriented and multi-awarded Governor.
A powerpoint slide also showed increasing generation of waste from 2.34% in 2016 to 30% in 2017 due to the growing tourist arrivals wherein new resorts were established, and with the negligence of some aliens, the environment is facing new threats.
Hydrolysis method has been cited as a possible solution, adopting the Japanese technology.
Vice Gov. Masaru Eguchi met with Gov. Matugas on Day One to talk about about the technology they employ to remedy the waste problem. They also sketchily discussed about practical tips and policies as both government restructure their courses of action through the joint efforts of concerned stakeholders.
Preservation of culture, deepening relations and support mechanisms to expand linkages were also fleshed out respecting the Fukuoka business community.
It should be pointed out that solar lights have been insinuated along the five kilometer stretch from Poblacion to the surfing site and a feasibility study is to be conceived with survey and preparation of actual budget cost. Japanese investors and experts are planning to visit the area.
For the water treatment system, the Japanese government presented two models which will sanitize turbid water for it to be clean, safe and potable. On a baby scale, a purification unit is to be set in place in target barangays.
Water problem in the countryside has been addressed by the existence of deep wells, freshwater tributaries and rivers.
Manual structure costs $1200 per unit. With the Rural Water Purification scheme, fabrication and production starts upon request.
In terms of the sub critical treatment plant hysrolysis, water undergoes chemical reaction to coagulate.
Team Capitol also visited the Strawberry Plantation on April 4, 2018. Organic fertilizer was showcased as the end product from waste materials wherein the conversion lasted 80 to 160 minutes per 2 tons of garbage trash.
“We observe moist stuff as a produce. The smell was tolerable. We were wearing face masks because it was our first time. But the Japanese did not, they were immune to the smell. Machine operates ten hours a day,” revealed Provincial Planning Coordinator Ivonnie Dumadag.
Fukuoka City Mayor Soichiro Takashima also met with Gov. Matugas, who wore kimono in deference and regard to their culture.
“There was a tang of sweet and huge strawberries. This giant project is something to avail. Actual loading of waste and actual processing of the same can be viewed from the video footage. I am happy that our province was cherry-picked to be the pilot center of this project. We deserve to get this grant,” affirmed the smart-thinking Governor.
Gov. Matugas also intimated her desire to set up a self-cleaning toilet at Magpupungko in Pilar and surfing sites in General Luna to take care of the problem of the lack of lavatories. She said she received reports that there were some who took advantage of the situation by asking so much money just to use the restroom.
by: John Glenn Platil
Fresh from her benchmarking trip in Fukuoka, Japan, Gov. Sol Matugas said last April 9, 2018 that she has learned a lot in studying the prospects of operationalizing a waste treatment plant in Siargao.
“I am very happy that Surigao del Norte was chosen as the pilot center by the Mindanao Development Authority and the beneficiary of the JAICA-funded project nationwide,” said the action-oriented and multi-awarded Governor.
A powerpoint slide also showed increasing generation of waste from 2.34% in 2016 to 30% in 2017 due to the growing tourist arrivals wherein new resorts were established, and with the negligence of some aliens, the environment is facing new threats.
Hydrolysis method has been cited as a possible solution, adopting the Japanese technology.
Vice Gov. Masaru Eguchi met with Gov. Matugas on Day One to talk about about the technology they employ to remedy the waste problem. They also sketchily discussed about practical tips and policies as both government restructure their courses of action through the joint efforts of concerned stakeholders.
Preservation of culture, deepening relations and support mechanisms to expand linkages were also fleshed out respecting the Fukuoka business community.
It should be pointed out that solar lights have been insinuated along the five kilometer stretch from Poblacion to the surfing site and a feasibility study is to be conceived with survey and preparation of actual budget cost. Japanese investors and experts are planning to visit the area.
For the water treatment system, the Japanese government presented two models which will sanitize turbid water for it to be clean, safe and potable. On a baby scale, a purification unit is to be set in place in target barangays.
Water problem in the countryside has been addressed by the existence of deep wells, freshwater tributaries and rivers.
Manual structure costs $1200 per unit. With the Rural Water Purification scheme, fabrication and production starts upon request.
In terms of the sub critical treatment plant hysrolysis, water undergoes chemical reaction to coagulate.
Team Capitol also visited the Strawberry Plantation on April 4, 2018. Organic fertilizer was showcased as the end product from waste materials wherein the conversion lasted 80 to 160 minutes per 2 tons of garbage trash.
“We observe moist stuff as a produce. The smell was tolerable. We were wearing face masks because it was our first time. But the Japanese did not, they were immune to the smell. Machine operates ten hours a day,” revealed Provincial Planning Coordinator Ivonnie Dumadag.
Fukuoka City Mayor Soichiro Takashima also met with Gov. Matugas, who wore kimono in deference and regard to their culture.
“There was a tang of sweet and huge strawberries. This giant project is something to avail. Actual loading of waste and actual processing of the same can be viewed from the video footage. I am happy that our province was cherry-picked to be the pilot center of this project. We deserve to get this grant,” affirmed the smart-thinking Governor.
Gov. Matugas also intimated her desire to set up a self-cleaning toilet at Magpupungko in Pilar and surfing sites in General Luna to take care of the problem of the lack of lavatories. She said she received reports that there were some who took advantage of the situation by asking so much money just to use the restroom.
by: John Glenn Platil
