Networking report - Surigao City

 

Surigao Metro-Water District, Surigao City SMWD General Manager’s  Office, September 01, 2016, 8:30  am- 09:15 am.

In attendance:

GM Benjamin Ensomo – General Manager of the Surigao Metro Water District

Mr. Manuel Kong – Chairman / Board of Director of the Surigao Metro Water District

Dr. Lessandro Garciano – CE Chairman

Dr. Renan Tanhueco – DR&RR Unit Leader

1. The meeting started with Dr. Tanhueco giving a brief presentation of CESDR and the DR&RR unit and the purpose of the visit. Dr. Tanhueco inquired about the status of the water safety plan being prepared by the water district. Two years back, one DLSU CE graduate student facilitated the process of hazards assessment as part of a masteral thesis.
3. GM Ensomo narrated that they were able to present the process and results of the hazard assessment in a workshop by the Department of Health (DOH) who is spearheading the water safety planning for all water districts in the country. He also mentioned that a final report is currently being packaged. He expressed thanks to the researchers who helped formulate the hazard assessment part of the water safety plan.
4.  Dr. Tanhueco also relayed to GM Ensomo his intention of continuing the graduate and undergraduate research with the support of SMWD and also expanding the study using new water network models and integrating natural hazard impact (e.g. flood and earthquake). This time around, the CESDR Sub-center will be having a MOA with SMWD.
5. Dr. Garciano also narrated their initial work on seismic hazard impacts (using the Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment - PSHA) to the water system in Surigao City which he hopes to continue with SMWD.
6.  GM Ensomo mentioned that pipe crossings need to be reviewed for earthquake vulnerability.
7. GM Ensomo expressed willingness to continue cooperation and collaboration and looks forward to a MOA with the University through CESDR.  Chairman Manuel Kong welcomes the possible cooperation and collaboration.
8. GM Ensomo also supports  the CESDR DRRM/CCA Unit to present in the City development Council in order that they endorse the studies proposed and give proper recognition to the researchers and the University through CESDR

The Surigao City Planning and Development Office, 

Surigao City Hall, September 01, 2016, 9:30 am- 10:30 am

In attendance:

Mrs. Dian Edera - Head Planning Coordinator, Surigao City Planning and Development Office

Dr. Lessandro Garciano – CE Chairman

Dr. Renan Tanhueco – DR&RR Unit Leader

• 1.      The meeting started with Dr. Tanhueco giving a brief introduction of CESDR and the DR&RR unit and the purpose of the visit. Dr. Tanhueco inquired about the status of approval of the risk-sensitive zoning ordinance of Surigao City. The City was one among the pilot areas for local risk-sensitive land use planning in 2011.

• 2.      Mrs. Edera happily announced that their risk –sensitive Zoning Ordinance had been approved by the city council. They are among the first of local government units to have both their risk-sensitive land use plan and zoning ordinance approved by their local legislative councils.

• 3.      Dr. Tanhueco mentioned about the continuing studies in Surigao city especially on flood hazard mapping using new models, review of zoning provisions for hazard overlays, system hazard assessment on water systems of Suriago City

• 4.      Dr. Garciano mentioned about the seismic hazard assessments on water systems in cooperation with Surigao Metro Water District

• 5.      Mrs. Edera welcomes the improvements on zoning provisions as well as new studies that can inform their comprehensive development plans (CDP). These are public documents which are focused on sectoral development. 

 §  Refinement of hazard reduction provisions in development plans against earthquakes

§  Refinement of hazard reduction provisions in development plans against floods

•  6.      Dr. Tanhueco also relayed the information that one of the CE faculty and member of CESDR DR&RR Dr. Fillone had conducted traffic simulations in Surigao City. Dr. Tanhueco relayed that he had asked Dr. Fillone to join them in their next visit to the City. Dr. Tanhueco   suggested that the group present again their on-going and proposed activities to the City Development Council (CDC) to get their endorsement and recognition of the DLSU-Surigao City collaboration.

•  7.      Both parties agreed to push for a MOA between Surigao City Mayor’s Office and DLSU.

• 8.      Mrs. Edera suggested that the CESDR Sub-center presentation be made on their first CDC meeting tentatively set on September 30, where newly elected officials and selected city stakeholders will be forming the new CDC.

• 9.      Dr. Tanhueco and Dr. Garciano noted the suggestion and will send a follow-up note to Mrs. Edera about the presentation.

Surigao Del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc., Surigao City 

September 01, 2016, 10:45 am- 11:30 am

In attendance:

Engr. Alex Diaz- Supervising Electrical Engineer, SURNECO

Engr. Dave Becerro- Electrical Engineer, SURNECO

Dr. Lessandro Garciano – CE Chairman

Dr. Renan Tanhueco – DR&RR Unit Leader

•  1.      The meeting was made with Engr. Alex Diaz, since the general manager and technical manager were in another meeting.  Dr. Tanhueco explained to the Engr. Diaz and company about purpose of the visit. Engr. Diaz was among the field engineers who supported the URCO-research of Dr. Garciano and Dr. Tanhueco on “Risk analysis of the power supply in San Juan, Surigao City, Philippines Due to Extreme Floods”. They explained to Engr. Diaz about the interest to continue the research and that there is already funding available for the field work.

• 2.      Engr. Diaz, being familiar with the study, suggested to send an e-mail and a request for audience to the General Manager as soon as possible. He mentioned that SURNECO administration will likely support the study because it will similarly meet their objective of completing an inventory of the electrical components (e.g. transformers, sectionalizers, posts, house connections, household information etc.) and the connectivity of the system. They had been trying to complete these in the past few years, but lack of resources also limited them to complete the inventory.

• 3.      Engr. Diaz also welcomes the study on earthquake impact to the electrical system components in the urban areas as this will help them in terms of planning emergency response to breakdowns after an earthquake.

• 4.      Dr. Garciano will send a follow-up letter to the general manger and will try to set a meeting within the month of September 2016.

Prepared by:  Dr. R.Tanhueco

    Reviewed by: Dr. Garciano