GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) INVENTORY | DavNor’s Community Level GHG Inventory (Module 3) now covers the Island Garden City of Samal for this year 2022. This project which started with Modules 1 and 2 (Institutional Level) in 2017 and 2018, was scaled-up to Module 3 in 2019 to cover all emission sources.So far, four (4) LGUs were already completed their community-level inventory, i.e., New Corella, Carmen, Kapalong, and Sto. Tomas municipalities. ...

GROUND TRUTHING | R2R Team conducted this ground truthing fieldwork activity earlier today to verify secondary data for the potential water source of the proposed Bulk Water Supply Project of Bislig City Water District. R2R Team headed by Engr. Diego Tautho conducted the whole day activity together with BCWD technical personnel.#ridgetoreefinc#r2rconstruction#bisligcity

COURTESY CALL | The Public-Private Partnership Center (PPPC) conducted a series of activities in Bislig City for the Proposed Bulk Water Supply and Septage Treatment Project to be implemented by Bislig City Water District (BCWD). One itinerary is the courtesy call with the City Mayor, Hon. Florencio C. Garay.The technical component preparation of the project is contracted by Resources, Environment, and Economics Center for Studies (REECS) and Ridge to Reef ...

RESOURCE RECOVERY | In the waste management hierarchy, resource recovery initiatives should be implemented so that less waste will go to the disposal facilities of LGUs. This is also a commitment of many Local Government Units (LGUs) in the country, as stated in its 10-Year Solid Waste Management Plans.LGU, like Cotabato City, commits as high as 80% waste diversion so that only 20% goes to its disposal facility. Waste diversion ...

VALUE ANALYSIS WORKSHOP | R2R Group facilitated the Value/Option Analysis Workshop for the Proposed Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility of DavNor Province.The workshop aims to undertake a comparative evaluation of possible Health Care Waste Treatment Technologies that the Province could implement. The Provincial ENR Office facilitated the project through the proactive leadership of Dr. Romulo Tagalo, PENRO.The establishment of this facility is to treat all the toxic and infectious waste of all ...

BULK WATER AND SEPTAGE PROJECT | Team meeting of proposed Bislig City Bulk Water Supply and Septage Project commissioned by the Public-Private Partnership Center. Consultants for the technical component of the Feasibility Study are headed by Resources, Environment, and Economics Center and Studies (REECS) in collaboration with Ridge To Reef Group.#ridgetoreefinc#r2rconstruction#bisligcity#bulkwater#septage

BALANCE | Travel, work, rest, repeat, and find a good work-life balance. It’s been quite hectic, and there’s a rollercoaster ride of unique experiences ahead. We need to adapt quickly before we burnout exhausted. Thank God for the safe and productive travels.#ridgetoreefinc#r2rconstruction

VILLANUEVA, MIS OR | R2R Team successfully facilitated the conduct of Focus Group Discussion (FGD) as part of the periodic Socio-Economic Studies on the impact of the operation of industries in the host barangays and other stakeholders in the municipality.Kudos to EnP. Marie Antonette-Paña Tautho, PhD., and Sherlito Sable, Ph.D. for leading the team. Good job to the entire team. LGU Tagoloan is scheduled for tomorrow.#ridgetoreefinc#LGUVillanueva

GHG MODULE 3 | Community level Greenhouse Gas Inventory for DavNor LGUs now on Module 3 and already covered LGUs New Corella, Carmen, Kapalong, and Sto. Tomas in 2019-2021. This year 2022, the same module will be cascaded to Panabo City and Island Garden City of Samal.  The kick-off meeting was recently held at DavNor Capitol on June 17, 2022, with representatives PENRO, the Provincial LCCAP TWG, LGU Samal, Panabo ...

R2R AT TAÑON STRAIT | R2R Team of Biologists and Fisheries Consultants headed by EnP. Marie Antonette Paña-Tautho, PhD. is conducting another round of Biodiversity Assessment in this part of Central Visayas after completing similar activities in Davao Gulf and Macajalar Bay earlier of the month. This is for assessing coral cover, fish, zoo/phytoplankton, seagrass, and mangroves in specific areas. It’s just another day in the office for this hardworking ...