Air Quality Presentation

8/8/2019 Air Quality Presentation

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Air QualityManagement

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BUREAUDepartment of Environment and Natural Resources


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Smoke Biking Barbeque

Plantingtrees

BurningGarbage

Photocopy

Walking Carpool Nothing


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AI

A_R _O_LUTION


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AIR POLLUTION


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How cool is this?


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Health Effects

Asthma

Chronic bronchitis

TonsillitisCommon cough and colds

Eyes, nose, throat irritation

Heart ailmentHigh blood

Lung cancer

Death


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THE QUESTION


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Howwould

YOUlike to

wear agasmask?


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What is Air Pollution?

Any alteration of the physical,chemical, and biologicalproperties of the atmospheremaking air harmful,

detrimental, or injurious topublic health and environment.


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SOURCES

Mobile Sources

Stationary Sources

AreaSources


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_O_SE


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Mobile Sources

Emissions from :

CarsTrucks

Buses

Motorcyclesor Tricycles


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_ACTOR_

gliving.tv


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Stationary Sources

Emission from:Industrial firms

Smoke stack of power

plantsOther establishments


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S_ _ _ING

skeptysis.com


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Area Sources

SmokingBurning of wastes

Dust from construction

Site development


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LEAD - Taken out of gasoline.SULFUR DIOXIDE mainly frompower plants.CARBON MONOXIDE from motorvehicles.NITROGEN DIOXIDE - contributesto Acid Rain.PARTICULATE MATTER - road dust,

diesel soot, ash, and wood smoke.OZONE from refrigerators, cars. Uphigh it protects from UV radiation,down low it is hazardous.

Pollutants


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Air Quality in Metro

Manila


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What has thegovernment

done so far?


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The Philippine CleanAir Act of 1999

Republic Act No. 8749

(Philippine Clean Air Act of1999), was enacted into law inJune 1999.

One of the primary objectives

of the law is to maintain aquality of air that protectshuman health and welfare.


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Air Quality Monitoring Network

Composed of10 automated stationsMeasures real time concentrations of

particulate matter, sulfur dioxide,nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen oxide, ozone,carbon oxide, benzene, xylene, toluene,

methane, non-methane hydrocarbonand total hydrocarbon.

Emissions testing

Emission test prior to motor vehicle registrationPrivate vehicles = PETCs authorized by the DOTC and

duly accredited by the DTIPublic utility vehicles = LTOs Motor Vehicle Inspection

System (MVI

S)


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Anti-Smoke Belching

Diesel vehicles are apprehended for smoke belching.

Emission testof stationary sources

Emissions testing of stacks indifferent facilities in Metro Mla.

Alternative Fuels

Government vehicles were required to use diesel fuelblended with 1% CME (Malacaang Memorandum

Circular No. 55)


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LinisH

anginProgram aims toimplement activities toreduce air pollution.

Program comprisesBantay Tambutso

(for vehicular sources)

Bantay Tsiminea

(for industrial sources)Bantay Sunog Basura

(for area sources)


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BANTAY TAMBUTSO

SA ESKWELA

Launched in November 2005(as part of Clean Air MonthCelebration)Started as a collaborationbetween EMB-DENR,PATLEPAM, MMAQISDP, andthe USAID-Energy and CleanAir Project

Fifty (50) schools participatedin the orchestrated day ofbanning entry of smoke-belching vehicles (10-24-05)


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1. To involve academicinstitutions in promoting

cleaner air initiatives.

2. To increase and strengthenthe advocacy for clean air,especially in the attainment ofemission standard forvehicles.

OBJECTIVES


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ECAP-USAID assisted

the following:Conduct of Bantay Tambutso sa

Eskwela Fora in the followingregions:

Metro Manila and vicinities(Far Eastern University, Nov.16)

Cordillera Autonomous Region(University of Baguio)

Region 7 (University of Cebu,Nov. 29)

Region 11 (University ofSoutheastern Philippines, Nov.30)


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Bantay Tambutso

sa Eskwela

Region 4A (Sto. Nio, Nov.15)Region 3 (Central LuzonState University, Nov. 29)Metro Manila and vicinitieselementary and high schools(University of the Philippines,College of Education, Nov.

26)Metro Manila and otherregional universities(Technological University ofthe Philippines, Nov. 23)


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PARTICIPATING

SCHOOLS AND AREASOF COOPERATION


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At least 70 universities nationwide participated in theorchestrated day (Nov. 24) of banning of entry of

smoke-belching vehicles in school premises

Rizal TechnologicalUniversity

Far Eastern University

Trinity CollegePhilippine Womens

University

Philippine State College

of Aeronautics

University of the Philippines

in Diliman & BaguioUniversity ofSto. Tomas

Centro Escolar University

De La Salle University

Sta. Catalina College


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Philippine Maritime Institute

PMMSEulogio Amang Rodriguez

Institute ofScience & Technology

Sta. Rita College

Ateneo de Manila University

Miriam College

Technological University

of the Philippines in Diliman

& Baguio

Cavite State University

Batangas State University


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University of Perpetual Help System

Casa del Nio School in Laguna

Joseph and Mary AcademyColegio San Agustin

Pacita National High School

Sampaguita National High

SchoolSisters of Mary Immaculate

Immaculate Heart of Mary

School

CatholicSchool of PacitaMater Ecclessias School

Holy Rosary Academy

Amazing Grace School

San Lorenzo School


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San Geronimo Emiliani SchoolSaint Louis Anne Colleges

St. Therese of the Child JesusEvangel Christian AcademyPalawan State UniversitySt. Louis University in BaguioCityBenguet State UniversityNorthwestern University inLaoagSt. Marys University in Nueva

VizcayaIsabela State UniversityCentral Luzon State University in Nueva EcijaCamarines Sur State Agricultural College


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Bicol UniversityWest Visayas StateUniversity in Iloilo

University of Cebu

University ofSan JoseRecoletos in Cebu City

Eastern Visayas StateUniversity in Leyte

University ofSoutheastern Philippinesin Davao City


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100 participating schools nationwide expressedsupport to heighten cleaner air initiatives of some or acombination of the following forms in response to thegovernments call to clean the air:

1. Issuance of respective schoolmemorandum or circular for itsconstituents (faculty, administrativestaff, students) in adopting and

supporting various clean airinitiatives.

2. Inclusion of Clean Air messagesin the curriculum at all levels

AREAS OF COOPERATION


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3. Inclusion of clean air policies inschool regulation and programs

4. Encouragement of activeparticipation of students in variousair-related campaigns

5. Conduct ofSmoke-free SchoolCampaign

6. Conduct ofSmoke-free MallsCampaign

7. Conduct of Exhibit and Fair

about clean air initiatives



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8. Conduct of seminars, symposium,and forum on various air-relatedconcerns and activities

9. Posting of air-related collaterals anddissemination of information materials

10. Feature of clean air initiatives innewsletters and campus papers

11. Working with Parents-TeachersAssociations to conduct seminars forparents on vehicle engine maintenanceand alternative fuels



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12. Encouraging student leaders/organizations to include clean airprograms and projects in theirplatforms.

13. Holding of on-the-spot poster,jingle, essay, logo or sticker designcontests.

14. Integration of compliance toemission standards under the Clean AirAct in the schools policy in the issuanceof car pass/stickers.



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15. Encouragement of faculty andstudents to be involved in research

projects for clean air.

16. Coordination among variousschools and institutions in theirrespective areas for policy

implementation.

17. Designation of areas in thecampus that are smoke-free.



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18. Room-to-room campaign onclean air initiatives

19. Encouragement of parents,faculty members and students toorganize carpooling

20. Setting up of clean air

information centers in schoolcampuses

21. Car-less Day campaign



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22. Bike for Clean Air

23. Community Air Watch

24. Bantay Sunog-Basura

25. No smoking campaign

26. Tree Planting

27. Film showing



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1. Developed Environment andNatural Resources Module underProject Eco Corps, with a chapter onair pollution prevention, for the CivicWelfare Training Service of theNational Service Training Program

2. Developed Breathe Clean AirModule for late Secondary andTertiary Education

3. Conducted teachers training onthe Breathe Clean Air module

ACCOMPLISHMENTS


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4. Launched the BantayTambutso sa Eskwela Projectin colleges and universities,for selected regions nationwide

5. Conducted fora for academic administrators,motor pool in-charge, and student leaders on BantayTambutso sa Eskwela for selected schools in Metro

Manila, Regions 3, 4, 7, 11 and CordilleraAutonomous Region

6. Conducted vehicle emission testing in someschools in Metro Manila

ACCOMPLISHMENTS


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PROJECT STATUS

For 2007, an expanded group of 80 schools and 24 youthorganizations pledged their support to the campaign.

Luzon

Miriam College (Quezon City) University ofSto. Tomas (Manila) Far Eastern University (Manila) University of the Philippines (Quezon City) Philippine Womens University (Manila and Quezon City) Manila Central University (Caloocan City)

Don Bosco Technical College (Mandaluyong) Olivarez College (Paraaque) Jose Rizal University (Mandaluyong) Central Luzon State University (Nueva Ecija) Pampanga Agricultural College (Pampanga)

Casa del Nio Montessori (Laguna)


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Holy Rosary College (Laguna) San Agustin College (Laguna) University of Perpetual Help (Laguna)

Quezon National High School (Lucena City) Manuel Enverga State University (Lucena City) Dela Salle University (Lipa City) Batangas State University

University of Batangas AMA (Lipa City) Faith Montessori (Tanauan City) La Consolacion College (Batangas City) Dei Gracia Academy (Cavite)

Dela Salle (Dasmarias), Krislizz International Academy (Trece Martirez,

Cavite) Immaculate Conception College (Cavite)


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Cavite Science High School (Cavite City) Notre Dame Academy of Trece Martirez (Cavite) Pilot Elementary (Lemery, Batangas)

Batangas West High School Dacanlao Agoncillo Elementary School (Lemery,

Batangas) Palawan State College Romblon State College

Marinduque State College Divine World College of Calapan Occidental Mindoro National College Bicol University Camarines Sur State Agricultural College

Aquinas University (Legaspi) Divine Word College of Legaspi Camarines Norte State College Sorsogon State University Ateneo de Naga University


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Camarines Sur Polytechnic College Naga College Foundation St. Louis University (Baguio)

University of the Cordilleras University of Baguio Benguet State University

Visayas

West Visayas State University (Iloilo) Cebu Normal University University ofSan Carlos (Cebu) St. Josephs Academy (Cebu) Cebu State College ofScience and Technology

St. Theresas College (Cebu) Cebu Institute of Technology University ofSan Jose-Recoletos (Cebu) Southwestern University (Cebu) Abellana National High School (Cebu) Sacred Heart School (Cebu)


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Siliman University (Dumaguete) Visayas State University (Leyte) Eastern Visayas State University

Asian Development Foundation College (Leyte) Sacred Heart College (Leyte) Philippine Science High School (Leyte) Holy Infant College (Leyte) Leyte National High School St. Therese Educational Center (Leyte)

Mindanao Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (Lanao) University ofSoutheastern Philippines (Obrero and Mintal,

Davao) Agusan Business and Arts Foundation, Inc.

Northern Mindanao State Institute ofScience and Technology Libertad National High School, Saint Joseph Institute of

Technology (Butuan City) Father Saturnino Urios University (Butuan City) Philippine Womens University (Davao)


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WHAT CAN YOURSCHOOL DO?


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1. Evaluate/assess implementation of Bantay Tambutso saEskwela.

2. Conduct exhibit and awards for outstanding schoolsimplementing Bantay Tambutso sa Eskwela.

3. Conduct orientation fora for principals of selected publicelementary and high schools.

4. Conduct orientation fora for academic administrators,

motorpool-in-charge, and student leaders of schools in theother regions.

5. Develop Activity Guide for schools who would like toparticipate in the program.

WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?


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Linis Hangin Campaign

Conduct information campaign for cleaner air

(seminars, film showing, mini-concert)


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Organize contests on clean air (slogan, poster, etc)


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Organize a campaign, Linis Hangin sa Eskwela Organize free emission testing Implement a school-based solid waste

management program Plant trees


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How can we earn?


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Livelihood Projects

Bike for Clean Air(Alternative Transport)


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Livelihood Projects

Organic Farming and Gardening


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Livelihood Projects

Recycle: Money in Garbage


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Livelihood Project

Tourist Spot for the Environment


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Thank you very much.

Environmental Education and Information DivisionEnvironmental Management Bureau

Department of Environment and Natural ResourcesContact No. 9202251 www.emb.gov.ph

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