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1. Iloilo River
Development Project
Presented by:
Jed Patrick E. Mabilog
City Mayor, Iloilo City
Finals of the 2010 LivCom Awards
Hilton Hotel, Chicago, USA, Nov. 4-8, 2010
3. Iloilo River
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
IRONG-IRONG - One of the
territories in the island acquired
by Bornean Chieftains from a
local “ATI” Chieftain through
barter
“IRONG-IRONG” RIVER – Site
of Pre-Spanish settlement
4. Iloilo River
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
VILLAGE OF “IRONG-IRONG”
(Now Iloilo City) - seat of Spanish
influence in the Island during the
Spanish era.
ILOILO RIVER - host of the
galleon trade from Visayas to
Moluccas
ILOILO PORT - the rapid
economic growth of the place led
to the opening of the port in Iloilo
River to the World Trade, 1855
5. Iloilo River
TODAY
• 35 villages (out of 180) are
found along the river
• No less than 53,000 people
living along the river banks
• Land Use – combination of
residential, commercial,
institutional, open space,
fishpond, transport facility
and mangrove areas
6. Iloilo River
ATTRIBUTES
• An estuarine, 15 km long
• Maintains high level of
productive biological
activities
• Serves as habitat and
nursery of many important
fish species
7. Iloilo River
ATTRIBUTES
• Supports the growth of 22
mangrove species out of 35
national species
• Home of the rare plant and
animal species
1. Sonneratia ovata
(mangrove) – rare in the
region
2. metapenaues insolitus
(shrimp) - rare in the
country
8. Iloilo River
ATTRIBUTES
• Heritage site - home to 19
heritage structures
• Site of the world renown
“Dinagyang” Festival
11. Iloilo River
ISSUES
1. Water Pollution
Causes
• Untreated wastewater from
121 of 180 villages
• Untreated wastewater from
hotels and hospitals
• Substandard septic tank
design, no regular
maintenance
• Presence of solid waste
12. Iloilo River
ISSUES
1. Water Pollution
Impacts
• Poor water quality - low
dissolved oxygen has been
observed for the past 5 years
• Waterborne diseases,
particularly among children
• Threats to aquatic life – fish
kill
13. Iloilo River
ISSUES
2. Reduction of Mangrove Areas
Causes
• Infrastructure development
• Conversion of mangrove
areas to:
1. Business and residential
areas
2. Fishpond
• Illegal cutting
14. Iloilo River
ISSUES
2. Reduction of Mangrove Areas
Impacts
• Destruction of spawning
areas
• Declining fish population
• Threats to biodiversity
• Soil erosion and flooding
15. Iloilo River
ISSUES
3. Over fishing
Causes
• Presence of illegal fish pen
• Uncontrolled fish capture in
the past decades
Impacts
• Declining fish population
• Threats to biodiversity
• Loss of livelihood to some
fisher folks
16. Iloilo River
ISSUES
4. Flooding
Causes
• Narrowing of waterways due
to encroachment of
structures
• Soil erosion due to
destruction of mangroves
• Increase sedimentation in
the river beds
• Climate change
18. Iloilo River
ISSUES
5. Lack of Public Access
Causes
• Encroachment
Impacts
• Lack of tourism and
recreational activity
• Low level of public
awareness on the issues
& problems of the river
19. Local Actions
Managing Iloilo River Thru Participation
The Iloilo River Development Council
• Promote co-management of the
river through inter-agency cooperation
Council Regular Meeting
The Civil Society A Lions Club Meeting
• Encourage public initiatives through the
involvement of civic clubs, schools and
universities
20. Local Actions
Making Iloilo River Healthy Thru Social Marketing
• Annual Celebration of Iloilo River Week
• Billboards, Posters and Leaflets
• Public Exhibits
• Radio and TV Interviews
• Forums and Workshops
21. Local Actions
Making Iloilo River Healthy Thru Low Cost Wastewater
Treatment Technologies
Pilot Program
• Construction of the model Low Cost
Treatment Plant in partnership with
USAID
Model Low Cost WWTP at the Slaughterhouse
Replication Program
Actual adaptationn of the low cost model by
lloilo Mission Hospital
• Workshops, forums and study tours for
hospitals and hotels
• Actual adaptation by several hospitals
• Technology clinics for hotels on-going
22. Local Actions
Making Iloilo River Healthy Thru River Clean-up Programs
Youth Program
• Youth forums
• Periodic clean-up drive the river
Students from JBLF helped clean
Students from JBLF helped clean the River
Volunteer Program
• Maintenance of weekly clean up in
partnership with NGO’s
Philippine Navy Naval Reserve Unit
23. Local Actions
Making Iloilo River Healthy Thru Linkages With Other
Programs
Water Quality Management Area (WQMA)
• An multi-agency collaboration to
establish water quality monitoring
and financial liability mechanism
WQMA Governing Board Meeting
Septage Management Program
• Preparation of Feasibility Study in
collaboration with the city water provider
and the USAID
Septage Mgt Planning with USAID Personnel
25. Local Actions
Managing Biodiversity in Iloilo River Thru Mangrove
Reforestation
• Mangrove reforestation involving
students and civic clubs
• Mangrove studies and researches
27. Local Actions
Providing Access to Iloilo River
• Construction of 8 Km Boulevard
- Preferred site of healthy lifestyle
- Site for Iloilo River promotion
The Efrain. Trenas Boulevard
28. Local Actions
Managing Public Safety in Iloilo River
• Flood Control Project in Collaboration
with the National Government
- Dredging
- Concrete rip rapping of river banks
30. Iloilo River in the Future
Center for the Promotion of Urban Biodiversity
Objectives
1. Promote eco-tourism
2. Provide students & city residents the
opportunity:
a. for leisure travel along Iloilo River
b. experience exotic bird watching,
visit rare mangrove areas
c. learn about the river’s unique
ecosystem
3. Increase awareness program to
other venues in Iloilo River
