Cagayan de Oro City | On December 29, 2023, the Philippine Ports Authority Port Management Office of Misamis Oriental/Cagayan de Oro (PPA PMO MOC) conducted its Annual Water Quality Test at the Port of Opol Terminal Management Office (TMO) The Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR) recognized Aeronics Laboratory Technician and PMO MOC personnel, Mr. Arnel Taqueban, Civil Security Officer, Ms. Core Suan, Environmental Specialist, and Ms. Portia Daayata of TMO Opol also participated in the test. Among the parameters that were evaluated were the temperature, pH, BOD, TSS, nitrate, oil, and grease.

In order to effectively manage, treat, and reduce the threats to and causes of the degradation of the marine and coastal ecosystems, the Annual Coastal Water Test is conducted. Additionally, this complies with the requirements for the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC), the Philippine Clean Water Act (Republic Act No. 9275), and the ongoing and efficient implementation of the Green Port Awards System of the APSN.

The Philippine Clean Water Act, also known as Republic Act No. 9275, was enacted with the goal of prohibiting contamination of the country’s waterways and safeguarding them against pollution coming from sources on land. On the other hand, the ECC requirements outline the necessary guarantees that the project’s backers must make to guarantee adherence to the most recent environmental laws or to best practices that are not yet covered by them.

The PMO MOC is steadfast in its commitment to upholding, assisting in the preservation, and protecting the maritime and coastal environment.

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