Concept Paper
Bahay ni Itay at iNAY (BINAY) Program
By: EnP. Luna Eulogio R. Manrique
APO PI 80E #9774
PROJECT: Bahay ni Itay at iNAY (BINAY) Program
Barangay Based Home Improvement Program
LOCATION: AGRICULTURAL AND COASTAL AREAS IN THE PHILIPPINES
RATIONALE: Most housing projects in the country are located in urban areas and do not reach all segments of the population particularly in rural areas or in agricultural and coastal areas where our farmers and fishermen lives. Just like Gawad Kalinga, the BINAY Program will address the rural housing development requirement of low income households particularly farmers and fishermen who face multiple constraints to access formal housing solutions. Their livelihood will not be disrupted since they will not be relocated in the other areas.
A home is the largest investment yet the most important that most family will ever make- it is therefore a need to be considered, and this will be addressed by the BINAY PROGRAM, a family based home improvement project.
The BINAY program will develop and implement a low cost, culturally appropriate , sustainable building materials, home improvement techniques, and typhoon/earthquake resistant.
Three (3) key element s that will hopefully lead to wide spread uses of this design are:
• Low cost, since indigenous materials available in the said areas can be used in this design such as hard wood, coco lumber and bamboo.
• Simplicity of the building process, since it has a rectilinear design.
• Safety and Durability, since the structural columns, footings and beams should be made of concrete and roofing are G.I. sheets designed to resist strong winds during typhoons.
This maybe an ambitious project but may be adopted nationwide and meay train and empower local communities and the families itself for their direct participation in the program.
GOAL: To improve and make safe shelters for the financially disadvantage families.
OBJECTIVES: To develop an affordable/low cost, easy to build, culturally appropriate, sustainable home improvement design that are typhoon and earthquake resistant to emphasize a sustainable approach to home improvement using natural building method, use of indigenous materials, collaborative design and self-help.
OVERVIEW OF THE HOUSE DESIGN
THE HOUSE DESIGN
MAIN FEATURES:
1) Rectilinear design simplifies, hastens construction and is culturally appropriate for Filipino Families.
2) Low Cost because of the use of indigenous materials.
3) The house can be expanded and modified if time and finances allow meeting the needs of the family.
4) The house has a storm and earthquake resistant structural design.
METHODOLOGY AND APPROACHES:
1. Create one detailed house design evaluated and approved by the National Housing Authority.
2. Partner with the Civil Society or an NGO working in the area to help overcome local barriers.
3. Complete at least one prototype structures in every municipality.
4. Modify the design to meet local needs, site conditions and other safety factors.
FUNDING: HUDCC will determine its funding source on their partner funding institutions in corporation and collaboration with DILG, DSWD, DOH, DPWH and other Local Government units.
CONCLUSION: Every Filipino family deserves a safe, decent, comfortable home, particularly those who have lost their homes in recent typhoons. We believe that this program is a workable grass root solution that can help solve the housing crisis of the country. It will only need the support of every sector involve in housing development, the National Agencies, Local Government Units, Civil Society , Non-Government Organizations and the beneficiary themselves.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
MINING MORATORIUM IN MARINDUQUE AN ENVIRONMENTAL NECESSITY
MINING MORATORIUM IN MARINDUQUE
AN ENVIRONMENTAL NECESSITY
By EnP LUNA EULOGIO “Pongkoy” MANRIQUE
What is mining?
Mining is the excavation of useful minerals that come from within the earth, usually found in ore bodies. Some examples of valuable materials that can be mined are coal, copper, silver, iron, gold, diamonds, etc. and everything that cannot be grown or artificially made.
Mining Industry
Mining industry has been statistically proven to be one of the most environmentally destructive industry all over the world, and we have experience the worst on the accidental flow of mine tailings in the Boac and Mogpog rivers. With far-reaching effects that damaged the two rivers including the adjacent lands in addition to the animals and plants and other living things that lives there the mining industry is an ecological disaster.
Open Pit Mining
This is the most environment devastating method of mining. Open pit mines have one unique adverse environmental effect. It is the most obvious and have severe effect on the environment; the removal of huge chunks of land, creating craters and destroying the ground water system. In addition to being a huge eyesore, these chunks of land, including its vegetation, used to be the habitat of many different organisms. By destroying them, the mine endangers human and animals, forcing all living things to relocate. A link in the ecosystem chain is totally destroyed, and the biodiversity of the area suffers. Also when the mine is no longer in operation, the area can no longer be used for anything else. Look at Marcopper minesite now.
The Maguilaguila and Makulapnit dams
Now that the mining operation had stopped, the maintenance works in Maguilaguila and Makulapnit dams had also stopped. These requires the direct involvement of the DENR and Office of Civil Defense since that none maintenance of these dams is posing a disaster risk to the municipalities of Mogpog and Boac respectively.
Impact of Mining in the environment vs the Necessity of the Minerals Mined
Mining is so devastating in the environment. The excavated minerals go through quite a process to be separated from the tailings. That makes mining so harsh on the environment. To justify how bad mining is, think about the fact that producing a single gold ring generates 20 tons of mine waste. And where does that waste go? Into the water such as rivers and seas, air, land, animals and even into us. However mining companies argued that Mining is a bare necessity and brings development to communities where they operate. It gives us access to necessary minerals and materials that we use constantly. This create many issues with the mining companies wanting to go forward with plans for mines, and the majority of the Marinduquenos who oppose it.
But the real issue here is the Marinduque environment and the rights and well being of every Marinduqueño. I am not against mining! All that I say is to “Give our natural environment a breather to rehabilitate and regenerate itself.”
Political Decision
Mining is always a hot topic in politics. But the Sangguniang Panlalawigan should take a stance on the subject. They are in the best position and have to make a clear decision. Political leaders should make up their minds about what they think is right as far as mining is concerned.
My personal belief is that environment comes first!
AN ENVIRONMENTAL NECESSITY
By EnP LUNA EULOGIO “Pongkoy” MANRIQUE
What is mining?
Mining is the excavation of useful minerals that come from within the earth, usually found in ore bodies. Some examples of valuable materials that can be mined are coal, copper, silver, iron, gold, diamonds, etc. and everything that cannot be grown or artificially made.
Mining Industry
Mining industry has been statistically proven to be one of the most environmentally destructive industry all over the world, and we have experience the worst on the accidental flow of mine tailings in the Boac and Mogpog rivers. With far-reaching effects that damaged the two rivers including the adjacent lands in addition to the animals and plants and other living things that lives there the mining industry is an ecological disaster.
Open Pit Mining
This is the most environment devastating method of mining. Open pit mines have one unique adverse environmental effect. It is the most obvious and have severe effect on the environment; the removal of huge chunks of land, creating craters and destroying the ground water system. In addition to being a huge eyesore, these chunks of land, including its vegetation, used to be the habitat of many different organisms. By destroying them, the mine endangers human and animals, forcing all living things to relocate. A link in the ecosystem chain is totally destroyed, and the biodiversity of the area suffers. Also when the mine is no longer in operation, the area can no longer be used for anything else. Look at Marcopper minesite now.
The Maguilaguila and Makulapnit dams
Now that the mining operation had stopped, the maintenance works in Maguilaguila and Makulapnit dams had also stopped. These requires the direct involvement of the DENR and Office of Civil Defense since that none maintenance of these dams is posing a disaster risk to the municipalities of Mogpog and Boac respectively.
Impact of Mining in the environment vs the Necessity of the Minerals Mined
Mining is so devastating in the environment. The excavated minerals go through quite a process to be separated from the tailings. That makes mining so harsh on the environment. To justify how bad mining is, think about the fact that producing a single gold ring generates 20 tons of mine waste. And where does that waste go? Into the water such as rivers and seas, air, land, animals and even into us. However mining companies argued that Mining is a bare necessity and brings development to communities where they operate. It gives us access to necessary minerals and materials that we use constantly. This create many issues with the mining companies wanting to go forward with plans for mines, and the majority of the Marinduquenos who oppose it.
But the real issue here is the Marinduque environment and the rights and well being of every Marinduqueño. I am not against mining! All that I say is to “Give our natural environment a breather to rehabilitate and regenerate itself.”
Political Decision
Mining is always a hot topic in politics. But the Sangguniang Panlalawigan should take a stance on the subject. They are in the best position and have to make a clear decision. Political leaders should make up their minds about what they think is right as far as mining is concerned.
My personal belief is that environment comes first!
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