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Series: Summary of Proceedings No. 1/2013;
GIS-assisted trans-boundary risk mapping for water related food, health assessment and disaster risk reduction: Pilot, Sta. Rosa-Silang sub-watershed
(PCAARRD-DOST, 2013)The academic institutions from Japan, the Research Institute for Nature and Humanities (RIHN) and the Yokohama National University (YNU) provided a four-year (2010-2013) research fund and engaged the College of Agriculture-UPLB, ... -
Series: Summary of Proceedings No. 1/2013;
Hydrological features of Lakes Bito, Mahagnao, and Danao in Leyte
(PCAARRD-DOST, 2013)Lakes Bito, Mahagnao, and Danao are renowned lakes in Leyte (Fig. 1). Lake Bito has an area of 126 ha and is within the jurisdiction of the town of MacArthur. It is the most exploited lake among the three study sites. About ... -
Series: Summary of Proceedings No. 1/2013;
ILBM: The Laguna de Bay experience
(PCAARRD-DOST, 2013)The Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA), in its four decades of existence, is the only lake management institution in the Philippines. It was created in 1966 through Republic Act 4850. Since then, several laws and ... -
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Lake Danao, San Francisco, Cebu as cleanest and greenest lake: Its development, problems and prospects
(PCAARRD-DOST, 2013)Lake Danao of San Francisco, Cebu was judged as one of the cleanest and greenest lakes of the Philippines under the Gawad ng Pangulo sa Kapaligiran Lake Category. The said recognition was awarded to Lake Danao because Lake ... -
Series: Summary of Proceedings No. 1/2013;
Lake Danao, San Francisco, central, Philippines: Its status and government initiatives for its conservation and sustainability
(PCAARRD-DOST, 2013)Lake Danao, a 649-hectare lake in Pacijan Island, was studied to find out its status in terms of activities of the inhabitants and government initiatives to conserve the lake, being the source of livelihood and a tourist ... -
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Land use and water quality assessment of some lakes in San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines
(PCAARRD-DOST, 2013)Land conversions brought about by increasing population and the apparent increase of agricultural, residential, and commercial activities in San Pablo City have affected the quality of the water resources in the area. ... -
Series: Summary of Proceedings No. 1/2013;
Macrophytes of Lake Buluan
(PCAARRD-DOST, 2013)An investigation on the dominance and percent cover of macrophytes and invasive plant species in Lake Buluan, Sultan Kudarat was undertaken. Six sampling stations were surveyed, namely, LAT2, MAR1, SP7, SP8, CEN5, and CEN6. ... -
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Morphological characterization using sensory canal pores and pit organs in goby fishes (Gobiidae) in Lake Mainit, Agusan del Norte
(PCAARRD-DOST, 2013)The taxonomic status of goby fishes in Lake Mainit, Agusan del Norte has not yet been properly established. Through morphological characterization, it could aid in identifying the fishes up to the species level. In this ... -
Series: Summary of Proceedings No. 1/2013;
Petrographic analysis of rocks and sediments around the seven lakes of San Pablo City, Laguna: Implications to sulfate distribution and provenance
(PCAARRD-DOST, 2013)The seven lakes of San Pablo City are among the 20 small monogenetic volcanoes found at the Macolod Corridor of the Southwestern Luzon Volcanic Field. This study evaluated the relationship of sulfate distribution and ... -
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Phylogeography of the freshwater sardine (Sardinella tawilis) in Taal Lake, Batangas and its implications for a sustainable management strategy
(PCAARRD-DOST, 2013)Sardinella tawilis (Clupeiformes: Clupeidae) is the world s only freshwater sardine and is endemic to Taal Lake, Batangas, Philippines. Locally referred to as tawilis, it is the most dominant and commercially important ... -
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Preliminary observations on the diel vertical migration of crustacean zooplankton in aquaculture and aquaculture-free areas of Lake Taal, Philippines
(PCAARRD-DOST, 2013)Freshwater zooplankton in tropical caldera lakes with intensive aquaculture are exposed to physical, chemical, and biological influences that have differences with other lake types. This study compares the diel vertical ... -
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Primary productivity, chlorophyll, phytoplankton and the development to eutrophic state of Taal Lake, southern Luzon, Philippines
(PCAARRD-DOST, 2013)Physico-chemical properties and biological components such as primary productivity, chlorophyll-a and phytoplankton were measured from January to October of 2008. This study aimed to determine the present trophic state and ... -
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The recreational value of Taal Volcano protected landscape: An exploratory benefit transfer application
(PCAARRD-DOST, 2013)Some landscapes that have significant value to people are protected through statute. Protected landscapes that serve as popular recreational resources and destinations hold significant use values for the people that visit ... -
Series: Summary of Proceedings No. 1/2013;
Save Lake Buhi now
(PCAARRD-DOST, 2013)Lake Buhi (Fig. 1) is found in Buhi, Camarines Sur. It is situated at the north-eastern part of Iriga City. The lake has an area of 18 km2 and has an average depth of 8 m. The lake lies in the valley formed by two ancient ... -
Series: Summary of Proceedings No. 1/2013;
Seasonality, abundance and biology of tawilis (Sardinella tawilis) in Taal Lake, Batangas
(PCAARRD-DOST, 2013)A landed fish catch survey was conducted in ten landing centers around Taal Lake from June 2008 to May 2009. Fish catch and unit effort were recorded at 2 days interval for 10 days a month in the established sampling ... -
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Seven lakes research program updates
(PCAARRD-DOST, 2013)The Seven Lakes in San Pablo City, Laguna are all volcanic in origin. It spelled out the uniqueness of San Pablo City, influencing its traditions and culture. The seven lakes comprise the following: Sampaloc, Palaqpaquen, ... -
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Time- and space-related water quality fluctuations and phytoplankton community dynamics in Lake Sampaloc of San Pablo City and Lake Crocodile of Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
(PCAARRD-DOST, 2013)A study was done from June 2008 to June 2010 to compare the limnological features of two lakes in Laguna Province, namely, Sampaloc, a maar lake of San Pablo City, and Crocodile of Los Baños. Temporal variations were ... -
Series: Summary of Proceedings No. 1/2013;
Treating Laguna de Bay water to Philippine National Standards for drinking water with high-performance membranes
(PCAARRD-DOST, 2013)The demand for reliable water supplies has been growing for years and is increasingly urgent in the Philippines. Using membrane technology, difficult-to-treat water sources are now viable water supply options. Hollow-fiber ... -
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Water quality trends of the Rinconada lake system and the implications in lake management
(PCAARRD-DOST, 2013)Monitoring of important water quality parameters were conducted in the Rinconada Lake System in Camarines Sur composed of Lake Bato (3,800 ha), Lake Buhi (1,800 ha), and Lake Baao-Bula (400 ha). Monthly samplings were ...