The Office of MP Atty Maisara Dandamun-Latiph is currently drafting a bill for the Ranao Development Authority, so inline with this we invited the Technical Working Group to have an consultation for the lake, we also invite the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) to share an insightful knowledge about the establishment.
A very interesting take-away from this week’s lake experts TWG on Ranao Development and Preservation Authority Act is the scientific question of Water Balance. Director Lennie Borja, Vice-Chairperson of International Lake and Environment Committee based in beautiful Lake Biwa Japan, asked our panel of experts: “What is the Water Balance of Lanao Lake? Meaning what is the amount of water you can draw for multi-use like energy, domestic, or agriculture consumption without harming the health of the Lake.” I was shocked that no one from lake lanao experts had the answer. Because, since 1992 when the Lanao Lake Council was created, according to Pip Naga, “no single instrument was bought to measure the lake’s inflow and outflow.” This is the very sad state of lake lanao. Not a single instrument to measure the health of our lake’s water balance. Whereas Laguna Lake authority has been in existence for 50 years as envisioned by its local leaders, our very own ancient lake, the most valuable if not singular resource has never been taken cared of.We only have ourselves to blame. If the people from Luzon can do it, why cant we?
Live FB Ongoing BTA MP Maisara Dandamun-Latiph Round Table Discussion (RTD) on Strengthening and Making Effective Solid Waste Management in BARMM. What needs to be done for effective and ecological waste (Basura) management in Bangsamoro.See Less