Republic of the PhilippinesDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS

OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ENGINEERBukidnon 3rd District Engineering Office

Dicklum, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

DENISE MARIA M. AYAGDistrict Engineer

Maam:

A letter was received from our office which came from your office calling the attention of certain Mr. Luis R. Alvarado, the General Manger of LAPANDAY Diversified Products Corporation located in Purok 20, Aglayan, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; this was regarding a complaint on improper water exit of the latter’s turnouts/outlet earth canals of the pineapple plantation located in San Vicente, Sumilao, Bukidnon. It was stated in the complaint letter, that the water spills over and saturating the earth in several portions of the mountainous area in Damay which caused the collapse of the rock/soil and spilled over downstream along the Sayre Highway Alae-Kisolon during the tropical storm “ Seniang”. Thus, the Office of the District Engineer, Bukidnon 3rd District conducted a survey in the contested pineapple plantation, and was confirmed that the complaint is tenable. The Office of the District Engineer posted a request inviting other concerned offices with their representatives to conduct a joint resurvey on the contested plantation.

In lieu with this, I would like to request the Office of the District Engineer of Bukidnon 3rd District, the MMT-Bukidnon, and the LGU of Manolo to conduct a joint inspection/survey in the contested pineapple plantation of L APANDAY, wherein each office will conduct an inspection/survey based on their area of concern, after which, the representative of each surveying office is required to submit a written report based on their findings during the inspection.

Your immediate action with this regard is earnestly requested.

Thank You.

ALFEO U. BAGUIOMMT Chairman & SP Chairperson,Committee on Environment