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PROJECTS

Reforestation

Technical Services in BINHI Plantation and Focus Watershed Area Perimeter Survey Using Remote Sensing (Rs), Geographic Information System (GIS),

Aerial Survey and Processing using Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing and for the Northern  Negros Geothermal Project 

Aerial Survey and Processing using Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing for the Southern Negros Geothermal Project (SNGP)   

BINHI Plantation Perimeter Survey using remote Sensing (RS), Geographic Information System (GIS), and ground Truthing at Negros Island Geothermal Business 

Environmental Surveying

Technical Services in BINHI Plantation and Focus Watershed Area Perimeter Survey Using Remote Sensing (Rs), Geographic Information System (GIS),

Aerial Survey and Processing using Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing and for the Northern  Negros Geothermal Project 

Aerial Survey and Processing using Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing for the Southern Negros Geothermal Project (SNGP)   

Vulnerability Assessment

Technical Services in BINHI Plantation and Focus Watershed Area Perimeter Survey Using Remote Sensing (Rs), Geographic Information System (GIS),

Aerial Survey and Processing using Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing and for the Northern  Negros Geothermal Project 

Aerial Survey and Processing using Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing for the Southern Negros Geothermal Project (SNGP)   

Environmental Impact Statement

Environmental Impact Assessment for Ilaguen 3A Hydropower Project in Ilaguen River situated at Barangay San Miguel, Echague , Isabela

Reforestration

MAGBU

Technical Services in BINHI Plantation and Focus Watershed Area Perimeter Survey Using Remote Sensing (Rs), Geographic Information System (GIS), Drone Technology and Ground Truthing as Input for Updating the Watershed Management Plan of Mt. Apo Geothermal Project (MAGP)

The project applied RS, GIS, Drone Technology and ground truthing methodologies in watershed management.

Major activities included the following:

-Conduct initial map layout using existing GIS data and generate new data and map using Remote Sensing technology;

-Collection of field data necessary for monitoring app development;
-Field survey using Perimeter survey / Ground truthing and Drone survey of Mt. Apo Watershed rehabilitation areas;
-Data cleaning and processing;
-Final map lay-out, report and presentation

Reforestration

NNGP

Aerial Survey and Processing using Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing and for the Northern  Negros Geothermal Project  (NNGP) BINHI Plantations

The project aims to demonstrate a methodology using RS, GIS, and ground survey to measure the actual area planted in BINHI plantations in Northern Negros Geothermal Project (NNGP)

Major activities included the following:

-Conduct initial map layout using existing NNGP GIS data and generate new data and map using Remote Sensing technology;
-Collection of field data necessary for monitoring app development;

-Field survey using Perimeter survey / Ground truthing and Drone survey of NNGP forest rehabilitation areas;
-Data cleaning and processing;
-Final map lay-out, report and presentation

Reforestration

SNGP

Aerial Survey and Processing using Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing for the Southern Negros Geothermal Project (SNGP) BINHI Plantation

The project aims to demonstrate a methodology using RS, GIS, and ground survey to measure the actual area planted in BINHI plantations in Southern Negros Geothermal Project (SNGP)

Major activities included the following:

-Conduct initial map layout using existing SNGP GIS data and generate new data and map using Remote Sensing technology;
-Collection of field data necessary for monitoring app development;
-Field survey using Perimeter survey / Ground truthing and Drone survey of SNGP forest rehabilitation areas;
-Data cleaning and processing;
-Final map lay-out, report and presentation

Reforestration

NIGBU

BINHI Plantation Perimeter Survey using remote Sensing (RS), Geographic Information System (GIS), and ground Truthing at Negros Island Geothermal Business Unit (NIGBU)

The project aims to demonstrate a methodology using RS, GIS, and ground survey to measure the actual area planted in 2009-2011 BINHI plantations in Negros Island Geothermal Business Unit (NIGBU).

Major activities included the following:

-Conduct initial map layout using existing NIGBU GIS data and generate new data and map using Remote Sensing technology;
-Collection of field data necessary for monitoring app development;
-Field survey using Perimeter survey / Ground truthing and Drone survey of NIGBU forest rehabilitation areas;
-Data cleaning and processing;
-Final map lay-out, report and presentation; and
-GIS and Drone capacity building training for NIGBU staff.

Environmental Surveying

IFMA

GIS and RS-Based Resource Inventory in Basey, Samar

Utilization of remote sensing and geographic information system in forest resource inventory

The project aims to demonstrate a methodology using RS, GIS, and ground survey to measure the actual area planted in BINHI plantations in Northern Negros Geothermal Project (NNGP)

Major activities included the following:

-Conduct initial map layout using existing GIS data and generate new data and map using Remote Sensing technology;
-Collection of field data necessary for monitoring app development;
-Field survey using Perimeter survey / Ground truthing and Drone survey
-Data cleaning and processing;
-Final map lay-out, report and presentation

Environmental Surveying

LT BMS

Biodiversity Monitoring System (BMS) using GIS and RS-Based Model for FCF Minerals, Nueva Vizcaya

Used quadcopter UAV to perform the task of capturing remotely sensed data to identify and visualize the two long-term ecological research plots for biodiversity monitoring within the mining claim. To determine the floristic composition of its project area and to be able to monitor their floral restoration efforts within the project area. 

Environmental Surveying

CARBON

Spatial-based Carbon Stock Quantification and Accounting for FCF Minerals, Nueva Vizcaya

Estimate the total carbon stocks in Runruno Gold-Molybdenum Project site using a non-destructive modeling and allometric approach. The study utilized the Carbon Model provided by InVEST (Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Tradeoffs) v3.7.0 to estimate the carbon stocks of the Project site. InVEST is a suite of open-source tools used to map and value ecosystem services. 

vulnerability assessment

APO REEF

Vulnerability Assessment of Apo Reef Natural Park, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines

The project aimed to use GIS and Remote Sensing Technology to generate maps that can be used to identify areas with highest vulnerability to climate change, particularly to the hazard of coral bleaching. In support to this, the management concerns of the natural park were also included in the list of activities and was tackled through a Focus Group Discussion with ARNP stakeholders. Analysis results showed areas of the natural park that requires prioritization for protection and rehabilitation.

vulnerability assessment

CRVA RFO1

Aerial Survey and Processing using Remote Sensing and GIS for the Municipality of Tambulig, Zamboanga Del Sur

Provide updated GIS and RS data for the Municipality of Tambulig to be visualized thru map lay-out for their climate change adaptation projects. 

Existing GIS and RS data were gathered and transformed to standardized format for GIS analyses and map lay-out. Land cover classification was conducted to update the existing land cover map of the area using free satellite images. Flight missions were conducted in the identified key areas for the flood susceptible Barangays. Aerial images were processed and used as validation data for the updated land cover map as well as for better visualization of the affected areas.

vulnerability assessment

CRVA CvSU

Climate Risk Vulnerability Assessment (CRVA) of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, and Rizal

The project aimed to use GIS and Remote Sensing Technology to generate maps that can be used to identify areas with highest vulnerability to climate change, particularly to the hazard of coral bleaching. In support to this, the management concerns of the natural park were also included in the list of activities and was tackled through a Focus Group Discussion with ARNP stakeholders. Analysis results showed areas of the natural park that requires prioritization for protection and rehabilitation.

Environmental Impact Statement

Environmental Impact Statement

Environmental Impact Assessment for Ilaguen 3A Hydropower Project in Ilaguen River situated at Barangay San Miguel, Echague , Isabela

Project Site:

-Prepare questionnaires and other field materials;
-Production of updated maps based  on the previous comments of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB);
-Completion of all activities and studies necessary to complete the Environmental Impact Assessment Study and to subsequently secure the ECC for the Project;
-Other tasks and activities as may be assigned by the Company from time to time in relation to the foregoing.

Lester Ryan P. Mojica

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

GIS 85%
Remote Sensing 90%
Land Cover Mapping and Change Detection Analysis 95%

Lester Ryan P. Mojica is a Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) Specialist with expertise in environmental planning and management. He is knowledgeable in LiDAR Mapping, Google Earth Engine processing and object-based image analysis (OBIA) classification using commercial and open-source software.

Education

  • MS in Environmental Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna (2009 – 2014)
  • Units in Urban and Regional Planning (2nd semester AY 2010-2011)
  • BS in Forestry, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna (2005 – 2009)

As an environmental planner, his current research interests involve the use and application of remote sensing technologies in understanding the dynamics and processes undergoing in natural and social environments. This includes land cover change detection and analysis, climate risks vulnerability assessment, scenario modeling and prediction, and spatial health and epidemiology. Since 2014, he has been involved in various research projects concerning different environmental studies.

As the current company secretary of Geographic Innovations for Development Solutions, Inc. (GRIDS, Inc.), his main task is focused on the formulation of project proposals anchored to different client needs. He also leads the facilitation of the capacity-building activities of the firm.

“ A vision without calculated actions will forever remain just like that --- an abstract and haunting representation of your frustrations.”

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Pre-training Assessment
Instruction: On a scale of1 to 10, assess your knowledge and skill level for each topic listed below (1 – lowest; 10 – highest).

Roxanne A. Banalo

Economic Valuation

Project Management 65%
Planning 80%
GIS 80%

A licensed Environmental Planner mainly works with grassroot communities through institutional interventions.

Education

  • MS in Environmental Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna (2015)
  • BS in Agribusiness Management, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna (2010)
  • Units in BA Economics, Colegio de Los Baños, Los Baños, Laguna

With extensive experience in research and development work in the fields of environmental and natural resource management, Ms. Banalo’s recent project involvements are mainly focused on the socio-economic effects of development and climate change. Her previous research assignments allowed her to work closely with people from different professions, affiliations, and nationalities.

“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.”

Helbert B. Buling

AutoCAD Specialist

AutoCAD 95%
3d Visualization 80%
GIS 70%

A teacher at DepEd and part-time Instructor at San Jose Community College.

Education

  • M.A. in Education Administration and Supervision (units), D.B. Peña Memorial College Foundation
  • B.S. Electrical Engineering, Divine Word College of Legazpi (2014)
  • B.S. Electrical Engineering (units), University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna (2011)

Engr. Buling has been in the research sector as the head of the mapping department of the environmental consultancy firm. He was also in the private sector as a Field Engineer of Tiaong Geothermal Power Corporation. During this time, he had gained extensive experience in mapping and general engineering office practice.

Upon returning to his Hometown in Albay, he became a teacher at DepEd and a part-time Instructor at San Jose Community College. Despite his love for teaching, he has not stopped being a part-time Engineering Consultant.

Relax. Take it slow and let the good time roll.

Jayson L. Arizapa

Training Division Head

GIS 80%
Project Management 80%
GIS 80%

A licensed forester and geospatial technology enthusiast.

Education

  • MS in Forestry, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna (2017-2019)
  • BS in Forestry, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna (2010-2014)
  • Certificate in Forestry, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna (2008-2010)

Jayson Arizapa is a Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) practitioner whose main interest is on satellite remote sensing and its application to forestry and natural resources management, and disaster risk reduction and management. As a professional, he has been involved as a researcher in projects focusing on flood and landslide modelling. He has also served as a resource person in various trainings and seminars on GIS/RS for students and professionals.

Outside his professional work, Mr. Arizapa has found interest learning about the financial market.

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great”

Hector Manuel Jon C. Brizuela

Strategic Communications, Resilience, and Dev.

Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience 70%
Training and Capacity Development 80%
Social Impact Research 90%

Education

  • MA Philippine Studies (Development Studies), University of the Philippines Diliman (2015-ongoing)
  • BS in Development Communication, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna (2006-2011)

Hector Brizuela, EnP. is a university faculty in Manila, Philippines. Aside from instruction, he serves as Strategic Communications Partner at Geographic Innovations and Development Solutions, Inc. (GRIDS, Inc.). For the past 10 years, he’s been involved in multiple development planning projects including in the fields of tourism, community disaster resilience, energy, and policy development.
Hector is a registered and licensed Environmental Planner and a trained Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner certified by DOLE-Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC).

“Disasters gives us two things: a moment to react and a decision to overcome.” -

Milben Bragais

PRESIDENT

Flood Modeling 90%
GIS 85%
Remote Sensing 80%

A licensed Forester and Environmental Planner committed to provide innovative solutions to environmentally related problems thru GIS and Remote sensing.

Education

  • MS in Environmental Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna (2014)
  • BS in Forestry, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna (2009)

Mr. Bragais is a geographic information system (GIS) practitioner in fields of environmental science and disaster risk reduction and management. He is a co-founder and the incumbent President of Geographic Innovations for Development Solutions, Inc. (GrIDS), a registered environmental consultancy firm that aims to provide scientifically-based decisions using GIS.

Thru GrIDS, he provides capacity building training for local government units, academe, students, researchers, and all interested professionals to mainstream the application of GIS to the climate change adaptation efforts in the Philippines.

“We are forever grateful for every opportunity to share our skills knowing that each training is another step in creating positive impacts to the community and to the environment.”

SEC

CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

Geographic Innovations for Development Solutions, Inc. Since March 2016

PhilGEPS

CERTIFICATE OF PHILGEPS REGISTRATION (Platinum Membership)

Issued August 4,2020 – Valid until August 4, 2021

QGIS

CERTIFYING ORGANIZATION

Approved since January 11, 2019

BINUNGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

2019 CSR: Mapping Better Futures – Back to School Program at Binunga Elementary School, Buenavista, Marinduque, June 8, 2019

CAWAYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

Geographic Innovations for Development Solutions, Inc. with Company Registration No. CS201605349 issued March 14, 2016

EDC

CERTIFICATE

For Satisfactory Completion of Forest Monitoring and Evaluation Project issued November 7, 2018

IRRI

CERTIFICATE

Geographic Innovations for Development Solutions, Inc. with Company Registration No. CS201605349 issued March 14, 2016

EDC and BINHI

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

Guest Exhibitor during the 2018 BINHI Day issued June 29, 2018

MERALCO MGEN

CERTIFICATE OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

For providing a successful training entitled 2018 Advanced GIS Training: Photogrammetry last April 24-26, 2018

EDC

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

Guest Exhibitor during the 2017 GIS Day issued November 24, 2017

Lope Manlangit, F. P. Ibasco, and Quinapaguian Elementary Schools

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

2017 CSR: Mapping Better Futures – Back to School Program in three island barangays of Mercedes, Camarines Norte last July 22-23, 2017