HyDEPP-SATREPS Hosts Online Training on Underground Water Monitoring
The HyDEPP-SATREPS Project, in collaboration with the University of Tokyo (UT) and OYO Corporation, conducted a specialized online training on underground water monitoring on June 11, 2025, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM via Zoom. The session was attended by 55 participants representing a diverse group of stakeholders, namely the HyDEPP-SATREPS members, the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) faculty, staff, and students, as well as representatives from cooperating agencies such as the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA), Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
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The training was spearheaded by Dr. Miho Ohara, with technical lectures delivered by Mr. Takayuki Kobayashi and Ms. Reimi Terayama of OYO Corporation. The training focused on the introduction and application of the McOHM Profiler-8i, an advanced tool used for underground water monitoring.
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The training program commenced with an opening message from Dr. Roger A. Luyun, Jr., Project Leader for Group 1 of the Project. In his remarks, Dr. Luyun emphasized the significance of the training in enhancing the participants’ understanding of groundwater monitoring. He emphasized the value of acquiring both theoretical knowledge and practical insights on the use of non-destructive, efficient methods for assessing subsurface water conditions.
Following this, Dr. Patricia Ann J. Sanchez, Project Manager of the Philippines side of the Project , delivered a complementary message. Building upon Dr. Luyun’s remarks, Dr. Sanchez highlighted the pressing need for systematic groundwater monitoring in the country. She expressed hope that the tools and approaches introduced in the training would be adopted in local monitoring initiatives, particularly in light of the current gaps in groundwater data in the Philippines.
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The opening messages were then followed by a short lecture session, marking the beginning of the technical component of the program.
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Mr. Kobayashi discussed in detail the functionalities of the McOHM Profiler-8i, including its primary uses, necessary attachments, equipment calibration and setup procedures prior to deployment, and post-measurement protocols such as maintenance and storage. The training emphasized the importance of accurate underground water monitoring as a critical step in sustainable water resource development and planning.
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Ms. Reimi Terayama followed with a lecture providing an overview of resistivity survey techniques. Her presentation covered the various methods used in resistivity surveying, highlighting the respective advantages and limitations of each approach, as well as the types of data that can be collected through these methods.
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This online lecture serves as a preparatory session for the upcoming hands-on training scheduled for June 18, 2025, where Mr. Kobayashi and Ms. Terayama will be present on-site in the Philippines to conduct practical demonstrations and further technical instruction.
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This initiative forms part of the ongoing activities under the HyDEPP SATREPS Project. It is intended that the participation of key individuals and institutions in this training will foster future collaborations with prospective stakeholders.