The HyDEPP SATREPS Project successfully conducted Hands-on Training as the Part 2 of the Training on Underground Water Monitoring on June 18, 2025, at Ornamental Crops Nursery, the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). This follow-up training aimed to equip participants with practical knowledge in the use of digital resistivity technology for groundwater monitoring, building on the foundational concepts discussed during the online training held on June 11, 2025.

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A total of 42 participants took part in the event, composed of different stakeholders including HyDEPP SATREPS members; faculty, staff, and students from UPLB; and representatives from the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA). Also in attendance were Japanese members of the HyDEPP-SATREPS, including delegates from the University of Tokyo, Tohoku University, and the International Centre for Water Hazard and Risk Management (ICHARM).

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The program was formally opened by Dr. Fernando C. Sanchez, Jr., Project Director of the Philippines side, who welcomed the participants and expressed appreciation for their attendance. He emphasized the significance of hands-on learning in developing a deeper understanding of georesistivity techniques and thanked the Japanese counterparts for their continuous support and OYO Corporation for the collaboration.

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This was followed by a message from Dr. Miho Ohara, Project Leader of the Japanese side, who conveyed her gratitude for the strong turnout and enthusiasm from the participants. She emphasized the importance of capacity-building efforts in groundwater monitoring and expressed optimism that this initiative would serve as a meaningful step toward strengthening local capabilities in the Philippines.

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The training session proceeded with a technical lecture delivered by Mr. Takayuki Kobayashi and Ms. Reimi Terayama of OYO Corporation. Mr. Kobayashi provided a detailed overview of the digital resistivity equipment and its various components, followed by Ms. Terayama’s explanation of their functions and operational procedures.

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Participants were then led to the open field of the Ornamental Crops Nursery for the hands-on segment. The participants were divided into four groups and were engaged in practical exercises, which involved setting up the electrodes, attaching take-out cables using clip connectors, and connecting the system to the McOHM Profiler and Scanner which was powered through car batteries. The facilitators demonstrated the proper method for initiating measurements and guided each group through the procedures, ensuring a clear understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of the equipment.

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After the field exercises, a concluding lecture was conducted to explain data collected and clarify the implications of the results. An interactive discussion ensued, where participants inquired about alternative survey methods and the adaptability of the technology in various settings. 

A short closing ceremony was then held and the participants were awarded certificates for completing the training. The program was formally concluded by Dr. Patricia Ann J. Sanchez, who delivered the closing remarks.