Negros Oriental- Noting the significant relationship between forests and water and its importance to humanity, PENRO Negros Oriental conducted a tree planting activity and environmental forum today to celebrate jointly the International Day of Forests (March 21) and World Water Day (March 22).

In early morning, members of the civic organization Gentle City Dumaguete Eagle’s Club and personnel of PENRO Negros Oriental planted fifty Red Lauan (Shorea negrosensis) seedlings inside the Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park, one of the province’s watershed that is supplying water to communities for household and agricultural use. Also, the planting activity is in support to the conservation and preservation efforts to address climate change and biodiversity crisis, and to enhance water quality and ensure abundance of clean water.

After the planting activity, PENRO personnel conducted an environmental forum at Cambaloctot High School in San Jose, Negros Oriental where forty-five students (Grades 7, 8, and 9) attentively listened on the discussion of the following topics: What is Forest and its Important Role to Humanity, brief background on the celebration of World Water Day and its Importance, and Brief Profile of Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park (BTLNP). The activity ended with a Q&A where students exhibited great learnings from the discussion.

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Published: 25 March 2024

Today, as we celebrate the 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗔𝗬 with the theme: "𝙒𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙚: 𝙋𝙖𝙜𝙠𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙖 𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙤 𝙨𝙖 𝙎𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙙 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙗𝙞𝙜", the Bohol Provincial Environment Management Office (BPEMO) in collaboration with the DENR CENRO Tagbilaran City, PENRO Bohol, LGU Maribojoc and BLGU of Punta Cruz, Maribojoc joined hands in the coastal clean-up activity at the Maribojoc Uplifted Marine Terraces followed by an environmental forum held at the hall fronting Punta Cruz Watch Tower Maribojoc, Bohol.

The said activities are in observance to this significant occasion dedicated to raise awareness about the importance of water in our lives in which a total of 80 individuals actively participated and convened to help preserve and conserve the coastal waters of Maribojoc Uplifted Marine Terraces as this is one of the significant geosites recognized as National Geological Monument in Bohol.

As guided by this year’s theme focuses on the campaign highlighting water's pivotal role in fostering peace, prosperity, and conflict prevention, a forum was also conducted in which various resource persons imparted significant knowledge pertains to the brief discussion on the celebration, Bohol Island declaration as First UNESCO Geopark and the Importance of Ecological Solid Waste Management.

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Published: 25 March 2024

Today, on World Water Day, the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) Siquijor led a collaborative effort to rejuvenate Capilay Spring, in partnership with the Municipal Local Government of San Juan and various other agencies including the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and Philippine National Police (PNP), along with youth/work immersion students from Siquijor State College (SSC).

The event commenced with a warm welcome address from the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer (MENRO) Wilson Larot, Jr., expressing gratitude for PENRO Siquijor's initiative in rejuvenating Capilay Spring. Following this, PDO II Ryd Banguis provided a brief rationale, highlighting the importance of rejuvenating Capilay Spring every two years to preserve its natural beauty. He also shed light on the significance of celebrating World Water Day.

CMEMP Focal Cristy Ann Ricaborda then acknowledged the participants and provided orientation on the specific areas designated for each agency. The collaborative effort proved to be successful, contributing significantly to the preservation of our natural resources. World Water Day serves as a reminder of the importance of water conservation and sustainable management practices. Through initiatives like the Capilay Spring rejuvenation, communities come together to safeguard this precious resource for future generations.

As we reflect on the significance of World Water Day, let us renew our commitment to protecting our water sources and ensuring access to clean and safe water for all. Together, we can make a positive impact on the health of our planet and the well-being of our communities.

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Published: 25 March 2024

The RIVERs For Life - Banica River Rehabilitation project Group 1 composed of PENRO Negros Oriental, PGNO-Environment and Natural Resources Department (ENRD), Silliman University (SU), Foundation University (FU), and St. Paul University of Dumaguete (SPUD) conducted a water sampling activity last March 23 at four replicate sites of the Banica River to test on the physicochemical parameters - turbidity, pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen and conductivity.
The tests were made at the upper stream (Tejeros), two intermediate mid streams (Palinpinon and the Vida Royal sections), and finally the lower stream (delta), or the Tinago Bridge.

“The water sampling activity from Casaroro-Tejeros in Valencia town down to Tinago Bridge in Dumaguete City signifies our commitment in partnership with the Local Government Units (PLGU and BLGU) and the academe to safeguard our natural resources and protect and preserve the Banica River as an essential part of our ecosystem”, said PENRO Viernov Grefalde.

The activity is one of many to be undertaken by the group which will run for the entire year to include river characteristics during the dry and wet seasons. The next schedule of tests will be on March 26 for the Coliform Count and April 20 for another water sampling to determine the actual condition of the water quality especially during the dry season.

Group 1 is the Aesthetic and Water Quality Improvement Team, in charge to monitor the water quality of Banica River, provide data, reports and recommendations to other teams for collaborative action.

Team composition:
DENR led by For. Celerino Baja, Jr. along with TSD staff Mary Jennelyn Alinabo and Ariane Jane Balansag with BTLNP personnel Sargie Dura and Jamal Pinero; ENRD led by Glenn Ontolan and Albie Bao; SPUD headed by
Alex Baena and Mario Cual; FU headed Christopher Bernard Benong and Jesson Belen.

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Published: 25 March 2024

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n celebration of the World Wetlands Day 2024, CENRO Ayungon conducted a two (2) day cleanup at Tiguib Creek and Manjuyod respectively.

Tiguib Creek cleanup was participated by 55 employees of CENRO Ayungon and collected plastic wrappers, plastic bottles, and organic trash such as dry leaves, branches, and logs.

In Manjuyod, around 208 participants from Brgy Campuyo (officials), PNP Manjuyod, BFP, SK of Campuyo, Negros Island Anti Crime and Illegal Drug Association Inc. (NIACIDA) Manjuyod Chapter and residents of Brgy Campuyo, Manjuyod.

Brgy Campuyo participants were able to collect 55 sacks of plastic wrappers, plastic bottles, beverage bottles, Styrofoam, bags, and other types of trash.

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Published: 09 February 2024