The Department of Environment and Natural Resources 7 headed by Paquito D. Melicor, Jr. Regional Executive Director in partnership with Regional Center of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development headed by Dr. Maria Rosario Piquero Ballescas together with the Environmental Management Bureau 7 headed by Ma. Victoria V. Abrera, Mines and Geosciences Bureau 7 headed by Armando Malicse, Department of Social Welfare and Development 7 headed by Shalaine Marie S. Lucero, Department of Education and President of ARENA 7, Dr. Salustiano T. Jimenez, officialy launch the campaign for Love our Earth through a commitment signing.

Pinas the Basura Buster, the official mascot of the DENR is also present during the launching. Around 50 participants graced the blended campaign and showed support to this momentous activity.

"Keeping our trash in a plastic bottle is a very simple and doable thing to do to show our love to Mother Earth and shows a sign of discipline within us. After all, there is only one Earth and we cannot afford to destroy it." said RED Paquito D. Melicor Jr. in his message.
Therefore, we encourage everyone to participate to this campaign and let us all together make a difference!

#LoveOurEarth

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Published: 15 February 2024

DENR 7 family would like to congratulate our very own PENR Officer Laurentino Bautista as the recipient of the 2022 EAGLE Award Implementing PENRO as well as to all the personnel and staff of PENRO SIQUIJOR.

Our warmest congratulations also to EMB7 Director Ma. Victoria Abrera for being the 2022 Best Performing Office during her incumbency as EMB CAR directorship.

EAGLE or Environmental Awards for Governance and Leadership Excellence Award is conferred to outstanding DENR officials who have shown exemplary leadership and accomplishments in pursuing the Department's goals and objectives.

Also our heartfelt congratulations to the EAGLE candidates who represented DENR7 our ever active and supportive Regional Executive Director RED Paquito Melicor Jr., ARD TS Charlie Fabre, ARD MS Eddie Llamedo, PENR Officer Viernov Grefalde as well as to all personnel and staff of PENRO Negros Oriental, CENR Officer Concordio Remorosa and to all personnel and staff of CENRO Ayungon, and to all PENROs, CENROs, PERSONNEL, AND STAFF OF DENR7 for all your efforts and sacrifices to meet our targets.

Mabuhay ang DENR Region 7!💚💙
(Photos: c/o ARD MS EEL)

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Published: 09 February 2024

DENR Central Visayas advocacy campaign aims to guide people in changing our lifestyles and practices towards sustainable systems in an ethical, economical, and efficient way, and to ensure that wastes become valuable for other uses.

This year with the theme “Sustainable Waste Management in Livable Communities: Zero Waste to Philippine Waters by 2040”, DENR advocates for the improvement of environmental quality through the effective and efficient implementation of waste avoidance, the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle), circular economy, proper treatment of household hazardous wastes, proper disposal of residual wastes, and collaboration of the stakeholders to support the National Plan of Action for the Prevention, Reduction and Management of Marine Litter.

DENR-7 led the R.I.V.E.R.S FOR LIFE Program regionwide and participated in the 14^th Cebu Citywide Clean-up Challenge together with volunteers from different sectors of society last December 09, 2023. PENRO Cebu recorded a staggering 691 kilograms or 73 sacks of mixed waste mostly are single use plastics, styrofoam, pet bottles and deteriorated clothing  were collected in Kinalumsan river and other identified areas also showed increasing volume of wastes in our waterbodies.

With these data indeed, DENR Central Visayas appeals for the cooperation of the community to be responsible in managing their waste. Do not throw your garbage anywhere. We should be together in facing this challenge towards a cleaner environment, rehabilitation of our rivers to combat climate change.

Start living a zero waste lifestyle. You can begin by being mindful of your consumption habits and making small changes, such as using reusable bags, bottles, and containers. It's also important to prioritize buying products with minimal packaging and to recycle or compost whenever possible. Spread the word, educate other people and volunteer for clean-ups in your community.

#ZeroWasteMonth

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Published: 08 January 2024

DENR Central Visayas conducted the Multi-Stakeholder Regional Action and Communication Planning in Support for the Updated Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM) Strategic Plan for CY 2024-2034 last December 11-15, 2023 at the Summit Galleria Hotel, Cebu City. The output of said activity will be forwarded to the Central Office. Participants are representatives from the local government units (LGUs), other national government agencies (NGAs), peoples organization (POs) and other stakeholders.

The Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM) begun in 1995 by virtue of E.O. No. 263 signed by former Pres. Fidel V. Ramos as the national strategy to ensure sustainable development of the country's forestland resources and providing mechanisms for its implementation. The then President Gloria Arroyo also signed Executive Order (E.O.) Number 318 s.2004 otherwise known as "Promoting sustainable forest management in the Philippines."

Under Sec. 2.3 of E.O. 318, CBFM shall be the primary strategy in all forest conservation and development and related activities, including joint ventures, production sharing and co-production. The strategy to improve the well-being of forest-dependent communities, at the same time ensure the sustainable management, rehabilitation and protection of the forestlands and the resources therein, through the active participation of different stakeholders.

Opening Message by ARD for Technical Services, Charlie E. Fabre

Through the CBFM-POs, the government, with its limited manpower and capacity to protect all forest areas, is able to get additional on-site and immediate responders to forest/coastal concerns in a cost efficient manner. Some had started to partner with other stakeholders such as the LGU, DTI, DA, TESDA, DOST, DOT and PCIC.

Majority of the CBFM-POs have maintained their teams of Bantay Gubat/Dagat. Bantay Gubat/Dagat with members doing volunteer work in patrolling or roving, forest fire fighting and guarding against poachers and encroachers.

Most of these projects were on plantation establishment, agroforestry, mangrove rehabilitation, and livelihood and enterprise development in recent years.

Presently, 249 CBFM Peoples Organization and CBFMA holders in Central Visayas and 20 were registered with the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), 54 at Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) and 172 with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Around 66% are still active of the overall total, considering  12 are beginners, 229 progressive and 8 are in advance stages.

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Published: 25 December 2023

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources Central Visayas joined hands with the Mines and Geosciences Bureau and the Environmental Management Bureau Region 7 is celebrating three (3) major environmental events for this month namely:  National Environmental Awareness Month, National Clean Air Month, and the National Climate Change Consciousness Week (November 19-25, 2023) with the theme “Circular Actions for Climate Hope” which aims to take leap action on environmental issues as well as addressing concerns on climate change.

Republic Act #9512 signed in 2008 known as the National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008, declared the month of November as National Environmental Awareness Month to promote awareness especially among the youth, on the importance of the protecting the environment and natural resources and the sustainable growth and development of the country. This law also called for the integration of Environmental Education in school curricula at all levels, whether public or private including in barangay daycare, preschool, non-formal, technical vocational, professional level, indigenous learning and out-of school youth courses or programs.

This month is also declared Clean Air Month in the Philippines. The passage of the Philippine Clean Air Act or Republic Act #8749 in 1999 provides for a comprehensive air pollution control policy, as it outlines the government’s measures to reduce air pollution by including environmental protection activities in the development plans.

Proclamation No. 1667 dated November 18, 2008, designates November 19-25 annually as “Global Warming and Climate Change Consciousness Week. It aims to create awareness on global warming and climate change by pursuing broad and intensive public information and education campaigns to secure the collective cooperation of the private and public sector.

Different ENR activities were conducted in the region to celebrate these  three major events: Concert for Clean Air in Robinsons Galleria Cebu.  Students from different schools in Cebu participated in the Pintakalikasan, Balak Para sa Kalikupan and Sangka sa Kaalam sa Kalikupan contest. Part of the program also includes the commitment signing.

Another event was held at the Parklane International Hotel, the 2023^rd Solid Waste Management Summit and DENR-7 Central Visayas Regional Executive Director Paquito Melicor Jr. give his message to all the participants, partners, and stakeholders during event. This summit is led by the Regional Director Ma. Victoria V. Abrera of EMB Region 7 focuses on the implementation of the Extended Producer Responsibility Act (RA #11898).

As RED Paquito D. Melicor Jr. said,  “Let us join hands in protecting Mother Earth. Plant  trees to improve air quality, as trees add oxygen to our air, it can help in the mitigation of air pollution and live a sustainable life- take a walk in going to work of  bike. Use your social media accounts to promote awareness on global warming and climate change. Organize activities aimed in raising awareness and fostering collaboration among various stakeholders. Being aware of the natural environment and resources, and making choices that benefit the earth, rather than hurt it. #ikawakokitaangkaliupan”.

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Published: 30 November 2023