CENRO Ayungon, Negros Oriental- Bringing the theme “It’s Time for Wetland Restoration”, the DENR CENRO-Ayungon together with the barangay officials celebrated the 2023 World Wetlands Day celebration on February 2, 2023, by participating in an Inland Clean-up Drive at Barangay Tiguib, Ayungon, Negros Oriental spearheaded by the newly designated CENR Officer, For. Vicente Rustico M. Calizar.

The activity was conducted at the river beside the CENR Office wherein stations have been created. The 1.77 km. short course of the river flows from Sitio Kansalanga down to the coastal area of Brgy. Tiguib.

A total of 15 trash bags/sacks have been collected which is equivalent to 174.5 kgs of accumulated waste materials. Most of the items found were household wastes that are very common in residential areas such as plastic bags & bottles, diapers, sachets of detergents & shampoos, food containers, straws, old items of clothing, and plastic utensils.

The activity aims not only to cultivate teamwork among the volunteers but also to strengthen cohesiveness and foster cooperation among the local residents of the barangay. But most importantly, it helps promote or raise environmental awareness in the community, especially on how to help revive and restore degraded wetlands.

Wetlands are part of our daily day-to-day lives and are extremely beneficial both to the people and wildlife, that’s why the local residents play a vital role by getting involved in activities on mitigation measures or by doing simple things in their own little ways (e.g., proper waste disposal, recycling, avoiding the use of toxic products, plant trees, etc.) in order to contribute effectively and efficiently in the protection and conservation of our environment.

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Published: 03 February 2023

DENR Region 7 supports the 2^nd year Search for Best Zero Waste Barangay initiated by the Provincial Government of Siquijor. The search will showcase the best efforts of barangay officials and their constituencies working toward efficient reduction of plastic use in consonance with the “No Single-Use Plastic” Ordinance of the Province. This year, public elementary schools are also included in the search to emphasize the importance of molding pupils to be good stewards of the environment.

PENRO Siquijor representative Senior Ecosystems Management Specialist Paul Tomogsoc, remarked the serious dedication of the local government units (LGUs) in the implementation of R.A. 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 and other environmental laws campaign in the Province of Siquijor. The team includes evaluators from other national government agencies (NGAs) and non-government organizations (NGOs) conducted the on-site assessment last December 27-28, 2022 and on January 3-4, 2023.

Monetary rewards and recognition will be at the end of the month of January, 2023 to commemorate the Zero Waste Month with three (3) major prizes and consolation/special awards in different categories for barangays and schools. 

Zero waste advocacy campaign also promotes designing and managing products and processes in a way that reduces waste and pollution. This year’s theme is “Stepping Up Solid Waste Management Through Efficient Extended Producers Responsibility” calls for your action.

DENR Central Visayas needs you, let us make a positive impact on the environment towards a sustainable future, document and share your initiatives and best practices on waste management for others to replicate.

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Published: 13 January 2023

DENR Central Visayas joins the nation in observing the Best Dives Philippines Week.

Presidential Proclamation No. 758, signed by former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in January 14, 2005 declared every second week of January and every year thereafter as Best Dives Philippines Week promoting scuba diving with emphasis on protection and conservation of the country’s underwater marine resources.

Scuba diving and related activities are special tourism interest that greatly contributed in the development and promotion of tourism.  Our marine resources are source of livelihood for fisherfolks, boatman, resort owners, investors, local governments and recreational activities both for the local and foreign tourists.

Some of the major diving spots in the Philippines are situated in Central Visayas,  particularly in Apo Island in Negros Oriental, Moalboal and Malapascua in Cebu Balicasag and Cabilao Island in Bohol.  The challenges we face now is how to preserve, protect and conserve this sites as human activities and climate change intensify.  Our marine resources are prone to pollution from overflows of untreated sewage and mismanaged waste specifically the plastics which harms the ecosystem.

DENR Region 7 calls all dive enthusiasts, let us do some action, schedule scubasurero clean-up drive, coordinate with the local government units (LGUs) and stakeholders on site to show an act of love for our oceans. Ikaw, Ako, Kita Ang Kalikupan.

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Published: 11 January 2023

As we celebrate the National Volunteers Month every month of December with the theme “Volunteer Now: Spark Hope, Create Solutions and Respond to Pandemic Challenges”. DENR Central Visayas always recognizes the vital role of volunteers for the environment. The importance of partnership of other national government agencies (NGAs), non-government organizations (NGOs), peoples' organizations (Pos), academe/schools, youth organizations/students/sectors, the private and various stakeholders who always volunteers during environment and natural resources (ENR) events and celebrations. 

DENR Region VII also extends our heartfelt gratitude to all those who participated in the clean-up, tree/mangrove planting and in all other environmental activities to address climate change mitigation and adaptation conducted by the department for the year 2022. And to those who signed and sealed a commitment and partnership with DENR-7 through a memorandum of agreement/understanding (MOA/MOU) to share responsibility as stewards of Mother Earth.

Regional Executive Director Paquito C. Melicor, Jr. said, “We, in the DENR Central Visayas thank you for the Bayanihan spirit in the protection and conservation of our natural resources you have shown. The commitment and collaboration during the clean-up of rivers and esteros, the rescue of wildlife, coastal clean-up and the information, education and communication (IEC) initiatives shared among the citizenry would surely encourage more volunteers in the future. Thank you, environmental volunteers and have a joyful new year”.

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Published: 30 December 2022

DENR Central Visayas conduct Benchmarking Tour in Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park and Material Recovery Facility in Barangay Candau-ay, Dumaguete City.

Participants are the Information Officers of DENR-PENROs, CENROs, EMB, Philippine Information Agency 7-Info Center Head Negros, the 4H Club Members of Magatas, the SK Chairman and councilor of Barangay San Antonio, Barangay Captain of Maningcao ,  people’s organization and other stakeholders.

The said activity includes environmental education on Solid Waste Management, protected areas, poster making contest, photo/video documentation to tell a story for sharing the experience in the social media platform.

Learnings on the best practices of the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Barangay Candau-ay shows the usefulness of pyrolysis machines that will convert garbage into useful by-products such as hollow blocks, plastic chairs and for organic fertilizer. The City is already implementing the safe closure and rehabilitation plan of the open dumpsite which is already approved by the DENR.

They also enjoyed the beauty of nature, have fun and the cleanliness of the Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park, one of the protected area with best practices in solid waste management.

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Published: 29 November 2022