Coastal Resources and Ecotourism Research, Development and Extension Center (CRERDEC) through the Experimental Forest Station (EFS) led the conduct of a “Refresher Training on Environmental and Natural Resources (ENR) Laws for the Deputized Environment and Natural Resources Officers (DENRO) and Wildlife and Environment Officers (WEO) held at the CRERDEC Training Hall in Camp 7, Minglanilla, Cebu on November 26, 2021. Representatives from Barangay Camp-7, Minglanilla, Cebu and Manipis, Talisay City; EFS Bantay Gubat; local Peoples Organization; DENR-CENRO Cebu; and some CRERDEC staff attended the said activity. Technical staff from the DENR-7 Enforcement Division served as the resource persons.
The activity is one of the requirements for the approval of the application of new DENROs/WEOs and/or the renewal of appointment of those deputized in 2020. With threats consistently posed on CRERDEC’s experimental forest and the surrounding timberland coupled with a limited number of government-hired Bantay Gubat, the role of Deputized ENROs/WEOs is crucial. They serve as additional forces that aid DENR-CENROs in the case build-up for the prosecution of forest violators.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through the leadership of Environment Secretary Roy A Cimatu receives a Plaque of Recognition from the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar for being one of the top requested and performing agencies (with more than 500 to 999 requests and with at least 90% closed transactions) in the eFOI Portal and for its exceptional and significant contribution to the Freedom of Information Program's progress and development.
The plaque is received by DENR7 OIC Regional Executive Director Paquito Melicor, Jr. together with ARD for Management Services Trinidad Etulle on 25 November 2021 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Cebu City.
The annual Freedom of Information (FOI) Award is a national recognition conferred by the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) through the Freedom of Information – Project Management Office (FOI–PMO) on individuals, organizations and agencies that had significant contributions and advancements in the field of information access in the Philippines. -PCOO
Recognizing the role of the youth in the promotion of the DENR priority programs and projects, the Regional Strategic Communication and Initiatives Group (RSCIG) instill the value of environmental awareness to the DYAR youth community with Kapartner Ng Bayan Jimrey Biosa as their Advisor.
The students from the different grade levels and schools are willing to promote the importance of environmental conservation, protection and management of the environment and natural resources through information, education and communication (IEC), social mobilization and partnership building with guidance of the adult members of the community. Books, posters and leaflets on solid waste management for Grade III to Grade V, TAK comics, and other IEC materials were donated for references to DYAR 765 Sonshine Radio, KJC Compound, Jagobiao, Mandaue City.
The young generation can also look after the earth, it is the responsibility of the Christian stewards and being an Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) ambassador/volunteer by sharing information on household waste segregation and proper disposal of used disposable face masks and other COVID-19 health waste was part of the orientation. #TayoAngKalikasan #ikawakokitaangkalikupan
Driven with the primary goal to alleviate the global phenomenon of climate change through information dissemination coupled with the active participation of different partners and sectors of the community, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) partners with the Puno, Edukasyon, at Para sa Kabuhayan Philippines Inc. (PEP) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for the Visayas execution of the “Trees in the Driven with the primary goal to alleviate the global phenomenon of climate change through information dissemination coupled with the active participation of different partners and sectors of the community, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) partners with the Puno, Edukasyon, at Para sa Kabuhayan Philippines Inc. (PEP) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for the Visayas execution of the “Trees in the #pepphilippinesCity” project.
To officially kick-start the activity, a launching ceremony was held in Tagbilaran City, Bohol along with the turnover of over 160 indigenous trees on November 4, 2021 at the DENR PENRO Bohol office in Cortes, Bohol. Present in the activity were the representatives from the collaborators representing each sectors: local government of Bohol headed by Cong. Edgar Chatto, with Gov. Art Yap and Mayor Baba Yap; PCSO headed by General Manager Royina Garma; PEP Philippines Director Andrew Worsley; and DENR representatives led by Undersecretary for Special Projects and Concerns Edilberto Leonardo with OIC, DENR Regional Executive Director Engr. Paquito D. Melicor, Jr., DENR Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services Charlie Fabre; Bohol PENRO Ariel Rica; CENRO Taqbilaran Elena Suarez; Talibon CENRO Officer Richard Abella.
In the continued efforts of the Department to participate in environmental activities such as this, “Trees in the City” aims to raise consciousness on the benefits of trees and the importance of urban greening. It also aims to inform the general public on the different kinds of indigenous trees and its benefits to the earth. The project targets to strategically position Philippine native trees, which are temporarily planted in a recycled plastic drum / galvanized drum, located in public hospitals, healthcare centers, public markets, and public transport terminals. Each drum has unique QR codes that will lead to the information about the tree. The City assigned will serve as the nursery of the trees up until they will reach their growing capacity within the drum. Fully-grown trees will then be transferred to permanent plating locations such as mini-agro city forests, government playgrounds etc. #TayoAngKalikasan #TreesInTheCityProject #PEPPhilippines
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cebu, University of Cebu, Profood International Corporation, Sacred Heart Parish-Jesuits and Government Agencies inked today, 3 October 2021, a Memorandum of Agreement at the University of Cebu, Mambaling Campus to seal a deal together in a program the "500 LEGACY TREES for 500 YoC".
The significance of this program is that by 2025 at least 50% parishes in Archdiocese have conducted capacity building towards a goal in becoming a Church Gifted to Live in the Spirit and Principles of Laudato Si' by promoting ecological awareness, conversion, and action through 500 LEGACY TREES Program in celebrating 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines.
The current "new normal" condition calls for an even more focused attention to the plight of our environment as well as those of the poor communities.
The MoA signatories include University of Cebu President Atty Augusto Go, Mr Justin Uy of Profood International Corporation, Fr Roberto Carampatan of the Sacred Heart Parish- Jesuits, DENR RED Paquito Melicor Jr together with EMB7 RD Lormelyn Claudio and MGB7 RD Armando Malicse, and His Excellency Archbishop Jose Palma.
