In the previous years, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Region 6 gave honor and time to the elderly people in the different areas in the region with their own simple ways.

Thus, a Pamaskwa para kay Lolo kag Lola was conducted by the PENRO Negros Occidental under the leadership of PENRO Joan Nathaniel Gerangaya together with PENRO Chief TSD Catherine Balasa, Chief MSD Rosario Rostata, Chief RPS Remia Buaron, and the PERNO personnel to the one hundred forty-five (145) Senior Citizens, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and trisikad drivers of Barangay 39, Bacolod City on December 19, 2023.

A short program including a free medical check-up was conducted and gift packs were distributed to all participants. On behalf of Punong Barangay Dante Danoy, Barangay Kagawad Ma. Rizalina Diaz welcomed all present and expressed her gratitude to the whole PENRO Negros Occidental family for letting them feel valued and for always including the Senior Citizens in the yearly activity.

Meanwhile, the Provincial ENR Office of Iloilo shared the joy of the holiday season to the beloved Lolos and Lolas, as well as to the community of Asilo De Molo- a Home for Elderly through simple gift giving, and a series of dance and song numbers.

The Head of the Social Services of Asilo de Molo, Ms. Magdalena Tumilba, gave her welcome message and thanked PENRO Iloilo for always extending their love and support to the elderly. This undertaking was initiated by PENR Officer Salvador C. Manglinong, Jr., together with the Chief Management Services Division (MSD) Rossinee T. Gunce, Chief Technical Services Division (TSD) Alma E. Ballego, with the support and cooperation of PENRO Iloilo personnel.

“Aging is something we can’t stop. We will eventually experience white hairs, wrinkles, and bones tend to shrink in size, but these people are not elders, they were once wise men/women,  history makers, previous problem solvers, and our beloved person,” said DENR 6 Regional Executive Director Livino B. Duran.

“May we not forget that and continue to give then honour and pride,” his concluding statement.

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Published: 09 January 2024

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Local Government Unit (LGU) continue their support in each of their collaborative activities and as partners involving environmental protection and awareness, livelihood programs, disaster resilience activities, and many others.

The DENR-Provincial ENR Office of Negros Occidental headed by PENRO Joan Nathaniel Gerangaya was recognized as one of the active partners in the conservation, protection and rehabilitation of the environment in the province, receiving a Plaque of Recognition during the Provincial Environment Management Office (PEMO) – 2023 Ecoluminaries: Abanse Negrense Environmental Awards on December 05, 2023 at Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. 

DENR 6 Regional Executive Director Livino B. Duran gave his congratulations to PENRO Negros Occidental and continues to encourage the DENR 6’s regional and field offices to collaborate with the LGUs and other stakeholders.

“Receiving such an award and being recognized by the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental is a great honor to the Department. Rest assured we will continue to work with the LGU and other stakeholders for the betterment of our present and future generations,” said Duran.

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Published: 09 January 2024

Through the initiative of Tambuli Mining Company along with the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials of Brgy. Bato, Sagay City, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through its Community Environment and Natural Resources (CENRO) Cadiz-Enhanced National Greening Program (eNGP) personnel assisted a Bamboo growing activity near Brgy. Lopez Jaena, Sagay City, Negros Occidental on December 2, 2023.

A total of 510 culms of hardened Bambusa blumeana locally known as “Kawayan tinik” were planted in an area of 2 hectares along the stretch of  Tad-ao River.

“We are happy to see that companies are being responsible in protecting the environment. While we value progress, of course it will use-up our natural resources. But the health of ecosystems must always be preserved and that everyone must take part in ensuring that those who violate laws will be held liable. We must always be reminded that our right to a healthy and clean environment must be coupled with sustainability and responsibility”, Regional Executive Director Livino B. Duran expressed.

In addition, an information education campaign (IEC) was conducted to raise the level of awareness among youth participants about the significance of Bamboo to the environment. The knowledge sharing also included its propagation, proper growing, care, and maintenance.

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Published: 20 December 2023

The Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) in Guimbal is currently undertaking a bamboo inventory, targeting a total area of 3,416 hectares in Brgys. Dagami, Bolo, and Trangka in Maasin, Iloilo.

The area covered by the inventory is within the Community-Based Forest Management Agreement (CBFMS) projects in the three barangays and is contracted by the Katilingban sang Pumuluyo nga Naga-Atipan sa Watershed, Incorporated (KAPAWA-Maasin, Inc.).

It is in preparation for a project implementation funded by the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) entitled “Improved livelihood through increased income for Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP); Modeling scalable community-based enterprises in Asia” and was organized through a memorandum from the Director for Foreign-Assisted and Special Projects Service of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

Aligned with international standards, the project exemplifies the importance of community-driven conservation efforts and broadening sustainable forest management practices.

The activity is also a pivotal move towards sustainable forestry and aims to contribute to the global goals of increasing forest cover through the Paris Agreement for Climate Change.

Available data from the Enhanced National Greening Program (eNGP) shows that as of 2011 until 2022, bamboo plantations in Western Visayas covered an area of 24,615.85 hectares.

CENRO Guimbal said that the inventory is much likely to continue next year, 2024, until the whole target area is covered.

The consolidated data will guide future reforestation and conservation efforts, and programs that will involve the communities in the area. The bamboo inventory will also strengthen ecological resilience of the communities involved and the region in general.

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Published: 20 December 2023

In collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd) Division of Cadiz City, the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO)-Cadiz provided seedlings and participated in a tree planting activity at Mabini Farm School, Had. Tad-Y, Sitio Cotcot, Brgy. Mabini, Cadiz city on December 6, 2023.

A total of 3,256 seedlings composed of fruit trees, native, and timber were donated by CENRO-Cadiz to 51 of the 71 public schools in the city, a huge majority of the 5,000 seedlings that will be planted simultaneously as part of the project.

This is in support of DepEd’s 236,000 Trees-A Christmas Gift for the Children that aims to promote environmental preservation and instill environmental responsibility among Filipino children.

“Inter-governmental collaboration is key in ensuring that quality service is given to the people. I am honored that DepEd Cadiz City made DENR 6 through CENRO Cadiz a partner in the conduct of this activity. Everyone, whatever sector you belong to, has a role to play in protecting our environment”, says Regional Executive Director Livino B. Duran.

Public schools throughout the country will be participating in this initiative and it will also serve as a Christmas gift of DepEd to help ensure a clean and green environment to the future generations.

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Published: 19 December 2023