In recognition of the efforts and achievements of its officials, employees, and offices, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region VI held its Pasidungog kag Pagdayaw for the Second Semester of 2023, as well as the Oath-taking Ceremony for newly promoted employees of different offices in the region on December 20, 2023, at the DENR VI Activity Center, Iloilo City.

Leading the ceremonies were Regional Executive Director Livino B. Duran, Assistant Regional Directors Raul L. Lorilla for Technical Services, Ivene D. Reyes for Special Concerns, and Andres T. Untal for Management Services who is also serving as the Chairperson for the PRAISE Committee.

Also in attendance were the different Division Chiefs and the Provincial and Community Environment and Natural Resources Officers from all over Western Visayas, some of whom are considered as “end-users”. End-users are officials or immediate supervisors where vacancies are located and filled-up because of these new promotions.

“On behalf of DENR Region 6, please accept our heartfelt congratulations to you and the members of your family…To all our achievers, the awards are testimonies of your individual achievements and performance. But the key here is consistency. The challenge is how to maintain being at the top of the line…Mahalaga po kayo sa ating opisina. Do good for yourself, your families, and the institution we represent”, RED Duran expressed in his message.

The endeavor was organized by the Administrative Division led by its chief, Dr. Ernest C. Federiso who is also the Co-Chairperson of the PRAISE Committee.

A total of twenty-two (22) achievement awards, one (1) posthumous award, nineteen (19) service awards, seven (7) career and self-development awards, six (6) awards for board examination passers, and one (1) certificate of recognition were given to outstanding employees and retirees. In addition, twenty (20) physical performance awards, six (6) plaques of performance awards, and two (2) special citations for years 2019-2022 were given to exemplary PENROs and CENROs.

“We have two words in Ilonggo, Pasidungog kag Pagdayaw which means that we do acknowledge and praise the achievements of our fellow employees. Achievements in the form of self-development, career-development which in one way or another has contributed to DENR 6”, ARD for Management Services and PRAISE Committee Chairperson Untal said.

On the other hand, twenty-seven (27) newly promoted personnel took their oaths of office administered and signed by RED Duran and witnessed by the end-users. There are fourteen (14) from the Regional Office, three (3) from PENRO Iloilo, one (1) each for CENRO Sara and Barotac Nuevo, two (2) from PENRO Guimaras, one (1) from PENRO Negros Occidental, two (2) from CENRO Bago City, and three (3) from CENRO Kabankalan City.

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Published: 22 December 2023

As one of the participating agencies in the recently concluded Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) on December 9-10, 2023 at Guimbal National High School, Guimbal, Iloilo, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 6 headed by Regional Executive Director Livino B. Duran delivered key services of the agency, mainly the Handog Titulo Program and seedlings distribution.

Despite the heat and huge crowds at the venue, pre-identified beneficiaries of the Handog Titulo Program eagerly awaited and received their agricultural and special patents. One hundred three (103) land titles were given to qualified applicants, of which 81 beneficiaries were issued agricultural patents and 22 received their special patents.

“Adhering to our pledge of quality service and being accessible to the public, initiatives like this bring us closer to our goal. Handog Titulo gives us the opportunity to assist individuals, families, or organizations have a piece of land they can call their own. It’s quite meaningful, and we are honored to be a significant part of that process,” said RED Duran.

On the other hand, DENR 6 through its Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) Iloilo and Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Guimbal, have distributed a variety of seedlings which include Cacao (Theobroma cacao), Coffee (Coffea), Narra (Pterocarpus indicus), Atsuete (Bixa orellana), and Philippine Ash (Fraxinus griffithii), locally known as Tapuyay. Hundreds of chosen seedlings were given to 59 people who availed of the program.

“One of the priorities of DENR is climate action and by planting more trees, we can help build a more robust environment for all. Small efforts when concerted can generate a meaningful impact on our fight against climate change,” said RED Duran.

Overall, a total of 129 clients availed of the DENR 6 services offered during the two-day Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair in Guimbal, Iloilo. Many of the DENR clients sought legal advice and consultation regarding land titles, application of permits, and information on geohazard locations in the different areas of Iloilo.

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Published: 14 December 2023

Aiming to bring government services closer to the people of Iloilo, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 6 joins the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) on December 9-10, 2023, at Guimbal National High School, Guimbal, Iloilo.

The DENR 6 delegation was led by Regional Executive Director Livino B. Duran, Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services Raul L. Lorillia, and PENR Officer Salvador C. Manglinong Jr., with the cooperation of PENRO Iloilo, CENROs Guimbal, Barotac Nuevo and Sara, Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), Environment Management Bureau (EMB), and officers from the Regional Office.

Representing Pres. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. was House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, along with other officials from different national government agencies. House Representatives and other local leaders of Iloilo are also in force to show full support to this initiative.

“Nandito po ako upang magbigay ng mensahe ng pangako ng Bagong Pilipinas. Isang pamahalaan na hindi naghihintay. Pamahalaang kusang lumalapit sa mga mamamayan para matugunan ang inyong mga pangangailangan sa mas lalong madaling panahon...Tinutupad natin ito sa pamamagitan ng Serbisyo Fair na idinaraos natin ngayon sa inyong probinsya”, House Speaker Romualdez expressed.

Along with 51 other government agencies participating in the two-day event, DENR 6 offers the following services such as, Handog Titulo Program, Application and Issuance of Forestry Permit, Seedlings Distribution, Free Legal Counseling of Land Forestry Concern and Title Consultation, Wildlife Permit Application and Permitting, Application for Water Resources, Sand and Gravel Permit Issuances/Registration, Groundwater Resource Assessment, Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC), Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC), Permit to Operate (PTO), Discharge Permits (DP), Permit to Transport (PTT), Hazard Wastes Issuance of Permits and Application, and IEC Materials Distribution.

“We at DENR 6 fully support this initiative of the national government. It is our mandate to render swift and quality services to our constituents. Rest assured that we are doing everything that we can to continuously improve our services and reach as many people as possible”, Regional Executive Director Duran said.

At least 80,000 beneficiaries will be catered by the participating agencies and the estimated worth of BPSF projects and financial assistance allocated for the people of Iloilo will be PHP 900 million.

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Published: 11 December 2023

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Region 6 celebrates its first-ever Senior Citizens and Persons with Disability (PWD) Day on December 4, 2023, at the DENR VI Activity Center, Iloilo City.

The activity aims to pay respect and appreciate the continued dedication of DENR 6 employees who are now in their senior years or being someone differently abled. As of this writing, the regional office employs 37 senior citizens and 11 PWD.

“We are very happy to organize this activity for our seniors and PWD. They deserve to be given the opportunity to have fun and develop stronger bonds with each other before they retire from service,” says Loida L. Mellizas, Administrative Assistant II and Senior Citizen/PWD Focal Person.

In his message, Regional Executive Director Livino B. Duran emphasized the importance of having this celebration to give credence to the efforts made by employees through the years, despite of limitations due to age and physical disabilities.

“As a senior citizen myself, I know that it is a bit more challenging now to discharge our duties. But I salute all of you for your continued service to the people and I hope that before we retire, we will be fulfilled and be shown the love and appreciation from DENR 6 that we all deserve,” RED Duran expressed.

The activity also became a chance for some of the retired officials and employees to be invited back for a “Kumustahanay” and shared life updates and their experiences so far in retirement.

“After years of hard work, retiring from public service gave me more time to spend with family and on myself as well. But the pandemic came and it became quite challenging for me. That’s why I am very thankful to DENR 6 for having this activity. It gave us retired employees a chance to visit our former offices once again and reconnect with former colleagues,” said retired Regional Technical Director for Research and Center Head for Visayas Region, Alicia L. Lusticia.

“Manage your finances well and enjoy your retirement by spending more time with family and by continuing to be productive. Most of all, strengthen your faith in God,” retired Finance Division Chief Nemia L. Austria advised senior employees who are soon to be retirees.

Free services such as medical laboratory tests (chest x-ray, blood tests, urinalysis, and ECG), health check-ups and lecture, flu vaccinations, and massages were also offered to the participants. Representatives from different offices such as the Pag-IBIG Fund, GSIS, DEMCO, and others were also present to answer queries of the participants.

“Be conscious of your health choices from now on. Always bear in mind that we are getting older, we are not as strong as we used to be. Regular check-ups with your physician are vital to stay in shape and seek medical attention when needed. Wellness above all is key to enjoy your retirement,” advised Dr. Agnes Segunda F. Gerasmo highlighted in her lecture titled “The Precious Elders.” Dr. Gerasmo is a faculty at the College of Medicine, West Visayas State University and specializes in family and community medicine.

Organizers are hoping that more activities will be done for the benefit of senior citizens and PWDs at the regional office for the next calendar year.

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Published: 06 December 2023

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as the primary agency responsible for the protection, conservation, and management of the country’s environment and natural resources are doing its best to engage the community and the public to achieve its goals.

Thus, the DENR 6 headed by Regional Executive Director Livino B. Duran signed a Memorandum of Partnership (MOPA)/Covenant together with the President of Dulungan Youth Organization, Jann Vince I. Barcinal as the region’s Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) Ambassadors for the province of Antique on November 23, 2023 during the ComPassion Project Activity of the region.

As stated in the MOPA, the Dulungan Youth shall be considered as partner of the DENR and become the role model of youth/student in pushing for a healthy and clean environment; as such they will conduct an Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Campaign, advocacy and partnership-building activities in the span of three (3) years.

“Young people have many ideas on how to further protect our environment, with their wide range of imagination, innovative ideas and willingness to address environmental and climatic challenges,” RED Duran said.

The ENR Ambassadors serves as an effective partner and force multiplier in changing behavior of the people towards environmental stewardship. The ENR Ambassadors will focus on the specific programs namely; Community-based Forest Management, Expanded National Greening Program/ Tree Planting Activity, Solid Waste Management, Ecotourism and Conservation of Protected Areas, and posting of environment related infographics and/or articles in their social media accounts.

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Published: 04 December 2023