The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Region 6 have awarded exposure trips to region’s Protected Areas (PAs) for the winners of the One Billion Rising (OBR) Dance competition.

The OBR dance contest with the nationwide theme song: “Isang Bilyong Babae ang Babangon,” was conducted during the National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) Culminating Activity. This year’s theme is: “WE for Gender and Inclusive Society” was adopted to continue inculcating in our consciousness respect for women. The OBR Dance Contest was held on March 29, 2023 at the DENR Courtyard. The contest was participated by the Region-based and field offices from region 6 which composed of PENROs Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, and Negros Occidental.

Winners of the OBR dance contest will have a chance to visit and explore one of the Protected Areas (PAs) in the region, namely:

Champion - PENRO Iloilo (Trip to Boracay Island)

1st Place - PENRO Negros Occidental (Trip to Taklong Island Marine Reserve)

2nd Place - PENRO Guimaras (Trip to Sagay Marine Reserve)

The exposure trips will serve as reward and recognition of talents, skills and expertise in conceptualizing and integrating gender and ENR perspectives in a dance platform. Further, this will provide venue for both women and men to appreciate the importance of different ecosystems of our environment.

“These exposure trips will help our own employees appreciate all our efforts in protecting our forestlands. It will be a great avenue for them to know why our PAs are protected,” DENR 6 Regional Executive Director Livino B. Duran said.

OBR first begun in 2013 with the fierce struggle against sexual and physical violence –it is an advocacy dance against rape, battery, incest, female genital mutilation and sex trafficking. This activity is also one of the prime movers to promote gender equality in the management, conservation, development and protection of the environment.

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Published: 26 April 2023

In line with the National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) 2023 with the theme: "WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society,” the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Region 6 through its Gender and Development (GAD) Committee conducted the yearly GAD Quiz Contest.

A total of twelve (12) participants from DENR 6 field offices send their one female and one male representatives to compete to the annual GAD Quiz Contest held at the DENR 6 Activity Center on March 17, 2023.

The activity aims to assess and improve the knowledge of the DENR 6 employees on the legal bases and other GAD related Information, enabling mechanisms policies and activities of the men and women of DENR 6.

Winners of the quiz are the following:

Champion (Male) - Allen L. Retos, PENRO Aklan

Champion (Female) - Mae Ann V. Inawasan, PENRO Aklan

2nd Place (Male) - Jasper John S. Aguirre, PENRO Iloilo

2nd Place (Female) - Sergia Mie G. Moy, PENRO Iloilo

3rd Place (Male) - Michael T. Agustin, PENRO Capiz

3rd Place (Female) - Genora Grace D. Alegora, PENRO Negros Occidental

“This activity was made to give emphasis on the equal opportunities given to a man and a woman in the workplace. Here in DENR 6 we appreciate all the works of our employees whether it is small or big contribution, and we are breaking the barriers to provide opportunities for growth to both sexes,” Regional Executive Director Livino B. Duran said.

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Published: 26 April 2023

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as the primary agency responsible for the conservation, management, development, and proper use of the country’s environment and natural resources, specifically forest and grazing lands, mineral resources, including those in reservation and watershed areas, and lands of the public domain, as well as the licensing and regulation of all natural resources as may be provided for by law.

Now, the DENR is using the “Ridge to Reef,” phrase which eventually the visible proof that the Department’s scope is bigger and wider –from air to land to water resources. Thus, the work needs a bigger and wider scope of helping hands.

“Civil Society Organization and the other environmental partners who are helping us achieve a blue and green economy are considered as family of the Department. They are not just mere helpers but our partners today and forward,” said Regional Executive Director Livino B. Duran.

The Provincial ENR Offices of the region are also tapping CSOs on their activities and projects that involve environmental protection and development.

Similarly, PENR Officer Merlene B. Aborka, of PENRO Aklan, administered the oathtaking ceremony of the CY 2023 set of trustees and officers of Aklan TREKKERS Inc. at Malay Eco Park, Brgy. Argao, Malay, Aklan. Distribution of free seedlings to the participants concluded the event.

Aklan TREKKERS is a volunteer-based outdoor organization in Aklan that advocate’s responsible mountaineering, environmental conservation, and promotes sustainable eco-tourism along with social entrepreneurship as alternative livelihood.

 Meanwhile, the Community ENR Office of Kabankalan under the leadership of the newly installed CENR Officer Wilfredo P. Canto joined the conduct of LAWIN Training for Himamaylan’s Community Patrollers on April 18-19, 2023 held at Danjugan, Sanctuary Island, Cauyan, Negros Occidental. The 2-day activity was organized by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Safe Water-Negros in collaboration by the Local Government Unit (LGU) Himamaylan City and the DENR-CENRO Kabankalan City. It aims to enhance knowledge of the LGU’s community-based forest patrollers and to augment with the DENR’s current watershed protection and enforcement efforts.

Another training was conducted by PENRO Negros Occidental headed by PENRO Joan Nathaniel F. Gerangaya in partnership with Conservation and Development Division (CDD) Chief, Forester Danilo L. Lorilla entitled Wildlife Field Course, on April 17-21, 2023 at Gawahon Eco-park, Victorias City, Negros Occidental, this were attended by DENR 6 personnel, academe, partnered LGUs, the Philippines Initiative for Environmental Conservation, and other environmentally-minded individuals in collaboration with the Philippine Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc. (PhilBio), the LGU of Victoias City, and the USAID INSPIRE Project. This activity aims to improve the skills and competencies in terms of biodiversity conservation.

The DENR 6 believed that environmental challenges need the involvement of all stakeholders –governments, non-governmental organizations, academe, and individuals in order to achieve its goal towards a clean, green and healthy environment.

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Published: 26 April 2023

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 6 conducts training on Emergency Response and Disaster Preparedness to equip its employees with the skills of how to respond well in times of emergency and disaster.

The 3-day lecture and training was a gender-biased activity where both men and women had the equal opportunity to learn and be prepared in disaster related events. It was entitled “Learning Event on Gender-Inclusive Emergency Response and Disaster Preparedness: How to Save a Life Including Yours” on March 27 to 29, 2023 thru the DENR 6’s the Gender and Development (GAD) Program initiated by Dr. Ernest C. Federiso, Chief Administrative Division and Vice Chair of the Regional GAD Committee.

Participants from the regional and field offices of the region who joined the training were required to submit their medical certificates ahead of the activity to determine that they are physically fit to do the job.

“Our Red Cross are here today to help you prepare for disaster preparedness both by man-made and natural calamities. There are a lot of disasters happening around us and we have to be always ready,” as emphasized by Regional Executive Director Livino B. Duran in his inspirational message during the 3-day activity.

“In this very moment I want to thank you all for your cooperation and willingness to join because this job is purely by spirit of volunteerism,” he added.

The DENR 6 tapped experienced resource persons from the Philippine National Red Cross and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) who lively discussed topics from common emergency responses to emergency techniques. A knowledge test scenario exercise was also done to determine the level of knowledge the participants gained during the event./ DENR 6

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Published: 13 April 2023

World Wildlife Day 2023 is celebrated every 3^rd of March which highlights the beauty and the diverse world of our ecosystems – both flora and fauna. This is also the time to remind the public on the urgent need to fight against wildlife crime and illegal trading.

With this year’s theme: “Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation”, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is grateful for all the conservation efforts of its environmental partners from local to the international level.

“In all forms of wildlife protection, whether it is done by big businesses, government institutions, civil societies or one that involves our children, to spread awareness about our wildlife, those individuals or organizations are worth commending. The DENR 6 is truly thankful for all of your hard work in helping us maintain the balance we all wanted in this world we live in,” said DENR 6 Regional Executive Director Livino B. Duran.

In region 6, aside from highlighting the environmental partners, series of activities were also done in celebration of World Wildlife Day 2023.

The team of Conservation and Development Division (CDD) led by Forester Melba J. Salditos, chief of the Protected Area Management and Biodiversity Conservation Section (PAMBCS), went to Panuran National High School in Lambunao, Iloilo and conducted an information drive among the youths. Forester Salditos discussed the concept of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act (Republic Act No. 9147). At the end of the lecture, Forester John Carlo Legada asked some trivia questions among the students to gauge the things they have learned about wildlife protection.

The Provincial ENR Offices together with its Community ENR Offices also celebrated the WWD 2023 with series of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Campaign which included Dalaw Turo, “Rekurida sa Karsada” and distribution of IEC materials at the seaport and airport. A simultaneous monitoring of the wildlife stocks among the holders of Certificate of Wildlife Registration (CWR) in their respective areas of jurisdiction were also conducted by the CENROs to have an updated data on the status of wildlife permittees.

Furthemore, the DENR 6 assures the public that the Department is doing its role to minimize, if not eliminate, the illegal wildlife trafficking and poaching in the region.

“We have our endemic species here in the region which includes the famous Rafflesia speciosa, Visayan Warty Pig, Visayan Spotted Deer, Negros Bleeding Heart Pigeon and many other species. In other words, our biodiversity is very rich and we need to protect them. They are the faces of the region and the very essence why we should strengthen our biodiversity protection,” said DENR 6 Regional Executive Director Livino B. Duran said.

The World Wildlife Day activity was also in line with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 15: Protect restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.

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Published: 28 March 2023