The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Region 6 have conducted the 4-day Learning Event (LE) on Foreshore Appraisal, Permit and Lease Contract Issuances, recently.

 Resource speakers/trainers from the Land Management Bureau (LMB) Central Office and other DENR 6 officials intensively discussed topics with the participants to equip them with the technical knowledge on the DENR Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) and which should be implemented in close coordination with the Local Government Units (LGUs) to carry out the development and management initiatives defined in their respective Provincial Foreshore Development and Management Plans.

Moreover, the learners who mostly came from the Provincial ENR Offices (PENROs) and Community ENR Offices (CENROs) working as Land Management Specialists and technical staff are introduced to the existing guidelines, and recent development in the implementing rules and regulations of the management of foreshore lands.

 “After the four-day learning event, the Department expects, in collaboration with the LGUs, that we will now be able to craft a plan on how to further develop revenues and make that area a sustainable area for development,” said DENR Assistant Regional Director for Management Services Andres T. Untal.

“It has been long years in pursuit of the various activities in the foreshore areas, recognizing the fact that foreshore is the life blood of the community. It has been identified that 60% of the population are in the foreshore areas and 70% in terms of cities and municipalities are located in coastal zone, so just imagine the pressure brought about by the communities with regards to foreshore areas and that is under the mandate of the DENR,” said DENR Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services Raul L. Lorilla.

“This is just timely because we have a vast length of foreshore total areas in the region that should be managed, not only because they have the potentials to provide for an increased profit, but those areas are also identified as geohazard areas,” said DENR 6 Regional Director Livino B. Duran.

Participants coming from the provincial Local Government Units (LGUs) also joined the first day of the activity.

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Published: 05 September 2022

One hundred fifty nine (159) employees of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Western Visayas availed of the free COVID-19 booster shots (for 1^st and 2^nd doses) directly from the team of the Department of Health (DOH) in August 24, 2022 during the PinasLakas Ceremonial Vaccination drive.

“This is an assurance that we have easy access to beneficial health services for our regional employees and other agencies. Thank you, DOH for bringing your services closer to us all here,” said Livino B. Duran, regional executive director of DENR 6.

Duran also expressed gratitude to DOH for making DENR 6 a pilot site for its Philippine Package of Essential Non-Communicable Disease Intervention (PhilPEN) Risk Assessment. The PhilPEN was also availed for free by the regional employees and were given guidance on necessary lifestyle changes or the need to consult a physician and medication for those assessed at high risk of developing hypertension and diabetes.

Meanwhile, Duran disclosed that DENR 6 under his lead is intent on continuing the advocacy of protecting the employees. “Importante po na malakas ang ating mga puso, isip at katawan dahil pag mapanatili ang kalusugan, tuloy po ang trabaho natin para sa bayani, he added in Tagalog.

DOH Secretary Maria Rosario Vergeire is also thankful for the warm accommodation given to her and her team by the DENR officials and employees. She explained in her brief message that PinasLakas Vaccination Drive is a directive from the President of the Philippines since he wanted Filipinos to stay healthy. “If we wanted lesser restrictions, even stop wearing masks in the near future, we need to vaccinate our people,” she said.

Vergeire relayed to the audience how health experts are one in saying that if booster uptake is not achieved in the country, there is a risk of increased hospitalizations by October this year. Furthermore, there is the possibility of variant mutations that could again overwhelm our healthcare system.

“Ito pong kampanyang ito – ang PinasLakas ang magbibigay sa atin ng “push” para abutin natin  at mabigyan ng bakuna ang lahat ng nangangailangan na Pilipino. Ayaw na nating bumalik sa dati, ngayon bibigyan po tayo ng pagkakataon, tayong lahat para di na tayo magkaroon ng malubhang sakit,” Vergeire said.

The DOH Secretary also said the Marcos administration targets to provide the booster to around 23 million Filipinos by October 8.

Secretary Vergeire personally thank DENR 6 Administrative Division Chief Ernest C. Federiso, also the COVID-19 Focal Person of the Department for leading and putting in place the health protocols. This is aside from facilitating funds for employees to avail of flu and pneumonia vaccinations and supplement provisions for all regular employees.

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Published: 31 August 2022

It pays to know your health risks. This is what the employees of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Region 6 have found out after a health assessment was made among them.

Many was kind of going through the motions of work-home and vice versa routine, not really minding to look into their health issues. But with the recent initiative of the Administrative Division of DENR 6 and in collaboration with the Department of Health (DOH), the Philippine Package of Essential Non-Communicable Disease Intervention (PhilPEN) Risk Assessment was conducted among DENR 6 employees based at the regional office, recently.

Employees underwent screening and assessment for the management of hypertension and diabetes. Quite a number of personnel were surprised to find out they are at risk of developing hypertension and/or diabetes. A few others were outright detected to be hypertensive and were given medication for maintenance right away.

The DOH team also guided each personnel on the necessary steps and/or lifestyle changes to prevent possible future development of hypertension and diabetes.

DENR 6 is one of the project sites of DOH-WV PhilPEN  in the Workplace.

“We always seem to assume our health is doing well until we get ourselves assessed. We are grateful to DOH for allowing our employees here at DENR 6 to avail of the PhilPEN Package for free. Even if this pandemic is over, we must continue to protect our health. We do it for the right reason – because we love life,” said DENR 6 Regional Executive Director Livino B. Duran.

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Published: 31 August 2022

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Region 6 congratulates the recently concluded 17^th Year celebration of the Northern Negros Natural Park (NNNP) last August 13-14, 2022 at Gawahon EcoPark, Victorias City, Negros Occidental.

Provincial ENR Office of Negros Occidental and Community ENR Offices of Bago City, Cadiz City and Kabankalan City participated in the anniversary celebration with the theme “NNNP: Healthy and Green at 17,” hosted by the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Victorias City headed by Javier Miguel “Javi” Benitez together with the cities of Talisay, Silay, Cadiz, Sagay, Magalona, Murcia, Calatrava and Toboso.

In his message, Regional Executive Director Livino B. Duran emphasizes the importance of co-existence between the environment and community in the area. He also mentioned enrolling the NNNP as part of the Western Visayas Eco-tourism Loop with its beautiful ecotourism potentials.

“The challenge in the near future would be to strike the balance between economic development and environmental conservation,” he said.

Several activities were conducted by the stakeholders for the two-day celebration namely: fun ride bike tour, trade fair and exhibit, bird watching, tree planting, camping, and on-the-spot poster making. These activities were conducted to engage the public in nature-related activities and had also supported the local products showcased by the different cities and municipalities.  

NNNP covers more or less 70,000 hectares of land in Negros Occidental, spanning  several LGUs, including cities of Talisay, Silay, Victorias, Cadiz, Sagay and San Carlos and towns of E.B. Magalona, Toboso, Calatrava, Don Salvador Benedicto and Murcia. It was formerly known as the Northern Negros Forest Reserve, and was renamed as NNNP under the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992 by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 895 dated August 15, 2005.

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Published: 23 August 2022

Sealing a pact that would ensure a sustainable environment for the future generations of Guimarasnons, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Region 6 signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Guimaras Wind Corporation (GWC).

The MOA signing was officially done at the Amihan Learning and Training Center of GWC located at Barangay M. Chavez, San Lorenzo, Guimaras on July 14, 2022.

Guimaras Wind Corporation shall adopt the 176 hectares within the existing Enhanced National Greening Program (ENGP) area in the Municipality of San Lorenzo, Guimaras for a term of 3 years. During which time they will develop the area to turn it into an arboretum where native trees and bamboos shall be grown.

 “Guimaras is currently a developing province, attracting many foreigners and tourists with its beautiful resources and ecotourism destinations. The proposed Panay-Guimaras bridge will soon be constructed and we are looking at the onset of more investments and more assets for the Province that will help uplift the economic status of  Guimarasnons,” said DENR 6 Regional Executive Director Livino B. Duran in his message.

The MOA signing was also officially graced DENR Guimaras Provincial ENR Officer Edgardo M. Rostata together with GWC officials, namely: Mr. Gabino Ramon E. Mejia, President and Chief Executive Officer; Mr. Richardson C. de los Santos, AVP, Plant Operation; and Engr. Edwin L. Gallego, Plant Manager.

DENR PENRO Guimaras was very grateful for the partnership and collaboration of GWC as they signified their willingness to contribute to the greening efforts of the Department thru its Ridge to Reef Conservation Program, extending their financial support as part of their corporate social responsibility program.

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Published: 19 July 2022