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ENHANCING CAPABILITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ENFORCERS.

 
ENHANCING CAPABILITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ENFORCERS. To further protect the natural resources in Quirino province, a total of 32 officials of the Philippine National Police were trained on the provisions of the different ENR laws, rules and regulations.
 
In the recent orientation conducted by the provincial environment and natural resources office, the chief of police, deputy chief of police, and other officers assigned in the six municipalities of the province learned the salient features of DENR Administrative Order No. 97-32 or the Rules for the Administrative Adjudication of Illegal Forest Products and the Machinery, Equipment, Tools and Conveyances in connection therewith.
 
They were also updated on policies on protected area management, wildlife protection and conservation, forestry reforms, and climate change.
 
Police Colonel Christopher Utit, PNP deputy provincial director, stressed in his message the importance of awareness on said laws for proper guidance.
 
"We need to be equipped and updated with the different environmental laws for proper guidance," he said.
 
Quirino PENR Officer Mariam Frances Malana thanked the police provincial office for its support in strengthening the implementation of ENR laws, rules and regulations.
 
"We appreciate your contribution in protecting and conserving the environment and natural resources as we look forward to a strengthened collaborative partnership with you," PENRO Malana expressed.
 
The activity was also attended by CENR Officers, legal officers and researchers, and other DENR and PNP personnel.#
 
(PENRO Quirino)
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GREENING ACTIONS ON EARTH MONTH

 
GREENING ACTIONS ON EARTH MONTH. Student leaders in the province of Nueva Vizcaya have engaged in greening actions as part of their commitment to preserve the earth.
 
Led by the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) of Nueva Vizcaya, the young student leaders composed of Supreme Student Government and Youth for the Environment in Schools Organization (YES-O) from Diadi National High School participated in an orientation of nursery establishment and maintenance.
 
Students from Dupax del Sur National High School and Dupax del Norte National High School, and Casat National High School in Bayombong town also joined in the same activity in their respective areas facilitated by CENR Office Dupax and PENR Sub-Office (Bayombong).
 
PENR Officer Giovannie Magat, in his message, underlined the important role of the youth in protecting and conserving the environment. He encouraged the participants to become champions of the environment and lead their school in supporting the advocacy and mission of DENR. “The DENR will always be here to welcome and acknowledge your support and commitment. At your young age, you can already make a difference,” Engr. Magat added.
 
Meanwhile, clonal nursery staff Lito Patricio facilitated the orientation and demonstration of processes of clonal propagation.
The students were also toured around the parts of the clonal nursery particularly the rooting chamber, hardening shed, hedge garden and germination shed.
 
As part of their commitment in maintaning a clean and healthy environment, all PENR and CENR Offices personnel held a simultaneous cleanup drive in their respective clonal nurseries.
 
The field personnel also conducted soil potting activity in preparation for seedling production.#
 
(PENRO Nueva Vizcaya)
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ENSURING WATER SECURITY FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCY

 
ENSURING WATER SECURITY FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCY. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 2 through the Licenses, Patents, and Deeds Division (LPDD) has recently conducted a Capacity Development on Water Resource Utilization (WRU) to enhance the employees' capability on water resource utilization program.
 
Regional Executive Director Gwendolyn Bambalan of DENR Region 2 earlier directed to capacitate personnel in the field offices specifically on the process of conducting inventory of water users and sources.
 
LPDD Chief Remedios Pauig stressed the importance of the event as there are employees who are newly assigned and directly involved in water resource utilization.
 
“As we adhere to the directive of our Regional Executive Director, this capacity building is important to ensure water security and adapt resiliency while carrying out our duties and responsibilities,” Engr. Pauig said as she emphasized the use of information technology as important tool in conducting water monitoring and assesment.
 
The event was participated in by the heads of regulating and permitting sections or water resource focal persons in the DENR field offices.
 
Resource persons Splendor Cuarteros, Merlinda Taccad and Errone Somes of the LPPD respectively discussed the review of legal bases on WRU, proper filling out of water inventory form for users and sources and water permit application form, and water information database and mapping.
 
In 2015, the Water Resources Utilization Section (WRUS) under the LPDD was deputized to assist the National Water Resources Board through NWRB Resolution No. 15-1116.
 
The WRUS serves as the Board Deputy in the regional office to perform some functions relative to regulation of water use to complement the existing deputized agencies such as the Department of Public Works and Highways, National Irrigation Administration, and some water districts.#
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ACCELERATING MINE REHABILITATION

ACCELERATING MINE REHABILITATION. To expedite the replacement of trees affected by mining operations, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 2 and Dinapigue Mining Corporation (DMC) in Dinapigue, Isabela have forged today a memorandum of agreement on the establishment of tree plantations under the Expanded National Greening Program (ENGP).

The MOA signing was led by Regional Executive Director Gwendolyn Bambalan of DENR Cagayan Valley and DMC Vice President – Chief Operating Officer Arnilo Milaor represented by Nickel Asia Corporation Assistant Vice President for Safety, Health and Environment Remedios Camo.
 
“One of the priority directions of the Department is to sustainably and responsibly manage our country’s mineral resources,” said Director Bambalan as she emphasized the purpose of partnership to balance environmental protection and conservation with mining operations.
 
Based on the Agreement, the DMC will be funding over P40 million for three years the 1,293 hectares tree plantations to be identified by the DENR under ENGP.
 
The funding will cover the cost of the required number of trees replacing all naturally grown trees to be cut or removed within the 15.60-hectare quarry areas granted with Special Tree Cutting Permit.
 
“Through the MOA, we are not only looking forward to positive environmental effects but also to socio-economic impact supporting the livelihood of our People’s Organizations to be involved in the plantation establishment and maintenance activities,” the lady director added.
 
Camo extended her gratitude to the DENR for the partnership and pledged to ensure responsible mining as it is also the thrust of Nickel Asia Corporation along with its operating companies such as the DMC.
 
‘As always mentioned by our President and CEO, Sir Dennis Zamora - If it’s not responsible, it’s not mining,’ she added.
 
The MOA signing activity was witnessed by Isabela Provincial ENR Officer Orly Cariazo, and other officials and personnel of DENR and DMC.#
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BUILDING PARTNERSHIP FOR FOREST AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 
 
BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS FOR FOREST AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 2 has continued to extend technical assistance to the officers of Federation of Community-Based Forest Management- Peoples Organizations in the region.
 
In its 1st quarter business meeting this year, the regional federation discussed the crafting of its regional and provincial Constitution and By-laws and compliance to the agreements during the PO members previous meeting.
 
Regional Executive Director Gwendolyn Bambalan of DENR Region 2 in her message appreciated the support of the officers in leading to their respective community the sustainable forest management strategies and livelihood for the people.
 
“We count on you as our forest managers being in the forefront in addressing climate crisis. I enjoin you to be more responsible environmental stewards and look for opportunities that geared towards sustainable development," said Director Bambalan.
 
She emphasized the importance of promoting agroforestry which contributes to the nation’s food security and climate change mitigation through carbon sequestration.
 
“As our partners, we would like to commend you for your contribution in the region's enhanced environmental protection programs,” she added.
 
The regional CBFM-PO federation was formed during the CBFM Summit in September 2022 to build partnerships in strenghtening community and people's development through reforestation and livelihood programs.
 
Valentine Descalzo of Nueva Vizcaya was elected regional federation president.
 
The CBFM is a national program established in 1995 as government's flagship long-term strategy in managing the country's forests and their resources by partnering with POs, who are the directly working and managing the said resources in the lowland and upland communities.#
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