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PREPARING BANGAN HILL 'PAGNA-NILAY' 2023

 
 
PREPARING BANGAN HILL 'PAGNA-NILAY' 2023. The Protected Area Management Board for Bangan Hill National Park (BHNP) in Nueva Vizcaya met recently in a special meeting to discuss the health and safety protocol in preparation for the activities to be undertaken in the upcoming Lenten season.
 
The BHNP located in the municipality of Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya is also site of the annual "Stations of the Cross" staged by the local Catholic church. During lent, it features live performances and reenactment of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and death.
 
“We have to take precautionary measures against the risks of COVID-19. We encourage devotees who will be visiting the park not to bring their small kids including their family members with health problems,” Regional Executive Director Gwendolyn Bambalan of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) underscored.
 
She also enjoined members from the catholic church, knights of Columbus and municipal local government unit of Bayombong to convene and finalize measures in accommodating the visitors and tourists.
 
“Devotees and tourists who will be visiting the protected area will have to undergo pre-registration for monitoring purposes of the Protected Area Management Office," the PAMB chairperson added.
 
During the holy week, the park will allow up to maximum of 3,000 visitors per day.
 
The collection of fees visiting the BHNP from April 5-8, this year will be waived.#
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WOMEN FOR CLIMATE ACTION, DISASTER RESILIENCY

 
WOMEN FOR CLIMATE ACTION, DISASTER RESILIENCY. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) - Climate Change Service Director Elenida Basug highlighted women as game-changers for their outstanding contributions in climate action and disaster resiliency in yesterday's women’s month culminating program of DENR Region 2.
 
Director Basug who served as resource speaker said the agency highly recognizes the voice of women in developing policy and planning responses to climate change resiliency and adaptability.
 
“Their unique knowledge is essential to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction efforts. Their full and effective participation in every aspect is indispensable,” she added.
 
She commended women leaders in the local government units and the bureaucracy to include Regional Executive Director Gwendolyn Bambalan of the DENR Region 2 for their remarkable initiatives that contributed to making resilient communities.
 
The service director underscored RED Bambalan’s exceptional efforts in leading the Regional Task Force Build Back Better to create, expedite, implement, and monitor post-disaster recovery and rehabilitation efforts of the government in typhoon-affected areas.
 
In his message, Assistant Regional Director for Management Services Atty. Ismael Manaligod encouraged all DENR personnel to take active roles in promoting climate change resiliency in their respective work and personal lives.
 
He acknowledged the Regional Gender and Development Focal Point System led by Director Bambalan for initiating activities that promote gender equality and inclusivity during the month-long celebration for women.
 
“These activities have provided excellent opportunities for employees and officials to network, develop new skills, and share experiences with one another,” he added.
 
The culminating program also includeD the conduct of a cleanup along the regional government center, tree and plant nurturing at the Rogelio B. Baggayan Nature Park and Wildlife Center, and lecture on hydroponics, a soilless method of growing plants, by Senior Ecosystems Management Specialist Emerlyn Daliong.#
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PROMOTING EFFICIENT PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY

 
 
PROMOTING EFFICIENT PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY. To enhance employees' competencies towards attaining excellent individual and office performances, a two-day orientation on Republic Act (RA) No. 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018 was recently conducted at the DENR regional office, Tuguegarao City.
 
The orientation was also in line with the directive of Regional Executive Director Gwendolyn Bambalan of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region 2 to strengthen service delivery efficiency, reduce red tape, and expedite office transactions.
 
About 30 DENR frontliners holding salary grades 1-17 from the regional office and provincial environment and natural resources office of Cagayan participated in the said orientation.
 
Administrative Division Assistant Chief Corazon Corpuz underlined the significance of the orientation for timely and effective delivery of public services.
 
Attorney III Ruth Caranguian of the Legal Division discussed the salient provisions of RA No.11032 which amended RA No. 9485 or the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007.
 
The said law seeks to streamline procedures in accomplishing government transactions.
 
In its Implementing Rules and Regulations, simple transactions must be completed within 3 working days, complex transactions in 7 working days, and highly technical transactions or applications in 20 working days.#
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SERVING THE GOVERNMENT A NOTCH HIGHER

 
 
SERVING THE GOVERNMENT A NOTCH HIGHER. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 2 Chief Gwendolyn Bambalan challenged the 71 newly-appointed employees to level up in taking responsibilities for the improvement of the office operations.
 
“Joining the government is not just for the position, power, and perks but more on the responsibilities to contribute to development, and to serve the public with utmost dedication and commitment,” said Director Bambalan in her message during the oath-taking ceremony held in Santiago City, Isabela yesterday.
 
She also emphasized that as employees go higher in the organizational ladder, they have to make sacrifices to ensure that public and environmental services are delivered excellently and efficiently.
 
The lady director also commended the members of the human resource merit, promotion and selection board (HRMPSB) for their hard work that facilitated the hiring process.
 
Attorney Ismael Manaligod, assistant regional director for management services and chair of the HRMPSB, congratulated the appointees as he reminded them of their role as environment stewards leaving a legacy for the future generations.
 
“Your roles in your respective positions are essential in fulfilling our mandate to protect and conserve the natural resources in our country,” he added.
 
The Board committed to complete the deliberation process of the remaining 61 posted positions. The next oathtaking is scheduled in April 2023.
 
The oath-taking ceremony was also graced by DENR Financial Management Services Director Angelito Fontanilla and party, other environment officials, and family members of the oathtakers.#
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CLEARING WATERWAYS FOR LIVELIHOOD AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

 
CLEARING WATERWAYS FOR LIVELIHOOD AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY. To clear the waterways for livelihood and environmental sustainability, the provincial environment and natural resources sub-office of Cagayan in collaboration with the city government of Tuguegarao conducted cleanup along the Caritan-Balzain creek in celebration of World Water Day on March 22, this year with the theme "Accelerating Change."
 
The cleanup that facilitated the removal of over 1,000 kilos overgrown water lilies using three bancas was participated in by street sweepers, barangay officials and residents, and other volunteers.
 
In support of gender and development program, the collected lilies will be processed through weaving to make bags and furnitures as part of the women livelihood project of the city and barangay local government units.
 
Bamboo propagules were also planted along the esteros.
 
Meanwhile, the DENR field offices also conducted cleanup, tree growing, radio guesting, Information, Education and Communication campaign; and distributed IEC materials to enhance water quality in the region.#
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