As part of promoting gender equality and empowerment of women and girls, the event included lectures and presentations on mining and environment-related programs.

 

The municipality of Baggao is vulnerable to typhoons, landslides, and other natural disasters. As a climate-vulnerable area directly hit during previous typhoon, the environment and local government officials collaborated to empower individuals, families and organizations living in the community.

 

CENR Officer Aida Adap of Alcala, Cagayan emphasized in her message the importance of knowing the areas prone to landslides and determining appropriate measures in order to reduce vulnerability to disasters.

 

Geosciences Division Chief Felicitas Piligan, Geologist Aina Claravall, and Science Research Specialist Rea Maye Leslie Mejares, all women officials of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Region 2 explained Geohazard Mapping and Role of Women in Disaster Management, Landslide or Mass Movement, and Flooding and Karst Subsidence, respectively.

 

Meanwhile, Regional Youth Desk Officer Ralffe Concepcion of DENR discussed with the youth participants the Pinas Basura Buster (PBB) Campaign of the Department. He introduced PBB mascot as the image of DENR in its solid waste management advocacy campaign to raise awareness and behavioural change on proper waste management and disposal.

 

In attendance were 120 participants from the 48 barangays composed of local officials, Sangguniang Kabataan members, and residents; while other DENR and LGU personnel assisted in the event.#