The activity held today was led by PENR Officer Giovannie Magat, with For. Jay Marshal Jasmin, in-charge of CENRO Dupax in coordination with Punong Barangay (PB) Marlon Arenas and the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office.

“We must always take good care of our health for us to serve better as stewards of God and our environment. I pray that you will have good health in the years to come,” said Engr. Magat.

 

PB Arenas expressed his gratitude to the DENR. “We are grateful to your office for leading our barangay in conserving and protecting our environment and in providing this kind of support to our constituents,” he said.

 

Meanwhile, the CENR Office of Aritao also distributed yesterday 100 gift packs to patients admitted at the Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Hospital in Bambang.

 

The visit and gift giving at the hospital was also spearheaded by Engr. Magat and Aritao CENR Officer Lensy Bunuen.#

Regional Executive Director Gwendolyn Bambalan thanked the media partners for their unwavering support in promoting environmental programs and activities.

 

"We also express our gratitude to the Philippine Information Agency as our major partner in environmental advocacy," Director Bambalan added.

 

During the event, DENR's accomplishments and milestones for this year were presented to the participants. The priority directions for 2024 were also introduced through a video presentation.

 

"The Philippine Information Agency and our media partners are always ready to support the DENR's programs in conserving and protecting the remaining natural resources in Cagayan Valley," said PIA Regional Director Angely Mercado.

 

The activity was also attended by Legal Division Chief Atty. Richard Jayson Garan, Head Executive Assistant Atty. Crizzie Mae Palejo, information officers, and other PIA staff. Participating media partners were Manila Standard, Philippine Daily Inquirer, TV5 Newstringer, Cagayan Valley Express News, GMA News TV, Northern Bulletin, Magik FM, DWPE Radyo Pilipinas, FMR Cagayan, and Bombo Radyo Tuguegarao.#

With the theme, “Pagkakaisa, Pagsasaya at Pagtitipon tungo sa Mapagpalang Bagong Taon," the event was showcased with 'sayaw at awit' performances from Regional Office, Environmental Management Bureau, Mines and Geosciences Bureau, and the five Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Offices of Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya.

 

Regional Executive Director Gwendolyn Bambalan thanked the environment workers for another year of hard work and dedication in performing their duties and responsibilities. "Isang maligayang pasko at masaganang bagong taon sa inyong lahat,” expressed Director Bambalan in her message.

 

A video documentation highlighting the innovations and accomplishments implemented in the region was also presented. These include conferment of DENR as PRIME-HRM Bronze Awardee, online systems development, office improvement, procurement of sea craft, installation of elevator at the regional office, among others.

 

With Rev. Fr. Dante Sabban as officiating priest during the thanksgiving mass, the activity was also attended by MGB Regional Director Mario Ancheta, Assistant Regional Executive Director for Management Services Atty. Ismael Manaligod, Nueva Vizcaya PENR Officer Giovannie Magat, Quirino PENR Officer Mariam Frances Malana, Batanes PENR Officer Victoria Baliuag, and other staff from DENR bureaus and regional and field offices.#

Describing the honoree as a noble leader, RED Bambalan appreciated the exceptional performance of Forester Aganon during his stint as the CENR Officer of Dupax.

 

Dubbed as “Araw ng Parangal at Pasasalamat,” the event was also attended by family members and relatives of the honoree, retired DENR personnel, PENR Officer Giovannie Magat, CENR Officers, and other staff from the regional and field offices.

The conduct of retirement programs for employees have been regularly conducted as part of the government's Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence.#