DENR Youth Camp Held In Cavite
DENR Youth Camp Held In Cavite
The Department Of Environment And Natural Resources (DENR) conducted a DENR Youth Camp at Terra Verde Ecofarm, Maragondon, Cavite last May 7-9, 2019.
The youth camp was spearheaded by the DENR’s Strategic Communication and Initiative Service (SCIS) aimed to mobilize the youth in taking action and sustain the efforts on Manila Bay Rehabilitation; provide experimental learning for the youth to have a greater understanding on their responsibilities and the necessity to make ecologically sustainable decisions, leads to a greater awareness and a sense of empowerment with regard to social and environment responsibilities of the youth; provide youths with disabilities and Indigenous People (IP) access to a special learning experience; and provide an opportunity for the IP’s to share their indigenous knowledge.
The DENR Youth Camp was participated by DENR Youth Desk Officers (YDOs), youth with disabilities, Indigenous youth from Porac, Pampanga and youths who reside from esteros in Metro Manila particularly along Pasig River. Activities during the Youth Camp were “ environmental games”, river clean-up, series of lectures on Manila Bay Rehabilition Program, Environmental Education Initiatives in the Philippines: The Continuing Challenges. Audio-visual presentation (AVP) of “Estero Ko, Linis Ko” and Kayamanan were shown to the participants. A herbal and rice planting culminated the Youth Camp with a “Pledge of Commitment” to the environment before leading back home . DENR Region – I was represented by Zenaida L. Paday-os, Regional Youth Desk Officer and Information Officer II of Regional Public Affairs Office (RPAO). #zlp/rpao
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RPAO conducts Assessment and Planning Workshop for DENR- I info officers in Region- I
RPAO conducts Assessment and Planning Workshop for DENR- I info officers in Region- I
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region- I (DENR- I) Regional Public Affairs Office (RPAO) conducted a two- day Assessment and Planning Workshop for Information Officers and Sectoral Focal Persons of Region- I at DENR Conference Room, Government Center, Sevilla, San Fernando City, La Union.
Participants in the annual activity include the RPAO personnel, designated information officers of PENROs and CENROs, sectoral focal persons in the region from Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) and Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB). Aimed to review the DENR- I strategic communication roadmap, the communication strategies were tackled to direct info officers in the right direction as communication arm of the agency. DENR- I ARD for Technical Services William Savella who delivered a message during the event said, “The roles of information officers are very vital to disseminate the programs and activities of the DENR.” Presentation of IEC accomplishments was also tackled by RPAO and the participants. To further enhance the participants’ writing skills and knowledge, former OIC chief RPAO and WWRRDEC Senior Science Research Specialist Estrella Patrimonio was invited to lecture and discussed on Technical Writing which is vital and useful for information officers especially in writing research proposals for DENR research studies and projects. Florante Nicolas of PENRO Ilocos Norte enthusiastically discussed the topic, Art of Persuasion – the key to effective communication, emphasizing its elements and characteristics of a persuasive presentation. He, likewise, conducted the IEC workshop where participants presented and performed their “persuasive skits” regarding environmental problems showing their catchy skills and talents as effective IEC tools. RPAO Information Officer II Zenaida Paday-os also presented the 2019 Work Plan.
DENR- I Regional Executive Director Carlito M. Tuballa delivered his inspirational talk on the second day of the activity, congratulating the RPAO unit headed by Chief Renelita Santos who stressed that “Quad Media of communication is the most powerful tool in information drive.” RED Tuballa urged the information officers to enhance information and or dissemination strategies not only on printed materials and broadcast media but also by way of a “skit or drama” which is more receptive to the audience especially the youth. In addition, the head executive of DENR- I reminded the PENRO and CENRO representatives to contribute information not only “pictures with caption” but also give specific details to the information. (GCG- RPAO)
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Photo shows DENR Secretary Roy A. Cimatu (5th from left) leads the Ground Breaking Ceremony of the Re- Development Old CENRO Bangui Bldg. together with DENR-I key officials led by RD Reynulfo A. Juan and Bangui Mayor Fidel Cimatu, Jr.
DENR- I spearheads International Coastal Clean-up 2018 in Region- I
MOA SIGNING: (Seated left) Mangatarem Mayor Ramil P. Ventenilla signed as witness on the signing of Memorandum of Agreement between (seated right) Regional Executive Director Reynulfo A. Juan of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region I and (middle) District Engineer Edita L. Manuel of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Pangasinan for the Small Water Impounding Project (SWIP) at Brgy. Catarataraan, Mangatarem, Pangasinan, within the portion of Manleluag Spring Protected Landscape (MSPL). Witnessing the signing are (standing from left) MSPL Protected Area Supervisor (PASu), Marlyn Banda and Conservation and Development Division (CDD) Chief, For.Barbara Pernia.
DENR- I delegation headed by OIC, Chief, Administrative Division Mary Ann Escoto joined the opening ceremonies in the AREX Sportsfest 2018 held at DPWH Second Engineering District Office in Bauang, La Union last October 23, 2018. Highlights of the activity include a short program, AREX muse competition and opening of ball games. (G. Garcia- RPAO)
Photo shows from left: Hazel Flores (PIA-I), Generoso Garcia (DENR- I) as panel of judges, Edward Calonge of RIS, La Union- 1st Runner- up in the NSM 2018 Poster- Slogan Making Contest (Regional level in UNP, Vigan City, I. Sur last Oct. 17, 2018. At far right is David Rabelas of DSWD- I.
From L-R: OIC, CENR Officer Romeo Z. Pernia, UAP Pres. Maria Teresa Velasco, LGU Vice Mayor Jesus Franco Sison, Jr., and VWD Gen. Manager Susan Q. Sison
RED Carlito M. Tuballa assumes post as new DENR Region- I head
ENVIRONMENTAL WARRIORS. Over a hundred students from Grade 4 to Junior high school of La Marea Academy actively participated to the different environmental lectures during the environmental campus tour of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources- Environmental Management Bureau I on January 18, 2019. The activity aimed to raise environmental awareness among students and to promote sustainable and eco-friendly practices in schools.
Photo shows Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region- I (DENR- I) key officials led by newly- installed Regional Executive Director Carlito M. Tuballa receiving the PRIME- HRM Bronze Award from Civil Service Commission, Region- I (CSC RO1) Regional Director Hedy Jose R. Lardizabal during the Regional Recognition Rites at the Provincial Capitol, San Fernando City, La Union last January 28, 2019. Also in the photo are DENR- I ARD for Management Services Leduina S. Co, OIC, Chief Administrative Division- Mary Ann Escoto, HRM personnel headed by Julinda Zamoranos.
The “Environmental Dancers” of Amlang-Nagtagaan High School wearing their kaleisdoscopic costumes – represents the Sun, Water and Land.
Photo shows group of Lumber Dealers together with (front row) ARD William C. Savella (in checkered polo), PENRO Rose Jornacion, CENRO Alfredo Racoma, LPDD Chief, Manny Ydia, Enforcement Division Chief, Frank Vincent Danglose, CENRO Francisco Arenas.
In line with the celebration of the World Wildlife Day this 2019 with the theme “Life Below Water: For people and planet”, which focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of marine wildlife, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region I (DENR-1) through the Conservation and Development Division (CDD), Regional Public Affairs Office (RPAO), and Provincial Environment and Natural Resources – La Union (PENRO- La Union) jointly conducted Communication Education Public Awareness (CEPA) through Dalaw Turo activity highlighting the importance of wildlife.
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