DENR-I RSCIG leads refinement of communication skills of designated Info Officers
San Fernando City, La Union- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region- I (DENR- I) through the Regional Strategic Communication and Initiatives Group (RSCIG), conducted a two- day Training on Communication Skills Enhancement cum Formulation of Annual IEC Action Plan for CY 2023 held at YNAD’S Place Hotel and Resort, San Fernando City, La Union on February 6- 7, 2023.
Participated by designated Information Officers (IO’s) from PENRO/CENROs, Environmental Management Bureau (EMB- I), Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB- I) and the Regional Office Sectoral IOs, the activity aims to capacitate the Information O fficers in written and verbal communication skills which are very instrumental in delivering key messages of the agency to educate and inform every sector of the society. Likewise, the information officers refined their writing aptitudes, identify challenges and share the best IEC practices and strategies based on the accomplishments and to cascade the communication initiatives with the new policy direction of DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo- Loyzaga.
RSCIG Chief Renelita A. Santos welcomed the participants on the first day of the training, the first face- to –face Learning Event of DENR- I information officers after more than two years of bearing with the health restrictions due to the COVID- 19. DENR- I Regional Executive Director Atty. Crizaldy M. Barcelo delivered his inspirational message and urged the new pool of designated IO’s to be responsible enough on their respective roles to face the challenges of their mandated tasks. “There’s a dire need to improve your wits in all avenues of communication to properly execute your assigned tasks. Likewise, this training is an opportune time to share the best application in IEC practices and strategies as new trends of information and communication tools continue to surface,” he said. Ms. Adona P. San Diego, Chief of the Development Communication Division of t
he DENR Strategic Communication Initiatives Service (SCIS) served as the resource speaker and discussed about “Establishing Good Media Relations” The DENR- I pool of communicators also tackled and planned for calibrated IEC strategies for CY 2023 and the crafting of 2023 IEC Action Plan based on the DENR priority programs.
On the final day of the activity, Dr. Fe Tangalin, Associate Professor V of DMMMSU- South La Union Campus, imparted about vital points on Public Speaking where a brief public speaking workshop ensued which was enjoyed by everyone as they uncover their fears and faced the challenges to overcome it. Topics discussed and lectured during the training are very useful and vital for DENR- I information officers most particularly in the Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) activities of the agency which is an indispensable means of advancing DENR’s mission to conserve, protect and preserve the environment and natural resources. Since new trends of information and communication tools continue to surface in this digital era, DENR Information Officers should learn effective and more efficient strategies, to disseminate the agency’s advocacies, plans and programs. (RSCIG)
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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Strategic Communication and Initiatives Service (DENR-SCIS), through Ilocos Region, gathered over 200 participants for the celebration of this year's World Wetlands Day with the theme “It's time for wetland restoration” which highlights the urgent need to prioritize wetland restoration for a multi-stakeholders environmental engagement at San Juan, La Union last February 03, 2023.
Likewise, a coastal clean-up drive was conducted along the shores of Taboc, San Juan , La Union followed by a tree planting activity at Sto Rosario, San Juan led by Barangay Chairman Reynaldo Ubungen, of which the municipality is identified as a vulnerable area. Participants including the BLGU and constituents planted over 200 mangrove seedlings to reduce the risk of flooding.
Being honored are former Northern Ilocos Norte CENR Officer- For. Noemi Ruadap, Conservation and Development Division Chief- For. Barbara Pernia, Project Evaluation Officer III- Ms. Deborah Menguita, Administrative Officer V Ma. Clemence Nacar, Forester II Alberson Sagun, Land Management Officer II Pablo Ody Bentrez, and Cartogrpher I Bona Perez. They were recognized for their service in the agency during which they have shown exemplary dedication and efficient conduct of their duties. The said event was an adoption of the Civil Service Commission Memorandum series of Circular No. 7 to recognize retiring employees in government service.
In line with the celebration of the National Climate Change Consciousness Week and the National Day for Youth in Climate Action, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources RO1 through its communication arm, the Regional Strategic Communication and Initiatives Group has recently conducted communication, education, and public awareness (CEPA) campaign at Bonuan Boquig National High School in Dagupan City, Pangasinan on November 22, 2022 and Barangay Casilagan, San Juan, La Union on November 24, 2022.
The National Climate Change Consciousness Week is celebrated on November 19-25 of every year pursuant to Proclamation No. 1667, series of 2008. This year’s theme is “Sama-samang Tumutugon sa Hamon ng Nagbabagong Klima” which aims to create awareness on global warming and climate change by pursuing broad and intensive public information and education campaign to secure the collective cooperation of private and public sectors at all levels to finding solutions to this concern.
role in flood mitigation along with other vegetations.
