Camp Brig. General Oscar Florendo, City of San Fernando, La Union – Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region I (DENR-I) Regional Executive Director Atty. Crizaldy M. Barcelo was invited as Guest of Honor and Speaker during the Traditional Monday Flag Raising Ceremony of the Police Regional Office – I (PRO-I) – the nerve center of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Ilocos Region, which was held at the PRO 1 Grandstand at the Camp Brig. Gen. Oscar Florendo, Parian, San Fernando City, La Union on June 13, 2022.

Upon arrival at the event venue, RED Barcelo signed the official PRO-1 guest book and was warmly welcomed by the uniformed men and women of the PRO-1 headed by newly-installed Regional Director Police Chief Superintendent Westrimundo D. Obinque. During the deliverance of his inspirational message, RED Barcelo reiterated the continuing partnership between DENR and the PNP in various environmental advocacies especially in the line of law enforcement. He likewise, cited the DENR Ten Priority Programs and presented some short clarifications on these programs. In conclusion of his message, he thanked the PRO-1 for being supportive to the DENR advocacies, programs and projects.  A certificate of appreciation and a simple but meaningful token was conferred to the DENR-I Head Executive.

Before the culmination of the event, RED Barcelo together with the PRO-1 Key Officials led the awarding of various accomplishments of PRO-1 and deserving men and women of the police force and was later given the honor to commence the PRO-1 Pass and Review which was customarily accorded to guest honors. (GCG-RSCIG)

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Published: 22 June 2022

In adherence to the order of Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Acting Secretary Jim O. Sampulna which enjoins DENR Field Offices to strengthen the promotion of an environmentally conscious national election campaign and to enforce Republic Act No. 3571 and Presidential Decree 953 which penalize the unauthorized cutting, destruction, damaging, and injuring of trees, plants, and vegetation of public places, DENR Ilocos Region joined Commission on Elections’ (COMELEC) region-wide “Oplan Baklas”.

DENR-Pangasinan Field Offices participated in the two-day Operation Baklas teaming up with their jurisdictions Provincial and City/Municipal COMELEC personnel, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Local Government Unit (LGU), Philippine National Police (PNP) and Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) on February 25, 2022 and April 20, 2022.

On the other hand, DENR-Ilocos Norte Field Offices joined forces with Department of Education (DepEd), DPWH, Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INECO) and PNP on February 25, 2022.

In addition to that, the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources (PENRO) Ilocos Sur thru CENRO Bantay and CENRO Tagudin conducts a regular monitoring and Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Campaign since January 2022. This is the reason the public especially the candidates running for a position in the upcoming election are compliant to the campaign rules and mandates of DENR.

With the participation of the Department’s Field Offices, a total of 9,394 illegal election propaganda were collected and turned over to the COMELEC for proper disposition while other materials were returned to the parties involved. (DML-RSCIG)

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Published: 29 April 2022

MANLELUAG, Pangasinan- Sa tuwing ika-21 ng Marso ng bawat taon ay ipinagdiriwang ang International Day of the Forests o ang Pandaigdigang Araw ng mga Kagubatan na unang idineklara noong taong 2012. Ngayong taon, iba’t ibang aktibidad ang isinagawa ng Kagawaran ng Kapaligiran at Likas na Yaman- Rehiyon Uno. Ang mga opisina nito ay nagkaroon ng pagtatanim ng mga puno, pagtatag ng mini forests sa napiling munisipalidad, potting, at Information, Education, and Communication Campaign. Bukod pa sa mga nabanggit ay isinagawa sa pangalawang pagkakataon, ang International Day of the Forest Quiz Bee noong ika-21 ng Marso 2022 na may temang: Forest and Sustainable Consumption and Production na layong hikayatin ang mga tao na pangalagaan ang mga kagubatan at mapalaganap ang kahalagahan nito sa tao at sa mundo.

Ang patimpalak, na dating ginanap online at pinasimulan ng Regional Strategic Communication and Initiatives Group (RSCIG), ay idinaos nang harapang pagtitipon dahil sa pagluwag ng mga kautusan patungkol sa Pampublikong Pangkalusugan sa Rehiyon na nilahokan ng mga foresters o manggugubat mula sa DENR Pangasinan Field Offices.

 Ang naturang tagisan ng talino ay nahati sa dalawang kategorya, ang elimination at final rounds kung saan naipamalas at nasubok ang kaalaman at kagalingan ng mga manggugubat lalung-lalo na sa identipikasyon, batas, pamamahala, at pangangalaga sa kagubatan. Ang sinumang makuha ng nakamataas na puntos ay ang siyang mananalo.

Sa dalawampung nakilahok sa tagisan, hinirang na kampiyon sina For. Merygene Cupo ng CENRO Western Pangasinan at For. Gerry Matingin ng CENRO Eastern Pangasinan na tumanggap ng kumpletong collaterals ng DENR I, cellular phone load, at sertipiko bilang premyo. (DML-RSCIG)

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Published: 08 April 2022

Alilem, Ilocos Sur – Validators from the Office of Atty. Juan Miguel Cuna, DENR Undersecretary for Field Operations and Supervising Undersecretary for the EMB,  DENR Central Office conducted a site validation last March 23-25, 2022 at Alilem, Ilocos Sur as DENR-1's official entry for the Search for Recognizing Individuals/Institutions Towards Vibrant and Enhanced Rivers (R.I.V.E.Rs) for Life Award 2020, Lower Bakun River, entered top 5 and will compete for the title with regions CAR, XIII, XII, and X. Cash prizes of Php100,000, Php75,000 and Php50,000 will be given to the 1st, 2nd and third placers, respectively.

Aside from the list of activities/interventions undertaken by the concerned Provincial and Community Environment and Natural Resources Offices (PENROs/CENROs) on their nominated river, the validation team also reviewed the Aesthetic Water Quality Improvement, Solid Waste Management, Partnership and Community Mobilization, and Information and Education Campaign (IEC) of the municipality. They were assisted by the personnel of the DENR I Regional Office, EMB  1, MGB 1, PENRO Ilocos Sur, CENRO Southern Ilocos Sur, and the Local Government Unit of Alilem, Ilocos Sur.

All were hopeful of being dubbed as the cleanest river in the entire country as the region's official entry last year, Naguillian River, won first place. This search, which was organized through the directive of the former DENR Secretary Roy A. Cimatu last 2018, aims to preserve and protect all rivers in the country from threats and pollution. (DML-RSCIG)

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Published: 08 April 2022

(Left photo) New DENR-I Regional Gender and Devleopmetn (GAD) Focal Point Chairperson Mary Ann N. Escoto welcomes DENR-I Key Officials and selected employees during the National Women's Month Celebration Program and GAD Photo Booth Launching; (Right photo) Regional Executive Director Atty. Crizaldy Barcelo as he recognizes the women's contributions in the agency's accomplishments.

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region- I (DENR- I) celebrated the National Women’s Month 2022 with this year’s theme: “We Make CHANGE Work for Women.” To cap the six- year recurring theme, this year 2022 will on the sub- theme: “Women make change amidst Climate Crisis and Covid-19.” The National Women’s Month celebration was held at the DENR- I Regional Office, Government Center, Sevilla, San Fernando City, La Union on March 8, 2022.

This year’s sub- theme emphasizes on women exercising their choices taking chances to make their voices heard, and benefitting from and trailblazing changes. It is a celebration of Filipino women’s power to take the narrative, raise priority issues that matter to them, and call for concrete actions. It also focuses on including women’s concerns in the government agenda and enabling more women to implement and at the same time, demand programs and services that can bring the country closer to narrowing the gender gaps.

The DENR-I kick-off ceremony was led by Regional Executive Director Atty. Crizaldy M. Barcelo together with OIC, Assistant Regional Director (ARD) for Management Services Engr. Raymundo C. Gayo, ARD for Technical Services Felix C. Taguba, Chief, Administrative Division Mary Ann N. Escoto who is the new DENR- I Regional Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Point Chairperson and members of GAD Focal Point. RED Barcelo recognized the contribution of women in the success of men. Specifically celebrating the contribution of the women employee to the attainment of the department’s target and accomplishments for the past two years amidst the challenges of the pandemic. Highlights of the program include inspirational messages from DENR- I key officials, presentation of DENR- I CY 2022 GAD- initiated activities, overviews of the #GADtoKnow Photo Booth and IEC Corner Juana and the “Serbisyong Legal para kay Juana.” The celebration concluded with the ribbon- cutting cum launching of the #GADtoKnow Photo Booth and IEC Corner located in the front of the DENR- I Office Building. (RSCIG-ZLP)

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Published: 15 March 2022