DENR- I FETES CONCLUSION OF PHILIPPINE ENVIRONMENT MONTH 2021
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region- I (DENR- I) headed by Regional Executive Director Atty. Crizaldy M. Barcelo, led the observance of the Culminating Program activity of the Environment Month Celebration 2021 with this year’s theme, “Sama- samang Pagkilos, Sama- samang Paghilom: Ikaw ako, Tayo ang Kalikasan,”a physical/ virtual blended program was held at the Social Hall of DENR- I Regional Office, Government Center, Sevilla , San Fernando City, La Union on June 30, 2021.
The Culminating Program activity which was attended by key officials of DENR- I, Environmental Management Bureau, Region- I (EMB- I) and Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Region- I (MGB- I), aims to recognize the efforts of the agency’s advocacy partners in the region in line with the Ten Point Priority Programs of Secretary Roy A. Cimatu. Highlights of the program include virtual awarding with plaque of certificates to DENR- I advocacy partners in RIVERS for LIFE Award Program and these include Industrial Sand and Gravel 
Permittees, Commercial Sand and Gravel Permittees, Department of Public Works and Highways, Region- I (DPWH- I), Provincial Government of La Union, local government unit of Naguilian, La Union, and PENRO La Union. Audio- visual presentation of the Naguilian River System was shown being the national winner in the 2019 RIVERS for Life Award. Other awardees include Atty. Leanne Maureen S. Apolinar and Atty. Derek R. Puertollano of the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), winners of the DENR- I Dish Garden Landscaping Competition and certificates of participation were given to the DENR –I entries in the nationwide “Tayo ang Kalikasan” Jingle Making Contest.
RED Barcelo in his message, “Urged everyone to uphold laws and inculcate environmental awareness to the public and promote ways to reduce negative impact.” Likewise, he thanked the DENR- I Family for their support, cooperation and resiliency.”
The AVP of Lower Bakun River of Ilocos Sur was also shown being the 2020 official entry of Region- I in the nationwide RIVERS for Life Award. DENR- I Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services Felix C. Taguba delivered the closing remarks acknowledged the awardees and all partners of the agency’s programs and projects. (GCG- RSCIG)
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partment of Environment and Natural Resources Offices Region I took part to various activities for Arbor Day and Philippine Environment Month last June 25, 2021. Arbor Day was established to inculcate the importance of planting trees and rehabilitating the environment was stressed in Proclamation No. 643 that amended Proclamation No. 396, s. 2003.
l Regulation Commission (PRC), and DENR which will grant them and all Professionals with free six (6) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit units.
ENRO Southern Ilocos Sur headed by CENR Officer For. Alfredo Racoma, Jr. and the Office's Foresters, on the other hand, were designated at Barangay Amilongan to plant in consonance with the Tree Planting Advocacy Program of PRC. Some of seedlings planted were distributed during the Municipality's Community PanTREE last June 16-18, 2021.
AN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region- I (DENR- I) jumpstarted the celebration of the Philippine Environment Month 2021 with a Virtual Press Conference at the DENR- I Regional Office facilitated by the Regional Strategic Communication and Initiatives Group (RSCIG) in collaboration with the Philippine Information Agency, Region- I (PIA- I) on June 4, 2021.
Region which include, DZRD Sonshine Radio, Dagupan City, Pangasinan, DWRS Radyo Pilipinas Tayug, DZRL- RPN, Batac City, Ilocos Norte, 99.7 Core FM DZRD 981, Candon City, Ilocos Sur, DWRS Commando Radio Global, Vigan City, My FM 104.3, La Union and Northbound Philippines News.
n region- I the residential and agricultural free patent application and extension, the legislated and initial component Protected Areas in the region, among others were discussed by ARD Taguba. RD Naz-Hipe answered queries about the Republic Act No. 9003 otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management, its implementation, the monitoring and technical assistance of dumpsites and sanitary landfills to the local government units while RD Tayag explained the identified areas in the region that are susceptible to flooding and erosion, distribution of Geo Hazard Maps to the LGUs, monitoring of quarry operations and the amended Philippine Mining Act of 1995. A short video production was also shown entitled “Bida Solusyon,” a minimum health protocols reminder against the fight to the coronavirus.
