CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region- I (DENR- I) and its field offices joined the world’s largest volunteer effort for ocean’s health by mobilizing the citizenry through the conduct of simultaneous cleanup in the coasts and rivers of the region on September 15 and 16, 2023.

Presidential Proclamation No. 470 s. 2003, declares every third Saturday of September of each year as the International Coastal Clean-up (ICC) Day. This years’ theme; “Clean Seas for Healthy Fisheries” supports the objective of the United Nations (UN) Ocean Decade Challenge 3, “Sustainably Feed the Global Population”. This challenge recognizes the need to ensure sustainable food production from the ocean to feed the growing global population while safeguarding the health and productivity of marine ecosystems.

Underscoring the importance of coming together to support the world’s fight against marine litter, an estimate of 1,300 volunteers from DENR-1, national agencies, local government units, academe, private sectors, and civil society joined and collected 6,890 kilos / 563 sacks of trash along the 13 km coasts and rivers in the different sites in the region. 

The Regional Office through the Conservation and Development Division (CDD) spearheaded the coastal cleanup activities in Barangay Namonitan, Sto. Tomas and Barangay Bani, Rosario, La Union and followed by an IEC on Code of Good Aquaculture Practice (GAqP) to communities and businesses involved in aquaculture farming in Sto. Tomas and Rosario. Various volunteers from national government agencies such as Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR); Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Local Government Units (LGUs) of the Municipalites of Sto. Tomas and Rosario, La Union and Communities attended this particular activity.

The most common items collected were grocery bags, beverage bottles (plastic and glass), sachets/pouches, food containers, utensils (plastic & foam cups and plates), food wrappers, fishing lines, nets, ropes, etc, PPEs (gloves, mask), diapers, clothing and footwear. These most common trash collected served as evidence that every day live of people depend on plastics which eventually end up in the ocean.

ICC day celebration visions to have a balanced and healthy ocean which is free from trash and pollution for cleaner and healthier lives for both human and marine ecosystem.  Its mission is to help clean the seas, rivers, lakes and waterways, and to raise awareness on the growing marine debris problem.

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Published: 22 September 2023

In observance of the Philippine Bamboo Month this September and the World Bamboo Day on September 18, the CS First Green Agri-Industrial Development Inc., together with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Region I (DENR-I), held an annual bamboo and tree planting activity on September 15, 2023 at Daang Kalikasan, Brgy. Muelang, Mangatarem, Pangasinan.

Over 500 volunteers from various participating agencies and other stakeholders (Department of Labor and Employment - I (DOLE-I), Department of Trade and Industry-I, (DTI-I), Department of Science and Technology -I (DOST-I), Region 1 Bamboo Industry Development Council,  Province of Pangasinan, Provincial Police Office, Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) Muelang, Strategic Alliance Holdings, Inc. (SAHI), Lion’s Club of Bayambang, and local government units of Mangatarem, Urbiztondo, and Bayambang) planted bamboo propagules in the twenty (20) hectares of land and 5,000 sqm. for Mangium trees.

With its continuing initiative in planting more bamboo in denuded forests, mitigating climate change, and strengthening the agency’s reforestation program, the CS First Green continues to be the country’s largest industrial bamboo plantation, providing livelihood opportunities and manufacturing quality bamboo products while promoting zero-waste production.

The activity is also in celebration of the CS First Green’s 11^th founding anniversary. (RSCIG/MSA)

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Published: 22 September 2023

SAN FABIAN, Pangasinan - In collaboration with the Registry of Deeds, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Region I thru Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) Pangasinan and the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Central Pangasinan, awarded twenty-three (23) land titles to the residents of San Fabian during the “Handog Titulo Program” on September 14, 2023 at Conference Room, Municipal Hall, San Fabian, Pangasinan.

OIC, Assistant Regional Director for Management Services Engr. Raymundo C. Gayo, who represented Regional Executive Director Atty. Crizaldy M. Barcelo, expressed his gratitude to the beneficiaries and encouraged everyone to support the program of the agency. He (ARD Gayo) also explained in detail how free patent titles are processed. San Fabian Municipal Mayor Marlyn Agbayani, together with Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer (MENRO) Tony Supremido thanked the DENR and the ROD for their unwavering efforts in facilitating the process which aims to hasten equitable opportunities towards changing the lives of the people.

Present during the awarding ceremony were PENRO Pangasinan Technical Services Division Chief Marlyn Banda, who represented PENR Officer of Pangasinan For. Raymond Rivera, CENR Officer of Central Pangasinan Engr. Noriel G. Nisperos, and personnel from the Land Bank of the Philippines – Dagupan Branch, Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF), Pag-IBIG Dagupan Branch, and the Assessor’s Office of San Fabian.

The activity is part of the 122^nd founding anniversary of the Land Management Bureau (LMB) on September 02 and the Handog Titulo Month in compliance with DENR Memorandum Circular No. 2019-04 or the Conduct of Nationwide Handog Titulo Program every September in Celebration of Lands Anniversary. (RSCIG/MSA)

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Published: 22 September 2023

As part of the Civil Service Month celebration, the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office – Central Pangasinan held its first ever “Dayëw ken Takneng” Awards on September 15, 2023 at Manleluag Spring Protected Lanscape, Barangay Malabobo, Mangatarem Pangasinan.

After the strenuous selection and deliberation process, CENRO Central Pangasinan selected and acknowledged the offices and/or personnel who showcased exemplary performance as public servants. The following were the awardees during the event: Regulation and Permitting Section (Most Outstanding Section); Marife D. Capasin (Most Outstanding Employee of RPS); Jorgette Sueno (Most Outstanding Employee of CDS); Wilson Pinkihan (Most Outstanding Employee of EMS); Dyesebel Amok (Most Outstanding Employee of Administrative Section); Ronnel M. Parayno (Best Public Assistance Desk Officer); Gregorio Almogela, Jr. (Best Deputized Public Land Inspector); Julius Balinguay (Best Forest Ranger); Christopher Belingan (Best Forest Protection Officer); Felix Sigue (Best Section Chief); Engr. Elizabeth Baccay (Best Unit Chief); Wilson Pinkihan, Robert Ferrer and Remegio Pascua (Best Team LAWIN Patroller); Janine Dizon (Most Patent Processed/Issued); Ronnie Hizon (Best NGP Site Coordinator); Jorgette Sueno (Most Punctual/No Absences (Technical)); Mary Ann Pago (Most Punctual/No Absences (Contractual)); Barbara Razon (Best Contractual Employee of EMS); Clarence Anacioco (Best Contractual Employee of CDS); Dennis Garcia (Best Contractual Employee of RPS); Romeo Candelario, Jr. (Best Park Ranger); and Estella Alleta (Best Support Staff).

Also, CENRO Central Pangasinan identified and awarded their selected environmental partners who actively engaged and significantly contributed to the various programs and projects of the agency. The following were selected as the environmental partners: CS First Green Agri-Industrial Development, Inc. (IFMA Category); Chrismelberry Agrifarm Development Corporation (SIFMA Category); Kalangkuasan Timpuyog Agriculture Cooperative (KALTAC) (CBFMA Category); Aboitiz Power Corporation (Renewable Energy); PNP – Maritime (Law Enforcement); and Municipality of San Fabian (Best Local Government Unit).

The awarding was graced by DENR I Key Officials: OIC, Assistant Regional Director for Management Services Engr. Raymundo C. Gayo who represented Regional Executive Director Atty. Crizaldy M. Barcelo, Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer of Pangasinan For. Raymond Rivera, OIC, CENR Officer of Central Pangasinan Engr. Noriel G. Nisperos, and CENR Officer of Eastern Pangasinan For. Rico Biado.

Dayëw (in Pangasinense means honor) ken Takneng (in Ilocano means trust) Awards is in recognition of the selected personnel in CENRO Central Pangasinan with commendable work performance and trustworthy of his fellow public servants and the public clientele. (RSCIG-MSA/CENRO WESTERN PANGASINAN)

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Published: 20 September 2023

In this year’s commemoration of the Philippine Bamboo Month and the World Bamboo Day on September 18, and in celebration of the 66^th natal day of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr., the Department of Environment and Natural Resources- Region I (DENR-I) with its field offices took part in the nationwide simultaneous bamboo and tree planting activity on September 13, 2023 in the Ilocos Region.

Over 500 participants from various national government agencies, local government units, academe, youth organizations, non-government organizations and other stakeholders took part in planting 2,510 seedlings of bamboo propagules and forest trees such as mahogany, yemane, narra, and dalayap in the different planting sites across the Ilocos Region.

Pursuant to Proclamation No. 1401 series of 2022, the Philippine Bamboo Month is observed every September to promote environmental and economic importance of bamboos. (RSCIG/MSA)

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Published: 20 September 2023