Kalikupan 2019

1ST QUARTER VOLUME
SERIES OF 2019

OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES - REGION VII

Stories of successful
reforestation in Cen-
tral Visayas

Counting the Gains of our
Reforestation efforts over
the years

Aerial Photo of the Can-umangtad Falls in Brgy. Cadapdapan,
Candijay, Bohol surrounded by tall trees in thick and vast
natural forest. Upper part of the Can-umangtad Falls is a large
portion of the 32-year old tree plantation established by the
DENR under the Cabidian Watershed Reforestation Project
(CWRP) in 1987. The CWRP now forms part of the Carood
Watershed Model Forest.

Table of

Contents

1EDITORS NOTE 7 ECC HOLDERS IN CENRO
2CABIDIAN WATERSHED REHABILITATION CEBU CITY REFORESTED
SOME 460 HECTARES IN
PROJECT IN CANDIJAY, BOHOL TWO YEARS

8 OSMEÑA
R E F O R E S TAT I O N
PROJECT

WAHIG- PAMACSALAN 11 A L E J AWA N-C A N S U H AY-
ANIBONGAN RIVER
4 REHABILITATION PROJECT WATERSHED FOREST RESERVE
(A RECORD BREAKING REFORESTATION PROJECT
ZERO FOREST FIRE
INCIDENTS IN 33 YEARS)

5PILAR’S CENTENNIAL FOREST 12A COMMUNITY-BASED
THE CHALLENGE OF SUSTAINABILITY FOREST MANAGEMENT
(CBFM) SUCCESS STORY

Editors Note

EDITORS’ NOTE – For the reforestation projects in Central
longest period since the Visayas to kindle hope, recognize
Department of Environment efforts and encourage people
and Natural Resources (DENR) to protect and sustain what has
was first established on 1917 as been done already and make
Department of Agriculture and better efforts to sustain it and
Natural Resources (DANR) until continue increase the region’s
its reorganization as DENR in forest cover.
1987, the agency have undertaken
ambitious reforestation initiatives In the next pages, you
in the different parts of the will see a showcase of success
country. stories of reforestation projects
implemented by the DENR in the
In this issue of the DENR Central Visayas Region togethers
7 Kalikupan Publication aims with its partners, challenges met
to feature several successful and best practices.

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Cabidian Watershed Rehabilitation
Project in Candijay, Bohol

The Inspiring Story of Forester Filadelfo
Jumawid - the Cabidian Watershed
Reforestation Project Manager

Back in the 1980’s, as mostly cogonal brushland Economic Cooperation Fund. more than 2,000-hectare
the Department of areas. Armed with unmatched tree plantation in barangays
Environment and Cabidian, Luan and Canawa in
Natural Resources (DENR) In an effort to develop courage and determination Candijay.
has recorded an estimate Candijay’s declining forest to realize his passion and
of a 320-hectare remaining cover and of some other parts accomplish his assigned “As soon as I was assigned
forest in the Municipality of of the region, the area became functions, the then 35-year old as the Project Manager for
Candijay in Bohol province, one of the target sites for the forester from Cebu Forester the Cabidian Watershed
comprising approximately aggressive reforestation and Filadelfo Jumawid was assigned Reforestation Project, I made
four percent only of the 8,687 afforestation efforts starting to be the project manager a courtesy call to the town
hectares total land area of the in year 1987 with loans from of the Cabidian Watershed mayor down to the Barangay
said municipality described the Asian Development Bank, Reforestation Project (CWRP)
World Bank and Overseas and was tasked to establish continue in next page...
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Captains and barangay officials developed forest composed of the forest, we should also do it alone, I also have my
who warmly welcomed me mostly of mahogany, gemilina, acknowledge the huge role equally competent and trusted
and joined me in the conduct narra and cacauate tree of our foresters in keeping staff that work with me and
of area monitoring activities. species, a 300 hectare bamboo these areas protected from any our partner communities
Ang una diri sa Canawa, daun plantation and 10 hectare kind of degradation. Forester who willingly helped us for
ang makita gyud diri nga rattan plantation. Filadelfo Jumawid is a perfect this project to be realized,”
Cogonan, bugang, talahib, naay model of how a forester should Jumawid added.
mga tagsang mga kahoy mga Aside from the be. Young foresters should
yagnob, malaiba ug bugnay. Wa reforestation, Forester Jumawid look into him and emulate To ensure the
pa gyuy mga daghan kaayong also spearheaded some support and be inspired with his sustainability of these
kahoy anang adtong panahona. projects in the area including accomplishment. Barren land established plantations, the
And so, together with my staff, the establishment of a 1.2 km turned into a 1,500 hectare tree DENR 7 now plans to develop
we did our best to efficiently access road, construction of plantation is no ordinary job, it it into a wildlife conservation
implement the project the an office building and soil and takes passion, dedication and area.
DENR assigned to us and grow water conservation measures many years of hardwork,” said
trees around these areas,” said through gabion. DENR 7 Regional Executive “Yes, we are currently
Forester Filadelfo Jumawid in Director Gilbert C. Gonzales studying the possibility
an interview. The whole area also forms commending Forester of developing it into a
part of the Carood Watershed Jumawid. Conservation Area for Tarsiers
Under the CWR Project, Model Forest, the second and other local wildlife species
the DENR was able to establish model forest in the Philippines When asked how he to guarantee its protection and
a total of 2,287 hectares of declared by the International made it possible to inspire sustainability. Milestones like
new plantations in Luan, Model Forest Network in young and aspiring foresters, this one should not be ignored
Cadapdapan ug Canawa area September 2010. Forester Jumawid shared that instead it should be taken care
starting 1986. commitment to your work of and maximize what it has to
“The DENR takes pride and to the people that you offer,” shared Gonzales.
At present, the project of the success of the Cabidian work with is the top reason
could readily showcase more Watershed Reforestation for it, “because one cannot
than 1,500 hectares of fully Project. While we are
recognizing the huge role

Quotable Quotes
CRISPO AYUBAN, Resident and Former CWRP Staff

Portion of the 1,500 hectare tree- M “ga Benepisyo nila? Dagko na kaayo ug benepisyo nila kay
plantation under the Cabidian Watershed landong na gud ani, bugnaw na ang panahon, ana. Unya
Reforestation Project in Candijay, Bohol ang tubig pud, Di man mahubas ang tubig kay naa namay

support ang kakahuyan, di man pareha kaniadto nga initon

ug pila la buwan, mohubas, karong kay dili na. Nasinati man

namo, kana diayng amoang tubig diha, sauna kay mohubas

man na sa panahon sa ting-init karon kay dili na. Mao nang

dako kaayo ug kalainan nang sauna ug sa karon, mao na nga

nalipay mi dinhing namuyo nga ang kalikupan dinhi nahimo

nang forest, ”

FLORENCIO A. HINAMPAS,
President of Canawa Luan Tree Planters Association

Dako kaayo ug gikatabang pinaagi aning mga projeka
kay tungod ang mga myembro, labi na kadtong mga
lisod, lisod kaayu, nakapaskwela sila, nakagasto sila ug
eskwela, nakabalay sila, nakapalit sila ug tv, nakautang
pa sila ug motor. Mao nay dakong bintaha kaayu ka yang
gobyerno karon nagtan-aw na sa mga pobre, labaw sa tanan,
nagpasalamat mi sa DENR nga nag aghat nga dunay mga
project nga ihatag diri sa community.

Cabidian Watershed Reforestation
Project Office in Barangay Cabidian,
Candijay, Bohol.

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Wahig- A record breaking
Pamacsalan ZERO FOREST FIRE
Rehabilitation Incidents in 33 years
Project

Bohol province showcases handful Ancestral Domain Claim of the Tribu activities to avoid forest fire incidents.
successes in terms of reforestation Eskaya, our partner indigenous people’s Prevention includes establishment of
projects. Another exhibit for Bohol organization here in Pilar who really firelines, vigilance and planting of crops
is the Wahig-Pamacsalan Rehabilitation helped us and plays a very significant along along determined firebreak lines.
Project covering more than 438 hectares role in achieving zero forest fire incident
of developed tree plantations and 370 here,” said CENRO Palaca. “It is very easy to start a forest
hectares of newly established plantations fire but it’s so hard and dangerous to
under the National Greening Program Palaca added that through the control. So, more than just reforestation,
(NGP) in Bayong, Lundag and San active community participation in the we have integrated community-based
Vicente, Municipality of Pilar. integrated forest fire management, the forest fire management in our trainings,
DENR have successfully achieved zero seminars and IEC activities. Moreover,
According to one of the former forest fire in the area for the past 33 years. DENR personnel were trained on the
project managers of the Wahig- technicalities on prevention, suppression,
Pamacsalan Rehabilitation Project, “Kami isip lumulopyo dinhi detection, response and development of
now the Community Environment and naningkamot usab nga dili maigo ug fire management and operations plan,”
Natural Resources Officer for Talibon sunog ang among lasang. Gawas niana, informed CENRO Palaca.
Elpedio Palaca, the first tree plantation gitabangan usab mi sa DENR pinaagi
activities was initiated in the area in the sa ilang kontrata nga gihatag namu
year 1986, or roughly 33 years ago. pagbutang ug mga fire lines nganha,”
said Mr. Dioniso Escabosa, Eskaya Tribe
“I was assigned as the third project Chieftain.
manager for this forest rehabilitation
project which covers 2,400 hectares of As narrated by Escabosa, members
timberland area. This site specifically of the Eskaya community regularly
is covered under the Certificate of conduct monitoring and prevention

Afforestation vs Reforestation

Afforestation is the process of planting trees, or sowing seeds, in a barren land devoid of any
trees to create a forest. The term should not be confused with reforestation, which is the
process of specifically planting native trees into a forest that has decreasing numbers of trees.

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PILAR’S THE
CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE OF
SUSTAINABILITY
FOREST

A20-hectare portion of the project was
also adopted by the Municipality of
Pilar under the Municipal Landcare
Program being dubbed as the Centennial Forest
of Pilar being offered for local and foreign
tourist as one of their ecotourism and trekking
destinations.

“Like the rest of our reforestation
efforts, we are very proud of what we have
achieved here under the Wahig-Pamacsalan
Rehabilitation Project,” shared Palaca.

“ ”While we all celebrate
for having a successful
reforestation, the challenge
continues for sustainability,
pointed out by CENRO Palaca.

To further develop the rattan plantations, 214 hectares
forest cover in the area, it are bamboo plantations, 260
is also one of the chosen hectares are timber plantations and
sites for NGP. In fact, since 2011 99 hectares are cacao and coffee
around 1,088 hectares of timber, plantations under agroforestry.
agroforestry, bamboo and rattan
plantations were established by “A combined effort from all
the DENR in the Municipality sectors, such as the DENR, the LGU
of Pilar only in partnership with and local communities is one great
Tribu Eskaya, Barangay local factor to ensure sustainability of
government units of San Vicente these programs, 33 years is a very
and Inagluban. long time but we still have a long
way to go,” added Palaca.
Of the total, 515 hectares are

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Atotal of 463.67 hectares or As per Section 4 of PD 1586, “No Cuñado, the Regional Director of
similar to 230 football fields person, partnership or corporation Environmental Management Bureau
combined together – that is shall undertake or operate any such (EMB) 7.
the actual size of the established declared environmentally critical
plantations by Environmental project or area without first securing One of the provisions of the ECC
Compliance Certificate (ECC) Holders an Environmental Compliance is directing project proponents to
for 2017-2018 in Northern Cebu. Certificate (ECC)”. implement their own reforestation or
rehabilitation projects. The number
Trees planted are a combination An ECC certifies that the of the required seedlings depends on
of fruit-bearing trees such as proponent has complied with the the total land area of the projects.
guyabano, jackfruit and duhat and requirements of the EIA system and
premium tree species such as Narra, that the proposed project will not As proof of compliance,
Tugas, and Molave. cause a significant negative impact geotagged photos of the tree
on the environment. It also certifies plantation and certification from
These accomplishments are that the proponent is committed the Community Environment and
carried out by ECC holders in lieu of to implement its approved Natural Resources Office should
their development programs. Environment Management Plan. be secured and submitted to EMB
Requirements for ECC application Regional Office six (6) months prior
An ECC is a decision document depend on the type of project being to the project implementation.
issued by the Department of developed and the location of this.
Environment and Natural Resources Cuñado said this project does
(DENR) through the EMB after “While we cannot discount not only help the environment but
a positive review of an ECC the fact that we need industrial also helps the local communities
application. This requirement development in order to achieve living near the reforestation/
is mandated under Presidential economic, social and financial rehabilitation areas as they are
Decree (PD) 1586 establishing development in the country, we being tapped by private companies
an environmental impact would like to emphasize that DENR to implement conduct the
statement system including other will make sure that development seedling production, planting and
environmental management related does not come at the expense of the maintenance activities.
measures and for other purposes. environment,” said Engr. William

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Osmeña
Reforestation
Project

First and Oldest
Reforestation
in the country

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Cebu’s version of the Bohol
Man-made Forest.

One of the well-preserved sites in our country is the
Osmeña Reforestation Project (ORP) in Barangay Camp
7, Minglanilla, Cebu. Standing for 103 years now, ORP is
originally a portion of a Friar Land Estate of Talisay City
and Minglanilla, Cebu which the Philippine Government
purchased from the Vatican during the administration
of William Howard Taft, the first Civil Governor of the
Philippines. ORP was considered as one of the premier
reforestation projects in the country.

FORI Building.

A 45-year old Forest Research Institute
Building located within the Osmeña

Reforestation Project (ORP)in Barangay Camp
7, Minglanilla, Cebu.

Osmeña Reforestation Project (ORP) was reforestation project. President Manuel L.
part of the Friar Land Estate of Talisay Quezon then legitimated the existence of
and Minglanilla when the Philippines the Osmeňa Reforestation Project through
purchased it from the Vatican. Executive Proclamation No. 208 that
confined the coverage of ORP to 2,710.48
It was in January 13, 1916 when hectares.
Philippine Legislature passed Act No.
2649 setting aside Php 10,000.00 for the continue in next page...
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During the Second World that the century-old legacy quarry activities within the area. division of the DENR 7.
War, the site was reportedly is protected and preserved. The 2,710 hectare Apart from these
used by the Japanese Imperial ORP’s wealth of ecosystem and
Army as one of its garrison habitat diversity has been a coverage of the ORP forms part officers, the communities
areas. living legacy amidst encounters of the Central Cebu Protected also have involved themselves
it faced through the years. Landscape (CCPL) and falls through reporting directly
Since the establishment Understandably, ORP was under the jurisdiction of illegal activities to the nearest
of the ORP, it then served as the really a welcome sight to almost CENRO Cebu City. barangay for immediate action.
basis for extensive reforestation everyone especially when one
in the country and has feels the freshness and coolness CENRO Cebu City have Another program
become a research hub for the of the sound and air, a soothing deployed forest rangers and administered in the ORP
introduction and trial planting ambiance far from the busy bantay-gubat officers within is the National Greening
of potential reforestation traffic and hectic city life. the ORD to conduct regular Program (NGP) thru plantation
species. enforcement and protection establishment on areas that
As one of the region’s activities in the area to preserve needs rehabilitation. In
DENR issued successful reforestation projects, and maintain the ORP as a partnership with people’s
Administrative Order No. 2004- it has attracted more local forest reserve. organization and barangay
51 in 2004 declaring a portion and foreign visitors interested local government units,
of ORP which is about 123.4 to experience the outdoor Under the LAWIN Forest the DENR have established
hectare as an Experimental attractions that it offers, just and Biodiversity Protection rattan plantations and other
Forest Station (EFS). EFS which barely an hour drive from System Program of the DENR, commodities within the
serves as an experimental and Cebu City. ORP with further assigned forest rangers during ORP to help increase the
heritage forest is populated by work on its advancement and their environmental monitoring biodiversity function of the
indigenous tree species, fauna, development will certainly be activities record data on the reserve. To mention some
caves, rivers, and other water attracting more visitors in the kind of tree species, bird People’s Organizations with
resources, demonstration, coming years. Thus, this poses identification, illegal activities, existing established rattan
and training centre for the a big challenge among officials presence of trash or garbage plantations within the ORP are
conservation and management and staff in the department illegally dump in the forest the PO CAMMITA, PO AFOI
of forest plantation, seed to continue the duty and reserve. These activities were under the DENR Program
production area, cave and responsibility of preserving inputted in their mobile apps Community-Based Forest
ecotourism, and as field ORP, protecting this natural and reported directly to the Management Agreement
laboratory for Environment resource not just for us but Central Office of the DENR. and some are Certificate
and Natural Resources (ENR) for the future generations All illegal activities spotted of Stewardship Contract
technologies. as well. More than tourism, were immediately administered beneficiaries bound by the
another challenge for ORP thru filing of cases on instances conditions of their tenurial
The Coastal Resources is the continuing increase of of illegal cutting of trees in instrument. These people’s
and Ecotourism Research, population in the area which violation of PD 705. In fact organizations have planted
Development and Extension increases the human threats like numerous cases have been filed rattan on under sheds within
Center (CRERDC) manage the rampant illegal tree-cutting, in the courts awaiting finality the trees of ORP to balance the
EFS within the ORP to ensure charcoal-making and illegal against perpetrators by the legal ecosystem and have a lucrative
livelihood.

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Alejawan-Cansuhay-Anibongan River Water-
shed Forest Reserve Reforestation Project

Transforming an idle area to a thriving forestland

Bohol and all it to offer erosion and landslides are The reforestation project Regular Biodiversity
is mostly enjoyed by also common sights.”, For. Elle covers a total area of 450 Monitoring Systems (BMS),
tourists during summer. added. hectares in some barangays in patrolling and apprehension
Yet, unknown to many, this the municipalities of Duero of violators were also carried
seemingly festive and peak The area did not remain and Jagna, Bohol namely: a) out to ensure that the
season for tourists also brings in this helpless situation as Angilan, Duero (50 has.), b) growing seedlings are well-
a dilemma to Boholanos as reforestation projects were Anibongan, Duero (50 has.), maintained. Presently, the
the onset of summer marks initiated by DENR since 1986. c) Banwalog, Duero (50 has.), CBCR Project reforestation
the start of water crisis in the A much larger reforestation d) Itum, Duero (50 has.), e) area within the ACARWFR
province. initiative, Community-Based Mayana, Jagna (100 has.), f) is one of the priority sites
Contract Reforestation (CBCR) Boctol, Jagna (50 has.) and g) for the LAWIN Patrolling.
Fortunately, this Project, was initiated in the Odiong, Jagna (100 has). A Aside from the vegetative
concern is not observed years 1989 to 1990. total of 1,152,000 seedlings measures, gabions and a total
and experienced in Duero, of Mahogany, Gemilina and of seventeen (17) check dams
Bohol where the presence of A team of DENR mostly Acasia Auriculiformis were also constructed within
a sustainable water source personnel composed of For. were planted in the area as it is the watershed to counteract
have supplied irrigation Jovencio Taer, For. Leonardo a fast-growing specie and can erosion by reducing water flow
dams and domestic water T. Elle, For. Allan Hilot, For. thrive in rocky types of soil. velocity.
needs whole year round. Narciso Gapas and For. Felipe About 2,500 seedlings were
The sustainable water supply Seroje spearheaded the CBCR planted per hectare following a The CBCR Project
is greatly attributed to the Project. The CBCR Project spacing of 2 x 2 meters. was turned-over to DENR in
collaborative efforts of the also experienced transitions in the years 1993 to 1994 after
Department of Environment terms of management under But same with other the planted seedlings reached
and Natural Resources (DENR) the following DENR personnel, reforestation program of the a survival rate of 80% and a
and the communities for namely: For. Jaime Dagupan, department, the CBCR also height of at least one (1) meter.
having successfully established For. Antonio Llup, For. Manuel went through some hard times
the Alejawan-Cansuhay- Cadelina, For. Allan Hilot and in its implementation with the “We are grateful that
Anibongan River Watershed For. Rey Besinga. presence of illegal cutters and we have participated in the
Forest Reserve Reforestation poachers in the area. government’s cause of restoring
Project. CBCR Project tapped and reforesting denuded
the help of municipal and To address these areas. For me, it is a pride to
“This site within barangay local government concerns, several information share this story of success to
the Alejawan-Cansuhay- units (M/LGUs) by means education and communication my children as I have been
Anibongan River Watershed of contract of works from (IEC) campaigns were involved from the start of the
Forest Reserve was formerly seedling production, planting conducted to the concerned project and most importantly
denuded and covered with of seedlings and maintenance communities highlighting the that we are experiencing its
cogon which made it a for three (3) years. On the importance of reforestation benefits in our daily living,”
common victim of bush other hand, DENR employees and the enforcement of the said by one of the beneficiaries
fires”, says For. Leonardo T. were involved in the potting ENR laws. These campaigns and a resident of Barangay
Elle, Supervising Ecosystem of medium and planting of gained positive response Anibongan.
Management Specialist of seedlings. Aside from that, the from the community as the
CENRO Tagbilaran City. LGUs also organized peoples’ people, themselves, became
organizations to take part in the primary informants of
“Since there is only few the reforestation efforts. violations made within the
vegetation in the area, soil watershed.

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A Community-Based
Forest Management DENR7RegionalCBFMAwardee
(CBFM) Success Story

“Little Baguio” Cebu province is blessed with so many
in the Southeast of Cebu natural wonders and beautiful spots where
tourists can enjoy not just only the view but
12 | KALIKUPAN the aesthetic value of the area. Most tourists
nowadays are attracted to places where they
can appreciate the place and at the same time
enjoy in contact with nature through trekking

and other eco-friendly vegetables and fruits, pine 700Php per kilo, one can prises 238 members
activities. trees, and hedge gardens. indulge in their favourite with 135 men and 103
Libo Hills is one of the strawberry snack. women working for their
In the Southeastern tourist attraction because families and for the
part of Cebu lies the town of its breath taking view of This wonderful environment.
of Alegria a 4th class mu- the neighboring islands, tourist spot is maintained
nicipality with a total land cool and fresh air, thus, to preserve and protect Recently, this peo-
area of 9,545.39 hectares residents claimed it the its natural beauty so ple’s organization has
that houses nine baran- “Little Baguio of Alegria”. that many can still enjoy been selected by DENR 7
gays- five in the upland, its benefits. Libo Hills to be the regional nom-
and four in the coastal Aside from the sight- is managed by people’s inee for the National
areas. From the reefs to seeing and trekking, visi- organization named as Search for Model Com-
the ridges, Alegria boasts tors ofLibo Hills can also LepantohanongHugpong- munity Based Forest
off its natural wonders enjoy horseback riding saKalambuan (PO LEHUK) Management (CBFM)
through clean falls, lush along trails bordered by through the leadership of People’s Organization.
green mountains, and flowers and garden orna- Juan Medel. The associ- This happened because
fresh crops. ments. The activity gives ation was organized as of true workmanship
tourists the chance to a people’s organization and camaraderie of the
Barangay Lepanto enjoy the natural beauty in year 2000 and was association, living with
is one of the 5 upland of the town and appreci- duly registered in April their vision and mission
barangays situated 12 kms ate more the nature has 2011and granted with a to reach not only their
from the town proper with to offer. If you want a Community Based Forest organizational goals but
an elevation of 704ABSL little bit of a smooth pace Management Agreement also for the environment
accessible only by any activity, some tourists opt (CBFMA) last November as a whole.
4x4 vehicles & motor- for strawberry picking or 6, 2003 covering 478.20
cycle. Barangay Lepanto harvesting cabbage for hectares of timberland
has a cold climate which salad consumption, at areas. PO LEHUK com-
makes it ideal for growing

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“Since DENR awarded us with CBFM,

it strengthened our organization and
there were many agencies who gained
trust and extended their help for us.

”Juan Medel, President, PO LEHUK

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Aside from the More than just being a Garden, Corn Mill Business, every last month of the year
regular conduct of functional and independent Lending Business and the PO will report everything
monthly meetings organization, PO LEHUK have ecotourism, officials see to it that has happened- report all
and strict implementation also successfully established that each member are equally accomplishments, things to be
of PO By Laws and Policies, a strong partnership with contributing and benefiting done, things undone, and also
PO LEHUK strengthened the barangay and municipal from the projects, “Our a full report of the funds and
its number through their government.Aside from organization has CBMET inventory to all their members.
BayanihanClean-up and DENR 7, PO LEHUK have or the community based In his closing interview
Planting activities. Due to also partnered with DA, DTI, monitoring evaluation team message, PO President
the large number of their DOLE, St. Peters Academy who are tasked to check and Juan Medel is grateful for
association, they divided Foundation in various monitor the area especially the opportunity to have his
it into four clusters, “As a livelihood and soil and water the established plantations. association awarded with
group we conduct first the conservation initiatives. They watch over the area” said CBFMA, “This is our chance
“bayanihan” in the morning- Because of their strong linkages Medel. to lead in the protection and
we make contour for and close coordination with In his interview preservation of our timberland
farming and contour canal partners, PO LEHUK was Medel shared that every first area so that forests will come
and we will plant hedgerows. given additional livelihood Monday of the month the to life again.” He added that
Our PO members will such as raising livestock like group holds a meeting. Every with the help of his CBMET
be the one to bring the goats, cows, and chicken and cluster head must report colleagues, “this association
planting materials such as seedling for vegetables and the problems and concerns PO LEHUK is striving hard
the legumes and grasses other crops. in their area. The board to continue reaching our goal
and whatever is left,is for PO LEHUK starting from wanted to include in their and that is to give back the lush
the farmer’s consumption” their Reforestation Programs, meetings the funds released, greens of our mountains and
shared Medel. Livestock Farming, Vegetable where will it go and to what forests”.
purpose it may serve. Also,

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?

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“This association PO LEHUK is

striving hard to continue reaching our
goal and that is to give back the lush
greens of our mountains and forests.

”

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RED’S CORNER

DIRECTOR GILBERT C. GONZALES

DENR’S CHAIRMANSHIP FOR THE REGIONAL ECOTOURISM COUNCIL

My dear colleagues in were met and accomplished in 2018. organizational growth.
the DENR, under the big ticket To our denr enforcement We may have achieved
programs, the national
We are all here today, greening program, patent officers in central visayas, let our targets in 2018, but we
gathered together for a issuance, environmental us send a strong message to can do better. Our goal this
celebration. To celebrate our resources management, all environmental offenders year is to offer nothing less
accomplishments, milestones biodiversity, coastal and and to the public of our than a stellar performance
and lessons learned in 2018 marine conservation, seriousness in implementing and exhibit remarkable
and welcome the year 2019 enforcement of environmental laws - we don’t impact to the environment
and its new challenges and environmental laws, among want region 7 to become a and natural resources of
undertakings. others. channel of wildlife trafficking cebu, bohol, negros oriental
or any other illegal forest and siquijor.
Today’s red’s call is our At the same time products.
own version and replication we survived numerous Our dear foresters,
of the denr new year’s call challenges together, the Another major challenge biologists, lawyers,
where secretary roy cimatu panglao island, bantayan that is set forth for us is the engineers, managers, heads
met with all denr officials island, mactan island river rehabilitation program of offices do not forget
and employees to announce and oslob foreshore which aims to restore, the core and purpose of
the policy direction for the area rehabilitation, naga revitalize and rehabilitate our your professions. I would
agency and set the priority landslide incident, the major rivers in the country. I like to reiterate during
programs and projects to be successful apprehension of believe that this can be done this gathering and remind
implemented for the rest of pawikan stew vendors in through a collaborative and all of you of the greater
the year. pasil, successful operation shared effort by the denr with responsibility that we carry
of illegal lumber dealers emb and mgb, partner local as empoyees and officials of
This gathering is in consolacion and other government units, and all the department.
also an opportunity to various environment other major stakeholders.
recognize and celebrate our related issues that Our dear rd’s, penros,
accomplishments in the catapulted central visayas. This is yet another cenros, division chiefs,
previous year. For that, congratulations to challenge that we have to section chiefs, staff,
all of us! face in order to realize our secretaries, administrative
Denr 7 have gained mandate and provide better, officers, drivers, utility
significant milestones in 2018. During the new year’s healthier environment for all workers, all job order
To illustrate in figures, the call of secretary cimatu, filipinos. employees, thank you for
region earmarked a rating he ordered for a more the support and for the job
of 122 percent in terms aggressive enforcement My advice to all men well done.
of physical performance of environmental laws and women of the denr is
with corresponding 95.99 and regulations in 2019 to to continue the hardwork, Finally, congratulations
in financial utilization and sustain the momentum of sustain the burning passion and let’s get ready for
generated a total revenue the accomplishments done and develop an attitude to a more fruitful and
of p83, 905, 869.00. Targets continue learning to achieve meaningful year this 2019.
both professional and