TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - - - - - - 1
II. DETAILED PHYSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
A. PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED
Priority Program 1: Clean Air - - - - - 3
Priority Program 2: Clean Water - - - - - 5
Priority Program 3: Solid Waste Management - - - 7
Priority Program 4. Geo
hazard, Groundwater Assessment and
Responsible Mining - - - - - - - 8
Priority Program 5: Forest and Watershed Management:
Enhanced National Greening Program - - - - 9
Priority Program 6: Intensified Forest Protection and
Anti-Illegal Logging - - - - - - 13
Priority Program 7: Enhanced Biodiversity Conservation - - 19
Priority Program 8: Scaling-up of Coastal and Marine
Management - - - - - - - - 26
Priority Program 9: Improved Land Administration and
Management - - - - - - - - 27
Priority Program 10: Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change
Adaptation and Mitigation - - - - - - 33
B. OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS/INNOVATIONS
Land Management - - - - - - 37
Protected Areas and Biodiversity Management - - - 39
Forest and Watershed Management - - - - - 43
General Administrative and Support Services - - - 45
Support to Operations - - - - - - - 52
Central Office-Based Budget - - - - - - 59
Gender and Development - - - - - - 61
C. FOREIGN-ASSISTED PROJECTS
Forestland Management Project - - - - - 63
Integrated Natural Resources and Environmental
Management Project - - - - - - - 69
III. PROSPECTS FOR CY-2020 - - - - - 81
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IV. TABLES ON PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
CAR 2019 PER by Province - - - - - 82
General Administrative and Support Services - - - 101
Support to Operations - - - - - - - 119
Natural Resources Enforcement and Regulatory Program- - - 130
Natural Resources Conservation and Development Program - - 156
Central Office-Based Budget - - - - - - 191
Gender and Development - - - - - - 194
V. OTHER TABLES
Report on Apprehended Forest Products, Conveyances
and Implements - - - - - - 197
Report on Revenue Generated - - - - - 211
Donation of Confiscated Forest Products - - - - 222
Forest Disturbance Report - - - - - - - 226
Foreign-Assisted Projects - - - - - - 333
VI. ANNEXES
Annex 1. Map of Activities under Clean Air, Clean
Water and Solid Waste Management - - - 342
Annex 2. Map of Activities under Geo-hazard, Groundwater
Assessment and Responsible Mining- - - 343
Annex 3. Map of the Enhanced National Greening
Program - - - - - - 344
Annex 4. Map of Activities conducted under the Intensified
Forest Protection and Anti-Illegal Logging - - 345
Annex 5. Map of Activities under the Enhanced
Biodiversity Conservation and Scaling-Up
of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems - - - 346
Annex 6. Map of Activities under the Improved
Land Administration and Management - - 347
Annex 7. Map of Activities of the Forestland Management
Project in the Province of Ifugao - - - - 348
Annex 8. Map of Activities of INREMP - - - 349
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Executive Summary
Overview of Accomplishments
The DENR-CAR made it BIG in CY 2019. The Region performed very
satisfactorily amid the overwhelming issues, problems and events that beset the natural
course of its over-all operations. Over-all management had collectively excelled in carrying
out its various tasks and responsibilities beyond the individual expectations from its
employees.
DENR-CAR started CY 2019 right with a clear vision as laid down by the Honorable
Secretary Roy A. Cimatu in his speech during the New Year’s call in January of last year.
During the year, some organizational changes and new innovative strategies were adopted
to efficiently and effectively discharge the functions of the department. This include the
operationalization of the provisions of DAO No. 2018-18 (Establishing a centralized
management and coordinating mechanism at the regional offices of DENR, MGB and EMB)
and DAO NO. 2019-1 (Functions of Regional Offices under the Rationalized Organizational
Structure of DENR). Also, RA No. 11032 or the Act Promoting Ease of doing Business and
Efficient Delivery of Government Services took an important role in the attainment of our
offices’ accomplishments.
DENR-CAR can claim with full confidence that the office went beyond its best
efforts in 2018. In terms of physical accomplishments, this annual report shows that almost
all of the physical targets on the various activities, including those of the Ten Priority
Programs of the Secretary, were 100% accomplished; some activities even exceeded the set
targets especially those that are demand-driven. Regarding its financial performance, the
region has a total budget under the regular funds of Php 848,842,000.00. However, the total
allotment received is only PhP 841,131,274.00. Total Obligations reported amounted to
Php 837,301,945.10 (99.54%). Financial reports also show that about 92.14% or Php
771,273,339.10 of the obligations made was disbursed.
ENR Stakeholders’ and Partners’ Responses
The proactive participation of DENR-CAR’s various stakeholders and partners - the
local communities, the Peoples Organizations, the Local Government Units, National
Government Agencies, individual and group volunteers - significantly contributed to the
effective implementation of various ENR programs/projects/activities this year. The
Peoples’ organizations where agreements were entered into were compliant to their
contracts. Police officers and other uniformed men actively participated in the joint
apprehensions/confiscations and investigation of ENR cases. Forums, consultations and
symposiums were conducted in close coordination with other government agencies, state
universities and colleges as well as with the local government units.
Factors Hindering / Facilitating the Achievement of Targets
It has been a challenging year for DENR-CAR to adjust and strategize on how to
accomplish the given physical and financial targets with the delayed enactment of the FY
2019 budget. Said budget was submitted by DBM on July 23, 2018, the day of the State of
the Nation Address (SONA) and underwent rigorous budget deliberations in both Houses
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of Congress. However, it was not passed in December 2018, resulting in the reenactment of
the FY 2018 General Appropriations Act (GAA). These events had drastically affected the
implementation of the targets but the Office was able to confidently undertake the given
physical and financial targets based on the approved Work and Financial Plan (WFP) for
CY 2019.
The change/reversion of eNGP targets, particularly the establishment of plantations,
critically affected the implementation of the project. Series of dialogues with our partner
beneficiaries were conducted for them to understand the changes. As a result, the produced
seedlings for the supposed new plantations were utilized either in the maintenance and
protection of plantations previously established or in the restoration activities.
Other issues regarding the program implementation of the region include the
presence of force majeure like wildfire and inclement weather conditions. Continuous IEC
activities were done specially at the barangay levels, supported by training on forest fire
suppression and establishment of firelines.
DENR-CAR attaining a very satisfactory performance was not possible without the
commitment and dedication of all employees of the region through the leadership and
management of RED Ralph C. Pablo together with the two Assistant Regional Directors
(ARDs), ARD Augusto D. Lagon for Technical Services and OIC-ARD Cleo D. Sabado-
Andrada for Management Services, the six Provincial Environment and Natural Resources
Officers (PENROs), the 12 Community Environment and Natural Resources Officers
(CENROs) and the Division Chiefs at the regional and field offices.. All accomplishments
were made possible as a result of the strict observance of the department’s core values:
Discipline, Excellence, Nobility and Responsibility.
Other Programs/ Projects/ Activities Delivered
It is with great pride that with the concerted efforts of the DENR-CAR people, the
region brought home the FIRST PLACE, besting 15 other entries nationwide in the first
ever “Search for Recognizing Individuals/Institutions towards Vibrant and Enhance Rivers
(R.I.V.E.Rs) for Life Award” with the Lamut River of PENRO Ifugao as the official entry.
This national recognition is a testament to the team work that exists among the personnel
and the excellence that permeates in their performance.
On the Search for Environmental Awards For Governance and Leadership
Excellence (EAGLE) Award which aims to strengthen the culture of organizational and
leadership excellence in the DENR as it carries out its important role in ensuring the
conservation, management, development and proper use of the country’s environment and
natural resources, the search assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the field officials in
delivering their functions and recognizes and commends performance of field officials for
their exemplary and major accomplishments and contributions. DENR-CAR is among the
Top 5 awardees.
Another significant changes in 2019 was the adoption of the new mechanism in the
evaluation of performances of Regional Offices with focus on Means of Verification
(MOVs). Still, we remained on the top 5 performing regions.
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DETAILED PHYSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
A. PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED
The combined efforts as one DENR-CAR family, with the support and assistance of
all stakeholders, other government agencies and non-government agencies we have worked
closely with, led to the attainment of all the targets of the priority programs of the DENR
Secretary for CY 2019:
Priority Program 1: Clean Air (Annex Map 1)
The compliance to the ECC terms and conditions of 700 firms/industries and issued
42 Notice of Violations to erring firms were effectively monitored. To improve our
machinery in ensuring objective examination of air quality, the 3 Air Quality monitoring
station located at Burnham Park, BSU Compound and at the Philippine Economic Zone
Authority (PEZA), Baguio City were maintained/calibrated.
Results of the samples collected from the sampling stations show that the values are
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within the National Ambient Quality Guideline Value (NAAQGV) of 150 µg/m .
Comparing it with Air Quality Index shows that it is within the range of Good to Fair.
The table below shows the Air Guideline Range, Air Quality Index and the
Precautionary Health Statement:
Guideline Air Quality Index
Range Precautionary Health Statement
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0-54 μg/m Good None
55-154 Fair None
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μg/m
155-254 Unhealthy for Sensitive People with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should limit outdoor
3
μg/m Groups exertion
Pedestrians should avoid heavy traffic areas. People with heart or
255-354 Very Unhealthy respiratory disease, such as asthma, should stay indoors and rest as
much as possible. Unnecessary trips should be postponed. People
3
μg/m
should voluntarily restrict the use of vehicles.
People should limit outdoor exertion. People with heart or
respiratory disease, such as asthma, should stay indoors and rest as
355-424 Acutely Unhealthy much as possible. Unnecessary trips should be postponed. Motor
3
μg/m
vehicle use may be restricted. Industrial activities may be curtailed.
Everyone should remain indoors, (keeping windows and doors
closed, unless heat stress is possible). Motor vehicle use should be
425-504 Emergency prohibited except for emergency situations. Industrial activities,
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μg/m except that which is vital for public safety and health, should be
curtailed.
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Concentration of Particulate Matter (10)
250 22 46 114 42 122 31 99 24 96 17 96 5315 47 10 NAAQ
150
Concentration(μg/m3) January First Quarter March April Second Quarter June July Third Quarter Septem ber
63
64
70
66
52
50
16
-50
August
Februar
May
y
Lakeside, Burnham
Provincial Capitol, Km. 6,
Plaza Garden, Central Business
District, Baguio City
La Trinidad, Benguet
Park, Baguio City
Concentration of PM 10 along PEZA Compound
200
Concentration(ug/m 3 ) 100 16 53 7 19 43 24 20 26 36 12
150
50
0
July 4-5, July 8-9, July 14-15,July 20-21,July 26-27, Aug 1-2, Aug 7-8, Aug 14-15,Aug 19-20,Aug 25-26,
2019 2019 2019 2019 2019 2019 2019 2019 2019 2019
Particulate Matter NAAQGV
(PM10) μg/m3 150 ug/m3
Concentration of PM 10 along BSU Compound
160
140
Concentration(ug/m 3 ) 100 30 32 27
120
80
60
40
20
0 8 8 2 23 17 12 1 1
July 4-5, July 9-10, July 14- July 20- July 26- Aug 1-2, Aug 7-8, Aug 14- Aug 19- Aug 25- Aug 30-
2019 2019 15, 2019 21, 2019 27, 2019 2019 2019 15, 2019 20, 2019 26, 2019 Sep 1,
2019
Particulate Matter NAAQGV
(PM10) μg/m3 150 ug/m3
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Priority Program 2: Clean Water ( Annex Map 1)
EMB-CAR has finally endorsed for approval to the Honorable Secretary the
classification of the Ikmin River in Abra as Class B River. The 3 WQMA Governing Boards
of Balili, Bued, Upper Amburayan River Systems that resulted to the crafting of primary
policies to address domestic and industrial wastewater discharges in Balili river system were
operationalized. Small scale mining activities were regulated. Effluents from piggeries and
wastewater from household in Bued River Systam were established. Policies on the
affirmation of members and roles of the stakeholders in the Amburayan WQMA were
crafted. And lastly, the ambient water quality monitoring of Abra River, Apayao-Abulog
River and Agno River were regularly monitored.
Results of water quality in terms of Dissolved Oxygen in the three priority rivers are
above the Water Quality Guidelines which means that the Oxygen Content of the water is
abundant. However, the Biological Oxygen Demand is below the Water Quality Guideline
which means that presence of organisms that require Oxygen to survive is low.
Abra River- Class A
Dissolved Oxygen
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Concentration(mg/l) 20 5 mg/l
10
0
SS2
SS1
SS2-1
Stations SS4 SS4-1 SS5
Legend: 1st 2nd 3rd WQG
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
6 5 mg/l
Concentration(mg/l) 4
5
3
2
1
0
SS1 SS2 SS2-1 SS4 SS4-1 SS5
Stations
Legend: 1st 2nd 3rd WQG
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Agno River- Class B
Dissolved Oxygen
40
Concentration(mg/l) 20 5 mg/l
30
10
0
AGN 2
AGN 4A AGN 4-1
AGN 1
AGN 4
AGN 3
Stations AGN 5 AGN 6 AGN 7 AGN 8 AGN 9
1st 2nd 3rd WQG
Legends:
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
4 3 mg/l
Concentration(mg/l) 2
3
1
0
AGN 2
AGN 1
AGN 6
Stations
1st
3rd
2nd
Legends: AGN 3 AGN 4 AGN 4A AGN 4-1 AGN 5 WQG AGN 7 AGN 8 AGN 9
Apayao-Abulog River- Class C
Dissolved Oxygen
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Concentration(mg/l) 10 5 mg/l
5
0
Stations
Legend: AA1 1st 2nd AA2 3rd WQG AA3
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
10 7 mg/l
Concentration( mg/l)
0
Stations AA1 1st 2nd AA2 3rd WQG AA3
Legend:
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Priority Program 3: Solid Waste Management (Annex Map 1)
The region assisted in the preparation, review and endorsement of 27 LGU’s 10-year
SWM Plans in compliance to the provisions of RA 9003. The establishment of 35 Material
Recovery Facilities (MRF) , assessment and monitoring of the 69 EMB funded MRFs
established and 181 LGU initiated MRFs established in the region were fully supported.
Further, the office monitored 4 Sanitary Landfill and 45 Temporary Residual Containment
Area (TRCA). Regular monitoring of the implementation of 34 approved 10-Year SWM
plans and assessment of the 11 proposed Sanitary Landfill (SLF) areas in coordination with
MGB were also done during the year.
Several improvement activities were conducted along the closed Irisan dumpsite
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Priority Program 4: Geohazard, Groundwater Assessment and Responsible Mining
(Annex Map 2 )
a. Mineral Resources Enforcement and Regulatory Program
Under Mineral Resources Enforcement and Regulatory Program, a total of 114
permit/contracts have been thoroughly reviewed and favorably granted. The
target on the issuance of mining permits/contracts and other related permits has
put the accomplishment rating to over 550% particularly in the Ore Transport
Permit/Certification. Accomplishment of targets under the Development of
Small-Scale Mining is highlighted with the endorsement of the two proposed
Minahang Bayan sites located in Sagada, Mt. Province and in Calanasan,
Apayao. Moreover, the MGB-CAR assisted the six Provincial Mining
Regulatory Boards and one City Mining Regulatory Board in conducting regular
meetings to address issues, problems and concerns mainly on the devolved
functions of the Board and recommended actions and resolutions.
b. Mining Industry Development Program
With the Mining Industry Development Program, Mining Rights/Permits/
Contracts/Leases/ Claims/JOAs (including those within Mineral Reservations)
were monitored and audited as to compliance with the terms and conditions and
implementation of approved Work Program and/or Safety, Health, Environment
and Social Development (SHES) Programs. Monitoring and audit activities have
also been regularly conducted with aggressive campaign for anti-illegal mining,
thereby registering 463% accomplishment for the Cease and Desist Order (CDO)
issued. The Bureau has conducted in-depth investigations with completed staff
work to complaints/cases/conflicts submitted for its action and resolved each one
without bias. It is also noteworthy to mention that the Bureau has filed
complaints to individuals who were charged of violation of Sec. 55 of R.A. 7942
or the Philippine Mining Act of 1995. Regular meetings were done to strengthen
the Multi-Partite Monitoring System as well as to discuss and resolve issues and
to satisfactorily implement their AEPEP for 2019.
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c. Geological Assessment for Risk Reduction and Resiliency Program
Targets under Geological Assessment for Risk Reduction and Resiliency were
completed 100%. The Vulnerability Rise Assessment (VRA) was conducted in
12 municipalities of the region. The local community were engaged in locating
geo-hazard areas through key informant interviews. Results of the VRA together
with remote sensing equipment were used to update the corresponding geo-
hazard maps (1:10,000 scale) using geographic information system. KARST
sub-surface assessment was conducted in Lagawe, Ifugao where seven sinkholes
were identified. Four quadrangles were accomplished on time for the geologic
mapping target. Assessment of groundwater resources were also conducted in
five municipalities to address the issues on the decrease of water supply but
increasing demand of it.
Priority Program 5: Forest and Watershed Management : Enhanced National
Greening Program (Annex Map 3)
For this year, Only Maintenance and Protection of the planted NGP sites for the
2017 and 2018 which totals to 20,552 hectares was allotted with budget. It is remarkably
noted that starting this year the cost of maintenance and protection has increased. It is
therefore expected all NGP sites will be properly maintained and protected by the
concerned Peoples Organizations.
Maintenance and protection of established plantation in years 2017 and 2018 with
a total area of 20,552 hectares were done by conducting ring-weeding/cleaning, replanting,
fire line construction, foot patrolling application of fertilizers and conduct geo-tagging.
The continuing commitment of concern NGP personnel including hired Extension
Officers (EOs) and assisting professionals had contributed much in the attainment of the
targets. This is despite the challenges in NGP implementation like sites are becoming
farther away making regular field monitoring of activities more difficult, lack of vehicles
to facilitate mobility and, preparation and submission of required reports and documents.
Attainment of the set goals of the NGP was facilitated through the conduct of
frequent consultation meetings with partner POs at the community level by the NGP site
managers, coordination meetings with the PENROs and CENROs and closed supervision
by the Regional Office through the NGP-Regional Operation Center. This is also coupled
with capacity enhancement of field implementers by conducting hands-on training on GIS
mapping and geo-tagging.
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The table below shows a summary of plantations maintained and protected in years
2017 and 2018:
Area Maintained and
PROVINCE by year in hectares TOTAL
2017 2018
CAR 13,918 6,634 20,552
- WWRRDEC 120 120
ABRA 4,101 4,240 8,341
APAYAO 1,586 796 2,382
- WWRRDEC 40 40
BENGUET 2,162 1,034 3,196
- WWRRDEC 40 40
IFUGAO 1,321 64 1,385
KALINGA 2,725 2,725
WWRRDEC 40 40
MT. PROVINCE 1,903 500 2,403
Maintenance of Seed Production Areas
A total of six (6) Seed Production Areas (SPA) are being maintained by concerned
CENROs in the region. This are located in Casamata Hill in Bangued, Abra; Guina-ang in
Conner, Apayao; Yapas in Bobok-Bisal at Bokod, Benguet; Amduntog in Asipulo, Ifugao;
Pakawit in Pinukpuk, Kalinga; and Gueday in Besao, Mountain Province. The SPAs
serves as sources of genetically superior planting materials in support to NGP.
Seed Production Areas in CAR
Seed Production Seeds Collected Total Seed Count of the
PROVINCE Specie
Area (Kg) collected Seeds
TOTAL 70.10 265,523
ABRA Cassamata Hill, Narra,
Bangued, Abra Yemane,
Mahogany 5.00 8,745
APAYAO Guina-ang, Conner, Smooth
Apayao Narra 21.50 38,571
BENGUET Yapas, Bobok-Bisal, Benguet
Bokod, Benguet Pine
IFUGAO Aamduntog, Malasantol,
Asipulo, Ifugao & Narra,
Aguinaldo, Ifugao
Molave 28.90 107,143
KALINGA Pakawit, Pikukpuk,
Kalinga Yemane 13.05 23,723
MT. Gueday, Besao, Mt. Benguet
PROVINCE Province Pine 1.65 87,341
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Hiring of Extension Officers
A total of 94 Extension Target Accomp. %
PROVINCE
Officers (E.O.) were hired through CAR (no.) (no.) Accomp.
94
94
100%
Job Order out of the target of 94 or Abra 34 34 100%
100% accomplishment. The Apayao 10 10 100%
Extension Officers were distributed Benguet 14 14 100%
in the six (6) provinces covered by Ifugao 5 5 100%
the region and some were assigned at Kalinga 10 10 100%
Mt. Province 11 11 100%
the regional NGP-Operation Center. Regional Office 10 10 100%
They shall extend technical Summary of hired Extension Officers in year 2019
assistance and extension services to the Peoples Organizations which includes geo-tagging
of sites, mapping of site, regular monitoring on the conduct of activities, extending of
technical assistance to partner POs and validation of activities, among others.
Conduct of 100% Validation of years 2016, 2017 and 2018 established NGP
plantations
A 100% in-house validation of NGP plantations established in years 2016, 2017 and
2018 was conducted last September to November 2018 by the PENROs and CENROs
concern to determine the status of the seedlings planted. Based on the result, the average
survival rate of the planted seedlings from CY 2016 to 2018 is 86%, which broken down
into 84% average survival for year 2016 plantations, 886% average survival rate for year
2017 plantations and 87% average survival rate for year 2018 plantations. It is noteworthy
to note that as the years pass by, the average survival rate of the planted seedlings is
increasing.
The table below shows the validation results by year:
Target VALIDATION RESULTS
PENRO Area Area Surviving Ave. %
Seedlings
Planted Validated Seedlings Survival
Planted (no.)
(ha.) (ha.) (no.) Rate
TOTAL 34,265 45,542,102 33,308.50 38,829,316 85%
Regular Target 33,957 45,393,102 33,000.50 38,758,796 85%
CY 2016 13,525 21,662,299 13,005 18,299,305 84%
CY 2017 13,798 16,470,428 13,457 14,184,730 86%
CY 2018 6,634 7,260,375 6,538.50 6,274,761 86%
WWRRDEC -
308 149,000 308 70,520 47%
produced seedlings
CY 2016 188 89,000 188 36,285 41%
CY 2017 120 60,000 120 34,235 57%
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Third Party Monitoring
The third party monitoring budget with a total amount of 1,082,000 was downloaded
by the Central Office mid-year of 2018. However, the bidding process for 2018 failed
since the budget for the conduct of 2013-2016 NGP sites monitoring was low for the
prospect bidders. Hence, the Office requested that the activity will be pushed through
for 2019. This year, 2 Non-Government Organizations bid for the project, the Center for
Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy, Inc. (CELPA) and the Cordillera Green
Network (CGN). Since the CELPA was compliant to the requirement as per RA 9184,
the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the Office awarded the project to them.
The NGP sites validation started on August 9, 2019 at PENRO Abra and ended on
November 22, 2019 at PENRO Benguet. The following table shows the results of the
third party monitoring conducted for 4 months.
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SURVIVAL RATE
OFFICE
2013 2014 2015 2016 AVERAGE
CAR 82.39%
ABRA
Bangued 85% 79.36% 80.42% 81% 81.45%
Lagangilang 81.70% 80.14% 80.92%
APAYAO
Calanasan 67% 90% 88.50% 85% 82.63%
Conner 86% 88% 85% 86.33%
BENGUET
Baguio 70.40% 74.67% 85% 76.69%
Buguias 78.33% 86% 87.22% 83.85%
IFUGAO
Alfonso Lista 90% 92% 91.00%
Lamut 80% 86% 83.00%
KALINGA
Pinukpuk 66% 73.70% 69.85%
Tabuk 78.33% 76.33% 82% 78.89%
MT. PROVINCE
Paracelis 87% 87% 86% 86.67%
Sabangan 88% 86.75% 87.38%
Priority Program 6: Intensified Forest Protection and Anti-Illegal Logging (Annex
Map 4)
Menu 1. Provision of full logistics and material support that are essential to
Forest Law Enforcement
Technical equipment was procured such as 12 drone, 19 android GPS, 104 body
camera, 26 two0way handheld radio, 6 night vision binoculars and 14 motorcycles to fully
support the conduct of Law Enforcement activities. The purchased equipment was
distributed to field offices and an orientation was conducted to the personnel involve in the
operation of said equipment.
14 Motorcycles purchased and distributed to the CENROs in support to Law Enforcement
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Distribution and orientation on the operation of drone
Menu 2. Improvement of infrastructure and provisions of institutional
support to investigation, filing of information and/or criminal complaints and
prosecution of forestry cases
To support the filing of criminal complaints and prosecution of forestry cases
relative to Enforcement of ENR Laws and Forest Protection, reported/referred
illegal activities in violation to ENR laws and policies were directly acted upon
through investigations with a total of Eighty-three (83) ENR violations and
complaints.
Parallel to the criminal aspect of the apprehended forest products, conveyances
and chainsaw, tools and equipment for violation of PD 705, a total number of thirty
one (31) cases were filed either at the Department of Justice (Prosecutor’s Office)
and/or the Regular Courts regionwide.
Summary of Cases Filed
PENR Office Total Case Status
Filed (no.) Dismissed On- Conviction/
(no.) going Guilty (no.)
(no.)
Abra 4 - 4
Apayao 5 1 4
Benguet 5 1 1 3
Ifugao - - -
Kalinga 10 - 9 1
Mt. Province 7 2 5
Total 31 4 23 4
Out of the 31 cases filed, four (4) cases were dismissed for lack of probable
cause, twenty-four (24) cases still on-going as shown in Table 1. In CENRO
Pinukpuk, one (1) accused person were convicted for violation of PD 705 and in
CENRO Buguias three (3) person pleaded guilty.
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Menu No. 3. Active involvement of forest communities and other stakeholders
in Forest Protection and Law Enforcement undertakings
On forest protection in support to LAWIN Biodiversity Protection System,
a total of 7,431.90 kilometers patrolled by Lawin Patrol teams composed of 4-
members. Lawin patrolling was also intended to immediately address threats
detected and refer to supervisors if it needs further actions.
LAWIN Accomplishment CY 2019
1,200
1,000
800
600
400
200
-
TARGET ACCOMP
To augment the inadequacy of forest protection and law enforcement
officers, a total of 81 DENROs were deputized/operationalized in the different
provinces of the region. Community participation was encourage during barangay
meetings conducted.
Hiring of Forest Guards
The PAMANA Program is now on its fourth year implementation in
DENR-CAR. For 2019, the total target of 508 Forest Guards only 501 were hired,
the difference was due to they opted not to renew their contract, resigned due to
sickness and they are hired as CAFGU and barangay official. The Forest Guards
has extended their services to the different communities where they are assigned
by initiating the improvements of established checkpoints.
The employment of the Forest Guards resulted in neutralizing and
minimizing illegal tree cutting and other forest destruction in the provinces of
Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao Kalinga and Mt. Province. The annual renewal of
their contracts of services are notable contributions to the program of the
Government Peace process as they revealed that their little contribution and
accomplishments made them became productive members of the society.
It is also noted that in most of the provinces the Forest Guards actively
participated in the implementation of the National Greening Program by assisting
in the collection of seeds, some nursery and restoration activities of NGP
plantations.
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Menu No. 4. Undertake capacity to DENR field personnel and enhance their
skills and competence for effective protection of forests and plantations for
Biodiversity conservations
Conduct of Regional Midyear and Year-end Assessment and Strategic Planning
To update and evaluate the implementation of Environment and Natural Resources
enforcement activities, the Midyear Assessment and Strategic Planning was
conducted on June 17-18, 2019 held at Supreme Hotel, Magsaysay Ave., Baguio
City and Year-end Assessment was conducted on December 11-12, 2019 at Outlook
Ridge Residences, Outlook Drive, Baguio City.
Conduct of cascading/ roll-out/ capacity building and establishment of the
National Forest Stocks Monitoring System (Timber Tracking)
The National Forest Stock Monitoring System (NFSMS) is a system that will
help the government to plan, monitor and control the Philippine timbers in
accordance with internationally accepted standards. It covers activities from pre-
harvest inventory, tree marking, felling, bucking, scaling, log/lumber transport, and
postharvest inventory. It aims to develop a 100% “Back-to-Stump” traceability
system for wood production; develop a Verified Legal Origin (VLO) featuring
automated forest charges calculations based on CTO/CLO documentation; and
develop field data entry capabilities & online, configurable, multi-tiered access.
In order to capacitate DENR field personnel on the operation of National
Forest Stocks Monitoring System (Timber Tracking), the roll-out/ capacity building
was conducted on November 11-14, 2019 at Venus Parkview Hotel, Kisad Road,
Baguio City attended by 180 participants composed of Enforcement personnel from
the regional and PENR/CENR Office.
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Menu 5. Sustained a well-planned Information, Education and
Communication (IEC) campaign throughout the region
IEC is continuously implemented by the CENR Offices in their
respectively areas of jurisdiction particularly at the barangay level. The IEC is
mostly concerning forest conservation and protection by discussing the importance
of the forest and its effect if not protected.
In coordination with Municipal and Barangay officials, most IECs are being
conducted simultaneously with scheduled meetings on the barangays and municipals
halls. Lectures during IEC focused mainly on PD 705, Executive Order 23, RA 9147
and other activities or programs being implemented by DENR.
The Education and Information campaign concentrated on the forest
conservation and protection and giving emphasis on the importance of protecting
our forest resources, the impact of our protection activities on our everyday living
as well as the adverse effects of these destruction of our forests as well as the whole
environment.
IEC on ENR laws at Pudtol Municipal Cubhouse IEC on ENR Laws and activities of CENRO
attended by Barangay officials and some residents Pinukpuk at Banban, Conner, Apayao on Oct.
of Poblacion, Pudtol, Apayao 12, 2019 attended by 380 participants from the
barangay
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Menu No. 6. Consistent apprehension and mandatory administrative
adjudication and confiscation of undocumented forest products including
conveyances and other implements
The issuance of Executive Order (EO) No. 23 by President Benigno Aquino
on February 1, 2011 creating the Anti-Illegal Logging Task Force had strengthened
the inter-agency complementation of resources and efforts by the different
government agencies particularly the PNP, PA, DILG (LGUs) and the DENR as the
lead agency. A total of 5-resolutions were passed and approved by the Cordillera
Regional Task Force (CRTF) to improve operation against illegal ENR activities.
Anti-illegal logging operation activities resulted to the confiscation of
40,593.53 board feet of forest products. Similarly, 10 units of conveyances were also
confiscated in favor of the government out of the 28-conveyances apprehended. All
forest products and conveyances are covered with Confiscation Order issued by the
Regional Executive Director.
Apprehended conveyance
with plate No. VN8841
loaded with undocumented
forest products with a total
of 726.33 narra flitches
through hot pursuit from
Forest Product Monitoring
station Bananao, Paracelis to
Caragasan, Alfonso Lista,
Ifugao on July 22, 2019
Apprehended 154.35 bd.ft. of
narra lumber loaded on van by the
PNP, PA and DENR
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Confiscated Forest Products, Conveyances and Implements
Province Confiscated
Forest products Other forest Conveyance Chainsaw
(bd.ft.) products (no.) (no.)
Abra - - -
Apayao 11,282.05 1 4
Benguet 4,926.41 1 2
Ifugao 4,261.52 4
Kalinga 11,303.10 1
Mt. Province 8,820.45 1.18 cu.m. logs 3 6
TOTAL 40,593.53 1.18 cu.m. 10 12
logs
Priority Program 7: Enhanced Biodiversity Conservation (Annex Map 5)
Under the establishment of Protected Areas, the draft Legislation of the Marcos
Highway National Park in addition to the previously submitted Balbalasang – Balbalan
National Park and Upper Agno River Basin under the guidelines of the ENIPAS was
endorsed to the BMB. The other 4 Protected Areas are still under public hearing and
regional review. Also, PAMB meetings are regularly conducted.
By the end of CY 2019, the status of NIPAS implementation in CAR for the seven
initial components are summarized below:
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Establishment of Protected Area
Mt. Data National Park
Delineation of protected area with management zoning and preparation of
maps with technical description of boundaries and development was conducted in Mt.
Data National Park within the boundaries of Benguet and Mountain Province. With
a total of 77 kilometers target, 161.21 kilometers or 157% were accomplished.
Map showing the delineated length of Mt. Data National Park in Benguet Province.
Cassamata Hill National Park
The Protected Area Management Plan for Cassamata Hill National Park was
prepared by PENRO Abra and was consequently reviewed by the Conservation
and Development Division on November 2019. After the review, the plan was
endorsed to DENR-Central Office on December 23, 2019.
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Marcos Highway Watershed Forest Reserve (MFWFR).
Activities conducted in this proposed protected area includes the following:
• The conduct of Survey and Registration of Protected Area Occupants
(SRPAO) was 100% accomplished in Brgy. Taloy Sur, Tabaan,
Nangalisan & Tadiangan, Benguet
Map showing the houselot and farmlot within MHWFR.
• Conduct of delineation of protected area boundaries a total of 64
kilometers and updating of protected area management plan covering
Marcos Highway Watershed Forest Reserve (MHWFR). The plan
was reviewed by the Regional Ecotourism Committee (REC) and
endorsed to BMB-DENR Central Office on September 30, 2019.
Delineated map of Marcos Highway Watershed and Forest Reserve (MHWFR).
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Personnel of PENRO Benguet during the conduct of delineation in MHWFR.
Lower Agno Watershed Forest Reserve (LAWFR)
Establishment of Biodiversity Assessment Monitoring System (BAMS)
which includes the data gathering of transect and permanent monitoring plots
was conducted in Lower Agno Watershed Forest Reserve (LAWFR) in Benguet.
Updating of Protected Area Suitability Assessment (PASA) and public hearing
was also conducted and accomplished within the area.
Map of the Established Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring Stations (BAMS) in Lower
Agno Watershed Forest Reserve (LAWFR).
Activities of BAMS Establishment and Assessment.
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PAMB Operations
Conduct of PAMB meetings
was 109% accomplished or 35
accomplishments out of 32 target.
The active participation of the
members of the PAMB helps in
the proper management of the
concern PA through resolutions
made. During the PAMB Summit conducted on March 19-
21, 2019 at Gestdan Centrum, Bokawkan, Baguio
City.
Management of Caves and Cave Resources
Cave Assessment and Classification
For the cave identification, assessment and mapping, Ifugao and Mt.
Province accomplished its target. For Ifugao the target is Aki cave located at
Baguinge and for Mt. Province Lumiang Cave was assessed and an additional
accomplishment in Balangagan Cave.
Activities for the cave detailed assessment with recommended classification
from Regional Cave Committee (RCC) were 100% accomplished.
Recommended
Name of Cave Location Date Assessed
Class
Calanasan, Apayao May 7, 2019 II
Malayugan Cave
Zumigui, Calanasan,
Allabang Cave April 11, 2019 II
Apayao
Bellang Cave Conner, Apayao March 20, 2019 II
Banguige, Lamut,
Aki Cave February 21, 2019 II
Ifugao
Lumiang Cave and Sabangan, Mt. January 15-January
Balangagan Cave II
Province 16, 2019
Review and recommendation of Regional Cave Committee (RCC) for
Classification of Caves
This year target is 100% accomplished for assessment and classification of
caves. The 4 caves are Lumiang, Allabang, Bellang and Aki but due to the demands
and request from the LGU for technical assistance of cave assessment and
classification for ecotourism purposes, a total of 6 caves were accomplished.
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Flowstone in Lumiang Cave Stalactites found in Bellang Cave
Preparation of Cave Management Plan
For the preparation of cave management plans, all targets were
accomplished. Below is the list of cave management plans that was endorsed to
BMB for approval.
Name of Cave Location Date endorsed to
BMB
Doltot Simmimbaan and Rizalista Lagangilang, Abra December 16,
Riang 2019
Bulalacao and Dangwa Kapangan, Benguet October 10, 2019
Bintacan Lagawe, Ifugao October 10, 2019
Magangab Tawang, Balabalan, October 30, 2019
Kalinga
Management Plan Implementation
Funds for the implementation of cave management plan were downloaded to
PENRO Kalinga. The Magangab Cave management plan is a product of
consultations in Barangays Cattabogan in Pinukpuk and Tawang in Balabalan,
Kalinga for the implementation of installation of directional signages.
Date of RCC Meeting Venue of RCC Meeting Name of Cave
June 21, 2019 Conference Hall, LGU, Luna, Apayao Allabang Cave
June 19, 2019 Conference Hall, LGU, Flora, Apayao Malayugan Cave
July 18, 2019 Municipal Hall, LGU, Sagada, Mt. Lumiang Cave and
Province Balangagan Cave
August 1, 2019 Brgy Hall, BLGU, Ili, Conner, Apayao Bellang Cave
June 27, 2019 Center Hall, LGU, Kiangan, Ifugao Aki Cave
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RCC Meeting for Bellang Cave on July 31, 2019 RCC Meeting for Aki Cave on June 27, 2019 in
in Apayao. Ifugao.
The conduct of Regional Cave Committee Meeting (RCC) was 250%
accomplished or 5 accomplishments out of 2 target. Below is the list of RCC
Meetings conducted.
The regional cave congress for 2019 was conducted last March 25-28, 2019
at the Pines Breeze Cottages in Baguio City. It was attended by PENROs and
CENROs staff and invited cave groups.
The production of a Coffee Table Book for caves in the Cordillera was
contracted out to a local photography and printing group, the Brixium
Advertizing, Printing and Outsourcing. The copy of the finalized Coffee Table
Book was endorsed to BMB on January 7, 2020.
Regional Cave Congress During the conduct of photoshoot for the
Coffee Table Book of Caves in CAR
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Priority Program 8: Scaling – up of Coastal and Marine Ecosystem (Annex Map 5)
On the scaling –up of Coastal and marine Ecosystem, the region conducted river clean
ups and IECs in coordination with LGUs.
Clean-up drive at Brgy. Camp Allen, Baguio City
Technical assistance were provided to the 3 Biodiversity Friendly Enterprises (BFE)
namely:
Name of P.O. Location # of Members Technical Assistance Provided
Bulig Caganayan Multipurpose Caganayan, Tineg, Abra Proper procedure in bagoong
Association making and packaging.
Nangalisan Neighborhood Nangalisan, Tuba,
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Association Benguet Food processing (fruit pastries)
Dreamers Association San Pascual, Tuba, Benguet 33
Finalization of the label of the product of the Bulig Caganayan Multipurpose Association
Coordination with DOST-CAR
was conducted for the
Analysis of the Nutritional
facts of the Fish processed.
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Priority Program 9: Improved Land Administration and Management (Annex Map 6)
LAND DISPOSITION
Efforts and strategies to accomplish targets before the required time proved
effective as all (Free Patent-Agricultural, Free Patent-Residential and Special Patents)
were already issued during the months of June and August. But still, other PENROs and
CENROs continuously served its clienteles and year-end accomplishment is at 103% for
Residential Free Patent, 162% for Agricultural Free Patent and 139% for Special Patent
or the titling of Government Lands.
RFPA Patent Processing (Posting of applications in Paracelis)
LAND DISPOSITION (PATENT ISSUANCE) OF
DENR-CAR FOR 2019
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
RFPA TARGET RFPA ACCOMP. AGRI. PATENTS TARGET
0
AGRI. PATENTS ACCOMP. SPECIAL PATENTS TARGET SPECIAL PATENTS ACCOMP.
LPDD ABRA APAYAO BENGUET IFUGAO KALINGA MT. PROVINCE
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DENR-CAR LAND DISPOSITION FOR CY 2019
RFPA AGRICULTURAL PATENT SPECIAL PATENT
Target % % %
OFFICE (No.) Accomp. Accomp. Target Accomp. Accomp. Target Accomp. Accomp.
CAR 2107 2175 103% 500 812 162% 62 95 153%
No
LPDD Target 4
ABRA 570 613 108% 240 364 152% 15 16 107%
APAYAO 324 331 102% 60 95 158% 10 11 110%
BENGUET 406 411 101% 70 115 164% 10 22 220%
No
IFUGAO 50 59 118% Target 4 10 12 120%
KALINGA 387 389 101% 40 120 300% 10 13 130%
MT.
PROVINCE 370 372 101% 90 114 127% 7 17 243%
It is the policy of the State to ensure that public lands are administered and managed
efficiently and effectively and are disposed of judiciously for the benefit of legal
beneficiaries and pursuant to DENR Administrative Order No. 2015-01, otherwise known
as “Guidelines for the processing and issuance of Special Patents for Public School sites
under Republic Act No. 10023” which provides the guidelines for the processing and
issuance of Special Patent for public school sites
under the Residential Free Patent Act.
DENR Administrative Order No. 2016-21,
otherwise known as “Guidelines governing the
processing of requests for Proclamations and
issuance of Special Patents over Agricultural
Lands”. The authority to approve the Special Patent
has been delegated to the PENR Officer.
Handog Titulo was also conducted
Regionwide in coordination with the Register of
Deeds of the Provinces. A total of 2,128 Patents Handog Titulo in coordination with the
were distributed mostly during the month of Registry of Deeds of the Provinces,
September in celebration of the Land’s Month. during the Land’s Month
Photos showing the distribution of Land Titles to the beneficiaries under Handog Titulo Program
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In the City of Baguio, review of the prevailing guidelines was started to address
issues on landslide susceptible and hazard areas. The AO 504 Clearing Committee convened
twice for the year for the thorough study of DMC 2007-11 whereby a new sets of policies
is in the making. The region was able to issue 125% or 95 MSA/TSA patents out of 75
targets.
As early as August, the AO
504 Technical Staff and AO 504
Regional Secretariat accomplished its
annual target on the number of
Townsite Sales Applications/Sworn
Statements of Intents to be
deliberated. At the end of December
2019 the region was able to
accomplished 500%. This year, the
Unit also received numerous requests
for public land application status
certifications, queries and other
related letters; all of which were
addressed by the Unit and screened
134% TSA/SSI..
For calendar year 2019, several claims and conflicts cases were referred through
Order of Investigation to the deputized Land Investigating Officers at the Regional Office
particularly at the Surveys and Mapping Division (SMD), Licenses, Patents and Deeds
Division (LPDD) and Enforcement Division (ED) and at CENRO Baguio City. This kind
of approach made our Deputized Public Land Investigators more diligent, committed and
responsible in performing their given tasked. With the given annual target of 46 cases for
investigation for CY 2019, the region was able to investigate 55 cases and the Legal
Division (LD) was able to resolved One Hundred Seven (107) cases. This was made
possible with the commitment, cooperation and determination of our Deputized Public
Land Investigators.
Land Surveys
In support to the land titling program of the Department, survey of residential and
agricultural areas was conducted this year, region wide by the Field Offices with an
accomplishment of 122% and 105% respectively.
PL survey at Tuba, Benguet
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The table and graphs below shows the summary of surveyed areas.
DENR-CAR PUBLIC LAND
DENR-CAR SURVEY OF
RESIDENTIAL AREAS FOR CY 2019 600 SURVEYED AND APPROVED CY-
2019
678 500 456
800 570
470
469
441
431
600 324 406 387 370 400
400 493.5035
200 50 75 300
0
171
200 133
114
76
100
120.0615 139.5426
0 4.1625 94.2969 142.334
0
LOT SURVEYED (NO.) TARGET ABRA APAYAO BENGUET IFUGAO KALINGA MT.
PROVINCE
LOT SURVEYED (NO.) ACCOMP. LOT SURVEYED (HA.) TARGET LOT SURVEYED (HA.) ACCOMP.
Summary of DENR-CAR Accomplishments on Land Surveys for CY 2019
SURVEY OF
RESIDENTIAL AREAS SURVEY OF PUBLIC LAND
PENRO/OFFICE
Target Accomp.
(No. of (No. of Percent Target Accomp. Percent
Lots) Lots ) Accomp. (Hectares) (Hectares) Accomp.
CAR 2107 2564 122% 950 993.9010 105%
ABRA 570 678 119% 456 493.5035 108%
APAYAO 324 431 133% 114 120.0615 105%
BENGUET 406 469 116% 133 139.5426 105%
IFUGAO 50 75 150% No Target 4.1625
KALINGA 387 470 121% 76 94.2969 124%
MT. PROVINCE 370 441 119% 171 142.334 83%
Reconstruction of old/missing/destroyed survey records
The Aggregate Surveys and Correction Section (ASCS) has many functions in which
this CY 2019, the Reconstruction of Missing and Destroyed Survey Records was the priority
activity with 7,500 lots as target. On the month of October, because of the joint effort of the
ASCS Team, the researchers and encoders of the missing survey data accomplished 113.91
percent equivalent to 8,543 lots.
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Digital Cadastral Database (DCDB) cleansing for Survey Records.
Five municipalities were cleansed this year 2019 and these are Itogon and Bokod,
Benguet, Dolores, San Juan, and Lagayan, Abra. This posed a performance of 125% out of
the 4 targets municipalities
DENR-CAR sites for DCDB
2019
.
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LAMS Quality Assurance
With regard to the implementation of land records management through LAMS. The
region was able to validate encoded data of 698,15 or 215% of the 32,419 target of PLA
records, and validated 893,439 or 108% of the 829,707 target on scanned images. The office
was also able to maintain its records unit though hiring of support staff. The detailed
accomplishments of the field offices is presented in the table below:
LAMS QUALITY ASSURANCE
Validation of Encoded Data Validation of Scanned Images
OFFICE Target Accomp. % Target Accomp. %
(No.) (No.) Accomp. (No.) (No.) Accomp.
CAR 32,419 69,815 215% 829,707 893,439 108%
ABRA 6,415 23,037 359% 190,131 213,234 112%
APAYAO 5,653 6,809 120% 67,543 95,925 142%
BENGUET 7,435 15,686 211% 239,776 244,029 102%
IFUGAO 2,115 4,469 211% 138,099 138,099 100%
KALINGA 6,981 15,990 229% 166,604 172,668 104%
MT.
PROVINCE 3,820 3,824 100% 27,554 29,484 107%
Under the Inspection, Verification, and Approval of Survey using LAMS, a total of
2,101 survey plans were approved from the targeted 1,200 survey plans translating to 175%
of accomplishment. On the investigation and resolution of land disposition related cases, a
total of 107 cases were resolved out of the target of 46 equivalent to 233% accomplishment.
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Priority Program 10: Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation and
Mitigation
Conduct of Water Resource Valuation
Conducted study on resource valuation particularly on water resource use covering
Upper Agno River Basin Resource Reserve (UARBRR). The study also includes the
valuation on forest and ecotourism resources.
Conduct of Characterization and Vulnerability Assessment
Conduct of Watershed Characterization and Vulnerability Assessment of Apayao-Abulog
Watershed in Apayao was prepared.
Concepts and Application of Ecosystems Management thru Watershed Planning Focusing on Watershed
Characterization and Vulnerability Assessment training, May 8-10,2019 at Gestdan Centrum, Upper P.
Burgos, Baguio City
Preparation of Forest Land Use Plan (FLUP)
Eleven (11) municipalities were targeted for the year for the preparation of FLUPs.
This are the municipalities of Danglas, Tubo, Langiden, Villaviciosa, San Isidro, and Tineg
in Abra province; Banaue and Lagawe in Ifugao province; Balbalan and Tabuk in Kalinga
province; and Sabangan in Mountain Province.
The FLUPs were prepared in accordance with FMB Technical Bulletin No. 2 which
aims to provide a step by step description of the approaches in assisting LGUs, planners,
implementers and other stakeholders to systematically formulate their forest land use plans
(FLUP) within the context of sustainable forest Management (SFM).
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The Regional Review Committee for FLUP convened on November 26-29, 2019
for the review of the prepared FLUPs.
Pictures taken during the presentation of FLUPs prepared for review by the Committee
Out of the 77-municipalities in CAR, only 74-municipalities have Forest and Forest
Lands (FFL) which are subjected for the preparation of FLUPs. To date, 52-municipalities
were already prepared with FLUPs and the remaining 22-municipalities will be targeted for
the succeeding years.
Legitimization of Forest Land Use Plan
For the 2019, 10 were targeted for the legitimization of Forest Land Use Plans. This
includes the municipalities of Luba, Manabo and San Juan in Abra province: Itogon,
Buguias and Kabayan (2017 target) of Benguet province: Aguinaldo in Ifugao and Bontoc,
Sadanga and Bauko in Mountain Province.
Water Resources Utilization
One hundred one (101) water users were inventoried in the municipalities and
cities of the region for the year. Also 77-water sources were identified and mapped.
A total of 40-water permit applications and domestic water use registrations were
accepted, verified and transmitted to the National Water Resources Board (NWRB).
IEC campaign was conducted to widely disseminate and inform the public about
PD 1067 or the Water Code of the Philippines during the year. A total of 285-individuals
participated in the IEC conducted surpassing the target of 150.
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Watershed Instrumentation
Watershed instrumentation is the usage of particular instruments for the purpose of
collecting and providing data, mostly for monitoring purposes. The instruments installed
generates real time information relevant in the characterization of the watershed conditions
which is crucial in designing watershed management interventions, such as aiding
communities in disaster risk management, and conducting monitoring and evaluation.
The installation of science-based watershed monitoring and evaluation tools and
instruments is imperative in order to provide real time data in the on-going hydrologic
processes within the watershed. This is very important since the data that would be obtained
from the modernized and science-based tools and instruments could be used in the
establishment of a long-term watershed database that can aid in the formulation of science-
based policies and management decisions.
In 2018 the Automated Weather Station were installed in Sinto, Bauko, Mt.
Province; Poblacion, Tinglayan, Kalinga; and CENRO Pinukpuk, Kalinga which were
regularly monitored by the concerned personnel of the Regional Office and field offices.
For the year, Central Office downloaded funds for the fencing of the monitoring
stations within the Chico River Watershed. These monitoring stations are the Automatic
Water Level Sensor (AWLS) installed in Canao Bridge, Calanan, Tabuk CItyand the
Conductivity Temperatue and Depth-Ground Water Sensor (CTDGWS) was installed in
CENRO Compound od CENRO Pinukpuk with good reception of any internet providers.
Shallow Well Drilling for the CTD
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Under the WWRRDEC, the continuous conduct of technical researches beneficial to
the organization has been sustained. Other activities include the maintenance of 1 regional
seed bank located at Loakan, Baguio City, conduct of phytoremediation of Balili River;
identification, assessment, documentation of phenologically observed 10 seed sources/
species. The maintained 1 clonal nursery situated at Pacdal, Baguio City and assessed100
plantation sites for bark beetle occurrences. The Center also supported the implementation
of the ENGP through the production and distribution of genetically superior seedlings raised
from the clonal nurseries regionwide. The office also assisted in the soil testing analysis of
various NGP sites.
Tree Rehabilitation, Tree
Health Assessment and Tree
Surgery
Farming under Benguet Pine Stands Tiger Grass
Sample technologies adopted through the years
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B. Other Significant Accomplishments/ Innovations
LAND MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT OF PATRIMONIAL PROPERTIES
Re-appraisal of 10 patrimonial properties and other government assets and
properties were undertaken. In order to update records of permittees/occupants within
the patrimonial property of the National Government, specifically along the South Bus
Terminal at Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, portion of OCT No. 1, a composite team
had been created pursuant to S.O. 621, Series of 2017. The team was tasked to conduct
inventory, update of records, do verification survey and to properly delineate the
occupied areas of each permittees/occupants which also include the delineation of the
road right of way of the Governor Pack Road in coordination with the DPWH (City
Engineering Office, Baguio City) to determine the extent of the RROW. As a result, re-
computation/re-appraisal of occupancy fee on the 11 lots had been conducted to
conform it to actual ground situation.
Regular monitoring at the former BIBAK site is also regularly being undertaken
which prevented entry of speculators and resulted in removal of reinstalled
structures/shanties in coordination with the City Buildings and Architecture Office. A
Technical Working Group re: BIBAK Property has been created to formulate a site
development plan on the said area which resulted in the conduct of a series of meetings
to assess the best use of the lot.
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Properties within the purview of R.A. 1361, as
amended by R.A. 5941 located at Engineer’s Hill and Salud
Mitra (formerly Jungletown) and patrimonial properties
under Act 3038 located at Governor Pack Road all in
Baguio City, under the administrative jurisdiction of the
DENR-CAR, Technical Services, were monitored. Six (6)
deeds/contracts/permits were processed wherein four (4)
parcels of land located at Engineer’s Hill, Baguio City and
two (2) parcels of land (portion OCT 1) located at Governor
Pack Road were endorsed/resubmitted through the Land
Management Bureau for signature and approval of the
Honorable Secretary, DENR, and One (1) parcel of land
(portion of OCT 1) was issued a Revocable Permit signed
and approved by the Regional Executive Director. This is
regularly being monitored to ensure occupant’s compliance to the conditions stipulated
in the permit.
Five (5) coordination/meetings with Local Government Units and some
business establishment within the area had been conducted for 2019 to discuss issues
and concerns pertaining to proper management/development of the area. Several
request from private and government entities to occupy or intent to occupy portion of
OCT No.1 had also been addressed.
COLLECTION OF REVENUES
A total of PhP 9,140,427.26 revenue was generated for CY 2019. These
collections were brought about by the collection of rentals/occupancy fees of
occupants/permittees/lessee along Governor Pack Road, Baguio City and the sale of
lots in Engineer’s Hill, Baguio City by direct sale.
The significant increase in revenue generation is due to the intensified
monitoring and dialogue conducted with the permittees including the regular issuance
of monthly statement of accounts and the issuance of demand letters for them to settle
their dues.
LAND RECORDS MAINTENANCE
The Land Records Section of the region has been maintaining records with an
approximate universe of 59,971 as of December 27, 2019, consisting of 8 personnel
serving as Records Custodians headed by the Chief of Section. Sub-activities under
this are the retrieval and filing of records; attendance to customers being the front line
section of the Surveys and Mapping Division; preparation of technical description in
V-37 form; and encoding of reference lots for IVAS transaction using LAMS.
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PROTECTED AREAS AND BIODIVERSITY
MANAGEMENT
ECOTOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
The Ecotourism Development and Management Plan of Marcos Highway
Watershed and Forest Reserve (MHWFR) was 100% accomplished and was endorsed
to Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) on September 30, 2019 for approval and
recommendation of the activities to be implemented. Program and impact monitoring
of Mt. Pulag National Park was also conducted and accomplished.
All Regional Ecotourism Committee (REC) Activities were also 100%
accomplished. These includes 4 REC operation meetings, 2 ecotourism development/
business plan review, 2 ecotourism development packages assessed and conduct of 2
community consultation.
REC Meeting for the MOA signing of all Magat-Maris Stakeholders for the Sustainable
Management of Upper and Lower Magat Reservoir conducted last June 26, 2019 at the
DENR-CAR grounds and Orientation Workshop for Carrying Capacity of some Ecotourism
Destinations Sagada Cum REC Meeting on July 31 to August 2, 2019 at the Sagada Homestay,
Mt. Province.
REC Meeting for the Assessment and Review of the Ecotourism Development Plan and
Business Plan Packages of Marcos Highway Watershed and Forest Reserve conducted last
September 17, 2019 at DENR-CAR Conference Hall, Baguio City.
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WILDLIFE RESOURCES CONSERVATION
Implementation of Communication, Education, Participation and Awareness
Monitoring and survey of Philippine eagle population nesting site in Calanasan,
Apayao was 200% accomplished or 2 out of 1 target. A total of 89 or 124% reports of
wildlife conservation activities was accomplished out of 72 target for this year.
Agro-biodiversity Conservation Program of Wildlife
The target for the number of partnership agreements w/CSOs and business
sector for conservation of threatened species implemented through the Adopt-a-
Wildlife Program were 100% accomplished within Abra, Kalinga and Mt. Province.
For the wildlife risk management and emergency response, the Regional Office
conducted the Asian Water Bird count in Minanga Site and Magat Dam in Ifugao. Table
below are the list of observed species within the 2 sites.
LOCATION Species Observed No. of Individuals Date Conducted
Observed
Minanga Site Intermediate Egret 6,326
Philippine Duck 437 January 17, 2019
Tufted Duck 31
Magat Dam Grey Heron 138
January 18, 2019
Philippine Duck 600
For this year, a total of 20 individual wildlife have been turned-over to this
office, excluding those reported turned-over at the field offices, the highest turn-over
so far.
Wildlife Rescue Center (WRC) in Hotspot Areas Operation
The region hired an on-call Veterinarian in the name of Dr. Urchris Doyayag
who has been active in tending the wildlife being turned over to this office.
Inland Wetland Resiliency Assessment Program (IWRAP)
For the Wetland site management plan implementation, it was 100%
accomplished in Alfonso Lista, Ifugao. Together with the Regional Office staff,
conducted an actual ground survey delineation of conservation zones in Upper and
Lower Magat Reservoir. The management plan was endorsed to BMB on October 11,
2019.
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Establishment and Management of Critical Habitats (CH)
For CY 2019, Mt. Binaratan-Maducayan was selected for assessment of propose
critical habitat. The site is located at Mountain Province with an area of 1,997.85
hectares. Mt. Binaratan-Maducayan is significant for roosting, nesting and foraging of
wildlife specially the Philippine deers, warty pig and other flora.
Mt. Napulawan in Ifugao and Cagandungan-Calabigan in Apayao were the
critical habitat management plan developed for this year and 100% accomplished. The
critical habitat management plan was reviewed and endorsed to BMB on September 30,
2019. For the monitoring of established critical habitat, the Regional Office conducted
monitoring in Nagan-Maton Wildlife CH, Cagandungan-Calabigan CH and Mt. Lipsuk
CH.
ISSUANCE OF PROTECTED AREA COMMUNITY-BASED RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
The issuance of 24 wildlife permits has exceeded the annual target of 10 or 240%
accomplishment for the year. The permits issued are 12 wildlife gratuitous permits
(GP) issued to individual from universities of UP Baguio, UP Manila, SLU and BSU
for thesis purposes, 4 Memorandum of Agreements (MOA) crafted for non-thesis, 6
Certificate of Wildlife Registration (CWR), 3 Wildlife Export Permits to Non-CITES
species, 1 Clearance to operate zoological park in Baguio Country Club, 1 Wildlife
Collector’s Permit and 1 Wildlife Farm Permit to Charnitz Butterfly Sanctuary in Camp
1, Tuba, Benguet.
Inspection conducted prior to the issuance of permit accomplished 16 out of 10
target. Organization of Regional Wildlife Management Committee (RWMC) meeting
was 100% accomplished and inspection of the wildlife facilities were monitored 13 out
of the 5 target. Conduct of Information, Education Campaign (IEC) were also
conducted.
Monitoring of existing wildlife permit holders were regularly done during the year
and reports were submitted to BMB. Ten (10) accomplishment out of 5 target of wildlife
permit holders monitored for the year.
MOBILIZATION OF WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS (WEOs)
A total of 25 WEOs deputized and mobilized out of 14 target this year and 100%
accomplishment for the monthly WEOs reports submitted. The presence of WEOs in
the different barangays deterred the violations of the Wildlife Act such as illegal
hunting and trading of wildlife.
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List of Wildlife Permits Issued for CY 2019
NUMBER TYPE OF PERMIT PERMITTEE DATE ISSUED REMARKS
Gratuitous Permit Philippine Eagle
1.WGP-001 January 17, 2019 With MOA
(GP) Foundation (PEF)
Gratuitous Permit Clinth Jezter de la Cruz Subject
2.WGP-002 January 24, 2019
(GP) (UP Baguio) requirement
Gratuitous Permit Aris Reginaldo (UP February 18,
3.WGP-003 With MOA
(GP) Baguio) 2019
Gratuitous Permit Aris Reginaldo (UP
4.WGP-004 Feb. 18, 2018 With MOA
(GP) Baguio)
Gratuitous Permit Julie Garsi (BSU, La February 22,
5.WGP-005 For Thesis
(GP) Trinidad) 2019
Gratuitous Permit Julie Garsi (BSU, La February 22,
6.WGP-006 For Thesis
(GP) Trinidad) 2019
Gratuitous Permit Joana V. Toralba (UP,
7.WGP-007 March 6, 2019 With MOA
(GP) Manila)
Gratuitous Permit Elisha James T. Tadena Subject
8.WGP-008 April 17, 2019
(GP) (UP Baguio) requirement
Gratuitous Permit
9.WGP-009 Nelson Pamplona (UPLB) August 27, 2019 With MOA
(GP)
Gratuitous Permit Lichelyn F. Moling (BSU, November 11,
10.WGP-010 For Thesis
(GP) La Trinidad) 2019
Gratuitous Permit Zirach Jode S. Dacanay November 29, Subject
11.WGP-011
(GP) (SLU, Baguio) 2019 requirement
Gratuitous Permit Jaime S. Espejo (SLU, December 13, Subject
12. WGP-012
(GP) Baguio) 2019 requirement
Certificate of Wildlife Marie Kristel S. Rosuman February 19, For Bearded
13. CWR-01-19
Registration (CWR) (Baguio City) 2019 Dragon
Certificate of Wildlife Francisco Lopez (Baguio February 22,
14.CWR-02-2019 For Lovebirds
Registration (CWR) City) 2019
Certificate of Wildlife Regine Bilgera Brioso
15.CWR-03-2019 April 26, 2019 For Tortoise
Registration (CWR) (Bangued, Abra)
Certificate of Wildlife Atty. Hamilcar P. Bigornia September 26, For Freshwater
16. CWR-04-2019
Registration (CWR) (Bangued, Abra) 2019 Crocodile
Certificate of Wildlife Famel S. Antonio (Tabuk,
17.CWR-05-2019 October 9, 2019 For Tortoise
Registration (CWR) Kalinga)
Amendment of
Certificate of Wildlife Onofre Santiago (Baguio
18. CWR-06-2019 October 21, 2019 CWR for Burmese
Registration (CWR) City)
Phyton
Philippine Eagle Non-CITES for
Wildlife Export Permit
19. WEP-2019-01 Foundation by Doc. March 4, 2019 Non-Volant
(WEP)
Lawrence R. Heaney mammals
Wildlife Export Permit Uni-Green, Inc. La For Propagated
20.WEP-2019-02 October 22, 2019
(WEP) Trinidad, Benguet Cactus
Wildlife Export Permit Uni-Green, Inc. La November 26, For Propagated
21. WEP-2019-03
(WEP) Trinidad, Benguet 2019 Cactus/Succulents
Charnitz Butterfly
Wildlife Collector’s
22. WCP-01-2019 Sanctuary (Tuba, August 15, 2019 Original
Permit
Benguet)
Charnitz Butterfly
Wildlife Collector’s
23. WFP-01-2019 Sanctuary (Tuba, Aug. 15, 2019 Original
Permit
Benguet)
For Zoological
24.CTO-01-2019 Clearance of Operate Baguio Country Club March 25, 2019
Park
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FOREST AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
RIVER BASIN CONTROL OFFICE (RBCO) ACTIVITIES
Popularization/presentation of Integrated River Basin Management and
Development Master Plan (IRBMDMP) to PDCs and MPDCs and other agencies
To further popularize the approved Integrated River Basin Management and
Development Plan of the four (4) major river basins in the Northern Luzon (CAR, R1.
R2, and R3) to the Local Government Units and National Government Agencies,
presentation of the said master Plan was included during Technical Working Group and
Committee Meetings and during Council Meetings. The said Master Plan was also
presented during the consultation of the DPWH consultants to their ongoing preparation
for the Flood Risk Management Master Plan (FRMMP) and Feasibility Study for
Apayao-Abulug River Basin and Abra River Basin under the Asian Development Bank
(ADB) Infrastructure Preparation and Innovation Facility (IPIF).
For. Gladys Jade Palberas (left) and Mr. Bernard Quiros presenting the Abra River Basin Master plan during
the TWG and Committee meeting on September 23-24, 2019 at Ecolodge, Baguio City
August 22, 2019
Strengthening of River Basin Organizations
Executive Council Meetings/BOD/Committee Meetings
The council created for each Major River Basin covering the six (6) provinces
in CAR serves as an element for the conservation and management of the River Basin.
Further, the DENR-RBCO oversees its functionality by means of giving support to be
able to strengthen the organization and also the convergence between stakeholders
involved such as the LGUs, NGAs, NGOs, private sector, schools, colleges and
universities, and the religious sector. DENR-CAR attended, facilitated and assisted nine
(9) Council Meetings in partnership with its neighboring regions of Region-1, Region-
2 and Region-3.
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Training of River Basin Stakeholders/ Technical Working Group
One (1) training were conducted by DENR-CAR to capacitate stakeholders for
the management and conservation of the river basin. A training on the Concepts and
Application of Ecosystems Management thru Watershed Planning Focusing on
Watershed Characterization and Vulnerability Assessment was conducted which was
participated by forty-one (41) learners from the field offices and regional office. Most
of the participants are Rivers Basin Control Office Focal Persons of the field offices.
ASSESSMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF STEWARDSHIP CONTRACT
The purpose of the evaluation of CSC is to determine the extent of developments
introduced by the holders and assess their compliance to the Stewardship Agreement
(SA). The evaluation results will provide information and recommendations towards
better management of forestlands and resources. The tool used for the evaluation is the
one prescribed by the DENR MC No. 21, Series of 1993.
This year, a total of 2,901 CSC sites outside CBFMA was targeted for
assessment in the provinces of Abra (1,005), Ifugao (713), Kalinga (541) and Mt.
Province (642). A total of 2,961 CSC was evaluated wherein 1,745 are for renewal, 640
are for cancellation, 156 are for transfer and 420 are recommended fore-evaluation.
DELINEATION OF PRODUCTION AND PROTECTION FOREST
The delineation of production forests for investment based on FMB Technical
Bulletin No. 5-A. The region was able to accomplish a total of 640 kilometers from our
annual target of 626 kilometers or an equivalent of 102 %. The accomplishment was
made possible through the strong support of the higher management/supervisors
coupled with the collective efforts of the assigned staff from CENROs, PENROs and
Regional Office that despite the challenges and difficulties encountered did not hamper
its completion.
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GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT
SERVICES
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT
With great passion and dedication, the General Administrative and Support
Services is instrumental in the smooth implementation and realization of its mandate to
ensure the timely and efficient delivery of services as well as the safety of all employees
and clients. This mandate includes personnel management and development,
procurement, provision of general services in terms of communications, records
management, maintenance of office properties, janitorial and security and cashiering.
Human Resource Management
Promotion of worthy and deserving employees paved the way to 146 vacant
positions in the region of which, 139 permanent positions were filled-up and issued
appointments and seven casuals under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program
(CARP) were renewed. This resulted in 1,174 appointments issued and contracts of
service prepared in the entire region for Calendar Year 2019.
Mass Oath-taking for Newly Appointed Employees on
September 25, 2019 Administered by RED Ralph Pablo
Other accomplishment related to Human Resource Management worth
mentioning are the following:
- Preparation of 320 payrolls of salaries, wages and bonuses
- Processing of 38 terminal benefits of retired/separated employees
- Facilitation of the release of MOWEL claims of 32 members in
coordination with concerned offices
- Issuance of various certifications and drafting of communications
- Preparation of monthly manpower strength reports
- Maintenance and safe keeping of 1,044 personnel records
- Confirmation of 182 GSIS and Pag-IBIG loan applications
- Processing of 1,931 applications for official leave of absence
- Submission of 100% SALN of personnel to concerned offices
- Continuous computerization of leave credits
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- Daily monitoring of the Public Assistance and Complaints Desk
- Implementation of CSC decisions in relation to administrative
cases
- Member/Secretariat to the PRAISE, SPB, PMT and Grievance
Committee
Procurement Services
Support to the different divisions, PENROs and CENROs in terms of
procurement of goods, infrastructure and consulting services as well as distribution of
supplies and equipment were continuously provided resulting to an accomplishment of
925 requisitions, 690 resolutions and 382 contracts awarded to various supplier/service
providers for the year. The Annual and Supplemental Procurement Plans for 2019 of
the Office were also completed and submitted to the Department of Budget and
Management in strict compliance and implementation of the provisions of RA 9184 or
the Government Procurement Act.
Highlights of the accomplishments were the procurement of 9 units pick-up
(4x4) trucks and 30 units motorcycles, procurement of various office equipment,
furniture and fixtures and delivery/installation of modular office cubicles at the
Licenses, Patents and Deeds Division (LPDD). The pick-up trucks, motorcycles and
equipment were distributed to the different PENROs and CENROs to improve their
performance in protecting the environment.
Turnover of pick-up trucks and motorcycles
to the PENROs/CENROs on June 18, 2019
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General Services
For a better and productive workforce in the region, employees were provided
road- worthy official vehicles. All offices are maintained and kept clean and orderly.
Improvement/expansion and beautification of office buildings and facilities, safety of
employees and the like were also done.
Accomplishments for the year are as follows:
- Maintenance, repair and beautification of office buildings, hostel
and cottages
- Repair, maintenance and dispatch of vehicles
- Enhancement, repainting and beautification of various installations
within the office premises like the “I DENR-CAR”, the stage at
the Training Center and the mini park fronting the office
Newly Painted and Decorated Stage of the
DENR – CAR Training Center
- Transmission of 11, 214 electronic messages/communications
- Indexing/Management of 23, 707 issuances
- Submission of reports on fuel consumption and trip monitoring to
the Commission on Audit
- Management of reservation and schedule of the use of the hostel
and cottages
- 90% reconciliation in the Property, Plant and Equipment and
inventory of valueless records for disposal
➢ Construction/Expansion/Improvement of Office Buildings
Targeted for the year were the completion of office building and
its fencing in CENRO Pinukpuk, construction of office building in
CENRO Sabangan and the construction of generator house of PENR
Office in Kalinga and its 2 CENROs. As of December 2019, only the
CENRO Pinukpuk building and its fencing and the 3 generator house of
PENRO Kalinga and its 2 CENROs were completed. For the
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