DENR Kalikasan Vol. 6 No. 2

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Eagle Awardees join DENR o cials led by Secretary Roy A. Cimatu, (seated, center) with guests , DILG o cials (seated from left to right): Secretary Eduardo M. Año (2nd from left),
Undersecretaries Martin B. Diño (left), and Epimaco V. Densing III (2nd from right).

THE EAGLE OF DENR... FROM PAGE1 Regional Executive Directors (REDs); Regional
lear vision, fearless, and high yers are some Directors (RDs) of Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)
remarkable characteristics of an eagle that makes it and Environmental Management Bureau (EMB);
Supervising and Implementing Provincial Environment
stand out from other living creatures. Eagle has become and Natural Resources O cers (PENROs) and
the epitome of strength and supremacy – a leader-like Community Environment and Natural Resources O cers
image. Its ability to focus and see things with clarity from (CENROs), who have held their post for at least three
afar, and its bravery and determination to take challenges quarters in 2018 were adjudged based on last year’s
in any conditions are comparable to a leader’s knack to pull performance.
o goals and ability to go beyond what is expected.
Aspirants underwent two-phase scrutiny of performance
“An eagle is a leader. evaluation. e rst phase, which comprises 75% of rating,
A leader is an eagle.” assessed the key o cials’ e ciency and e ectiveness in terms
of delivery of services or tangible outputs of their respective
e Department of Environment and Natural Resources o ces by using the Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) system.
(DENR), being the primary agency responsible for the
protection, management, development and proper use of the e second phase, which constitutes 25% rating, assessed the
country’s environment and natural resources, has its own leadership performance of the o cials, putting great
roster of eagles soaring across the archipelago to watch and emphasis on leadership traits such as integrity, service
make sure that this mandate is carried out at the eld level. orientation, network building, strategic focus, and managerial
expertise.
However, like the Philippine eagle, there are always among
DENR roster of eagles that will rise above the ranks. e revival of the EAGLE award happened during the
DENR’s 32 Anniversary celebration on June 14, 2019.
e Environmental Awards for Governance and Trophies and cash prizes were handed by no less than
Leadership Excellence (EAGLE) is an award given by DENR DENR Secretary Roy A. Cimatu to the outstanding DENR
to its most outstanding eld implementers. It gives O cial awardees.
recognition and commendation to eld o cials, who have
shown exemplar leadership and have brought out major Secretary Cimatu, in his speech, commended the six
accomplishments and contributions in pursuit of the remarkable eld o cials who performed exemplary work
Department’s goals and objectives. in pursuing the agency’s mission, vision, and mandate.

e EAGLE award promotes a culture of organizational e Secretary lauded them for they acted exceptionally
and leadership excellence in DENR. A mechanism of gauging well as frontliners and exhibited excellent leadership in
DENR’S performance, it wants to make sure that the delivering public services.
Department ful lls its thrust of delivering e cient, e ective,
and responsive government service to the country. is year’s EAGLE Award may have ended, but the
outstanding o cials cited in the award, even a er bringing home
the bacon, will surely y again at the highest possible altitude and
continue to soar for other eagles to follow. (Joseph M. Villa or)

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Secretary Roy A. Cimatu leads the opening celebration of DENR’s 32nd Anniversary

by: Alvin D. Gatbonton

riday, 6:00 o’clock in the morning of June 14, 2019, a gentle rain entrusted to DENR by a Philippine President. As highlights of next and was given to the three cleanest rivers of the country. e
from heaven punctuated a notion of divine intervention. A er DENR’s recent accomplishments, aside from the Boracay and top award and cash prize of Php 100,000 went to Lamut River in
long weeks of dry and sultry weather, at the onset of a forecasted El Manila Bay Rehabilitation, the Secretary reported the return of 69 Ifugao province, Cordillera Administrative Region. e Second
Nino event, tiny and sparse raindrops started to cool the place, international container units of solid wastes to Canada. He award and cash prize of Php 75,000 was given to Calbayog River in
where the 32 Anniversary celebration of DENR was about to take signi ed the country’s wildlife loan agreement with Singapore, Samar province, Region 8. e third place and cash prize of Php
place. reserving a pair of majestic Philippine eagles to the partner country. 50,000 went to Manaba River in Bohol, Region 7. e R.I.V.E.Rs for
Under the overlaid roof in front of the DENR main building, a He made mention of the “Writ of Kalikasan” led by the Integrated Life Award, which was proposed to be an annual activity, would
long horizontal table was set to facilitate the registration of Bar of the Philippines and some sherfolk groups, of which he raise public awareness on the need to protect and conserve the
employees who will be attending the celebration. DENR employees assured that with or without the writ, the DENR would continue to country’s rivers, said Atty. Juan Miguel Cuna, Undersecretary for
wearing aqua blue polo shirt (signifying DENR’s current thrust to enforce environmental laws in the West Philippine Sea. He also Field Operations.
rehabilitate Manila Bay), lined up and registered to receive a ra e emphasized some initial actions in relation to DENR’s
ticket and food stab worth 500 pesos. administrative jurisdiction of 13 million hectare Philippine Rise. During the program, the DENR also conferred six of its top
performing eld o cials in the “Environmental Awards for
At 7:00 a.m. in the morning, DENR compound was getting In conclusion, Secretary Cimatu expressed appreciation in the Governance and Leadership Excellence” or EAGLE Award. e Award
crowded, and vehicles on the road leading to the basketball covered kind words and praises that the public, his colleagues, di erent was given to recognize the o cials who had contributed to the agency’s
court, where the program was supposed to be held, were building sectors, and industry partners are attributing to DENR, achievements in 2018. It honors eld o cers who are considered
up. Big white tents mounted around the court, each assigned to a particularly with regard to Boracay and Manila Bay rehabilitation. frontliners in delivering public services, in implementing DENR
particular o ce, were starting to be lled up. On its le , the parking However, he made clear that the honor should not be rendered to mandate, as well as in promoting culture of excellence in the
space that was made “bancheto,” was teeming with all kinds of him alone, but also to his co-workers in DENR. He said that he is organization. “ e objective of the EAGLE is two-fold – to determine
food. e place was adorned with banderitas to appear much like just a leader who draws strength and con dence from his the e ciency and e ectiveness of regional o cials in delivering
“ esta.” co-workers; the knowledge, hard work, and perseverance are all mandates and to commend their performance and leadership” said the
from his workers. To end, the Secretary said that he was proud to Secretary.
At exactly 8:00 o’clock in the morning, the program started and have led the DENR - proud to the workforce that has stood by him
the euphonic host voice of Karl Bartolata of Human Resource and made possible the attainment of the agency’s targets and goals. While waiting for the Secretary to arrive for the signing of the
Development Service (HRDS) started to be heard. To induce DENR-K4 2019-2022 Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA), four
excitement, the tambiola was rolled and a number of names were A er the Secretary’s message, the recognition of Partner groups of cultural dancers competed and entertained the audience. At
called to receive cash prizes as early birds. At 8:30 a.m. at the Agencies followed. e Secretary handed the plaque of around 5:00 in the a ernoon, Secretary Roy A. Cimatu arrived and
thanksgiving mass was o ered. appreciation to Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo signed with K4 Presidend Jim Padin the said CNA.
Año, in recognition of the valuable contribution and support of the
A er the mass, Secretary Roy A. Cimatu delivered his DILG in the rehabilitation of Boracay Island clean-up and the Ra edrawsinterspersedinbetweentheperformancesofremaining
anniversary message. on-going clean-up of Manila Bay. cultural dance competitors. A er the last dance group has performed,
the winners were announced and awarded. e program and
e Secretary described this anniversary as “the most e rst-ever R.I.V.E.Rs (Recognizing Individuals/ Institutions celebration ended at around 7:00 0çlock in the evening. (see photos on
meaningful DENR anniversary since the agency’s creation in 1987” toward Vibrant and Enhanced Rivers) for Life Award commenced page 4)
He described the Boracay rehabilitation and the current Manila
Bay rehabilitation as the heaviest challenge and responsibility

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Secretary Roy A. Cimatu delivers his Anniversary speech

Secretary Roy A. Cimatu awards Plaque of Recognition to DILG Oath Taking of K4 O cers
Secretary Eduardo M. Año for the agency’s contribution during
the Boracay Rehabilitation

Signing of the CNA Agreement with DENR o cials and K4 O cers DILG O cials led by Secretary Eduardo M. Año (seated, 2nd from left)
join DENR in celebrating its 32nd Anniversary

Champion of R.I.V.E.Rs for Life Award
poses with USec Rodolfo Garcia

DENR-NCR wins 1st place in the DENR Cultural Dance Contest 2019 in their dance theme, NAMRIA grabs 3rd place in their dance theme,
“Kaamulan” from Bukidnon “Dinagyang” from Iloilo

DENR Central O ce Dancers FMB wins 2nd in their dance theme, “Kadayawan” from Davao

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DENR already resettling ISFs

Even when Phase 2 of Manila Bay Rehabilitation is way up far

by: Joseph M. Villa or

DENR ASec Nonita S. Caguioa leads the relocation of ISF living along ven as the schedule for the relocation of informal On June 26, 2019, DENR Assistant Secretary Nonita
Estero de San Antonio Abad in Malate, Manila. settlers, which is part of the second phase of the Caguiao led a team to relocate a total of 52 ISFs or 228
Relocation site of ISF living along Estero de San Antonio Abad in Tala, Manila Bay rehabilitation long-term program, is way up informal settlers living along Estero de San Antonio Abad
Caloocan City. far, the Department of Environment and Natural in Brgy. 718, Malate Manila to an NHA resettlement area
Resources (DENR), together with the National Housing in Tala, Caloocan City. A er the relocation, the shanties
Authority (NHA), Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission and illegal structures were demolished and a cleanup of
(PRRC), and Local Inter-Agency Committee of Manila, debris was expedited. e said waterway’s coliform level
has been resettling informal settler families (ISFs) situated was 1.3 billion mpn/100ml during its initial water quality
along the esteros and rivers that are draining into Manila test.
Bay.
A total of 270 ISFs along Estero de Magdalena in Initial success in the rst phase of the Manila Bay
Binondo, Manila were resettled by PRRC to Summer rehabilitation cannot be sustained if ISFs living along the
Homes, Brgy. Cabuco, Trece Martires in Cavite. ey were esteros and rivers would continue to pollute the waterways
moved in four batches on June 20, 21, 26, and 27, 2019. draining into the Bay. us, the DENR nd it strategic to
Estero de Magdalena is one of the tributaries of Pasig River simultaneously negotiate with LGUs and partner agencies
that has been declared by PRRC a priority intervention and fastrack the resettlement of ISFs. Other identi ed
because of its high level coliform and massive solid waste priority esteros and rivers subject to ISFs relocation
pollution. include Sto. Niño Multi-National Riverside in Parañaque,
Baseco, Isla Puting Bato, and Estero Tripa de Gallina in
Manila.

River Cluster assignment of DENR middle managers (Division Chiefs) in the
DENR Senior Executives Central O ce and Bureaus collaborate with national and
local government agencies in dealing with the source of
DENR O cial River garbage or where garbage accumulates: in the esteros and
creeks.
Usec. Analiza Teh and Tullahan River
Dir. Lourdes Wagan “Hindi natin malilinisan ang Manila
Bay kung hindi natin malilinisan ang
by: Fatima Leya Usec. Jonas Leones and Tinajeros River esteros.”
Dir. Maria Lourdes Ferrer
“By working together, we can send a strong message - Sec. Roy Cimatu
on how committed we are in securing the future of Usec. Benny Antiporda, Malabon-Navotas Division Chiefs and their personnel devise plans on
our rivers, creeks, and Manila Bay” Usec. Ernesto Adobo Jr., River how to orient, inform, and educate the communities on the
and Asec. Jesus Enrico Moises Salazar signi cance of Manila Bay and how they can help in its
- Sec. Roy Cimatu clean-up and rehabilitation program. ey mobilize
here is no better way of e ectively accomplishing the Asec. Corazon Davis, Pasig River barangays and communities to help them carry out the
clean-up and rehabilitation of Manila Bay, except by Asec. Joan Lagunda, Marikina River clean-up activities within the esteros and surroundings
working together as one with stakeholders and partners. In and Dir. Sevillo David San Juan River a ecting the Bay.
such view of Secretary Roy A. Cimatu that the current Usec. Rodolfo Garcia,
“Battle for Manila Bay” is being fought today. Proactive Usec. Jim Sampulna E orts in the regions
mass actions, starting o with the most polluted region - Asec. Michelle Go,
the National Capital Region, are orchestrated by the Dir. Emelyne Talabis, While intensive rehabilitation activities and campaign
Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Dir. Rolando Castro are being carried out in the National Capital Region,
(DENR) for di erent government o ces, institutions, Asec. Joselin Marcus Fragada, DENR Region 4-A (CALABARZON) and DENR Region 3
sectors of society, and stakeholders, to participate and Asec. Ricardo Calderon, (Central Luzon) are also in the move of establishing the
collaborate in the clean-up and rehabilitation program of and Dir. Nonito Tamayo ground work for cleaning the river systems using the river
Manila Bay. basin master plan.
Inspired by the spirit of “Bayanihan,” the DENR, Usec. Juan Miguel Cuna Parañaque
starting from its Senior Executives (Undersecretaries and and Dir. Metodio Turbella River ese regional o ces have surveyed and inspected the
Assistant Secretaries), are taking charge as river marshals industries and establishments a ecting Manila Bay. Cease
of nine (9) River Systems. As river marshals, they oversee Usec. Peter Tiangco Pateros River and desists orders and notices of violations have been
all actions taken in their assigned river clusters: assess the and Taguig River issued to those who have violated pertinent environmental
gravity of situation in the area and propose interventions laws. ey have also nished the validation of informal
needed to ensure compliance with the continuing Asec. Marcial Amaro Jr., Zapote-Las Piñas settlers living along the rivers in their areas. Other
Mandamus issued by the Supreme Court. and Asec Nonita Caguioa River activities such as water quality monitoring of rivers, coastal
clean-ups, Adopt a Waterbody Program, and information,
education and communication (IEC) campaigns are
continuously being undertaken.

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PAGE 6 Malabon Soap & Tonsuya River, SGS Phils, Inc. Makati Diversion
Oil Corp. Malabon City Channel (downstream)
MOBILIZING THE DENR...PAGE5 Portion of Tullahan River,
San Miguel Brewery Valenzuela and Makati Commercial Estate Makati Diversion
Installation of frontline o ces in the AMTES Corporation Malabon City Association (MaCEA) Channel (upstream)
National Capital Region Sapang Bakaw Creek,
Skyway O & M Maribacan Creek, Pasay
Additional eld o ces were installed in Metro Manila to Valenzuela Corporation (SOMCO) and Taguig City
sustain the Manila Bay rehabilitation. DENR Administrative
Order No. 2019-02 was issued to create the north, south, FGC Youngstown Estero de Lapu-lapu
east, and west eld o ces in the National Capital Region. (Maunlad Canning Corp)
Except for the east o ce, a sub-station is set up for each eld
o ce to scale up its operations. Belman Laboratories Buayang Bato Creek

ese eld o ces focus on environmental law
enforcement and area-based operations. ey cater frontline
services and serve to enhance the coordination among the
Mandamus agencies and local government units. eir role
is also critical in the e ective implementation of proper solid
waste management in the National Capital Region.

Field O ce Coverage Innovative Packaging Veinte Reales, Valenzuela
Industry Corp.

DENR North Caloocan City, Valenzuela City, East Field O ce SM Supermall San Juan River
Metro Manila Malabon City, and Navotas City (SM Prime Holdings Inc.) (portion covered by
DENR South Taguig City, Parañaque City, East Field O ce)
Metro Manila Las Piñas City, Muntinlupa City,
DENR East and Municipality of Pateros Toyota North Edsa Mariblo Creek, Quezon City Light Rail Manila Corp. Estero de Tripa de Gallina,
Metro Manila Quezon City, Marikina City, (LRMC) Pasay City
DENR West and Pasig City
Metro Manila City of Manila, San Juan City, Plantex International Pineda Creek, Pasig City Source: O ce of the Ground Commander of Manila Bay Task Force and
Mandaluyong City, Makati City, Corporation Supervising Undersecretary for Manila Bay Coordinating O ce and
and Pasay City (Data as of May 2019)

Association of Building Lanuza Creek, Pasig City
Managers of Ortigas Center
Eminent role of Barangay Captains
Partnership with the private sector SM Supermall San Juan River
(SM Prime Holdings Inc.) (portion covered by e Secretary knows that more than the external support
Partnership with the private sector for the rehabilitation of Pioneer Float Glass Mfg. Inc. West Field O ce) that he gets, it is imperative that the basic political unit of
Manila Bay is not a di cult task to perform. Manila Bay is a (AGC Philippines ECOZONE society, the barangay, be mobilized. Barangays can make or
very important natural resource; its historical, cultural, Management Corporation) Illugin River break the success of Manila Bay Rehabilitation Program. It is
political, and socio-economic signi cance drives people from for this reason that on March 18, 2019, the Manila Bay Task
various sectors of society to be involved in its rehabilitation. In West Field O ce Force, headed by Secretary Roy Cimatu, gathered over 300
the launch of the “Battle for Manila Bay,” various groups and Barangay Executives at the Bayview Hotel in Manila to engage
organizations have involved themselves, resulting to Adamson University Estero de Balete, Manila them in a dialogue over Manila Bay Rehabilitation Program.
long-term commitments and partnerships that are vital in
sustaining the clean-up and rehabilitation program for the Polytechnic University Beata Creek and “It is the barangay captains who can help
Bay. of the Philippines Estero de Valencia the most in solving the garbage problem of
Manila Bay,” -Secretary Cimatu
Cleaning and rehabilitation costs and other resources will Filinvest Group Estero de la Reina, Manila
be provided for by these partners to speed up the cleaning of Incorporated Important issues such as problems on garbage, particularly
their adopted waterways. e following are among the private garbage collection, and proliferation of informal settlers along
companies that entered into agreement with DENR to adopt the esteros and rivers were discussed. e forum reiterated
polluted rivers in NCR. the major role of barangays in the “Battle for Manila Bay.”

Adopters Adopted Waterways/ De La Salle University ey were tagged as the “ rst line of defense,” which means
River Systems Center for Social e ective enforcement of environmental laws should start
from them. And, with their e ective leadership, they can
North Field O ce Concern and Action Estero Fort San Antonio mobilize their people in realizing the goal of the
(COSCA) de Abad, Manila Rehabilitation Program.

Vanson Paper Portion of Tullahan River, Commonwealth Foods Inc. Narra Creek, Makati City e DENR, surely, has all the help it can get to clean and
Industrial Corporation Valenzuela and (Comfoods, Inc.) rehabilitate Manila Bay; however, maintaining the
Malabon City momentum of the initiatives it has done and sustaining the
gains it has achieved are determined by how committed its
workers, stakeholders and partners are for the cause. e
question to ask perhaps is “How far can they go to win the
“Battle for Manila Bay?”

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by: Alvin D. Gatbonton

mannhagegenmKeagegonattiwartaeirpnargnesteennagmtatKoivafeltishkmaesKeatnatliwp(Kuicn4ea), noannngdMmatyghae2K1D,aEw20Na1nR9i proposed CNA, the K4 provided the management with a of sex, age, and creed were raised and emphasized by K4
and June 7, 2019, to negotiate what employees’ bene ts and list identifying new proposals, proposals that have been negotiating team. e Union reiterated the need for the
privileges in the proposed 2019-2022 DENR-K4 Collective accorded and implemented in the past, and proposals that HRDS to come up with a new approved Merit Selection and
Negotiation Agreement (CNA) can be accorded for DENR have been accorded but not implemented in the past Promotion Plan – one that the Union has participated in the
neither by K4 nor the management. process.

employees. To achieve a smooth ow of discussion and avoid On June 14, 2019, on the occasion of DENR’s 32nd
e K4 national union was represented by its impasse, the proposed CNA was reviewed by Atty. Eneran Anniversary, Secretary Roy A. Cimatu and K4 President Jim
and Ms. Marcelo, even before the panel met to negotiate. T. Padin signed and approved the DENR-K4 2019-2022 CNA.
Chairperson, Emma P. Delima; President, Jim T. Padin; One of the a liate unions of K4 that earlier rati ed the CNA
Vice President for Internal A airs, Alvin D. Gatbonton; ey took note of the proposed items that are unnecessary is DENREU. DENREU members in DENR Central O ce
and Elpidio Gelera Jr., President PAWBEA. e DENR and impossible to agree, either because they have no legal rendered their signatures on July 31, 2019 during their
management team, on the other hand, was represented by basis or they are not in accordance with DENR policies. Union’s anniversary.
Assistant Secretary (ASec) for Human Resource
Development (HRD) and Legislative A airs, Dr. Joan A. Good faith CNA negotiation transpired. e ough accorded, the CNA cannot be considered
Lagunda; OIC Assistant Secretary for Administration management recognized the accredited union’s rights, successful, unless all the bene ts, privileges, programs and
Jesus Enrico Moises B. Salazar; Head Executive Assistant privileges, and security, and accepted it as a partner in activities contained in it are implemented by both the
Gavin D. Edjawan; HRD Service Director, Dr. Ric G. policy and decision-making. Existing rights, privileges, management and K4. e management and K4 need yet to
Enriquez; Financial and Management Service OIC and bene ts provided by law and currently enjoyed by form a technical working group that will carve out the
Director, Wilfredo A Obien; and Legal A airs Service DENR employees including the granting of year-end CNA niche to implement some bene ts.
Director, Atty. Norlito A. Eneran. Assisted by Chief of bonus; workers’ health and safety bene ts, leave privileges,
Personnel Division, Miriam M. Marcelo; Administrative performance incentives, provision of transient quarters, As a whole, the merit and validity of proposed employee’s
O cer IV, Michelle T. Regalado; and K4 Secretariat, Alvin canteen, shuttle bus service, and day care center were again
granted.

P. Legaspi and Emma C. Diez; ASec Joan Lagunda presided New proposals like coming up with a nationwide bene ts and privileges asserted by K4 negotiators were pretty
the negotiation. comprehensive health card, maintenance medicine bene t, much considered by the management, placing much basis on
hazard pay for workers whose tasks are dangerous and the Philippine Constitution, labor laws, Civil Service
To make it easy for the new DENR management hazardous were accorded. Proposals which has relation to Commission policies and guidelines, and other relevant laws
representatives to easily grasp the nature and content of the recognizing equality of opportunities for all workers regardless and government policies.

Remembering Monina M. Cunanan

by: Weng R. Ganibi

ne bright morning in February 1988, there was this Monitoring and Evaluation Division (PMED) of PPSO. EAGLE Awards. Moni spent so many sleepless nights at
pretty shy girl who came by the o ce of then DENR Leny was ever so supportive of Moni. He allowed her to home and weekends in the o ce to put documents in
Undersecretary Ricardo Umali. Monina Mendres or Moni, order and meet deadlines. She worked tirelessly and o en
as fondly called by family and friends, a young and vibrant spread her wings and soar high. She wished to advance brushed o dizzy spells to nish work.
UP Los Baños BS Forestry graduate, was advised by her more in her career and he also wanted that for her. Later in
college professors to see the Undersecretary and apply for marriage, Leny was once again bothered by a heart On April 24, 2019, while attending a very important
a job. problem that he had since childhood. As he aged, his heart meeting, Moni felt very ill and was rushed to the hospital.
Finding her academic background t for a position, condition took a turn for the worse. And as fate would She had a stroke; her brain was hemorrhaging. ree days
Moni was hired as a Forester under the Palawan Integrated have it, Leny passed away in September 2011. a er, Moni was fetched by her angels and joined our
Area Development Project. ough a contractual position, Creator. She was survived by her three lovely daughters.
Moni was nonetheless ecstatic to take the job. Leny’s death devastated Moni. For months Moni
Moni was a fast leaner. She welcomed bulk of work as mourned and grieved until one day she found the strength Everyone who knew Moni describe her as kind and
an opportunity to learn. In 1989, Moni was given a to stand and realized that she had to brave her loss for her generous. She loved food and treated her PMED sta to
permanent position, Environmental Research Specialist. It daughters. Moni juggled between motherhood and work. dining binges every so o en. She went out of her way to
was during this time when the young Moni’s heart was help other people. ere was one occasion when she
seized by the handsome debonair of DENR’s Budget It was in 2015 when Moni was nally promoted as Chief personally called several institutions that can extend
Division, Leny Cunanan. Yes, Moni fell in love and of PMED. She shared her thoughts and feelings about work
eventually married the love of her life. eir union with her best friend Edna Nuestro, now the OIC Assistant nancial help to a fellow forester who needed to undergo a
produced three lovely children: Pristine Joy, Justine Mae, Director of Forest Management Bureau. Moni and Edna coronary procedure. She wrote letters seeking assistance to
and Hillary - all of them as beautiful as Moni. were classmates in UPLB from day one until graduation. the institutions to help the family of her fellow forester.
In 2004, she got her master’s degree in Public
Management. For years, she persevered in her work and ey developed a very deep friendship that Moni never Edna recalled so many precious moments with her
gained mastery of the di erent DENR sectors. She was hesitated to con de to Edna. Moni told Edna how stress always appropriately-dressed best friend. Moni loved
mentored and honed by one of the planning experts of the from work would take its toll on her and her bouts with co ee, she said. In spite of their busy schedules, they found
Department, then Planning and Policy Studies O ce hypertension. time to get together even just to have co ee. Moni, she
(PPSO) Director Eriberto Argete. us in 2009, Moni said, may be quiet and reserved but when they were
was designated as O cer-in-Charge of the Program As Chief of PMED, Moni was widely involved in the together, they laughed hard.
facilitation of the Department’s Performance-Based
Bonus. Moni also heavily worked in the cra ing and Moni will always be remembered by her DENR family
as a dedicated, hardworking, and dependable colleague,
nalization of the Guidelines for DENR’s Environmental and most of all - a lady of gentle soul.
Awards for Governance and Leadership Excellence or

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CJoelotnetl

by: Gaudencio “Audie” L. de la Cruz

ess Michael Angelo Lintag Duque or “Jett”, moved to Colonel Jess Michael Angelo “Jett” Duque with DENR Secratry Roy A. Cimatu.
the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR) Central O ce from his eld Secretary Roy A. Cimatu, with Colonel Jett Duque, inspect small scale mining site near the PMA in Baguio City.
assignment in Mindanao in February, early this year. Not
that he hit a snag as Head of the Anti-Illegal Mining Task “Two soldiers, same In February 2018, Jett was with Secretary Cimatu when
Force in Mindanao; he was summoned by his big boss, battles, same fate.” the latter led the blasting of a mining portal inside the PMA
DENR Secretary Roy A. Cimatu to ful ll a very important grounds, made by small-scale miners in the Cordilleras. It
mission in Luzon - ‘ e Battle for Manila Bay’. It was late at night when we le Carranglan and became the launch operation marking the formation of the
arrived in Quezon City in the morning. at wee hour National Anti-Illegal Mining Task Force Challenge on
Jett was a soldier. With a battle to face, he dutifully in the morning was my closest encounter with him January 26, 2018 with Gen. Rodolfo C. Garcia, DENR
accepted and followed the orders of his former chief when I bumped up against him in a convenience store, Undersecretary and Chief of Sta as the Head of the Task
commanding general, now the DENR Secretary. buying some groceries. Still, in his jolly mood and high Force.
spirits, Jett greeted me rst. I just got in, while Jett had
Looking back in time, when Secretary Cimatu was a already bought food and some household needs, and In April 2018, Colonel Jett Duque was assigned as
four-star General and Chief of Sta of the Armed Forces of was lining up at the cashier. I later realized that the Ground Commander for Mindanao Operations of the
the Philippines, Jett was a Captain of the Philippine Army. groceries were not just for him alone. His wife and kids Anti-Illegal Mining Anti-Illegal Logging Task Force. Jett’s
He nished military schooling at the Philippine Military were waiting for him in the car; no wonder he still team with members from the DENR eld o ces and
Academy in Baguio in March 1987. Captain Jett was the looked surprisingly up despite the lone and tiring Mines and Geosciences Bureau operated mostly in Region
commanding o cer of the Explosives and Ordinance moment: He’s happy to be home in his family’s arms 13 (Caraga) and Region 10 (Northern Mindanao).
Disposal Company of the Philippine Army until his again. a er the long trip.
retirement in the military service in 2002. Outside the Jett was doing good in Mindanao, when in February
military service, he became a security manager, a Jett was one of the ‘busiest’ man during the trip; he 2019, Jett was summoned by his big boss, Secretary Cimatu
consultant for security and safety, and a training o cer for may had been busier than the Secretary. He took charge to Luzon for ‘ e Battle for Manila Bay.’ Colonel Jett was
several companies including John Hay-Poro Point of the nitty-gritty, every minute detail, to the smooth summoned to take on the task from Colonel Jed Gregorio
Development Corporation. ere was a time also that he execution of scheduled tasks and trip. But he didn’t feel Motus, who succumed to cardiac arrest on February 10,
became the Executive Director of the Revenue Integrity and look tired because he was back with his family. One 2019, a er supervising a morning clean up in Baseco,
Protection Service of the Department of Finance. thing I cannot forget: and I get goose bump whenever I Manila.
remember, he didn’t want to leave me that morning until
Jett joined DENR on March 7, 2017. “Colonel Jett,” as he I assured him that I would be ne. Colonel Jed --sounds almost the same as Colonel Jett,
was addressed by DENR colleagues, became part of the isn’t it? -- Colonel Jed died at a time when the “Battle for
security team of then DENR Secretary Gina L. Lopez. He Manila Bay” was just heating up and has not been won yet.
continued to become part of the security team of Gen. Roy
A. Cimatu, his mistah or cavalier at the PMA, who
succeeded Secretary Lopez on May 6, 2017, a day shy of
two months when he (Jett) came into the DENR.

I rst met Jett during one of my “once a month” travel
from my base in Tuguegarao City (DENR Region 2) to
DENR Central O ce in Quezon City. He was with some
personnel of the O ce of the Secretary (OSEC) during
Secretary Gina Lopez time. ough almost always brief, I
have had instances of chitchating with the Colonel.

I had a longer encounter with the Colonel in September
2017, and it was quite a long and taxing experience. He was
part of Secretary Cimatu’s team that rst visited DENR
Region 2 O ce in Cagayan Valley. He was the Secretary’s
aide-de-camp, while I was part of the Regional Public
A airs O ce (RPAO) team of Region 2 that covered the
visit. We were with them from Tuguegarao Airport to
DENR Regional O ce, PENROs and CENROs in Regions
2. covering the whole stretch of the Secretary’s visit. When
the Secretary’s contingent proceeded to the ENR Academy
in Carranglan, Nueva Ecija, to start the leg of Region 2
visit, I alone from RPAO followed and covered the tour.

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JedColonel Colonel Jed Motus explains his operations-plan on the cleanup of Baseco. He went home later that day to his family. He was in the
bathroom when he su ered a cardiac arrest. He was
Colonel Jed Motus (left) inspects equipment used in a small-scale Infantry Battalion, and three other battalions of the 9th brought to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival.
mining area illegally operated by Chinese nationals in Infantry Division in Lanao del Sur. His last assignment
Barangay Casalugan in Paracale, Camarines Norte. was Commander of the 6th Military Intelligence Jed died on February 10, 2019.
(Always Ahead) Battalion, 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Jett died on May 18, 2019.
Looking back in January 2018, Colonel Jed Gregorio Division PA, based in Awang Dos, Maguindanao.
Motus assumed his o ce as Executive Director of Task In Memoriam
Force DENR Enforcers for Metro Manila (TF DEMM). Colonel Jed mobilized a composite team composed
of Regional Directors, PENROs, and sta of DENR Colonel Ernesto Pascual, who served as TF DEMM
e TF DEMM was conceptualized by Secretary Roy A. Region 5; National Intelligence Coordinating Agency Deputy for operations said he was with Colonel Jett
Cimatu to strengthen the enforcement of environmental Region 5; Philippine National Police Region 5; and Saturday morning. He recalled he was then dissuading Jett
laws in the National Capital Region, which eventually Camarines Norte Provincial Police O ce. ey to stay behind and let them proceed but Jett still went to
expanded to other regions. swooped down on the supposedly small scale mining the “battle ground” in Baseco, Manila and did their task to
area at Barangay Casalugan in Paracale, Camarines clean-up Manila Bay with other ‘volunteers’ from other
With Jett Duque in Mindanao, Secretary Cimatu Norte and con scated several equipment, including a government agencies including MMDA (Metropolitan
mobilized Colonel Jed Gregorio as early as December 2018 backhoe, drilling machines, generator sets, hoist Manila Development Authority).
to help in the rehabilitation of Manila Bay, a priority of machines and cables, drums of diesel fuel, and CCTV
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. cameras with no tapes. e team failed to arrest the On a light moment, Colonel Pascual revealed that a er
Chinese-led syndicate group because someone allegedly their stint at Baseco, Colonel Jett treated them for “pares”
On January 27, 2019, Secretary Cimatu, with the forewarned of the team’s coming, and escaped, leaving a (beef stew and fried rice). Colonel Pascual did not do
Secretaries of Tourism, Interior and Local Government, Filipino security guard at the entrance. much to object even if he knew of the nancial
and other concerned government agencies launched the predicament of their o ce. He knew Jett would share even
“Battle for Manila Bay.” Nevertheless, Colonel Jed’s other operations were if “he bleeds” spending his last peso in his pocket for his
successful. He led the TF DEMM team in the sealing of team.
Colonel Jed Motus went to six illegally operated deep well pumps of a main so
the “battle eld.” drinks company in Muntinlupa in June 2018 to prevent A close-in sta of Secretary Cimatu, Zul kar Ali Sergio
further depletion of groundwater. He led the anti-illegal Bayam, told of Jett as a good guy. Zul recalled the times
Jed led selected volunteers in the ocular inspection logging operations in Mandaue City, Cebu in August when they were on the eld together, most of the time with
and mapping of the area of operation. He met with 2018; and in Siocon, Sibuco and Sindangan towns, all in Secretary Cimatu, Jett was very conscious of security and
barangay leaders of the a ected areas in the relocation Zamboanga del Norte on separate dates in September protocols. It was not unusual of Jett, considering he was a
of informal settlers. He spearheaded the initial cleanup 2018. Colonel Jed acted, somewhat swi ly, on senior military aide of the Secretary.
of Estero de Magdalena and of the Baseco Beach, as well intelligence reports of sightings of “hot” logs and illegal
as the Baseco Compound in Tondo, Manila along the portable sawmills operating in the areas. e Secretary bids farewell to Jed and Jett
coast of Manila Bay. He facilitated the formulation of
the “Pag-aalaga ng Estero De Magdalena Action Plan,” a Baseco Beach, Manila Bay: Last battle ground Secretary Roy A, Cimatu attended the interment of
plan for the rehabilitation and management of murky Colonel Jed Motus in Plaridel, Misamis Occidental.
and thrash-laden Estero de Magdalena, which ows into February 9, 2019, was the day when Colonel Jed Colonel Jed Motus was accorded full military honors.
the Pasig River and into Manila Bay. Gregorio Motus supervised the early morning cleanup at
Baseco Beach as part of the rehabilitation of Manila Bay. Sec. Cimatu was with several military and police
I rst met Colonel Jed in July 2018. Fresh from being Later that day, he was rushed to the hospital. He died the o cers, including fellow PMAers, when he attended the
promoted to the position of Director IV, Colonel Jed next day, February 10, 2019. requiem for Colonel Jett at St. Peter’s Chapel. In his tribute
organized a team composed of TF DEMM members and to Jett he said, “As a trained soldier, Jett dutifully
selected sta from DENR Central O ce for an operation May 18, 2019, was the day when Colonel Jess Michael performed his assigned task without reservation. Jett
to the Bicol Region. Col. Jed, two other retired colonels Angelo (Jett) Lintag Duque supervised an early morning Duque, during the last day of his life, was in the
and I, motored to Camarines Norte on two pickup trucks. cleanup at Baseco also for the Manila Bay Rehabilitation. battleground ghting our “Battle for Manila Bay.”

I saw Colonel Jed being saluted by a One-Star General Carry on!
Commander, the former being the senior o cer of
the latter. Colonel Jed was the Commander of the 65th At the TF DEMM O ce at the 3rd Level of the DENR
Hostel within the DENR Central O ce Compound in
Quezon City, Deputy for Operations Colonel Pascual
revealed that both Jed and Jett, and himself, had great plans
to execute at the TF DEMM. He said they had in fact
prepared an action plan. He said they, Jed, and Jett, were
deeply committed to their work. Proof was that Jett,
following verbal orders from the Secretary, moved to the
Central O ce, without question, to take on the task at TF
DEMM.

Colonel Pascual expects the next head of TF DEMM to
be of the same caliber.

Transition is inevitable.
Change should be fast as the task at hand is formidable.
But it is di cult to follow Jed and Jett, or their example.
Sad, but as the Colonel said, in military parlance,
“Carry on!”

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by: Martina R. Constantino

Champion - Lamut River, Ifugao, Cordillera Administrative Region

2 Place – Calbayog River 3 Place – Manaba River

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Aerial view of Lamut River. e awards were handed by Secretary Roy A. Cimatu prevent the accumulation of wastes in the river. Billboards and
during the DENR’s 32nd Founding Anniversary on June 14, informational signage were installed along the river vicinities,
“Of the several responses made to the 2019. e rst place won Php 100,000 cash prize; the second and information, education, and communication (IEC)
same situation, those which are place received Php 75,000, while the third place got Php campaign activities on solid waste management were regularly
accompanied or closely followed by 50,000 cash. conducted.
satisfaction (reinforcement) will be
more likely to recur…” R.I.V.E.Rs for Life Champion In February 2019, the support to sustain the Calbayog River
was launched by PENRO Samar. It set out the search for the
- om Dike’s Classic Law of E ect Lamut River is a primary Class C river that has an area of cleanest and greenest barangay, which encouraged the
41.82 kilometers, the municipalities of Asipulo, Kiangan, and communities to clean their areas, put up gardens and green
ositive reinforcement like giving reward is one of the Lamut. It has 10 tributaries, which include Upper Kinawayanan, spaces, and develop livelihood programs. Eight city ordinances
many ways organizations use to encourage members, Lower Kinawayanan, Nayon River, Halog Creek, Bunog Creek, and six barangay resolutions were adopted by the LGUs. As a
workers, or ordinary citizens to strive for excellence and Bunog Creek, Bimpal Creek, Matobato Creek, Sanafe Creek, and result of all these e orts, from October 2018 to April 2019,
become proactive members of the society. is strategy is no Lawig Creek. Its waters are used for irrigation, domestic, dissolved oxygen level in four sampling stations has improved,
di erent from what the Department of Environment and industrial and hydroelectric power. signifying Calbayog River’s better water quality.
Natural Resources (DENR) is adopting to attain the
sustainable development and management of rivers in the In 2018, the three monitoring stations in Lamut River 3rd Place Champion – Manaba River
country. maintained a dissolved oxygen level above the prescribed 5mg/L
for Class C Rivers. e waters of the main river and its tributaries Manaba River in Garcia Hernandez, Bohol has a stretch of
e rst “Recognizing Individuals/Institutions toward discharge a ow rate of 6.80 cubic meters per second which is a 11.03 kilometers and covers the Barangays of Manaba, Sacaon,
Vibrant and Enhanced Rivers” (R.I.V.E.Rs) for Life Award manifestation of an improved water quality. DENR-CAR Tabuan Alupihid, and Cagwang.
was implemented by the agency through DENR attributes this success to the concerted and collaborative e orts of
Memorandum, dated October 29, 2018. e Award the DENR, local government units, other government agencies, rough the initiative of DENR Region 7, particularly
recognizes the best practices, innovations in river and communities in the area PENRO Bohol and CENRO Tagbilaran, partnerships among
management, and e ective environmental law enforcement local government units, various sectors, and stakeholders were
undertaken by DENR workers, particularly the PENROs and Spearheaded by Provincial Environment and Natural made possible. A total of 140 partners are actively supporting the
CENROs in their area of responsibility. It encourages the Resources O ce (PENRO) of Ifugao and Community program to save Manaba River. e provincial government of
concerted actions undertaken by individuals and institutions Environment and Natural Resources O ce (CENRO) of Lamut, Bohol issued Executive Order 4, series of 2019 on March 15,
to protect the country’s river systems. It raises awareness on various initiatives were undertaken to improve the condition of 2019, creating the Provincial R.I.V.E.Rs for Life Technical
the need to protect and conserve the country’s rivers and the Lamut River. Infrastructure projects, engineering interventions, Working Group to undertake the rehabilitation of the river.
importance of rivers’ suitability and sustainability. and linear parks along the river system were implemented for
Furthermore, it motivates other government agencies and better river management. To avoid littering of waste in the river, To ensure that Manaba River would be declared as one of the
o ces to corroborate or come up with their own mitigation serious solid waste management has been implemented. All living ecological museums in the country, concerted e orts were
measures or interventions to address the continued households in barangays were required to have their own carried out by DENR Region 7 and its partners. Series of cleanup
worsening condition of river systems in the country. backyard compost pit for biodegradable wastes, while a drives, IEC campaign, and extensive implementation of proper
scheduled collection of garbage is strictly observed. solid waste management were undertaken.
A er months of rigorous screening for the 16 nominees
from di erent regions in the country, Lamut River in Ifugao, DENR-CAR developed a strong partnership with As a result, Manaba River, through PENRO Bohol and
Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) was named as the communities near Lamut River through extensive information, CENRO Tagbilaran, has adequately and satisfactorily complied
education and communication (IEC) campaign. ese include, with the criteria on aesthetic and water quality improvement,
rst champion of R.I.V.E.Rs for Life Award with an average information drive, communal training, and posting of which comprise of 35%; solid waste management, 25%;
score of 91.5%. Calbayog River in Calbayog, Eastern Visayas informative signage and dissemination of IEC materials. partnership and community mobilization, 25%; and IEC
was awarded second place with a grade of 89.5%, while Likewise, livelihood programs, such as eco-bag production and campaign, 15% from among the three river systems.
Manaba River in Bohol, Central Visayas made it to the third agroforestry under the National Greening Program were
place with a grade of 85.1%. initiated to bene t the communities. “ e R.I.V.E.Rs for Life Award will greatly contribute in
ensuring that the country’s rivers are kept clean. We will continue
2nd Place Champion – Calbayog River to tap concerted action like this to protect the country’s rivers
from degradation and pollution and ensure their suitability,
Calbayog River was once a paradise to the people of Calbayog sustainability, and further improvement. Rivers and creeks drain
City. However, overtime, houses, poultries and piggeries have to bigger bodies of water and a ect their condition. is is the
settled along the river making it prone to pollution. Since then, it case with Pasig River, which drains to Manila Bay. us, ensuring
was declared as a dead river. Calbayog River is a Class C River the cleanliness of rivers is among our top priorities,” said
that has a total length of 3.28 kilometres. It covers 12 barangays Secretary Roy A. Cimatu a er the awarding of winners.
namely Capoocan, Obrero, Carmen, Balud, Dagum, Payahan,
Central, Aguit-itan, Hamorawon, Nijaga, Guin-on and Rizal-1. Undersecretary Juan Miguel T. Cuna said that the R.I.V.E.Rs
for life award is continuing activity. “A er we have awarded our
With the R.I.V.E.Rs for Life, the Save Calbayog River very rst batch of winners this year, I am sure our regional o ces
Foundation was started through the e orts of DENR Region 8, will work even harder to rehabilitate and nominate their rivers to
PENRO Samar and CENRO Catbalogan. On July 10, 2018, show how important they are to our country,” said the
CENRO Catbalogan entered into a Memorandum of Agreement Undersecretary.
with the local government units (LGUs) to undertake further
protection and conservation of Calbayog River. rough this “Overall, R.I.V.E.Rs for Life Awardees are models for local
partnership, cooperation and concerted e orts became even government units and other stakeholders to emulate - an eye
more extensive. opener too that there is really an opportunity to bring back the
beauty and original state of our river systems in the country,”
e River Patrol Auxiliary Team was created. e Team, concluded the Undersecretary.
particularly, took on the responsibility of assisting the clean-up
and collection of wastes in the river. Waste traps were installed to

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polyps of so coral Xenia sp. polyps of Turbinaria sp.

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(Photos by: JIM Padin of ERDB)

by: Lasty Y. Camba

–DENR Secretary Roy A. Cimatu Coral reef is a proof that life exists and thrives in a marine During the rst-ever Annual Technical Seminar of the
he grand launch of the “Battle for Manila Bay” on area. ey are like rainforest of the sea and serve as breeding ERDB, the Manila Bay Vulnerability Assessment was
January 27, 2019 at the Baywalk in Roxas Boulevard, and grounds and home for various marine species. us, if there presented:
simultaneously held in selected provinces in Regions 3 and are discoveries of sturdy corals surviving the heavily polluted
4-A, where more than 10,000 people from di erent part of Manila Bay, it only means one thing, the goal to restore e percentage cover of live hard corals ranged from 21 %
government o ces and sectors of society participated, le an Manila Bay to its former pristine condition is not too late a er to 59 % in Maragondon, 12 % to 25 % in Ternate, 1 % to 38 %
indelible impression and hope that Manila Bay can, indeed, all – with serious rehabilitation and restoration e orts, we can in Corregidor Island, 1 % to 40 % in Caballo Island, and 25 %
be restored to its former glory. restore healthy marine life in the Bay. in Mariveles. ese results showed that there is a need to focus
on three areas in order for the rehabilitation to be a success.
is strong impression got quite a bit of motivation when
the Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) e 190 kilometer coastline of Manila Bay runs across the ese are (1) intensi ed solid waste management
of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources inland areas of the National Capital Region, Region 3 or program, (2) implementation of stricter monitoring of
(DENR) in its GIS-based vulnerability assessment of the Central Luzon, and Region 4-A or CALABARZON. polluting industries and (3) sustained management of
Manila Bay Area to climate change hazards discovered some watershed, mangrove areas, and other coastal habitats.
sturdy corals in Cavite and Bataan. When the ERDB team conducted the dive to make an
inventory of coral communities in the provinces of Bataan Aside from emphasizing the need to strictly enforce
Official Newsletter of the and Cavite, there was poor visibility and the water quality was Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES no longer good. “ is is probably due to the altered water Act of 2000, Padin stressed on the need to focus on the
circulation and high suspended particles caused by runo of remaining reef ecosystems, especially on the western edge of
Vol. 6 No. 2 JUNE 2019 sediments and other land-based materials that are discharged the bay through an integrative management approach.
by major rivers and tributaries within the Manila Bay Area.”
EDITORIAL STAFF said Jose Isidro Michael T. Padin, Supervising Science “What we only see from above is the surface of another
Research Specialist at ERDB. living world underneath us. People should understand that
ADVISER : USec Benny D. Antiporda Manila Bay is home to other life forms despite its rapid
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF : Maria Matilda A. Gaddi e researchers did not expect that there would still be life deterioration. ere remains hope in Manila Bay. It is not yet
MANAGING EDITOR : Adona P. San Diego under that heavy polluted part of Manila Bay, but they were too late to revive the life out of its troubled waters.”
ASSOCIATE EDITOR : Alvin D. Gatbonton surprised to have discovered corals in seagrass sites,
speci cally in Mariveles, Bataan. -ERDB Director So o B. Quintana
WRITERS : Fatima R. Leya
Martina R. Constantino Padin said that the Manila Bay area (MBA) has a total reef “ e discovery of live coral cover in the troubled waters of
Weng R. Ganibi area of 293.68 hectares. Nearly 72% of the estimated reef area Manila Bay gives us high hopes that the polluted water can
Joseph M. Villaflor is found in Cavite. e reef sites in Maragondon and few on still be restored to its pristine state. us, we are not too late in
Lasty Y. Camba Corregidor and Caballo Islands had fair to good live coral saving Manila Bay - not too late to work collaboratively in
Gaudencio “Audie” L. de la Cruz cover, but these reefs are continually threatened by achieving our common goal in giving the Filipinos a more
sedimentation, nutrient contamination, reduced water clarity, livable country.”
LAY-OUT AND : Emmanuel L. Capuchino and high shing pressure.
GRAPHIC EDITORS Andrea Ana Sarian - Secretary Roy A. Cimatu
A resource and ecological assessment by the Bureau of
PHOTOGRAPHERS/ : Eduard Dominic D. Ocado Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in 1996 showed that coral e sightings of corals and discovery of new species in the
INFOGRAPHICS Marjun N. Jumao-as reefs can also be found in Mariveles, Bataan, in addition to Bay attest that success in the rehabilitation and restoration of
Jasper L. Lumagbas Cavite and Corregidor Island. A study in 1996 reported 10.85 Manila Bay is not impossible. It can be achieved as long as the
Michael M. David % of live corals in Bataan, particularly in Lucanin, Mariveles. whole nation and all Filipinos believe and continue to make
Gaudencio “Audie” L. de la Cruz / e orts to make it real.
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