3RD QUARTER NEWSLETTER CY 2022

Official Newsletter Volume XIX No. 3; July - September 2022

EV JOINS NATIONWIDE
SIMULTANEOUS TREE PLANTING

CENRO SAN JUAN
DISTRIBUTES 335
FREE PATENTS

The Community Environment and Natural
Resources Office (CENRO) of San Juan in
Southern Leyte in coordination with the
Register of Deeds (ROD) and the local
government unit of Hinundayan recently
distributed three hundred thirty five (335)
agricultural free patents to qualified
beneficiaries in Hinundayan, Southern
Leyte through DENR’s  P10

Eastern Visayas joined the rest of the business sector, local government units,
nation in the nationwide simultaneous tree media, and the academe.
planting drive kickstarted by President
Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on In the region, one thousand one
September 13, 2022 to stress the need to hundred seventy-one (1,171) volunteers
protect the environment for future planted seven thousand seven hundred
generations. seven (7,707) seedlings in 7.6 hectares
across Eastern Visayas. Among the species
The Department of Interior and planted were indigenous forest trees, fruit
Local Government (DILG) in collaboration trees, and mangroves.
with the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR) and the Volunteers joined the tree planting
Department of Agriculture (DA) led the activity in sites identified for each province.
massive tree planting which brought In Brgy. Villaconzoilo, Jaro, Leyte, two
together volunteers from the different hundred twelve (212) participants planted
sectors - government agencies, non- six hundred twenty-five (625) indigenous
government organizations, youth sector,
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INSIDE INPTaEgRe NNuAmTIbOerNAL Feature: #MINERESPONSIBILITY:
THIS ISSUE HOPE AFTER
COASTAL CLEAN- THE STORM “Know Mine,
UP DAY Know Life”
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Regional Executive Director’s Corner

ARTURO E. FADRIQUELA accomplishments we achieved from the enforcement of environmental laws and in
As the new administration takes the helm of previous administrations. assisting our rehabilitation of denuded and
our government and new leadership installed degraded forests. Even the youth are our
to steer the Department, we are confident As we move forward, we take to heart active partners and are becoming a catalyst
that we will be able to continue the the words of no less than President Ferdinand for a positive attitude toward environmental
momentum of successes and Romualdez Marcos Jr. who challenged the protection in their respective schools and
Department to reach out to all sectors communities. This shows that our
because as he said, “there is no greater shared Environment and Natural Resources (ENR)
responsibility than the care for our Ambassadors Project is gaining steam across
environment.” the region.

We are emboldened by both this Likewise, our observance of the
challenge and the trust reposed on us by the International Coastal Clean-up this
President. We share in his belief that we have September and the recently concluded
not only the expertise but also a workforce regionwide simultaneous tree-planting was
that is committed and determined to fulfil well-participated by both the private and
our mandate for a greener and sustainable public sectors. This remarkable show of force
environment. demonstrates that we are on the right track in
our mandate to mobilize the citizenry in
Here in Sinirangan Bisayas, the men preserving, conserving, and managing our
and women of DENR-RO8 are one in our environment and its natural resources.
commitment to the call of our leaders for an
“inclusive and multidisciplinary dialogue Together, we shall reaffirm our
across all sectors” in ensuring that we commitment to our environment, not only in
effectively and efficiently fulfil our tasks. For words but also in action. We have already
this quarter, we reached out to the leadership shown our capacity to care, now we sustain it
of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and for our generation and that of the next.
other law enforcement agencies in the region ###
for even tighter coordination for the

DENR VIII conducts orientation on breast cancer and obesity

In line with the Civil Service Month
celebration, the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
(DENR) Regional Office VIII conducted a
blended face-to-face and online orientation
on breast cancer and obesity.

Dr. Josephine Aporillo discussed the
myths and facts, risk factors, signs and
symptoms, screening and diagnosis, and
management, medication, and prevention
of breast cancer, while Dr. Salvacion T. De
Vera-Sible discussed obesity.

"As we give valuable service to the
people, we also need to pay attention to our
health needs. We look forward to more
similar orientations from the experts for us
to be more aware of ourselves and our
health conditions," Assistant Regional
Director for Management and Services
Arturo N. Salazar says.

Around fifty (50) personnel from
the regional office attended the in-person
discussion while twenty-five (25) field
personnel attended online. ###

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DENR, JJC ink agreement on ENR
ENR Ambassador, Adopt-a-
Site Projects Five awesome facts about mangroves

The Department of Environment and DENR in conducting information, 1. Mangroves are the only species of trees in the world that
Natural Resources (DENR) Regional education, and communication (IEC) can tolerate saltwater. They are halophytes, meaning they
Office 8 and some chapters of the Junior activities, social mobilization, and can tolerate salt and are able to live in areas where oceans
Jaycees (JJC) Incorporated established partnership building activities. and seas meet the land.
partnership in environmental protection As part of its commitment to the
as the parties signed a Memorandum of environment, the JJC also inked a 2. Mangroves are hotspots of biodiversity. They form the
Understanding (MOU) for the ENR Memorandum of Partnership Agreement foundation of highly productive and biologically rich
Ambassador Project under DENR’s Tayo (MOPA) with the DENR and people’s ecosystems, providing a home, nursery and feeding ground
ang Kalikasan Advocacy Campaign. organization Paglaum Farmers’ for a wide range of species of fish, crustacean, birds, insects
Association for the adoption of a 50- and reptiles. Some migratory shorebirds rely on mangroves
Per MOU, the JJC-Leytean, JJC- hectare graduated National Greening as roost sites, and the vulnerable Water Mouse depends on
Waraynon, JJC-Tanauan Molave, JJC-  P12 mangrove habitats.
EVSU, and JJC-LNU shall work with the
3. Mangroves have great capacity to take carbon out of the
SIMULTANEOUS Southern Leyte, two Samar. DENR 8 Regional atmosphere. A patch of mangroves could absorb as much
hundred seventeen (217) as 10 times the carbon of a similarly sized patch of
TREE PLANTING volunteers planted one Executive Director Arturo terrestrial forest, mitigating the effects of sea level rise. Not
 P 1 seedlings in a 1- only do they help our systems adapt to the impacts of
hectare area, while in Brgy. thousand five hundred sixty E. Fadriquela spearheaded climate change, but they can also help reduce atmospheric
two (1562) seedlings in a the tree planting in Brgy. CO2 which drives the change.
Villaconsuelo, Naval Biliran, 2.5-hectare area in Brgy. Villaconzoilo, Jaro, Leyte.
two hundred forty-four 4. Mangroves buffer against rising sea levels and storms and
(244) volunteers from the Guirang, Basey Samar, one Director Fadriquela help keep the coastline in place, protecting properties and
hundred fifty (150) enjoined the participants to infrastructure. Their dense root system holds soil in place
different sectors planted one participants planted one help in maintaining the and absorbs wind and wave energy. Once mangroves are
thousand six hundred gone, the land erodes and tides and currents reshape the
(1,600) seedlings in a 1- thousand three hundred growth of the planted coastline, making it difficult or impossible for mangroves to
twenty (1,320) mangrove seedlings. “Let’s make this grow back in their former habitats.
hectare area. propagules in a .1-hectare tree planting activity
Meanwhile, one 5. Mangroves can live for up to 100 years and therefore record
hundred thirty-one (131) area in Brgy. Libas, Eastern worthwhile by making sure the effects of changing environmental conditions in their
Samar, and two hundred that the growth of the structure and composition. By monitoring these factors,
participants planted two seventeen (217) participants seedlings we plant today is information can be obtained relating to the overall health of
thousand two hundred the marine environment.
(2,200) seedlings in a 2- planted four hundred (400) maintained. May the future
seedlings in a 1-hectare area generation experience the https://hlw.org.au/newsroom/5-awesome-facts-about-mangroves/
hectare area in Brgy. In Brgy. San Jose,
Cambaro, Macrohon,  P11 INTERNATIONAL COASTAL
Mondragon, Northern CLEAN-UP DAY

After the international coastal clean-
up day, you can continue protecting
the oceans by adopting these 5
ocean-friendly habits:

1. Reduce, reuse and recycle any plastic ma-
terials you use.

2. Use non-toxic, natural cleaners to avoid
toxic chemicals being washed down the
drain.

3. Eliminate non-sustainable seafood sources
from your diet.

4. Opt for reusable rather than disposable or
“one-use” items.

5. When you go to the beach, be responsible
for your waste and work hard to leave no
trace.

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Tree planting marked
International Youth
Day celebration

The Environment and Natural protection, conservation, and
Resources (ENR) Ambassadors management of the environment
and members of different youth and natural resources by
organizations in Eastern Visayas conducting more environmental
marked the celebration of activities and taking part in
International Youth Day on efforts to protect and preserve
August 12, 2022 with a tree the environment.
planting activity at the beach
forest area of Brgy. Salvacion, The tree planting activity
Palo, Leyte. was organized by the DENR
regional office in coordination
Joining the tree planting with PENRO Leyte, CENRO Palo
activity were around one and the different youth
hundred (100) participants of the organizations in the region in
Environmental Youth Summit celebration of International
held on the same day which Youth Day 2022. ###
include student-members of the
Eagle Scouts of the Philippines Members of youth organizations in Eastern
(ESOP), Junior Jaycees (JJC) – Visayas join the tree planting activity organized
Leytean, JJC Tanauan Molave, by the DENR regional office in coordination with
JJC Waraynon, JJC LNU, JJC PENRO Leyte and CENRO Palo to mark the celeb-
EVSU, youth leaders from ration of International Youth Day 2022.
different youth groups, the Tayo
ang Kalikasan (TAK) Focal
Persons, and the Youth Desk
Officers of DENR Region VIII.

Dubbed as ENR
Ambassadors, the participating
youth groups committed to
intensify their efforts in the

The Protected Area Management Board Also approved for implementation
(PAMB) of the Mahagnao Volcano is the proposal to identify the diverse
Natural Park (MVNP) , one of the seven butterfly species in different vegetation
legislated protected areas in Eastern types within the protected area by the
Visayas, approved two research studies to Grade-12 students from the Philippine
be conducted within the protected area. Science High School-Eastern Visayas
The first study was proposed by the campus. The result of their study would
University of Santo Tomas Graduate produce a butterfly catalogue, among
School to collect water samples from the others, for the benefit of the visitors.
Mahagnao Lake in order to identify
phytoplankton organisms that abound in “The research proposals to be
the area. According to the researchers, implemented in MVNP would serve as
the presence of these microorganisms baseline for future studies as part of our
indicate the water quality of the lake efforts to come up with science-based
aside from its importance to the information and decisions to
ecosystem. The realization of the study continuously protect and conserve the
would translate to better preservation protected area”, says DENR RVIII
efforts for the Mahagnao lake. Regional Executive Director Arturo
Fadriquela. ###

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DENR Region VIII spearheads 2022 International
Coastal Clean-Up Day

The Department of Environment and No. 470 series of 2003. different government agencies, local
Natural Resources (DENR) Region VIII More than eight thousand five government units (LGUs), BLGUs, non-
spearheaded the region-wide coastal clean- government organizations, youth
up drive last September 17, 2022 in support hundred (8,500) kilograms of solid wastes organizations, academe and stakeholders
of the International Coastal Clean-up (ICC) such as plastic wares, bottles, wrappers, and who joined this mass coastal clean-up drive
Day celebrated every 3rd Saturday of other non-biodegradable and residual from thirty (30) clean-up sites all over the
September per Presidential Proclamation wastes were collected by over two thousand region.
nine hundred (2900) volunteers from the

Some DENR field offices also
conducted an Information and Education
Communication (IEC) campaign on Solid
Waste Management after the clean-up
activity.

This yearly campaign raises
environmental awareness of the growing
pollution that may affect not only marine life
but also humanity and its future generations.

For this year, the ICC is anchored on
the theme “Fighting for Trash-free Seas-
Pilipinas: Ending the Flow of Trash at the
Source.”

The DENR continues to encourage
communities to maintain trash-free coastal
areas and be part of saving marine life and
protecting the environment and natural
resources. ###

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Feature Story:

Hope after the Storm: Building
resilience through mangroves

Super Typhoon Yolanda, one of the most both lives and property was forever be carved in their hearts and
powerful typhoons ever recorded made unimaginable and beyond description. memories throughout their lifetime.
landfall in Eastern Visayas on the 8th of Most of the survivors claim that their
November 2013. The devastation on experience of the Super Typhoon will However, just like any disaster,
there are always stories, events, and
Gary Dabasol happenings that provide a silver lining to
an otherwise harrowing experience. We
have the senior citizen couple from Brgy.
Anibong, Tacloban City, who climbed a
mangrove tree as the storm surge was
rushing and rising to engulf them. They
clung to dear life and survived to tell
their tale.

Then the eyewitness account of a
personnel of the Provincial Environment
and Natural Resources Office Leyte
(PENRO-Leyte) who personally saw the
rushing deadly storm surge caught-up in
the mangrove forests along Red Beach,
Palo, Leyte. This PENRO Leyte
personnel witnessed how the lush
mangrove forest reduced the surge’s
destructive current as it reached the
office.

These, and many other stories as
to how mangrove forests saved lives and
minimized the destruction of the storm
surge to coastal communities in Eastern
Visayas.

The havoc brought by ST Yolanda
became the prelude that prompted an
individual in Matalom, Leyte to start
planting mangroves. This mangrove
enthusiast is Mr. Gary Dabasol, 66 years
old from Brgy. Punong, Matalom Leyte
who established a mangrove plantation
in front of his house located along the
coastal area. Fully aware that mangroves
act as defense against storm surge, Tatay

Gary Dabasol, a Yolanda survivor voluntarily planted thousands of mangroves in Brgy, Punong, Matalom Leyte. This, after he
experienced the devastation to life and property brought about by Super Typhoon Yolanda that hit Eastern Visayas in 2013. Gary
shares that he had grown over 10,000 mangroves since he started planting. His plantation, safeguards his home and the
community from strong waves during typhoons, serves as a breeding ground for aquatic resources, shelters shorebirds, and even
provides shade to tourists and community members who are simply enjoying the calm and clear waters of Brgy. Punong.

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Gary single-handedly planted around (Odette) which affected Southern Leyte His skill and passion for planting
10,000 mangroves since his experience and some parts of Leyte in December mangroves have already earned him
of the dreaded Super Typhoon Yolanda. 2021. His mangroves conquered the local popularity since his good story has
waves and strong winds and kept the already made rounds on social media.
From the mangrove propagules coastline, his house, and other nearby It's a proof that good deeds do not
washed ashore during the aftermath of structures safe from being washed out by remain unnoticed and will rub itself on
the typhoon, he started planting storm surge. His plantation withstood others. He recounts that there was a
mangroves on his own. His skills and typhoons and are still standing and well- priest from his town who requested him
know-hows in planting this tree species grown up to this day. to plant some forty-five thousand
came from his experience as a young (45,000) mangroves in his area. All the
boy. Tatay Gary shares that he was only Tatay Gary shares that he wanted propagules were planted but sadly, they
eight (8) years old when he started to extend his plantation beyond his were washed out when a strong typhoon
planting mangroves in his hometown in location so that other nearby structures hit the area. It may be considered a big
Brgy. Jao, Bien Unido, Bohol. At an early could also be protected from being blow to his effort, but he is unperturbed
age, he was already exposed to an washed out during inclement weather. and he remains committed to planting
environment filled with mangroves. He He is willing to do the initiative on his more if the situation warrants.
was a witness to benefits derived thereof own. In fact, he volunteered to plant
by the people, coastal communities and mangroves in an area a few meters away  P8
the environment, as a whole. from his own.

Proudly, he shares that from 2013
to present, the mangroves he planted
already reached around ten thousand
(10,000). His only technique and proven
method why his mangroves successfully
flourish and survive over the years is
constant nurturing. Gary aptly puts it,
“taking care of my planted mangroves is
like taking care of a dear child.” He
clears the mangrove area of plastics and
other wastes tangled to the roots to
enable the trees to grow well. Also, to
prevent organisms thriving in the area
from ingesting or getting entangled to
the plastics.

Tatay Gary is also aware that
mangroves serve as shelter and breeding
grounds for fish, crabs, prawns, and
shorebirds, among others. He narrates
that he is happy to see that these
organisms thrive and find shelter in his
plantations. “This scene affirms the
worth of planting mangroves, which I
now consider my favorite hobby. With
this, I am certain that the mangroves I
plant not only help balance the
ecosystem, but also provide a defense for
the coastline, and most importantly,
protect my home from floods, strong
waves, and storm surge,” he said.

His mangroves have already
protected his family and other nearby
structures from several storms that hit
his town since ST Yolanda. The recent
strongest typhoon was Typhoon Rai

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Likewise, he was also tapped by
the Red Cross in Tacloban City to share
his know-how in planting mangroves.
All these he did willingly so that more
and more people could be aware of how
important mangroves are.

“I am encouraging the youth of
today to plant trees,” says Tatay Gary.
“Since the youth of today will be the next
generation of influencers, they should
develop a love for planting trees of any
kind, be that mangroves or other trees,”
he added.

For Tatay Gary, his mangroves are
his legacy to his hometown and the
nation as a whole. He is more than
willing to always share his experience in
planting mangroves to safeguard
communities.

Married but without a child, he
considers his mangroves as his dear
children. He takes care of them like they
are gentle human creatures. His wife
lends her support to his husband’s
passion by helping him clean the
mangrove area of plastics and other
wastes. This she does regularly being a
firsthand witness to the benefits that
mangroves provide not only to their
home but also to the nearby structures
along the coastline.

“I do not have a wealth to pass on
nor biological children to benefit from
the mangroves I planted, that’s why this
mangrove stands are my legacy to the
community where I belong,” says Tatay
Gary.

He hopes that his story will
inspire many people, especially the youth
to develop concern and love for the
environment by doing selfless acts not
merely for personal interests, but more
importantly towards building resilience
through environmental protection and
conservation. ###

Gary Dabasol and his wife clears the

mangrove area of plastics and other

wastes tangled to the roots to enable

the trees to grow well. Also, to prevent

organisms thriving in the area from

ingesting or getting entangled to the

plastics.

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ALAGAD NG KALIKASAN in danger and needed rescue and Alagad ng Kalikasan Stories
protection. He lost 16 of his kin. features environmental frontliners' stories
RICHARD AMORES of courage and resilience. Despite being
Amores is now assigned to assist exposed to numerous risks while carrying
Richard Amores has been working as a with the monitoring and assessment of out their duties, they continue to fulfill
driver for the DENR Region 8 for over 12 National Greening Project sites in the their jobs with the utmost devotion and
years. His task is not just to convey Region. fervor. ###
employees to several destinations. His job
becomes critical when he is tasked with
driving for the enforcement team during
anti-illegal logging and environmental law
enforcement operations.

Amores is aware of the potential
danger the team might be exposed to
during enforcement operations, hence his
being vigilant at all times. He recalled an
instance in which gunshots were fired not
far from his team’s location. "Nakakatakot
din minsan kasi umaakyat kami ng
bundok, tapos may mga umaaligid na
nakamotor na tila ay nagmamatyag," he
said.

Recognizing the potential hazards
associated with his job while on field
assignments, Amores never shirked in
fulfilling his duties.

To him, being a DENR employee
does not end in protecting the
environment, it extends to protecting lives.
He once volunteered during the rescue
operations at the height of Typhoon
Yolanda when his region was badly
battered. He was instrumental in rescuing
UP Visayas students trapped within the
state university campus in Tacloban.
Unknowingly during the same time, his
family, his parents, and siblings were also

FORWARD MVMP. DENR of MVNP will continue to
Eastern Visayas expresses its implement measures to better
continuing support to the conserve and protect the
local government unit of protected area. This is a
Burauen as it reinvigorates its shared undertaking with the
tourism industry by observing LGU-Burauen as it also
World Tourism Day with the considers MVNP as one of its
theme, “Rethinking Tourism: eco-tourism sites,” says DENR
Sustainable, Inclusive and Eastern Visayas Regional
Resilient.” Executive Director, Arturo E.
Fadriquela.
Burauen is home to RED Fadriquela was
Mahagnao Volcano Natural represented by the Chief of
Park (MVNP) which is one of Conservation and
Region 8’s legislated Protected Development Division (CDD)
Areas (PA). of DENR Region 8, Ms.
Marissa N. Solite during the
“The DENR together event. ###
with the Protected Area
Management Board (PAMB)

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Distribution of free patents  P 1 the DENR for helping me secure this title
over the land which has been in our
possession for decades already. Now that it
is truly mine, my children’s rights over it is
also secured.”

Agricultural patents are land grants
to individuals given title under
Commonwealth Act 141 otherwise known
as the Public Land Act, as amended by
Republic Act No. 6940 and further
amended by Republic Act 11573. To be
entitled to an agricultural free patent, an
individual must be a Filipino citizen,
occupying and cultivating the land not
exceeding twelve (12) hectares for at least
twenty (20) years, and has been paying
taxes thereon. Applications for agricultural
free patents shall be filed before the
CENRO of the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
(DENR). ###

Handog Titulo Program. Resources Officer of
The title distribution CENRO San Juan
is in line with the underscored the importance
Department’s program on of land titles. “In your
improved land possession now are original
administration and certificates of title which
management. This include serve as evidence of an
the processing and issuance inconvertible title to the
of free patents for lands you have possessed
agricultural and residential and tilled for decades,” he
lands to provide security of told the recipients. “Secure
tenure to occupants and and protect your titles, in
landowners of alienable and the same manner that you
disposable (A&D) lands will develop and improve
through a simplified, the lands that are genuinely
streamlined and cost- yours now,” he added.
effective process of Adela B. Cocharo, a
administrative titling. septuagenarian recipient
Forester Alexander from Brgy. Lungsod Daan,
Casco, Community Hinundayan, Southern
Environment and Natural Leyte says, “my gratitude to

Beneficiaries of CENRO San Juan’s Handog Titulo
Program receive their agricultural free patents.

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#MINERESPONSIBILITY: “Know MINE, SIMULTANEOUS TREE
Know LIFE” PLANTING  P 03

countless benefits that can be obtained
from these trees as well as its role in
averting the harsh impacts of climate
change,” he says.

Marked with the theme “Buhayin
ang Pangangalaga sa Kalikasan,” the
nationwide tree planting activity called for
collective efforts for the environment
through strengthened involvement of all
stakeholders in greening activities. ###

Leyte

With the end-in-view of strengthening its spirit and shared accountability among Southern Leyte
call to promote responsible mining in the state agencies, mining firms, host
region, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau communities and the general public. It Biliran
Regional Office No. 08 launched its highlights the message that all stakeholders Eastern Samar
#MineResponsibility campaign with the – from users, companies, beneficiaries,
theme “Know MINE, Know LIFE:” communities and citizens have a stake and
Elevating the Mission of Responsible a responsibility to watch over the mining
Mining in Eastern Visayas at Haiyan Hotel industry and the environment.
and Resort on August 19, 2022.
MGB Rerional Director Carlos
The launch sought to inform all Tayag in his message emphasized that
stakeholders about updates in the region’s through the #MineResponsibility
mining industry, inform the general public campaign, MGB-08 intends to show its
about mining and its benefits and most commitment to ensure responsible mining
importantly, address misconceptions about in Eastern Visayas. He likewise encouraged
mining. permit holders to be responsible operators
and to always give due regard to
The #MineResponsibility campaign environmental protection.
is anchored on the principle of
stakeholdership that involves a collective  P12

Samar

Northern Samar

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Adopt-a-Site  P 3 period of three (3) years. Adopt-an-NGP site Project was held during
“The DENR is grateful to the youth the Environmental Youth Summit conducted
Program (NGP) site in Brgy. Paglaum, by the DENR in celebration of the
Tacloban City. sector for actively taking part in government International Youth Day on August 12, 2022.
efforts to sustain activities and projects that The event was attended by over one hundred
Under the agreement, the JJC shall seek to preserve our one and only planet,” (100) youth leaders from different provinces
conduct replanting and other maintenance, says Atty. Dario Suarez, DENR Assistant in Region 8.
protection and rehabilitation activities Regional Director for Technical Services. ###
within their adopted NGP site turned over “The ENR Ambassador Project will further
by the people’s organization to the DENR strengthen the involvement of youth in the DENR REGION VIII
after its 3-year site development contract. protection, conservation, and management
of the environment and natural resources,” EDITIORIAL STAFF
The agreement between the JJC and he added.
the DENR for the ENR Ambassador Project Augustus Ceasar V. Lantajo Mae Joy V. Vero
and the Adopt-a-Site Project is in effect for a The signing of the MOU on ENR Circulation Manager/Photographer Researcher
Ambassador Project and the MOPA for the
MINERESPONSIBILITY  P 11 It also showcased the best practices in Atty. Johann Hein B. Arpon Hedy M. Yao
elevating the nationwide mission of Bonavie M. Robinio Devon Nerza
He added that the faithful responsible mining as presented by the Joy P. Tagget Layout Artists
compliance of permit holders to their mining companies operating in the region. Writers
responsibilities in accordance with the laws
and regulations is showing responsible A presentation of Rowena C. Opiniano
mining. videos/documentary films entitled, Editor-in-Chief
“Kutsara”, “Minsan Kitang Minahan” and
RD Tayag also said that the permit “Biyaya ng Lupa” – all showing the TECHNICAL ADVISERS
holders must likewise endeavor to pursue importance and the role that mining plays Arturo N. Salazar
activities that will create more impact and especially in the modern times and with the
sustainability as laid-out the National advent of modern technology also ARD for Management Services
Unified Information Education and highlighted the #MineResponsibility
Communication Program (NUIECP) for campaign launch. Atty. Dario O. Suarez
Responsible Mining. OIC-ARD for Technical Services
At the end, the participants were left
Meanwhile, DENR-VIII Regional with the message that the responsibility to Arturo E. Fadriquela
Executive Director Arturo Fadriquela watch over the mining industry and the OIC-Regional Executive Director
commended MGB-08 for organizing such environment highly involves the active
an important forum that brings together all participation of all stakeholders as users, CONTRIBUTORS
key mining stakeholders and serves as an companies, beneficiaries, communities and PENROs/CENROs
avenue to discuss and agree on certain citizens.
policies, issues and concerns in the mining Division Chiefs
industry. The #MineResponsibility Campaign DENR Employees
Stakeholders’ Forum brought together
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