4TH QUARTER NEWSLETTER CY 2021

Official Newsletter Volume XVIII No. 4; October - December 2021

DENR 8 lays safety measures for river and mountain resorts

conditions in the
issuance of business
permits.
Strict monitoring of
the resort’s compliance to
safety measures should be
done regularly, it further
suggests.
“The DENR is
responsible in regulating the
use of our water resources
and constraining the
negative impacts of resort
operations to our
environment. This is done
by requiring them to secure
In Photo: Lulugayan Falls located in Brgy. Literon, Calbiga, Samar. water permits in

The Department of condition in the locality. These compliance with P.D. 1067
Environment and Natural personnel should be equipped
Resources (DENR) in Region 8 alerts with devices that will warn or the Water Code of the
Philippines and comply
LGUs and river/mountain resort the visitors of impending with the provisions of
operators in Eastern Visayas against danger and should be
potential danger by laying safety responsible in bringing them to Environmental Compliance
Certificate (ECC),” DENR
measures following the recent safety. Regional Executive Director
flashflood that swept away The DENR stressed
three (3) individuals swimming in that resort owners should be Tirso P. Parian, Jr. said.
“While the
Tinubdan Falls, Catmon Cebu. required to display safety Department focuses on the
In a letter addressed to reminders for their visitors in
municipal mayors, the DENR visible areas at all times. environmental aspect of
resort operations, we enjoin
suggests that mountain and river The office also suggests the LGUs in securing
resort operators should be required to consider other safety
to employ at least two (2) life measures that may be the lives and safety of

guards and watchmen who will identified by the LGUs as DENR lays safety... 12

monitor the prevailing weather obligatory and part of the

INSIDE Page Number PENRO Biliran, PNP DENR EV’s Unsung Lauan and Yakal
THIS ISSUE apprehend illegally Heroes of the abounds in Biliran
sourced forest Environment Page 09
products Page 06
Page 03

@DENR8Official Website: r8.denr.gov.ph

02 Tacloban City October - December 2021

Regional Executive Director’s Corner

also our partners and the different Republic Act 3571 or an
stakeholders for the support and “An Act to Prohibit the
cooperation they extended to Cutting, Destroying or
us in the implementation of our Injuring of Planted or
priority programs and in the Growing Trees, Flowering
delivery of our services. We are Plants and Shrubs or Plants
totally indebted for their of Scenic Value Along
invaluable contribution which is a Public Roads, in Plazas,
personification of our campaign Parks, School Premises or in
advocacy’s tagline of, Ikaw, Any Other Public Pleasure
Ako, Tayo ang Kalikasan – that Ground.”
taking care of our environment is On that note, we ask
a shared responsibility.
the support of candidates
And as we enter election and their supporters to
year, this is also an opportune help ease our mounting
Tirso P. Parian, Jr., CESO IV time to remind and challenge problem on solid waste
our candidates to be mindful of management by supporting
Another year comes to a their campaign materials and our call for a manageable, if
close and from the looks of it, we to lead by example in putting not, litter-free campaign.
have accomplished most, if not forward an environment-friendly We look forward
all, of our targets with flying colors. campaign. The proliferation to another year of fruitful
A testament that no pandemic of tarpaulins and other service as we efficiently
or any other obstacles that may campaign materials that are not perform our mandate to
come our way can undermine disposed of properly and nailed conserve, develop, manage
the professionalism and on trees has been a perennial and properly utilize our
commitment of the men and problem come elecion year. country’s environment and
women of the Department in the Be reminded also that we have natural resources.
region. Likewise, we commend a law to that effect through

NDeewmlyoprFoamrmotesdokoeny tooffircisiaels take their oath

The officials and employees
of DENR Region VIII congratulate
the region’s newly promoted key
officials as they formally took their
oath of office in a virtual oath-
taking ceremony officiated by
DENR Secretary Roy A. Cimatu.

With their competence,
passion for work, and able
leadership, the Department is
confident of the positive impact
they’ll contribute to the
organization and all stakeholders
for a healthy and balanced
ecology.

The newly promoted key officials of DENR Region VIII

October - December 2021 Tacloban City 03

PENRO Biliran, PNP apprehend illegally ENR

sourced forest products

PENRO Biliran in partnership with the PNP apprehend illegally sourced forest 10 Mind-Blowing Facts About
products in Almeria, Biliran. Garbage

The Provincial Environment (Section 68 of P.D. 705 as 1. Aluminum cans are the number one
most recycled item in the U.S.
and Natural Resources Office amended by Executive Order 2. PET plastic is a form of polyester.
PET stands for polyethylene terephthalate.
(PENRO) Biliran in partnership with No. 277 and further amended 3. Garbage trucks were originally called
bin wagons and dustbin lorries.
the Philippine National Police by R.A. 7161). 4. On average, each person produces
approximately 4.5 pounds of waste per
(PNP) conducted a joint operation “The DENR is very serious day.
5. In 500 B.C., Athens started one of the
following several complaints of in its campaign against timber first garbage service programs.
6. Bricks, fiberglass insulation, and bottles
timber poaching activities in Brgy. poaching. To strengthen our can be made from recycled glass.
7. Glass is originally created from sand.
Talahid, Almeria, Biliran. campaign, we are closely 8. If you tied together all the ribbon
thrown away in an average year, you
The operation led to the coordinating with different could tie it around the Earth.
9. A recycled plastic bottle saves enough
apprehension of twenty seven barangays, LGU officials, energy to power a light-bulb for four hours.
10. The predecessor of the modern gar-
(27) pieces of undocumented and other law enforcement bage truck was invented in 1897 — a
steam motor tip-car.
mahogany and gmelina lumber agencies. The DENR is also
https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/environment-facts.php
equivalent to 236.67 bd.ft, with implementing the LAWIN Forest
Source:https://arrowaste.com/2020/01/13/25-
an estimated value of fourteen and Biodiversity Protection mind-blowing-facts-about-garbage/

thousand two hundred pesos System. This program is designed Green Tips: An Eco-Friendly
New Year
(P14,200.00). Operatives also to monitor the condition of the
There’s a lot of talk about going green.
apprehended one unregistered forest, threats, indicator species Fortunately, governments, businesses
and individuals around the world are
chainsaw allegedly used in the and provide updated reports taking action to support this initiative.
If you’re in the beginning stages and
timber poaching activity. to forest resource managers”, need some inspiration for sustainable
living, here are some suggestions to
Forester III Wenifredo S. Forester Cuizon added. help you get started:
1. Turn it off
Cuizon of PENRO Biliran said cases Meanwhile, the PNP Saving energy is one of the most important
things you can do to reduce your carbon
will be filed against two (2) underscored that as the footprint.

suspected owners of the illegal- enforcers continue to operate 2. Reduce-Reuse-Recycle
The first step is reducing the amount of
ly sourced forest products and against timber poaching, products you buy in general. Reusing your
products for as long as you can will also
the chainsawfor violation of the community support and action prolong their lifespan. Finally, if you are able
to, please recycle your waste.
Forestry Code and Chainsaw Act against poaching is needed.
3. Cut down on Plastic
Take a reusable bag with you when you
go grocery shopping, buy products in bulk
when you can, and start using a reusable
water bottle.
Source:https://nylcvef.org/citizens-toolkit/
green-tips-an-eco-friendly-new-year/

04 Tacloban City October - December 2021

DENR hands land titles to 250 landowners in
Calbayog City

“The land title in your in coordination with the
hands is the absolute proof that Registry of Deeds and
you are now the rightful owner concerned local government
of the lands that you possess,” units. The distribution of
says Tirso P. Parian, Jr., Regional agricultural land title is a
Executive Director of the momentous
occasion,
Department of Environment especially for many of the
and Natural Resources in beneficiaries who have
Region 8.
been toiling the land by their
Director Parian made this sweat and brow with no
remark during the ceremonial security of ownership. But that
distribution of agricultural land is not the case now for Mr.
titles to qualified beneficiaries Juanito Pallones, a 78-year-old
from the different barangays beneficiary
of Brgy.
of Calbayog City on the Tinambacan, Calbayog City.
occasion of the annual Handog He says, “I am truly thankful
Titulo program slated to God and to the DENR for

every September. The titles having this kind of program
distributed to 250 qualified that is actually beneficial
recipients covered an to us”.

aggregate area of 9,240.35 The distribution of

hectares of agricultural land. land titles is in line
The distribution of land with the mandate of the A beneficiary proudly shows a land title as his
titles is in line with the mandate proof of ownership of a parcel of land he is
DENR to simplify, streamline, currently in possession of
of the DENR to simplify, and fast track the
streamline, and fast track disposition of alienable the Registry of Deeds
the disposition of public and disposable and concerned local
alienable and disposable lands in coordination lands government units.
with

Photo Release:

Seventy (70) newly appointed DENR employees took their (Top photo) CENRO Palo appointees with OIC-CENR Officer,
oath of office before DENR Regional Executive Director Tirso P. Crisostomo Badeo (fourth from right) and OIC-PENR Officer,
Parian, Jr. Of the 70 appointees, 34 were appointed to first level Alejandro Bautista (5th from left) and RED Tirso P. Parian, Jr.
positions holding Salary Grades 4 to 9 and 36 were appointed to (center). (Below) The newly appointed employees of PENRO
Second level positions holding Salary Grades 10 to 22. Leyte.

As he congratulated the appointees, the Inducting
Officer, RED Tirso P. Parian, Jr. asked them to always uphold idealism
andtoasktheLord’shelpindischargingtheirrespectiveduties.Healso
inspired those who were not appointed nor promoted to continue
trusting the management and to wait for their own perfect time.

RED Parian added that personnel movement such as
appointment and promotion is a manifestation that DENR
Region 8 continues to put premium to its human
resources.

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DENR adopts NISSAP to address the threats of
invasive alien species to Philippine Biodiversity

The Department of Bureau (EMB) shall stage of education
Environment and Natural undertake capacity
Resources (DENR) in partnership building for field offices and and awareness for our
with the Department of technical personnel
other relevant agencies, through a series of
Agriculture (DA) has recently coordinate the conduct
adopted a 10-year National of surveys and researches, webinars introduced
undertake public awareness by the BMB to increase
Invasive Species Strategy and campaigns and develop their awareness and
Action Plan (NISSAP) to address specific policy guidelines
the threats of invasive alien to ensure effective understanding about IAS”,
implementation of the plan. says Development
species (IAS) to Philippine Management Officer, Ms.
biodiversity. The timeline of the The NISSAP provides
plan spans from 2020 to 2030. nine (9) strategic goals Ingelina Lantajo.
towards a holistic, The Convention on
“Invasive alien species is collaborative and multi- Biological Diversity (CBD)
seen as one of the causes of sectoral approach in
biodiversity loss. The crafting of managing the risks of IAS. defines IAS as exotic
These are: (1) leadership and species whose introduction
this 10 year strategy and action coordination; (2) prevention; outside of their natural
plan is a great stride towards (3) early detection and
addressing the threats of IAS not rapid response; (4) control distribution threatens
and management; (5) biodiversity because of
only to biodiversity but also to restoration; (6) research and their ability to produce
human health, agriculture and information management;
fisheries industry,” says DENR R8 viable populations, spread
(7) education and public and colonize natural
Regional Executive Director, Tirso awareness; (8) international ecosystems.
P. Parian, Jr. cooperation; and (9)
The DENR, through the training needs. They can be
introduced plants, animals,
Biodiversity and Management For Eastern Visayas, pathogens, and other
Bureau (BMB), Ecosystems “We are only in the
Research and Development organisms which may
cause negative effects on
Bureau (ERDB), Forest the economy, environment
Management Bureau (FMB) and
Environmental Management and human health.

Provincial News

DENR VIII COMMUNITY ECO-PANTREE

In celebration of the
National Environmental Awareness
Month and Clean Air Month, the
Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR) Regional
Office VIII distributed 500 yakal
seedlings for free to almost a
hundred recipients. Aside from
the seedlings, the recipients also
took home a DENR fan and were
given the opportunity to pick a
prize consisting of eco-friendly (Top photo) Recipients register
products such as tumbler, mouse before receiving their free seedlings.
pad, eco-bag and cloth mask. (Right photos) Recipients with their
yakal seedlings and tokens.

06 Tacloban City October - December 2021

Feature Story: DENR EV’s Unsung Heroes of the Environment

The DENR is the strengthening the DENR

primary agency mandated to partnership with law

conserve, manage, develop enforcers during their

and ensure proper use of the apprehension operations.

country’s environment and Robert Venezuela,

natural resources. Behind this a contract of service

gargantuan task are employees Extension Officer for

who are confidently working the National Greening

and willingly taking risks to Program (NGP) is

perform the Department’s involved in the validation

mandate. of NGP sites prepared

Owing to their all-out and established by

efforts, DENR Secretary Roy A. beneficiaries under

Cimatu sought to honor them Rojie G. Linggo (in a DENR sweatshirt), Forest Technician I
and give them the recognition from CENRO San Juan
they deserve. This, by giving forest and they were able to PENRO Leyte. He recalls his
the general public a glimpse apprehend 58 sacks of experience while conducting
of their sacrifices and perils of charcoal in Brgy. Upper validation at Capoocan,
work in the field. By showcasing Bantawon, Hinunangan, Leyte when an earthquake of
their hardwork, the Department
hopes that the people will Southern Leyte. They received magnitude 6.5 occurred on
favor them with much-deserved death threats because some July 6, 2017. They were on top
appreciation and gratitude. of the locals got mad at them of the ridge when the earth
for cutting in their source of shook so strong and sudden.
These are some of the income. They reported the When they looked down they
stories of the Department’s incident to the police. Later saw rocks and dirt falling.
on they were accompanied
field-based workers who are by the law enforcers of that
championing the cause of the area in providing the local
environment to the grassroots community
with the
by not only informing them necessary information so
of the programs and projects that they will know the
of the Department but also consequences of their illegal
engaging them as active activities.
partners in fulfilling the DENR
“What I find most
mandate.
challenging about my

FIELD-BASED WORKERS AND job is the aftermath of our
THEIR THREATENING FIELD apprehension operations. I
EXPERIENCES
fear for my life and that of our

forest patrollers because the

Rojie Lingo, Forest violators might get back to us
by killing us,” says Lingo.
Technician in CENRO San Juan, It is their strong clamor Robert A. Venezuela, NGP Validator/Extension
Southern Leyte is the acting Officer from PENRO Leyte

Chief of the Law Enforcement to the office that they be They realized that that the path
Unit in the CENRO. He recounts provided with proper gears they took on their way up to the
one fearful experience in his job every time they do patrol mountains collapsed. “We could
when sometime in July 2017, he works in the mountains and have fallen down with it if we
and his team were patrolling the that their safety be ensured by haven’t reached the top yet,

07

“recounts Robert. There were managers in a forested
cracks all over the mountain, barangay in the town
returning home safely was a of Almeria. Before this
challenge. “With our nerves still indigenous tribe was
shaking, we faced the risk and tried engaged as DENR partner,
our luck to get to safer grounds”, they were migrating from
he added. one forest to another within
the region to practice
Such risk and life-threaten- “Kaingin” in order to convert
ing experience never discouraged the forest as farm for them
Robert to pursue his work. He to cultivate. Forester Polinar
considers risk and challenges as was able to talk to the
part of his job. For him, he will Mamanwa tribe leader
continue to do his job as an and convinced them to be
Extension Officer for as long he part of the DENR as forest
can because he was hired for that managers in their community
purpose. which provided them
livelihood and their place to
Virginia D. Tagle (in a red shirt), Land Management live.
Officer II from CENRO Borongan. “Engaging this
Mamanwa tribe as forest
Virginia Tagle is Land managers is a success for
Management Officer at CENRO me as part of the DENR
Borongan, Eastern Samar. She because I was able to
provides services relating to land dissuade this group from
matters. She tries to resolve land their destructive “Kaingin”
conflicts and help rightful practice or slash and burn
landowners register their lands. farming but instead involve
Among others, Virgie and her them in managing the forest
team conducts house to house community where they live.
campaign to encourage eligible In this way, we provide them
households to apply for free not only a source of income
patent. They too conduct ocular for their families but also a
inspection of lands that are subject healthy environment to live
to claims and conflicts. in,” says Forester Polinar.
Forester Polinar spends
Virgie recounts that there a lot of time in the upland
are clients who really go out of communities coordinating
their way to win the office’s favors. with his 9 groups of
According to her, she receives community-based forest
endless calls even after matters managers so that he will
between parties are decided. In have an actual grasp of the
one instance, she was forced by dynamics in the grassroots
level. He also takes it is as an
opportunity to interact with
them and know first-hand
their experiences and how
they put into practice the
technical assistance he
provides them.

DENR EV’s Unsung... 8

08 Tacloban City October - December 2021

DENR EV’s Unsung ...6 this project brings self-

satisfaction knowing that
the output of this job is
fundamental to government’s
quest for peace and security.
“As a geodetic
engineer, my biggest pleasure
is witnessing the landless
peacefully settled in a tract of
land without disputes. Above
Bonifacio Polinar (in colored aqua green shirt), all, it is bringing hope to
Environmental Management Specialist II from people who get to hold their
PENRO Biliran Irene D. Dacut (fourth person from the right), Forest
land titles as security of ten- Technician II and NGP Coordinator from CENRO
Catbalogan.

ure for a piece of land to call cooperate that our job is made
their very own,” says Engr. doubly hard. This is where
Maestre. our learned skills in patiently
Irene Dacut, a lady interacting with the people to
forester who is designated make them understand the
as the NGP Coordinator for benefit they will reap come into
CENRO Catbalogan, Samar play”, added Forester Dacut.
spends most of her time with
the community in far-flung FULFILLING THE DENR MANDATE IS
areas to introduce the A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
Gerron Paul Maestre (in a light brown bucket program and provide the
hat), Engineer I from CENRO Pambujan. While these field-based

Gerron Paul Maestre, needed technical assistance workers put premium to their
Engineer I of CENRO Pambujan, to the beneficiaries together service to the Department and
Northern Samar had been with other Forest Extension the people, they fully know that
wanting to expound his learning, Officers (FEOs). fulfilling the DENR mandate is a
experience a different culture The job is physically shared responsibility- not only by
and be of service to demanding for her having the DENR workers but by every
communities who have lesser to wake up early in the Filipino.
access to government service. morning then going to the “Let us all help in protecting
Currently, Engr. Maestre is part communities which usually our forest because if we destroy
of a team who works on the involves riding on a “habal it through illegal activities, it is not
subdivision and relocation -habal” on a dangerous only the present generation’s
survey of a more than 17- pathway then hours of future that will be compromised
hectare tract of land in Brgy. hiking over rugged terrain and but more importantly that of the
Calangan, Mondragon, wading across flooded rivers. future generations’,” says Rojie
Northern Samar dedicated by “But years of doing it and Lingo.
the Northern Samar province seeing the positive impact “Being part of the DENR
as resettlement area for rebel of the project to the peo- is both a privilege and an
returnees. For him, this is where ple in the community has opportunity. It is a privilege to be
the total reformation of the galvanized my resolve to part of an organization whose
rebels begin. Engr. Maestre and continue to be passionate mission affects our very own way
his team are expediting their job, in the performance of my of life”, says Forester Bonifacio
so the donated piece of land will job,” says Forester Dacut. Polinar.
serve its purpose. “Bringing the program Meanwhile, DENR Region
Engr. Maestre expresses and services of the DENR to 8 Regional Executive Director,
profound enthusiasm towards the people has not always For. Tirso P. Parian, Jr. commends
this project and takes this as the been easy. It is when the these field-based workers for their
highlight of his young stint at the people are apprehensive of
Department. For him, working on the program and refuse to DENR EV’s Unsung... 12

October - December 2021 Tacloban City 09
eDLmEaNupRalonbyiaednesds“SYaalakmalaatbMoaubnduhs ainy”Bitloirarentiring

“The presence
of IPT project in the
province is a living
proof of our diverse
forest resources. The
establishment of IPT
is intended for the
production of quality
seeds and seedlings
as planting materials
for plantation
establishment as well
as for distribution to
interested groups
and individuals”,
says Forester Berlina

The established seed Resources and Ecotourism, S. Corzon, National Greening
source known as Individual Plus Research, Development and Program (NGP) Coordinator of
Trees or IPT of the Provincial Extension Center (ERDB- PENRO Biliran.
Environment and Natural CRERDEC). The 21.06 hectare
Resources Office (PENRO) in IPT of PENRO Biliran is located The Enhanced National
Biliran is dominated by in Sitio Palayan, Brgy. Caucab, Greening Program (ENGP)
Dipterocarpaceae family such Almeria, Biliran. remains to be one of the priori-
as lauan and yakal species ty programs of the Department
with around 634 trees. This is The results identified by of Environment and Natural
according to the result of the the validators include more than Resources (DENR) under the
recent validation conducted 1,000 potential plus trees, 65 leadership of Secretary Roy
by the personnel from the species based on local names, A. Cimatu. The program seeks
22 unknown species in terms of to rehabilitate denuded forest

Ecosystems Research CPhooaatsontadRles9lec6aieusnnetidifiecnatinfieddfainmdiilvyidnuaaml teres easn. d Lauan and Yakal... 12
Development Bureau-

Provincial News DENR CENRO Borongan in partnership with the
different bikers associations in Borongan City, Eastern
Bikers picked up various plastic wastes along the roads of Samar conducted a clean-up drive along the national
Borongan City, Eastern Samar. road of the city.

The activity was held in support of environmental
events for November which includes the nationwide
observance of National Environmental Awareness
Month, Clean Air Month, and Climate Change
Consciousness Week.

The picking up of litter by the bikers is a reminder
to all, especially the riding public who has the
unfortunate habit of throwing their wastes along
the road to be responsible in disposing their wastes.
Likewise, a call for the public to support alternative
modes of transportation like bicycles, as means to
reduce our carbon footprint.

After the clean-up drive, the bikers attended lec-
tures on solid waste management, climate change, and
a briefer on the DENR advocacy campaign, "Tayo Ang
Kalikasan".

10 Tacloban City October - December 2021

10 - Year Old Girl from Catarman, Northern Samar
bagged Best Story Awards in a Children Writing Contest

The DENR in Eastern Top: The proud family poses a photo inside the office of PENR officer of PENRO Northern
Visayas gave Bettina Frances Samar. Right Photo: A photo of Bettina Frances B. Fernandez with her certificate of
B. Fernandez a recognition that Appreciation. Left Photo: DENR-PENRO Northern Samar represented by Mr. Gene Ian
this 10-year girl from Catarman, Tomas awards the certificate of recognition to Bettina.
Northern Samar truly deserves.
She bagged the Best Story
Award in the recently
conducted International Year
of Caves and Karst (IYCK) 2021:
Children Writing for Children
Workshop.

Her winning literary work
in an event that showcased the
importance of young storytellers
in the conservation of our
biodiversity was motivated
by her desire for people to
genuinely care for the
environment.

In her message during the
awarding of the recognition,
she challenged everyone to be
responsible for the proper
disposal of our wastes and
to appreciate the beauty of
nature as well as be thankful
for the benefits we derived
from it.

Provincial News As the nation observes the National Environmental
Awareness Month for the month of November, the DENR in
Eastern Visayas continue to be aggressive in its campaign
to level up the know-how of all stakeholders regarding
environmental advocacies.
This time, personnel of CENRO Dolores and from
the regional office, went to Brgy. Binalo-an in Taft, Eastern
Samar, whose residents are a Community-based Forest
Management (CBFM) beneficiary. Unfortunately, the said
Provincial News barangay is also tagged as one of hotspot areas in terms
of timber poaching.
As a continuing effort to gain the support of the
people, especially those residing near and within
forestland, they were given an orientation regarding
forestry laws and on how to effectively manage the
forestland area under their care through the CBFM.
Likewise, the participants were briefed on the DENR
advocacy campaign dubbed as "Tayo Ang Kalikasan". It
was meant to challenge everyone to do their part in our
shared responsibility of taking care of our environment and
Chief, Enforcement Division Allen Cebuano discusses relevant matters its natural resources.
concerning timber poaching.

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tDhEisNNRosvpeemarbheerads three environmental events

In November, the Climate Change Consciousness DENR VIII Regional Executive
Director, Tirso P. Parian, Jr.
Department of Environment Week in November 19-25
Several activities were
and Natural Resources pursuant to Proclamation No. lined-up for the
environmental events in
(DENR) spearheaded three 1667 series of 2008 which aims November. A lecture series
cfooDrnEdNuRcccteoadmllsmfournuitnireietsygioofnawcwidtaioesn
environmental events that to create awareness on global througahsowuet ctheelebmraotenth. An
online activity dubbed as
highlights the importance of warming and climate change. Digital Storytelling contest was
also held within the month
environmental wareness and the The celebration of the to encourage young social
media users to share their
value of conservation, protection, National Environmental efforts in creating a safe
and healthy environment
and rehabilitation of the Awareness Month and the by using digital platform.
Distribution of seedlings and
environment and natural Clean Air Month was anchored environmental collaterals
through an ‘Eco-pantry’
resources. on DENR’s consistent call to was also conducted on the
29th of November.
Observed during the month ‘Nurture Nature for a

were the National Environmental Sustainable Future’. Meanwhile,

Awareness Month declared the Climate Change

through Republic Act 9512 signed Consciousness Week was

in 2008 to promote environmental marked with the theme "Klima

awareness through environmental ng Kinabukasan, ating

education, the Clean Air Month Pangalagaan".

declared through Proclamation ‘’The annual observance

No. 1109 signed in 1997 to create of these environmental events

awareness among motorists on is helpful in stressing the need

the importance and benefits of to take care of our environment

vehicle maintenance, and the and natural resources, “says

DENR renews call to ban lead paint

The Department of government agencies, spear- health“, says DENR Eastern
Environment and Natural heads the implementation of this Visayas Regional Executive
Resources (DENR) renewed its Act through the updating and Director, Tirso P. Parian, Jr.
call to ban the use of lead paint inventory of chemical substances The World Health
as it joined in the annual global and mixtures that fall within Organization (WHO) defines
observance of Lead Poisoning the said category to ensure lead as a toxic metal whose
Prevention Week on October compliance by those covered by widespread use has caused
24-30, 2021. the law. extensive environmental
“We urge our manufacturers, contamination and health
Republic Act No.6969 or an sellers, distributors and problems in many parts of
Act to Control Toxic Substances processors of lead and lead the world. It is a cumulative
and Hazardous and Nuclear compounds to strictly comply toxicant that affects
Wastes seeks to regulate or with the provisions of RA 6969 multiple body systems,
prohibit the importation, and to coordinate with the including the neurologic,
manufacture, processing, sale, DENR through the Environmental hematologic,gastrointestinal,
distribution, use and disposal of Management Bureau (EMB) in cardiovascular, and renal
chemical substances that present their registration and permitting. systems. Exposure to lead
unreasonable risk or injury to This is our way to manage the results from inhalation of lead
human health and to the risk of lead to the environment particles generated by burning
environment. and more especially to human
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The DENR, among other

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individuals amidst natural calamities lands nationwide as well as to materials containing lead,
such as the flashflood that occurred maintain and protect existing such as during smelting,
recently,” Director Parian added. forests. recycling, stripping leaded
paint and using leaded
“The wrath of Mother Nature “We continue to appeal to aviation fuel and ingestion
is powerful and devastating to the public to help DENR protect of lead-contaminated dust,
human lives. What happened in and conserve our remaining forests water (from leaded pipes)
Catmon, Cebu may also happen for a sustainable future”, says DENR and food (from lead-glazed or
in our own locality. Let’s be mindful Eastern Visayas Regional Executive lead-soldered containers).
of our safety and always take extra Director, Tirso P. Parian, Jr.
precautions,” he said.

DENR EV’s Unsung...8 put their life at risk in carrying out proper use of our
their work. I commend and thank environment and natural
dedication towards their job and them for their heroic job for resources is not only the
for their unsung efforts for the the environment and natural job of the DENR but our
environment. resources,” says RED Parian. shared responsibility. So let us

“Behind the continuing efforts “I enjoin everyone to altogether take action to
of the Department to fulfill its mandate help the DENR fulfill its mandate make this possible,” added
are the DENR workers who sometimes since proper management and Director Parian.

Photo Release: DENR Region VIII

The DENR has been consistent in extending its support to the EDITORIAL STAFF
annual celebration of the National Statistics Month (NSM). For this
year’s 32nd National Statistics Month, DENR Regional Office VIII Augustus Ceasar V. Lantajo Perlice D. Belonias
initiated a virtual fun run dubbed as “Run for a Tree”. Circulation Manager/Photographer Researchers

A total of 122 runners participated in the virtual fun run. For every Johann Hein B. Arpon Hedy M. Yao
finisher, the DENR and its partner people’s organization Nagkaurusa San Bonavie M. Robinio Layout Artist
Roque Farmer’s Association (NAGSARFA) pledged to plant a fruit tree
seedling at the National Greening Program (NGP) site in Brgy. San Roque, Writers
Tacloban City.
Rowena C. Opiniano
Finishers were given certificates, reusable bags, COVID-19 kits and Editor-in-Chief
other giveaways.
TECHNICAL ADVISERS
Arturo N. Salazar

ARD for Management Services

Jose Elmer C. Bascos
ARD for Technical Services

Tirso P. Parian, Jr., CESO IV
Regional Executive Director

CONTRIBUTORS
PENROs/CENROs

Division Chiefs
DENR Employees

Contact Information

Office of the Regional Executive Director : (053) 832 - 0825

Office of the Assistant Regional Executive

Director for Management Services : (053) 832 - 1887

Office of the Assistant Regional Executive

Director for Technical Services : (053) 832 - 0827

Administrative Division : (053) 832 - 0655

Finance Division : (053) 832 - 0822

Planning and Management Divison : (053) 832 - 0027

Legal Division : (053) 832 - 0862

Survey and Mapping Division : (053) 832 - 0863

Enforcement Division : (053) 832 - 2196

Licenses, Patents and Deeds Division : (053) 832 - 0630

Conservation and Development Division : (053) 832 - 0032

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by the Regional Strategic Communication and
Initatives Group, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources, Region 8, with office at Sto. Niño
Extension, Tacloban City. Contributions are welcome.
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as long as credit is given.

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