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Volume XI-1 January 2020 Volume XI-1 January 2020

DENR - 9 Gains New Partner for Envi Protection CENRO Liloy Personnel Rescues and Releases

Regional Director J/SSUPT Johnson M. Calub Marine Turtle

as they signed a Memorandum of Understanding Liloy informed CENRO Liloy around 7am about a female

(MOU) on January 14, 2020 in Pagadian City. Olive Ridley Turtle entangled in a rope used to anchor a

The purpose of the MOU is to establish an motorized fishing boat.

encompassing collaboration between DENR and The female Olive Ridley Turtle measured about

BJMP in the efforts of protecting, conserving and 34 inches wide long and in good shape. It was rescued by

managing the region’s environment and natural Mr. Lovel M. Pacaro, a Bantay Dagat Volunteer and Mr.

resources. Danilo S. Clapano, 43, the owner of the motorized fishing

RED Rodriguez in her message said that boat.

putting forward advocacy through the building of According to Mr. Clapano, at around 6:30 early

partnerships can boost the environmental efforts of morning, he noticed the turtle seemed to be in distress

the department. “This partnership with BJMP in while swimming and passing by the rope anchoring his

region IX might be the first, but in central office there motorized fishing boat. He and Mr. Pacaro came closer

DENR-9 and BJMP-9 team up to implement enviromental programs is already an existing partnership as they are very and saw the right forelimbs of the turtle entangled with
through a Memorandum of Understanding signed last January 14, active in participating during clean-up activities in
the rope making it hard to swim. They called a D’Alert
2020 Manila Bay”, as she addressed the different BJMP
member, Mr. Lucio P. Bendanillo who informed the Liloy
DENR 9 gains another new partner in the implementation officials present.
Emergency Response Unit Hotline for immediate and
of its environmental - related activities and programs in the “We welcome and appreciate this partnership as I will
proper action.
region. instruct our field offices to include your group in all of their
The coastline of Lamao in Liloy has fine white
Regional Executive Director Crisanta Marlene P. environmental related activities”, RED Rodriguez said.
sandy beach while some areas are mangrove areas. This
Rodriguez welcomes the partnership of the Bureau of Jail The MOU signing ceremony was witnessed by CDD Rescued female Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) in Liloy, was the first time this year CENRO Liloy personnel
Zamboanga Del Norte.
Management and Penology Region 9 represented by BJMP Chief Cidur S. Julsadjiri and ARD J/SSUPT Rufino M. Santiago.

RED Rodriguez conducts First LAMAO, LILOY ZN - The Community Environment assisted in the rescue and release of an Olive Ridley Turtle in the
Regional New Year’s Call and Natural Resources Office personnel of Liloy rescued one (1) area.
female Olive Ridley Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) early morning Among the personnel who assisted the release were
Key officials of DENR 9 arrived at the Regional of January 21, 2020 at Barangay Lamao, Liloy Zamboanga del Ecosystems Management Specialist II Elvira C. Zamoras,
Office, Balintawak, Pagadian Ciy for the first ever Regional Norte. Administrative Aide VI Glenda C. Combista and Lovelle
New Year’s call on Monday Jan. 13, 2020. A call from Liloy Emergency Response Unit of LGU Amorado, Forest Ranger Florentino G. Gadia III (GOC).
The event intends to be a guide for the agency in
fulfilling their mandate and implementing their projects and Illegally traded birds rescued in Pagadian City
programs for the year.
RED Crisanta Marlene P. Rodriguez, was able to New Year’s call toast, led by RED Crisanta Marlene P. Java Sparrow, one (1) Scaly-breasted Munia and one (1)
reiterate the New Year’s call message of Sec. Roy A. Cimatu Rodriguez last January 13, 2020. White-eared Brown-dove sold by two brothers aged 19
to DENR 9 top officials. She urged everyone to work together and 14, who are residents of Barangay Gubac, Pagadian
as one DENR 9 team in achieving target programs and projects City. The Java Sparrow is classified as endangered by
for 2020. the International Union for Conservation of Nature or
IUCN.
USEC Adobo visits Region 9 to Monitor NGP Implementation DENR 9 Regional Executive Director Crisanta
Marlene P. Rodriguez said that these wildlife are not
DENR Undersecretary Ernesto D. Adobo, Jr. Rescued birds at Agora Public Market, Pagadian City. supposed to be domesticated or kept as pets. “Mere
visited DENR 9 on Jan. 11, 2020 for an Interface with possession of wildlife is a violation of RA9147 otherwise
DENR 9 officials and Briefing on the status of C.Y. 2011 A total of forty (40) birds sold near the Pagadian City known as the Wildlife Resources Conservation and
– 2019 National Greening Program implementation in Public Market were rescued through a joint operation between Protection Act or the Philippine Wildlife Act,” added
Region 9. the Department of Environment and Natural Resources 9 and Rodriguez.
RED Rodriguez briefed USec. Adobo and the Philippine National Police (PNP) Maritime 9 on January 17, Trading of wildlife and collecting, hunting and
presented the NGP implementation in region 9 from 2020. possessing of wildlife, their by-products and derivatives
C.Y. 2011 – 2019 as well as the NGP targets for C.Y. The team was able to confiscate thirty-eight (38) heads of are illegal acts under Chapter 4 of RA 9147.
2020. As one of the violators is a minor, the two
USec. Adobo is the new supervising USec for brothers were released after signing an agreement that
NGP in Region 9. formal charges will be filed should they repeat the same
offense.
DENR 9 officials with Undersecretary for Administration, Finance, Human After a thorough physical assessment of the birds in
Resources and Information Systems Atty. Ernesto D. Adobo, Jr. the DENR 9 Regional Wildlife Rescue Center in Tukuran,
Zamboanga del Sur, the birds were declared in good health and
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City, where the offenders captured the said birds.

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Volume XI-1 January 2020 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND
NATURAL RESOURCES
RED Rodriguez welcomes 48 students for Work Immersion
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula

DENR 9 welcomes 48 Senior High School students Recursos Naturales

(2nd Batch) from Zamboanga del Sur National High School for

their 10-day work immersion on January 16, 2020. Volume XI-1 January 2020

The students were welcomed by RED Crisanta Marlene Court Sentences 6 Fishers to Prison Over Illegal

P. Rodriguez who advised them to learn as much as they can

from this immersion as well as to enjoy the experience and to Fishing within E-NIPAS site

always love what they are doing. fishing and harvesting gear and practices that destroy coral

Regional Youth Desk Officer Roservirico A. Tan reefs, seagrass beds, or other marine life and their associated

provided an orientation on the DENR mission, vision, mandate, habitats.

core values and organizational structure. He also reminded Coral reefs are some of the most biodiverse systems

the students on the different office decorum, regulations and in the world. Aside from providing habitats and shelter for

etiquette being observed in the office. many marine organisms, they also protect coastlines from the

After the orientation, the students were given a tour to damaging effects of wave action and tropical storms.

familiarize them on the location of offices and facilities. RED Crisanta Marlene P. Rodriguez welcomes the students of Five of the accused were ordered to be detained at the
The senior high school students are from various strand Zamboanga del Sur National High School at DENR Regional Office last
such as HUMSS, ABM and STEM and were assigned to the January 16, 2020. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Liloy, Zamboanga
different divisions in the regional office.
del Norte pending the approval of their application for

Dalaw Turo Team visits Sindangan TheDTteamdiscussedaboutClimateChange,Biodiversity, probation. On the other hand, the cash bail bond of one of the
National High School Importance of Forest, Responsible Mining and Geological
Hazard, Solid Waste Management or R.A. 9003 and organized the accused shall remain valid and effective pending the approval

of his application for probation.

Youth for Environment in Schools-Organization (YES-O) in the DENR 9 Regional Executive Director Crisanta

said school. The team also conducted environmental games and Marlene P. Rodriguez lauded the efforts of the CENR Officer

distributed environmental advocacy collaterals for the students. of Liloy and the MIPLS Protected Area Superintendent in

effectively enforcing the E-NIPAS Act in MIPLS with the

Confiscated fish during the apprehension of fishermen doing illegal fishing apprehension and conviction of the illegal fishers.

within Murcielagos Island Protected Landscape and Seascape in Labason, Secretary Roy A. Cimatu, during the DENR New
Zamboanga Del Norte.
Year’s Call in Central Office last January 3, has ordered the
The 6th Municipal Circuit Trial Court of Labason-Gutalac- Biodiversity Management Bureau [and the field implementers

Kalawit sentenced six (6) fishermen to an imprisonment of a nationwide] to hit the ground running in the implementation of

maximum of two years and minimum of one year over compressor the E-NIPAS Act. It can be recalled that the Implementing Rules

fishing within Murcielagos Island Protected Landscape and and Regulations of the E-NIPAS Act was signed by the DENR

Seascape (MIPLS) in Labason, Zamboanga del Norte. Secretary in May 2019.

Dalaw Turo Team together with the SNHS students doing the Tayo Compressor fishing is a “violation against Section 18, Covering a total area of 100.40 hectares, MIPLS is
ang Kalikasan Pose during the end of the school visit on January 15,
2020. paragraph e of the Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas composed of two islands, Bayangan and Baliudyong, and is

System Act or R.A. No. 11038”, read the court order: among surrounded by about 250 hectares of coral reefs in fair to good

DENR-IX Dalaw Turo Team composed of regional the prohibited acts within the protected area are the use of any condition.

personnel together with EMB, MGB and PENRO Zambo del DENR 9 KEY OFFICIALS GET

Norte and CENRO Manukan personnel conducted a Dalaw Turo NEW ASSIGNMENTS

session last January 14-15, 2020 in Sindangan National High As part of the continuing development of DENR

School. 9, Regional Executive Director Crisanta Marlene P.

This is in line with the observance of Zero Waste Month Rodriguez signed Special Order No. 2020-001 assigning/

and the agency’s mandate to integrate environmental awareness designating DENR 9 officials to their new posts effective

in schools. EDITORIAL BOARD January 6. (See infographics for the complete info on

CONSULTANTS EDITORIAL STAFF page 4).

The movement of key personnel preceded the

Regional Executive Director Crisanta Marlene P. Rodriguez Editor-In-Chief Roservirico A. Tan retirement of OIC-ARD for Management Services Tito

ARD for Management Services Dante A. Oporto Associate Editor Marianne Catherine F. Tapales L. Gadon in February this year.

ARD for Tecnical Services Ronald D. Gadot Lay-out Editor Frederick C. Larubis II Addressing the regional office personnel during

Chief, PMD Dante A. Rojas Contributors Winnielyn A. Cariazo the first Monday Convocation of the year, RED Rodriguez

Chief, Legal Division Atty. Ruben L. Dongallo Ilmeh Marie D. Enriquez said, “We start the year with a clean slate. We had a good

Chief, Finance Division Luisito E. Lledo Maryam Danielle I. Abing performance in 2019 as we are able to accomplish our

Jacob S. Monroy targets. But in 2020, we will work together to perform
Designated Information Officers
Published by the Regional Public Affairs Office Zamboanga Peni nsula better and deliver better services to the people.” January 13, 2020 -RED Crisanta Marlene P. Rodriguez hands over
Department of Environment and Natural Resources the DENR Flag to incoming ARD for Management Services Dante
Regional Government Center, Balintawak, Pagadian (DENR) Region IX, RED Rodriguez further emphasized the value A. Oporto as outgoing ARD Tito L. Gadon looks on.
City collaboration and teamwork as the key in bringing DENR
9 to greater heights.
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Volume XI-2 February 2020 Volume XI-2 February 2020

DENR 9 Recognizes PNP Maritime Group for Active Support to ECO Camp for Mangrove Eco Warriors Held in Siay

Enforcing RA 9147 Gusawan Elementary School, Balucanan

City on January 16, 2020. The awarding was held at DENR 9 Elementary School, Siloh Elementary School
Regional Office during its Monday Convocation last Feb. 10.
DENR awarded Certificates of Appreciation to PCPT and Isidro Miranda Memorial Elementary
Alrashid H. Tulawie, PSMS Marfie H. Arapan, PSMS Arnel G.
Lahagan, PMSg Danilo P. Sabate, PSSg Matarul A. Hajal, PSSg. School.
Joel Mir C. Simpang, PSSg Marjun S. Abong and PSSg Ryan
Paul A. Ababon. Participants had the opportunity to
Trading of endangered wildlife species is a violation
of Republic Act No. 9147 also known as the Wildlife Resource do fielwork such as monitoring of flying
Conservation and Protection Act of 2001.
foxes and waterbirds and visiting mangrove

areas where they planted appropriate species

of propagules. The field experience hopes

to provide them an in-depth and personal

understanding of wetlands and how it is

important to the environment.

The activity was attended by RED

Crisanta Marlene P. Rodriguez, ARD for

Management Services Dr. Dante A. Oporto,

Local youth volunteers participates in ECO Camp in Siay, Zamboanga Technical Specialist Michael Dela Cruz, Siay
Sibugay on February 2, 3030 where they learned about conservation Mayor James Acosta, Philippine Biodiversity
Photo (above) PNP Maritime Officer receives the and environmental protection as well as leadership and communication Conservation Foundation Inc. Executive
Certificate of Appreciation from (l-r) Enforcement Chief Director Lisa Paguntalan and representatives
Heracleo Calasang, Jr, ARD for Management Services skills.
Dante A. Oporto and and ARD for Technical Services
Ronald D. Gadot, In celebration of the World Wetlands Day 2020, DENR from Bantay Dagat and the Department of Education.
9 conducted a 3-day ECO CAMP for the Creation of Mangrove In a message given by RED Rodriguez she said “We can
Department of Environment and Natural Resources 9 Awardees from the PNP Maritime Group pose with DENR Eco Warriors for Conservation, Education, Awareness in Siay, never stress too much the importance of biodiversity conservation.
awards the PNP Maritime Group for the effective enforcement of IX officials. Zamboanga Sibugay. The DENR can never do this alone. Our youth plays an integral
the Environmental Laws, Rules and Regulations which resulted The activity aims to train local youth volunteers on various role in moving our agenda forward.” She also emphasized the
to the apprehension of endangered wildlife species in Pagadian for all the help and assistance it has given them and their families. conservation education activities such as basic ecology, develop importance of partnership with different sectors.
They also thanked their colleagues who have been with them leadership and basic communications skills. She added that when everyone is given the necessary
Pasalamat-Mabuhay for Retirees throughout their stay in the agency and said the years they have Eight (8) coastal elementary schools joined the activity skill set in providing effective and efficient solutions to the needs
Held spent in the Department will always be a big part of their lives. namely: Batu Elementary School, Siay Central Elementary School, of our environment, then, positive outcomes are inevitable.
RED Rodriguez thanked the retirees for their said that all Salinding Elementary School, Monching Elementary School,
the contributions they gave to the agency is highly appreciated.
RED Rodriguez also added that their retirement will provide them CENRO Manukan Releases Marine Turtle Hatchlings
a chance to give their full time to their families.
barangay, reported to CENRO Manukan

that he spotted a number of marine turtle

hatchling near his hut along the beach.

He carefully collected the hatchlings and

reported it to CENRO Manukan.

CENRO Manukan’s

Conservation & Development Section

(CDS) headed by Senior EMS Eugene

S. Celi together with EMS II Reco Tome

and FT I Marvin Nabor responded and

DENR 9 retirees receive Plaques of Recognition from released the 93 Olive Ridley hatchlings
RED Crisanta Marlene P. Rodriguez and ARD for MS
Dante A. Oporto on February 17, 2020 at the DENR 9 to the shore of Sitio Talisay. Initially, 28
Conference Room.
hatchlings were accounted for by CENRO

Manukan CDS team, but upon carefully

monitoring the area they observed

In line with its Salamat-Mabuhay Program, the In Photo: The Olive Ridley Sea Turtle is classified as Vulnerable by the International that more hatchlings were coming out,
Department of Environment and Natural Resources 9 awarded Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Plaques of Recognition to six of its retiring personnel namely: resulting to a total of 93 healthy Olive
MGB RD Alfredo T. Relampagos, Emma D. Castillo, Emerlinda Ridley hatchlings.
C. Flores, Wenifreda E. Gapor, Amira M Alid and Remedios L.
Guevara last February 17. Cashiering Section Chief Emma D. Castillo receives CENRO Manukan releases 93 Olive Ridley turtle CENRO Manukan CDS team also gave an orientation to
The retirees gave their appreciation to the Department a Plaque of Recognition under the Salamat-Mabuhay hatchlings in Sitio Talisay, Barangay East Poblacion, Manukan, Mr. Jimenez on proper handling of marine turtle hatchlings.
Program, where retirees are given due recognition for Zamboanga del Norte last February 18.
their service in the DENR. Mr. Malbert J. Hemerga, a concerned resident of said

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Volume XI-2 February 2020 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND
NATURAL RESOURCES
CENRO Liloy Joins PTF-ELCAC Bayanihan Outreach Program
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula

CENRO Liloy joined Zamboanga del Norte Recursos Naturales

Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Volume XI-2 February 2020

Conflict (PTF-ELCAC) Bayanihan Outreach Program RIVERS for Life as Main Thrust for R9 During

at Tinuyop, Leon B. Postigo, Zamboanga del Norte last

February 13. World Wetlands Day Celebration

Spearheaded by the Provincial Government

Office of Zamboanga del Norte led by Governor Roberto Jail Management and Penology 9 conducted a joint

Y. Uy, the event was participated in by different national convocation with partners and stakeholders and clean-

government agencies offering their respective projects, up activity along Balangasan River on February 3,

programs and health and legal services to the residents 2020.

of Sta. Maria and Tinuyop. The Balangasan River is the entry of Zamboanga

CENR Officer Dionisio B. Rago emphasized del Sur to the R.I.V.E.R.S (Recognizing Individual/

the 10 Priority Programs under the leadership of Institution Towards Vibrant and Enchanced Rivers)

DENR Secretary Roy A. Cimatu especially the Priority for Life project, one of the priority programs of DENR

Programs on Solid Waste Management and Expanded Secretary Roy A. Cimatu that aims to tap concerted

Liloy CENR Officer Dionisio B. Rago speaks to residents of Barangay Tinuyop, National Greening Program. action to protect the country’s rivers from degradation
Leon B. Postigo on the 10 Priority Programs of the DENR as part of the PTF-
ELCAC Bayanihan Outreach Program on February 13. Barangay Tinuyop is one of the beneficiaries of and pollution and assure their suitability, sustainability
DENR 9’s National Greening Program: 60 hectares in
2014, 75 hectares in 2015 and 37 hectares in 2017. and further improvement for their designated use or

Selinog Island PLS Hosts 1st classification.
Quarter PAMB Meeting
to open an Integrated Protected Area Fund (IPAF) account as DENR 9 Regional Executive Director Crisanta
mandated in Section 16 of the Republic Act No. 7586, as amended
by RA 11038 otherwise known as Expanded National Integrated Marlene P. Rodriguez emphasized the importance of

wetlands because it has the ability to filter out impurities

The Selinog Island Protected Landscape and Seascape Protected Areas System (ENIPAS) Act of 2018 for the purpose in the water and they also have the ability to store and

(SIPLS) in Dapitan City conducted its 1st Quarter Protected of financing the projects and sustaining the operation of SIPLS. In celebration of World Wetlands Day, around 600 volunteers participate in the release water whenever it is needed. She added that this
cleanup activity along the Balangasan River on February 3, 2020. Around 300 activity is not just a one-time event but rather kick off
Area Management Board (PAMB) Meeting last February 27 at Work and Financial Plan for FY 2020 was also presented by PASu sacks of assorted waste were collected.
for us to start taking care of our wetlands.
Bajamunde Farm Pension Hall, Dawo, Dapitan City. Carmelo G. Arco for information of the PAMB members.

The conduct of regular PAMB meeting aims to allow In celebration of the World Wetlands Day with the theme RED Rodriguez thanked all the partners that helped this
“Wetlands and Biodiversity”, DENR 9 in collaboration with the activity come to life. She said “aside from celebrating World
the PAMB members to address issues and concerns on the Local Government Unit of Zamboanga del Sur and Bureau of Wetlands Day, we are also celebrating the partners we have here
in Region 9”.
management and operation of the protected area strengthening BMB and USAID Conduct Coaching There were an estimated 600 participants during the event
and Mentoring on IPAF and more or less 300 sacks of assorted garbage collected.
the integration of decision-making of the PAMB.

Presided by RED Crisanta Marlene P. Rodriguez,

the meeting was attended by the PAMB members from other

concerned Government Agencies, Local Officials, representative

from CSO, POs and Academe. DENR Key Officials also The DENR 9 together with the DENR - Biodiversity

attended the said meeting as resource persons namely PENR Management Bureau and USAID Protect Wildlife project

Officer Salahuddin A. Kaing of PENRO Zamboanga del Norte conducted Coaching and Mentoring on Integrated Protected

and CENR Officer Adelaida R. Borja of CENRO Piñan. Area Fund (IPAF) Management at Palacio del Sur, Zamboanga

During the meeting, the PAMB adopted the Protected City on February 11-12, 2020.

Area Patrolling Report, Biodiversity Monitoring System (BMS) The activity aimed to foster better understanding

Report as well as the Survey and Registration of Protected Area RED Crisanta Marlene P. Rodriguez presides the Selinog Island PLS and capacitate the PASus, PA staff, Regional Office/PENRO

Occupants (SRPAO) Report. It was also agreed by the body 1st quarter PAMB Meeting in Dapitan City on February 27. accountants, budget officers, planning officers and special

EDITORIAL BOARD collecting officers on the provisions of RA 10629 and its

CONSULTANTS EDITORIAL STAFF Implementing Guidelines and to understand fully the financial

and physical processes involved in the IPAF management and

Regional Executive Director Crisanta Marlene P. Rodriguez Editor-In-Chief Roservirico A. Tan its requirements.

ARD for Management Services Dante A. Oporto Associate Editor Marianne Catherine F. Tapales Resource persons are from the BMB, Department of

ARD for Tecnical Services Ronald D. Gadot Lay-out Editor Frederick C. Larubis II Budget and Management, DENR - Financial and Management

Chief, PMD Dante A. Rojas Contributors Winnielyn A. Cariazo Service headed by Director Wilfredo J. Obien, Bureau of

Chief, Legal Division Atty. Ruben L. Dongallo Ilmeh Marie D. Enriquez Treasury (BTr) 9 Regional Director Evelyn B. Lague and BTr In Photo: Resource speakers and participants to the Coaching
Provincial Head Albert Jonathan B. Paulino.
Chief, Finance Division Luisito E. Lledo Maryam Danielle I. Abing and Mentoring on Integrated Protected Area Fund (IPAF)
DENR 9 RED Crisanta Marlene P. Rodriguez Management in Zamboanga City on February 11-12, 2020.
Jacob S. Monroy
Published by the Regional Public Affairs Office Designated Information Officers highlighted the high potential of the PAs in the region to
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region IX, Zamboanga Peni nsula engage in ecotourism activities. However, the lack of funds participants to understand the processes, procedures and come
Regional Government Center, Balintawak, Pagadian City hinders its development. With this activity, she expects the up with the necessary requirements for the utilization of the 25%
IPAF-SAGF.
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