DENR 4A equips its field personnel on Forest Fire Management

DENR 4A equips its field personnel on Forest Fire Management

DENR 4A Enforcement Division Chief, Engr. Giovanni Gamo gives the overview of the Training on Forest Fire, Pests and Diseases Management on April 17, 2018 at Fresh Air Hotel, Lucena City.

        As summer hits the Philippines, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 4A also began equipping its field personnel on forest fire management on April 17-20, 2018 at Fresh Air Hotel and Restaurant in Lucena City.

          Forester Victor Ombajino from the DENR-Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO), Quezon said the training is timely, as forest fire is one of the main problems which needs to be resolved during the dry season.

          “Although tapos na ang Fire Prevention Month (March) ay ngayon pa lang nagsisimula ang tag-init, kaya very timely po para sa mga forest ranger and field personnel para ma-capacitate sila, na magagamit nila sa kani-kanilang offices especially sa National Greening Program (NGP),” Ombajino said.

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DENR CALABARZON OFFICERS ASSUME KEY POSITIONS IN THE REGION

DENR CALABARZON OFFICERS ASSUME KEY POSITIONS IN THE REGION

Outgoing Chief of Conservation and Development Division (CDD), Oliver B. Viado (most right) as he turns over the duties and responsibilities to the newly assigned In-Charge, PENRO Isidro L. Mercado (most left).

            “Success without succession is failure…the changes are for the better or improved delivery of services in our region.”
           Thus, said by the DENR CALBARZON Regional Director Sofio B. Quintana during the Turn-Over Ceremony of the Newly Appointed Officials at the Office of the Regional Director’s Conference Room, DENR IV-A, Halang, Calamba City, Laguna on April 16, 2018.
          Assistant Regional Director for Management Services Arturo E. Fadriquela, in his opening message, requested the outgoing officials for a smooth turn-over of responsibilities and accountabilities to the newly assigned officers for continuous delivery of services in the Region.
          Moreover, Atty. Arnel P. Rodriguez, Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services, told the DENR personnel that the reassignment of positions is for the betterment of the organization. He encouraged them to look at the changes on a bigger scope and said, “Don’t take your assignment lightly because any contribution kung saan ka man na-assign, that will be a significant contribution on a larger scale.”

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DENR CALABARZON Lays down Campaign for Women in Rural Communities

DENR CALABARZON Lays down Campaign for Women in Rural Communities

          In line with the celebration of women’s month, the DENR CALABARZON Regional Strategic Communication and Initiatives Section as Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Point for IEC conducted a Lecture on GAD Advocacy and Principles and Magna Carta of Women last March 26, 2018 at Barangay Alitas, Infanta, Quezon.
          Participants of the activity are members of Alitas Farmers’ Association, Inc. who were awarded as best implementors in 2012 of DENR’s National Greening Program.
            Ms. Melinda G. Gordo, In-charge of RSCIS, said the activity aimed to gauge the level of awareness of the members of PO on their role as women and men in society, as well as to empower women in rural communities in CALABARZON.
           Gordo also emphasized the Gender and Development Vision: Partnership of Women and Men for Sustainable Development. She told the participants that the activity is not only for women but also for men. “Ginagawa po natin ito hindi lamang para sa mga kababaihan, kung hindi para sa mga kalalakihan din…dahil kung ano ang mga nararanasan ng mga kababaihan ay maaari ring maranasan ng mga kalalakihan”, she said.
          Further, topics discussed during the whole day lecture include GAD Advocacy and Principles, Salient Features of Republic Act 9262 (Anti-violence Against Women and Children Act of 2003), and Republic Act 9710 (Magna Carta of Women).
          Mr. Ronald Rozaldo, Chief of the Enforcement Unit of CENRO Real, Quezon, reiterated the role of women in molding the youth. He said “Ang mga kababaihan ay may malaking role na dapat nating i-recognize sa paghubog ng mga kabataan…dapat talaga ay magkaroon tayo ng awareness na ang mga kababaihan ay una nating i-empower para makuha natin ang gusto nating makamtan na lipunan na makatao, makaDiyos at makabayan”.
           DENR CALABARZON intends to conduct more IEC campaigns for rural communities. Gordo said, “gusto sana natin mas maabot pa ang mga communities na hindi masyadong napapansin at ibaba ang programa ng DENR para sa kanila”.