Laguna Lake Communities Find Hope in DENR’s Bamboo Project
Laguna Lake Communities Find Hope in DENR’s Bamboo Project
DENR CALABARZON Director Arsenio Tanchuling (2nd from left) and Laguna DENR-PENRO Eleazar Alaira (leftmost) presenting to DENR Undersecretary Demetrio Ignacio, Jr. (rightmost) and DENR Indigenous Peoples (IP) Desk Officer Junie Rodriguez (2nd from right) the bamboo products made by the Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) and Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI).
Over 300 people from various agencies and sectors gathered for the launching of the bamboo project and Laguna Lake rehabilitation initiative of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) CALABARZON, held April 26, 2017 in Barangay Looc, Calamba City, Laguna.
The event commenced with a ceremonial planting of bamboo planting materials along the shoreline of Laguna Lake, led by DENR Undersecretary for Administration, Finance and Management Demetrio Ignacio, Jr.
“Ang bamboo o kawayan po ay ang pangunahing tanim ng DENR sa ilalim ng National Greening Program. Iyan po ang focus ng DENR in the next six (6) years sa pamumuno ng ating mahal na Kalihim Regina Paz Lopez,” Undersecretary Ignacio informed the audience.
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DENR CALABARZON to Launch Bamboo Project, Laguna Lake Rehabilitation thru SIAD Strategy
DENR CALABARZON to Launch Bamboo Project, Laguna Lake Rehabilitation thru SIAD Strategy
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon) will be launching its bamboo project and the rehabilitation of Laguna Lake through the Sustainable Integrated Area Development (SIAD) Strategy on April 26, 2017 in Barangay Looc, Calamba City, Laguna.
The event will be graced by no less than the DENR Secretary, Madam Regina Paz Lopez. It will also be joined by DENR Undersecretaries Marlo Mendoza, Sylvia Ordoñez and Demetrio Ignacio, Jr.; DENR Assistant Secretary Gilbert Gonzales; Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) General Manager Jaime Medina; DENR CALABARZON Director Arsenio Tanchuling, along with the Assistant Regional Directors and Division Chiefs; Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) representative; and CALABARZON Provincial and Community Environment and Natural Resources Officers (PENROs and CENROs).
The partner civic groups such as Calamba Multi-sectoral Council for Sustainable Development (CALAMBENO), Serbisyong Tama-Kababaihan, Likhang Kamay, Ugnayan ng mga Samahan ng Mamamayan at Mangingisda ng Rizal, Tambuyog Development Center, Diocese of San Pablo, and University of the Philippines Los Baños, are likewise invited to join the event.
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DENR to assess socio-economic impacts of protected areas
DENR to assess socio-economic impacts of protected areas
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recently developed a framework for assessing social and economic impacts of protected areas to ensure that ongoing conservation efforts are effective, and contribute to human well-being and poverty reduction.
The DENR, through its Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB), came up with a set of guidelines on Socio-Economic Assessment and Monitoring System (SEAMS) designed to gather data or information that will serve as basis for monitoring the benefits of protected areas to local communities, especially the indigenous peoples (IPs).
BMB Director Theresa Mundita S. Lim said the system will serve as a standard method that will be used by protected area superintendents and other field implementers in assessing and monitoring the socio-economic condition of occupants in protected areas.
She also said that data and information gathered using the SEAMS shall be useful in planning and determining the appropriate management interventions that will provide improvements in the lives of the communities within and around protected areas, at the same time ensure the conservation of the important biological resources that make the protected area valuable to everyone.
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DENR leads Earth Day 2017 with environment, climate literacy drive
DENR leads Earth Day 2017 with environment, climate literacy drive
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), together with Earth Day Network Inc. (EDNP), takes the lead in this year's celebration of Earth Day with the theme, "Environmental and Climate Literacy."
The whole day activity scheduled at the La Mesa Eco-Park in Quezon City on April 22 starts off with Sandiwang at 6:30 a.m. at the park's Amphitheater.
Sandiwang is a solemn rite of thanksgiving and worship by diverse religious and cultural groups. It will be marked by prayer and meditation for the healing of the earth.
The interfaith activity will be followed by a message from Environment Secretary Gina Lopez. Other officials expected to deliver messages are Hon. Elizabeth A. Delarmente, councilor and chairperson of the Committee on Parks and Environment of Quezon City, and Mr. Isagani Serrano, president of Earth Day Network Philippines.
The program will be held simultaneously with a series of activities including the PRO Earth Run 2017: Forest Trail Edition, bird watching, tree canopy walk, and on-the spot art session in the same venue.
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Highlights of RED Gilbert C. Gonzales' Message during the DENR CALABARZON New Year's Call on January 6, 2020
DENR CALABARZON Regional Executive Director Gilbert C. Gonzales begins his message by acknowledging the 2019 accomplishments of CALABARZON officials as he called the names of the Regional Directors for Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), Environment and Management Bureau (EMB), Assistant Regional Directors (ARDs) as well as the Division heads, Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officers (PENROs), and Community Environment and Natural Resources Officers (CENROs) together with their Technical Services Division (TSD) and Management Services Division (MSD) Heads. He mentioned that most of the key officials had served the DENR for a longer period, thus, became experts and legends in accomplishing the targets of Region IV-A. Noting that all officials of CALABARZON are indeed responsible and dependable.
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