Ang CENRO Sta. Cruz ay nakiisa at nakibahagi sa pagdiriwang ng 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) na nag-umpisa ng ika-25 ng Nobyembre at magtatapos sa ika-12 ng Disyembre 2023 na may tema ngayong taon na “UNiTEd for a VAW-free Philippines”.

Bilang pagpapakita ng suporta sa selebrasyon, ang mga kawani ng CENRO Sta. Cruz ay nagsuot ng kulay kahel o orange na t-shirt/blouse/polo shirt, facemask at ibang pang uri ng gamit na kulay kahel na tinaguriang “We Wear Orange on Monday”. Nakilahok din ang mga piling kawani ng CENRO Sta. Cruz sa isang webinar patungkol sa “Gender Fair Language”.

 Bukod dito, isang exhibit ang itinayo sa harapan ng CENRO Sta. Cruz na tinawag na “Orange Exhibit” kung saan dadalhin ka sa isang paglalakbay simula taong 2002 nang sumali ang Pilipinas sa pandaigdigang kampanya upang wakasan ang mga karahasan laban sa kababaihan at ang mga dekada nitong pagsusulong ng talakayan sa isyung panlipunan sa kababaihan. Itinatampok ng exhibit ang mahalagang papel ng kampanya sa pagpapataas ng kamalayan sa VAW, na humantong sa pagpasa ng mga batas para mapaigting ang nasabing kampanya. Sa pagbabalik-tanaw, ang exhibit ay nagpapakita ng mga pagbabago at tagumpay sa pagprotekta sa mga karapatan ng kababaihan tungo sa ganap na pagpapalaya kay Juanas mula sa lahat ng anyo ng karahasan laban sa kababaihan.

Ang nasabing kampanya ay taunang pagdiriwang na naglalayong maiangat ang kamalayan at magkaroon ng aksyon para sa pagprotekta sa mga karapatan ng kababaihan laban sa lahat ng uri ng karahasan

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Published: 31 December 2023

The Forest Management Bureau (FMB) together with United States Agency for International Development-Sustainable Interventions for Biodiversity, Ocean, and Landscapes (USAID-SIBOL) conducted pilot testing of the updated version of SMART Mobile App for LAWIN System, the SMART 7, at CENRO Sta. Cruz, Laguna in the CALABARZON Region.

The pilot testing provided hands-on training on handling of SMART accounts from SMART 6.1 to SMART 7 and the use of SMART 7 Mobile for Forest Conservation Areas (FCAs). It is also a great venue to know and address the technical concerns on the implementation of LAWIN System and the use of the SMART 7 Mobile App.

LAWIN is a forest and biodiversity protection system that integrates forest, biodiversity and threats monitoring, implementation of interventions to address threats and monitoring of the response of the forest ecosystem to these management interventions as per Joint FMB-BMB Technical Bulletin No. 2016-01.

CENRO Venerando U. Garcia expressed his gratitude for choosing CENRO Sta. Cruz as the pilot site in the CALABARZON Region. DENR CENRO Sta. Cruz has intensified its advocacy in raising environmental awareness and is relentless in undertaking law enforcement and forest protection activities.

For the continuous forest protection, patrolling of Forest Rangers and Forest Protection Officers with the use of Landscape and Wildlife Indicator (LAWIN) application is being sustained throughout the 5,735 hectares of forest land covering the municipalities of Sta. Maria, Siniloan, Famy, Pangil, Paete, Majayjay, Liliw, Nagcarlan, Rizal, and the City of San Pablo.

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The Youth Desk Officers (YDOs) of CENRO Sta. Cruz in collaboration with the Information Officers (IOs) conducted a Communication, Education, and Public Awareness (CEPA) activity to the students of Duhat Elementary School in Brgy. Duhat, Sta. Cruz, Laguna in celebration of the National Day of Youth in Climate Action.

Through this activity, CENRO Sta. Cruz aims to strengthen and empower the youth in raising public consciousness on the science of climate change and on ways to lead a climate-resilient and climate-smart lifestyle.

The lecture focused on Republic Act (RA) No. 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management of 2000 wherein topics about waste management which includes sources of waste, its effect to the environment, and other provisions of RA 9003 were presented. The importance of youth in environmental conservation through proper solid waste management was incorporated in the waste segregation, the 3Rs (Reuse, Reduce, Recycle) and Avoidance, and composting. Also, the different activities of DENR Laguna with solid waste management were also highlighted specifically the Manila Bay Rehabilitation program such as the daily clean-up activities of hired River Rangers (RRs), and the Ecological Garden. These were emphasized since wastes from the said school can be recycled and used for composting. 

Moreover, a supplementary lecture that focused on the proper way of planting trees was demonstrated, in line with the conduct of simultaneous tree planting activity of the Department of Education (DepEd) to be held in December. 

At the end of the activity, CEPA materials such as ballpoint pens with DENR logo and tumblers with infographics on the Manila Bay Rehabilitation project to further disseminate the activities of the department were given to the students.

A total of 40 grade six students composed of 20 males and 20 females participated in the activity.

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Over 40 bikers joined the 2023 Bike Ride Parade: Padyak Para sa Kalikasan initiated by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources CALABARZON in collaboration with the University of the Philippine Los Baños (UPLB) last December 17, 2023 in the vicinities of the UPLB in post-celebration of the National Bicycle Day. 

The said activity aims to promote the use of bicycles for a cleaner, greener and sustainable environment and its benefits for the cyclists’ health. “Itong bisikleta ibang-iba ito. Walang polusyon at maganda pa sa katawan kaya ina-advocate namin ang paggamit nito,” stressed by the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer of Rizal, For. Ramil R. Limpiada.

UPLB Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs Roberto P. Cerreno shared how their Campus envisions promoting a biking culture. He said “Ito po ay part ng aming advocacy – ibalik ang kultura ng pagbibisikleta sa Campus… By next year, we will introduce the very first ride sharing system in the Campus”. 

Cerreno mentioned that there will be 200 bikes and electric scooters which will be available for renting through an e-wallet. He added that by 2024, a biking clinic will be conducted on weekends. 

In his message, For. Venerando U. Garcia, Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer of CENRO Sta. Cruz, Laguna, encouraged the consistent participation of the cyclists in DENR’s future endeavors. He said “Gagawin na natin itong annual event at sa susunod ay mas paghahandaan natin. Hinihikayat naming ang inyong patuloy pagpadyak at sana ay marealize ninyo ang malaking tulong nito sa ating kalusugan at sa ating kalikasan”. 

Meanwhile, the Chief of the Regional Strategic Communication and Initiatives Group, For. Judaline A. Fabro, reminded the participants of the “Four Is”. She addressed the cyclists and said “Kung ano man ang inyong natutunan dito, ito ay inyong isaisip, isabuhay, isagawa, at i-share”.

Various agencies participated in the event including the Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB), International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Trace College, Philippine Carabao Center (PCC), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD), UPLB Alumni, and other bikers’ organizations. It was also graced by the Director of the Institute of Renewable and Natural Resources, Dr. Marco A. Galang.

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An anonymous concerned citizen from Brgy. Pacita 2, San Pedro City, Laguna willingly surrenders one Philippine long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis philippensis) to DENR-PENRO Laguna. The said wildlife species was in good condition and was brought immediately to the DENR CALABARZON Regional Wildlife and Rescue Center located in Brgy. Lamot II, Calauan, Laguna.

The Philippine long-tailed macaque is a subspecies of the crab-eating macaque, known in various Philippine languages as matsing or the more general term unggoy ("monkey"). It is endemic to the Philippine forests and woodlands, but especially in the mangrove forests of western central Philippines— particularly in Palawan, the Visayas, and Mindanao. 

The said wildlife is listed and designated as “Other Threatened Species” under the DENR Administrative Order No. 2004-15 and “Endangered” under International Union of Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.

PENRO Laguna reminds the public that killing and destroying wildlife species, inflicting injury, destructing wildlife habitats, trading, collecting, hunting or possessing and transporting wildlife without the necessary permits from the DENR are considered illegal acts per Section 27 of the Republic Act 9147 or the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act. 

The public is encouraged to report to PENRO Laguna any illegal acts against wildlife species as well as sightings within the province through telephone number (049) 536-5889 or email address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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