The DENR PENRO Cavite delivered a zero waste management lecture to Grades 4-6 students of Salitran Elementary School during the YES-O awareness program entitled “Harmony in Crisis: Navigating Climate Change, Global Warming, and Biodiversity Conservation.” 

Cavite PENRO Youth Desk Officers and Manila Bay Site Coordinating/Management Office staff delivered the lecture that covered the DENR priority thrusts and programs and Republic Act No. 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2001. They emphasized the current status of waste management in the province as well as the initiatives of the DENR to lessen waste. They also encouraged the students to participate in waste reduction efforts through the practice of reuse, reduce, recycle, and recover. 

A poster making contest with the theme “Waste No More: Tamang Pamamahala ng Basura ng Isang Mag-aaral SA Elementarya'' was also conducted to showcase the creative minds of the young students of Salitran Elementary School. The participating students created different posters about proper waste segregation, reuse, reduce, recycle, and recover concept, nature conservation, and the like.

The students pledged to be more conscious about their environment and to always remember the learnings they have acquired throughout the activity. They also committed to share all the gained knowledge to their schoolmates, friends, and family members for them to also join in taking care of our environment.

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Published: 23 April 2024

DENR CALABARZON through its Gender and Development (GAD) and in partnership with Land Transportation Office (LTO) CALABARZON conducted a free Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) among the selected employees of DENR CALABARZON on March 20-21, 2024 at the Ground Floor Conference Hall of DENR CALABARZON Regional Office.

The said activity was part of the Women’s Month celebration. Assistant Regional Director Ronita A. Unlayao said she was delighted that most participants were females. She also emphasized that driving is an additional skill, especially for women. 

“Huwag ninyong iasa ang pag-drive sa mga asawa o boyfriends ninyo, kailangan marunong din kayo” said ARD Unlayao. She jokingly said that driving is an advantage for women to follow husbands or boyfriends. “Hindi lang dapat reproductive ang ating ( mga kababaihan) role, kasali na rin tayo sa productive role sa society” ARD Unlayao uttered.

43 employees (30 females and 13 males) from various divisions and offices availed TDC, passed the assessment, and were issued certificates of completion afterward. 

Moreover, Mr. Jordan A. Bergonia, Mr. Jayme Raffy B. Dimaano, and Mr. Ariel C. Lindo of LTO CALABARZON served as resource speakers of the said course.

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The DENR-CENRO Calauag, Quezon stays on its commitment to reforest portions of Lopez Watershed Forest Reserve (LWFR) through collaborative efforts with its stakeholders.

In the recently concluded activity for the celebration of World Water Day themed “Water for Peace,” the Conservation and Development Section (CDS) of CENRO Calauag joined Lopez Water District (LWD) in a tree growing activity in the protected area, ultimately aiming at expanding the forest cover within the watershed reservation.

The said activity was part of the tree growing activity first initiated by both offices in 2023. Native and fruit-bearing trees were planted to compensate for last year’s planted seedlings’ mortality in the planting site located in an open uncultivated area of LWFR.

Participants, consisting of 32 males and 13 females from Lopez Water District, DENR-CENRO Calauag, and Kappa Epsilon Fraternity-Calauag and Lopez Chapters, planted 240 seedlings composed of Batino (Alstonia macrophylla), Kalamansi (Citrus microcarpa), Kalumpit (Terminalia macrocarpa), Mango (Mangifera indica), Narra (Pterocarpus indicus), Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum), and White Nato (Pouteria villamilii).

Lopez Water District General Manager Genoviva Lorilyn T. Imperial stressed that LWFR is of prime importance as it supplies water to 3,498 households in 14 barangays of Lopez and two barangays of Calauag, Quezon. Hence, she assured continuous monitoring of the planting site in the following years.

Ms. Jocelyn V. Barreno, on behalf of the participating organization, the Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, also swore to support the DENR campaign to reforest the denuded forest areas under the jurisdiction of CENRO Calauag.

CENRO Calauag continuously spearheads initiatives and fosters stakeholder engagement in the activities, programs and projects anchored to the DENR mandates leading to sustainable development.

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The DENR-Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) of Calaca, Batangas had jam-packed full of activities in celebration of 2024 National Women’s Month (NWM) with the recurring theme “WE for gender equality and inclusive society and 2024 sub-theme “Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas: Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Patutunayan!”

The month-long celebration of the office kicked off with the observance of “Purple Friday” where employees wore purple shirts on all Fridays of March. The CENRO officials and staff also changed their Facebook profile photos and used the NWM advocacy frame. A Tarpapel on the Women’s Month celebration was also hung and displayed within the office premises. 

All-women cast Lupang Hinirang video was played during the Monday convocations of March to highlight the significant contributions of women throughout Philippine history. A “Serbisyo Para Kay Juana'' activity was also conducted, wherein CENRO Calaca’s Women of the Week were recognized. In addition, the CENRO recognized all its women employees by awarding them with certificates. 

Engineer II Lovelyn R. Asuncion was also recognized for being “Natatanging Juana ng CENRO Calaca” for her achievement as “Outstanding Geodetic Engineer in Government Service '' during the 50th Annual Regional Convention of the Geodetic Engineers Regional IV-A Chapter from March 1-2, 2024 in Tagaytay City.

DENR-CENRO Calaca employees’ gender disaggregation for this year resulted in an equal number of Male (23) and Female (23) and a total of 46 warm bodies including Job Orders. The equal representation of men and women within CENRO Calaca enhances smooth operations as there is equal representation in the workplace.  Hence, a weekly activity entitled “CENRO Calaca Best Male Ally” was done to recognize male employees for supporting their female counterparts in ENR activities. Four male employees were awarded based on the categories and criteria, as follows:  FT II Jayson Boongaling as Supportive Male Ally, FT I Joel D. Gatdula as Good Listener, AO I Dexter Arvin Manalo as Gentleman, and LMO I Jo Evenson Bernas as Socially Dynamic. OIC-CENRO Rommel S. Baybayon was also given a special award of “Best of the Best Male Ally 2024”.

Additionally, 35 pieces of sustainable promotional materials (tote bags with NWM Logo) were distributed to clientele and the recognized CENRO Calaca employees. In culmination, a one-day event was held at the Provincial Nursery in Brgy. Lumbang na Matanda, Calaca, Batangas that included activities such as maintenance of nursery, particularly, weeding, cleaning, and watering of seedlings and eco-garden, and a Zumba dance to promote physical fitness and wellness. 

CENRO Calaca continuously supports and participates in the campaigns and activities of the department and the Philippine Commission on Women in relation to the National Women’s Month celebration.

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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) CALABARZON urges private sectors and organizations to volunteer at the Regional Nurseries to conduct nursery activities. 

The Mechanized and Modernized Forest Nursery (MMFN) located inside the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) and the Regional Seedling Production and Training Facility at Brgy. Lamot II, Calauan, Laguna need volunteers for its maintenance and protection. 

Currently, the nursery in Calauan houses more than 65,000 seedlings while the estimated number of seedlings at the MMFN is 35,000, in preparation for the anticipated massive tree growing/nurturing activities regionwide come rainy season. 

“Sa ngayon ay kailangan namin ng volunteers to conduct nursery operations dahil hindi kakayanin ng aming mga laborers and staff…masyadong marami ang mga seedlings na kailangan nating i-maintain”, said by Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services Eriberto B. Saños. 

He added that while it is not yet appropriate to plant trees during summer, interested groups and organizations may volunteer in the maintenance of the seedlings. Some of the assistance needed for the nurseries includes weeding, plant potting, watering, and monitoring and updating of the inventory of seedlings. 

From July to November 2023, through the “Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Displaced/Disadvantage Workers (TUPAD) Program” in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), additional workers were hired and mobilized to aid the implementation of forest protection program of DENR CALABARZON. Some of these workers were deployed at the regional nurseries. 

“Magmula nang matapos ang TUPAD ay kulang na kulang talaga ang aming tao”, raised by Mr. Gilberto B. Lawas of the Regional National Greening Program Coordinating Office. 

Currently, the Laguna Climate Change Adaptation Office of the Laguna Provincial Government commits to mobilize their Barangay Volunteer Workers to assist in the MMFN operations. Yet, further assistance is needed. 

For those who would like to volunteer, kindly send your intent letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and address it to:

NILO B. TAMORIA, CESO III

Regional Executive Director

DENR CALABARZON

For other concerns, you may also reach DENR CALABARZON through mobile 09561825774 / 09198744369, landline (049)540-3367, or via official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/DENR4AOfficial/. 

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