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CENRO STA. CRUZ, NAKIISA SA 18-DAY CAMPAIGN TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

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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CENRO STA. CRUZ YOUTH DESK OFFICERS STRENGTHEN, EMPOWER DUHAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

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 in relation to 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 Ecological Garden. These were emphasized since wastes from the said school can be recycled and used for composting. 

Moreover, a supplementary lecture which 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 pertaining to 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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DENR PENRO CAVITE CONDUCTS 4TH QUARTER FULL-TIME DELIVERY UNIT MEETING FOR CY 2023

Key officials of DENR-PENRO Cavite, including the Section and Unit Chiefs, attended the 4th Quarter Full-Time Delivery Unit (FDU) Meeting for CY 2023. The meeting was also graced by the representatives from the Planning and Management Division and Finance Division of the DENR CALABARZON.
 
The meeting primarily aims to appraise the status of the office’s physical and financial performance for the past 11 months, and discuss the issues, concerns, and catch-up plans to further develop, improve, and reinforce the strategies and quality of service that the office provides to the public.
 
PENRO Cavite Management Services Division Chief Ma. Joy Grace S. Sazon encouraged the personnel to continuously strive for improvement and maintain professionalism in the office in order to provide the best service to the public. Moreover, Cavite PENR Officer Januel R. Peras enjoined the personnel to accomplish beyond 100% of their respective targets to sustain its high performance rating in CALABARZON.
 
Planning Officer I Paolo Obstaculo was the first presenter during the meeting. His presentation focused on the status of the physical performance of the office, and emphasized the programs, activities and projects that still had backlogs. He urged the section chiefs and unit heads concerned to accomplish their targets on time to remain on the top spot of the regional office’s performance ranking.
 
Furthermore, Accountant Aileen V. Garrovillas proceeded with the presentation of the status of Notice of Cash Allocation (NCA), Notice of Transfer of Allocation (NTA), and Disbursements, wherein, she said that there were no cash reversions for the past three quarters of CY 2023. She also requested the Administrative Section and the Unit/Section Chiefs concerned to remind their Contractual Staff to submit the proof of their remittances for PhilHealth and SSS for the months of June-December 2023 for the processing of their premiums by the end of the year.
 
Lastly, then Planning Officer III Noime R. Mararac presented the list of activities and indicators that affected the Office Performance Commitment and Review (OPCR) and Division Performance Commitment and Review (DPCR) ratings for the first semester of CY 2023. She announced that despite some deficiencies/timeliness in the submission of Means of Verification of the accomplished targets, PENRO Cavite still ranked Number 1 for the first semester of CY 2023 in tie with PENRO Batangas, according to Ms. Cristy M. Balasbas of the Planning and Management Division.
 
Several concerns, issues, announcements, and reminders that require immediate action were also raised, discussed, and settled during the meeting. It was officially adjourned by PENRO Peras by commending and expressing his appreciation to everyone for a successful FDU meeting. ###
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CENRO CALAUAG ATTENDS MEETING WITH QUEZON PROVINCE 4TH DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO LOBBY FOR LEGISLATION PROTECTING CALAUAG WATERSHED

CENRO Calauag’s Conservation and Development Section (CDS) personnel headed by EMS II Novet Joy S. Pantalunan, the concurrent Protected Area Superintendent of Calauag Watershed Forest Reserve (CWFR), paid a courtesy call to Quezon Province 4th District Representative, Atty. Keith Micah D.L. Tan through a meeting held at the latter’s office in the House of Representatives, Batasan Hills, Quezon City.
 
The same was an appointment requested by Representative Tan’s office to further solicit additional facts aiding the passage of a law to protect and efficiently manage Calauag Watershed.
 
CWFR is a declared watershed reservation under Presidential Proclamation No. 367, signed by the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos on January 2, 1939. It is under the management of the LGU of Calauag, a municipality situated within the territorial jurisdiction of CENRO Calauag, Quezon.
 
This watershed reservation has a total area of 327.86 hectares, with an approximately 36.79 hectares Protected Area (PA) proposed to be established under E-NIPAS, after it had undergone a Protected Area Suitability Assessment (PASA) in 2022.
 
Such assessment was conducted by CENRO Calauag in CWFR since the latter is an initial component of ENIPAS and is to comply with the provisions stipulated in DENR Administrative Order No. 2019-05 or the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 7586, or the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992, as amended by Republic Act No. 11038, or the Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System (ENIPAS) Act of 2018.
 
Last year, the CWFR established Biodiversity Monitoring System (BMS) Stations to monitor and improve the information available for decision-makers in the management of the area.
 
If the passage of the law for the CWFR succeeds, it will be renamed as Calauag Protected Landscape.###
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CENRO CALAUAG FINDS AGTA TRIBE BENEFICIAL IN IMPROVING VILLA ESPINA FORESTS

Calauag, Quezon - The DENR CENRO Calauag, headed by For. Joselito D. Barros, assisted the Villa Espina Elementary School in a tree growing activity in Brgy Villa Espina, Lopez, Quezon, to uplift the Agta community's involvement towards improvement and protection of their immediate environment and natural resources.
 
The tribal hall of the Agta community is a scenic tribe near the Calauag River passing Brgy. Villa Espina, is known for its adjacent lush vegetation with diverse flora.
 
The initiative was held in support of the forestry program of Villa Espina Elementary School that aims to manage and protect the local forests through community-driven efforts within its jurisdiction.
 
During the awareness campaign, Tribal Chieftain Wilfredo D. Oloya welcomed the participants of the activity. Afterwards, Brgy. Councilor Wilson Anareta delivered his plans for the Agta community. Raquel R. Capacio, teacher representative of Villa Espina ES, remarked on the importance and impact of their initiatives for the Agtas.
 
Meanwhile, Cyrene C. Oseña, a professor from Philippine Normal University-South Luzon campus highlighted that the success of the program hinges on active community participation.
 
Moreover, on behalf of CENRO Calauag, Forester II Aleli C. Alvarez shared the concept of sustainable development and demonstrated the proper way of handling the seedlings. She emphasized that the site preparation, tree species and site suitability, and maintenance and protection activities are vital to attain high survival of trees planted in the site.
 
This differentiates the concept of “tree growing” from “tree planting,” which promotes the monitoring of planted seedlings and maintaining the planting site after a planting activity.
 
Stakeholders, including volunteers from government and private entities, have planted two hundred (200) native and fruit-bearing trees such as lipote, guyabano narra, kasoy, kalumpit, and ilang-ilang, ensuring their sustainable growth towards the creation of hidden forests in Lopez’s Tribal Community.
 
CENR Officer Barros believes that the commendable effort of Villa Espina ES and concerned stakeholders to preserve the local environment and foster sustainable development in the Agta’s tribe is a significant step towards such community’s involvement for forest conservation and protection in the area.
 
Lt. Col. Joel R Jonson (GSC) PA of 85th IB 2ID PA AFP stated, "The Villa Espina Community Forestry Program exemplifies the power of collective action. By working together, we are not only preserving our natural heritage but also ensuring a sustainable future for the next generations. This initiative showcases our commitment to environmental stewardship and community well-being." ###
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