CENRO Sta. Cruz’ Year-End Assessment for CY 2023 and Way Forward 2024

DENR-CENRO Sta. Cruz conducted its year-end assessment for CY 2023 and way forward for CY 2024 on December 19, 2023.

The year-end assessment aims to evaluate the physical and financial accomplishments for CY 2023, identify opportunities for improvement, and recognize the invaluable insights and contributions of personnel on the attainment of targets and delivery of quality public service.

The  Enforcement and Monitoring Section (EMS) highlighted their accomplishment in LAWIN Patrolling with 109% or a total of 919.75 km patrolled out of 840 km. EMS continuously strengthens forest protection activities through the conduct of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Campaigns to the Local Government Units (LGUs) and partnerships and continuous coordination with other law enforcement organizations such as Philippine National Police (PNP), Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). A total of 57 operations against illegal ENR Activities were conducted in partnership with the said agencies.

The Conservation and Development Section had accomplished the adoption of the Forest Land Use Plan (FLUP) through forging a Memorandum of Agreement between the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Mabitac and DENR. Other targets on cave assessment, implementation of the cave management plan and wetland management plan, inventory of caves and wetlands, and Asian Waterbird Census were also attained.

Under the Enhanced National Greening Program (eNGP), accomplishment on Maintenance and Protection Activities of CY 2022 300 ha. Bamboo and other Fruit Tree Species within the Municipalities of Sta. Maria and Famy, Laguna and CY 2021 200 ha. Coffee and other Fruit Tree Species within the Municipality of Sta. Maria having a total of 87% survival rate has been highlighted. Moreover, as one of the strategies in closing the open access areas, a total of 11 MOAs were forged for NGP Adoption wherein two (2) MOAs were forged this year. 

For the implementation of the Manila Bay Rehabilitation Program, a total of 26 River Rangers were hired for the conduct of Solid Waste and Water Hyacinth Collection within the priority rivers in the 3rd and 4th Districts of Laguna. Also, A total of 1,068 were produced and distributed to the students, communities and LGUs within Sta. Cruz River Watershed.

The Regulation and Permitting Section (RPS), highlighted their accomplishment on processing of Residential and Agricultural Free Patent Applications with 159% (153 out of 110) and 229% (281 out of 110) respectively. In the Lot survey for Agricultural and Residential areas, 130% (84 out of 70) and 121% (152 out of 125) accomplishments were attained. Meanwhile, for the issuance of Forestry permits and registrations, 136% (519 out of 438) were processed/issued.

CENRO Venerando U. Garcia presented the innovation of CENRO Sta. Cruz namely policy review and recommendations, issuance of tax declaration within Protected Area, Inventory of sash factories and bamboo retailers, Donation of wood materials for fabrication of school chairs and tables, Digitalization of Citizen’s Charter, and Creation of Group Chat for ENROs within the Area of Jurisdiction. It was also presented during the conduct of the 4th Quarter Regional Management Conference (RMC) of DENR CALABARZON.

Last year, this Office initiated the process flowchart for the issuance of Show Cause Orders (SCOs) within Forest Land and Protected Areas previously presented during the Regional Management Conference to further improve the process flow.  To date, a total of 207 SCOs have been issued and 44 Notices of Violations were served. 

As part of the Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE), this Office has awarded best employees for CY 2023. A total of ten (10) employees both permanent and under contract of services have been recognized and awarded a Certificate of Appreciation.

CENRO Garcia is very much thankful for the support and cooperation of all the CENRO Sta. Cruz personnel. He acknowledged the efforts of each section and unit in the accomplishment more than the CY 2023 given targets. Also, CENRO Garcia is proud of the character and perseverance shown by the personnel of CENRO Sta. Cruz in aiming for the best to attain the given targets strengthened this Office in becoming a transformational organization exuding vibrant, vigilant, and venerable capabilities. The contributions of the personnel all went down to success in overcoming struggles equipped with a mindset centered on the principles of DENR core values: discipline, excellence, responsibility, and nobility as a civil servant of the 3rd and 4th districts of Laguna and setting the standard for exceptional service when it comes to engagement building partnerships and fostering the trust of the citizenry.

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