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 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 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, the 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 commending and expressing his appreciation to everyone for a successful FDU meeting.

Details

Parent Category: News & Events

Category: Press Releases

Published: 31 December 2023

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.

Details

Parent Category: News & Events

Category: Press Releases

Published: 31 December 2023

CENRO Sta. Cruz through its personnel from Mts. Banahaw-San Cristobal Protected Landscape (MBSCPL) Laguna Side, together with the Wildlife Rescue Center (WRC) of the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) led by Dr. Glenn S. Maguad, released a total of  64 endemic/indigenous wild faunae composed of 34 Asian box turtles (Cuora amboinensis), 10 Brahminy kites (Haliastur indus), 10 Philippine serpent eagles (Spilornis holospilus, and 10 Reticulated pythons (Malayopython reticulatos) back to the wild. 

The Asian box turtles were freed inside the vicinity of Taytay Falls in Brgy. Taytay, Majayjay while the Brahminy kites, Philippine serpent eagles, and Reticulated pythons were released in Lapreza, Brgy. Malaya and the Landing Point of Brgy. San Francisco in the municipality of Nagcarlan, Laguna, respectively. 

The turned-over wildlife were kept under observation during rehabilitation and were closely examined by a licensed veterinarian for issuance of health certificates, with approval to release the heads back to their natural habitat. 

The activity was under DENR Administrative Order (DAO) Nos. 97-17 and 22-10 establishing a Disposition Program for Confiscated and Donated Wildlife in the Custody of DENR Wildlife Rescue Centers. The Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) endorsed the release of fauna through Resolution No. 008-2021 indicating MBSCPL is a suitable environment for the rescued creatures. Additionally, the team also coordinated with the concerned Local Government Units regarding the dispatch of wildlife under Republic Act (RA) No. 9147 (Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act) Section 24, as part of the conservation, breeding, or propagation of threatened species. 

Details

Parent Category: News & Events

Category: Press Releases

Published: 31 December 2023

The DENR-CENRO Calauag organized a tree growing activity within an open cultivated area of Lopez Watershed Forest Reserve (LWFR) in Brgy. Yaganak, Calauag, Quezon despite the rainy weather.

CENRO’s Conservation and Development Section (CDS) personnel facilitated the event to highlight the DENR’s unified theme “Circular Actions for Climate Hope” for National Environmental Awareness Month, National Clean Air Month, and Global Warming and Climate Change Consciousness Week. 

The DENR encouraged the public to conduct circular activities such as urban greening, circular economy approach, sustainable livelihood, greenhouse gas reduction, use of renewable energy, and 3 Rs (i.e., reduce, reuse, recycle), among others, to uplift the current situation of the environment.

 Series of circular actions may bring a circular economy which aims to minimize waste and promote a sustainable use of natural resources through smarter product design, longer use, recycling and others, as well as to regenerate nature.

A circular economy plays a critical role in solving other complex challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss through advocating sustainable development.

Moreover, the CENRO Information Officers distributed notebooks containing the LWFR profile, Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines (PD 705), and Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act (RA 9147), to advance awareness among the stakeholders regarding the protected area and other environmental and forestry laws.

Participants from Lopez Water District, DENR-CENRO Calauag, and PA occupants planted seedlings of native trees such as Amugis (Koordersiodendron pinnatum), Balobo (Diplodiscus paniculatus), Batino (Alstonia macrophylla), Dulitan (Planchonella duclitan), Ilang-ilang (Cananga odorata), Kalantas (Toona calantas), Lipote (Syzygium polycephaloides), Maulawin (Vitex parviflora), Piling liitan (Canarium luzonicum), White Lauan (Shorea contorta), and Yakal (Shorea astylosa) within the planting site.

Details

Parent Category: News & Events

Category: Press Releases

Published: 31 December 2023

The DENR-CENRO Calauag through the Protected Area Management Office (PAMO) for Calauag Watershed Forest Reserve (CWFR) kicked off its first tree growing activity within the Multiple Use Zone (MUZ) of CWFR.

The said activity was part of the stakeholder engagement activity of CENRO Calauag highlighting the nationwide observance of Clean Air Month, Global Warming and Climate Change Consciousness Week, and National Environmental Awareness Month themed “Circular Actions for Climate Hope.”

The activity aimed to contribute to the reforestation efforts of the DENR and to inculcate environmental awareness among its stakeholders, particularly among the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) members of CWFR who are tasked with overseeing the management, protection, and conservation of the protected area. 

During the orientation prior to planting, For. Elloida E. Arenas, Assistant Protected Area Superintendent (APASu) of CWFR, explained that the planting materials were all fruit-bearing trees as these are the ones more suitable for planting in the MUZ than forest trees, as the area is already dominated with coconut. 

Meanwhile, For. Patrice Angela Veloso demonstrated and explained the proper handling and planting of seedlings. She reminded the participants to avoid stressing the plant by carefully holding the bottom of the potting bag and not on the plant’s stem. She also cited the proper soil depth where the seedlings must be planted. Moreover, she reminded the participants to properly dispose of the potting bags to maintain the cleanliness in the area.  

During the short opening program, For. Novet Joy S. Pantalunan, In-charge of Conservation and Development Section and concurrent PASu of CWFR, emphasized that the involvement of the stakeholders in the said activity is vital as they directly benefit from the watershed through the water that it supplies to the community. Hence, it signifies their share of responsibility with government agencies in the watershed’s conservation and protection.

Representatives from respective participating offices also delivered their messages including Pol. Captain Jernie Junne Merka of Philippine National Police (PNP), Board Member Hon. Angelo Eduarte of Brgy. Yaganak, Mr. Jerome Beruela of Calauag Water District, Ms. Jonalyn Laco of International Institute for Rural Reconstruction (IIRR), and Brgy. Chairman of Yaganak, Hon. Melvin Malacad.  

The participating offices conveyed their support for the activity and expressed willingness to be involved in other related activities in the succeeding years to ensure the conservation and protection of natural resources in the Municipality of Calauag, Quezon.

The tree-growing activity was facilitated by the interim Protected Area Management Office (PAMO) staff of CWFR with the assistance of Information Officers and some CDS personnel.  Some PAMB members also engaged in the activity including the Barangay LGU of Brgy. Yaganak, MENR Office of Calauag, PNP, IIRR, and Calauag Water District (CWD).

A total of 110 fruit-bearing trees composed of 25 Lanzones (Lanzium domesticum), 25 Calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa), 25 Mango (Mangifera indica), 25 Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum), and 10 Lipote (Syzygium polycephaloides) trees were planted in the protected area.

Details

Parent Category: News & Events

Category: Press Releases

Published: 31 December 2023