The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region 10 (DENR 10), with the support of various local government units and private sectors, spearheaded the simultaneous celebration of International Day of Forest 2024 and World Water Day 2024 on March 22 in Northern Mindanao to highlight the importance of sustainable management of our remaining forests and freshwater resources.

DENR 10 Regional Executive Director (RED) Henry A. Adornado, through the Conservation and Development Division and the Licenses, Patents, and Deeds Division, conducted a Clean-Hike-Plant activity in Sitio Mapawa, Barangay Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City, and a Clean-up activity in Zone 6, Barangay Igpit, Opol.

The simultaneous celebration aimed at raising awareness of the importance of all types of forests and ecosystem restoration, including reforestation efforts that significantly contribute to climate change mitigation, as well as focusing on the importance of water to people living without access to safe water and the critical role of freshwater in the sustainability and prosperity of the world.

Additionally, on the same day, DENR personnel also participated in the removal of Water Hyacinth along the riverbanks of Isla de Oro in Cagayan de Oro City. The activity was organized by the Cagayan de Oro City Local Environment and Natural Resources Office (CLENRO).

Various national government agencies, local government units, their respective barangay local government units, and selected DENR regional office and line bureau personnel attended the activity in separate locations.
The International Day of Forest and World Water Day were both proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly, designated as March 21 for the International Day of Forest and March 22 for World Water Day.
The theme for the International Day of Forest 2024 is “Forest and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World” and “Water for Peace” for World Water Day.
𝐑𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐆 𝐍𝐨. 03-09-2024 #EnvironmentForLife

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Published: 01 April 2024

On February 24, 2024, a juvenile Philippine Eagle named Kalatungan was rescued in the province of Bukidnon with the help of the Forest Guard volunteers of the Bantay sa Yutang Kabilin (BYK) Association in Sitio Balmar, Nabaliwa, Pangantucan in collaboration Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF), Xavier Science Foundation, and the DENR 10 Protected Area Management Office of Mount Kalatungan Range Natural Park (MKRNP).

The eaglet was found trapped in a thicket along Kilauyon ridge above the rivers of Kaayatan nga Dako (Big) and Kaayatan Gamay (Small) in the said locality by a resident named Dodong Watang.

The discovery of the juvenile Philippine Eagle prompted Elpedio Suclatan, Chairman of the local People’s Organization NAMAMAYUK, to coordinate with Xavier Science Foundation, Deputy Director Thieza Verdijo, Philippine Eagle Foundation Director for Operations Dr. Jayson C. Ibañez, PhD and DENR 10 PAMO of MKRNP Protected Area Superintendent (PASU) Ner Doydoy.

The PEF dispatched a team from Davao City led by PEF Senior Animal Keeper Dominic Tadena along with Biologist Andrei Von Mariano Tirona and Dr. Sheen Erica Gadong, PEF Veterinary Consultant to administer first aid care to the juvenile eaglet. During the initial examination, it showed a superficial wound on the left wing indicating a potential injury or trauma. It was also identified and projected that the bird is between 1.5 to 2 years of age, male and weighs 3.45 kilograms.

After the initial examination, the juvenile eaglet was transported to Davao City for its follow-up check-up and X-ray imaging. It was revealed that it sustained wounds coming from airgun pellets, and the absence of entry wounds indicated that it happened a few months back.

Director Ibañez shared that this is the third case of a Philippine Eagle being purposely shot with airguns in the province since the pandemic. The first was Philippine Eagle “Taoyaman Fernando,” a rescued immature bird in 2020 whose X-ray also showed airgun pellets lodged on its right wing, and the second case was Philippine Eagle “Sinabadan,” who was also shot and is now permanently injured.

Director Ibañez added that with these incidents, it is high time to seek assistance and lobby to the concerned authorities to strictly enforce the laws and rules on airgun regulation to help save and conserve the Philippine Eagle.

The Philippine Eagle is endemic to only four major islands in Eastern Luzon, Samar, Leyte, and Mindanao. The largest number of eagle population resides in Mindanao, with between 82 and 233 breeding pairs. It is also known that Protected Areas in Region 10, particularly in Mount Kitanglad Range Natural Park and Mount Kalatungan Range Natural Park in Bukidnon, are the home and nesting site of the Philippine Eagle. #EnvironmentForLife (RSCIG PR No. 03-063-2024)

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Published: 07 March 2024

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Ma. Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga conferred the agency’s Environmental Awards for Governance and Leadership Excellence (EAGLE) to Regional Executive Director (RED) Henry A. Adornado and Regional Director (RD) Reynaldo S. Digamo in recognition of their exemplary leadership skills, major accomplishments and contributions as head of DENR 10 and EMB 10, respectively, during the 2024 New Year’s Reception on February 1, 2024 in Tagaytay City.

RED Adornado was a former Director of Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau in Los Baños, Laguna, a consistently top performing Bureau in 2016 and 2017 before he was assigned in the field.

RD Digamo also received the EAGLE Award as head of EMB 10. He is a three-time nominee for EAGLE Award in Caraga Region and Northern Mindanao from year 2018 to 2021.

In addition, DENR 10 was also awarded as the Best Performing Regional Office for 2022 for its contribution in the efficient and effective implementation of the department’s goals.

Aside from the above recognitions, three DENR 10 field offices such as PENRO Lanao del Norte, PENRO Camiguin and CENRO Oroquieta were awarded with plaque of recognition being nominees for EAGLE award under different categories.

The EAGLE Award recognizes the outstanding DENR officials’ exemplary leadership and major accomplishments and contributions in pursuing the agency’s goals and objectives. Its main objective is to promote a culture of organizational and leadership excellence by determining the efficiency and effectiveness of field officials in delivering their mandates and recognize and commend them accordingly. (Photo Courtesy: DENR-SCIS) #EnvironmentForLife RSCIG No. 02-29-2024

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Published: 06 February 2024

To provide technical assistance in the implementation of various laws, rules, and regulations governing wildlife resources in the region, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Region 10 capacitated partners through a two-day Deputation Training on Wildlife Law Enforcement on January 25-26, 2024 in Puntod, Cagayan de Oro City.

The training aimed to help the participants to familiarize the Rules of Procedures for Environmental Cases and the Wildlife Law Enforcement Manual of Operations and to acquire basic skills on identifying and handling wildlife species.

Fifty-one partners from the Local Government Units- Municipal Environment Natural Resources Offices, Philippine National Police Maritime 10, People’s Organizations and volunteers participated the said training.

“The collective efforts of the DENR, partners, stakeholders and communities in the enforcement of various laws, rules and regulations will significantly help the efforts to combat any illegal wildlife trade and trafficking in the region”, DENR 10 Regional Executive Director (RED) Henry A. Adornado emphasized during his message.
RED Adornado challenged the participants to help in the information dissemination campaign about the various environment-related topics on wildlife. He also expressed his gratitude to partners in continuous collaboration for the implementation and enforcement of ENR laws.

Assistant Regional Director for Management Services Ma. Theresa J. Allen shared that wildlife trafficking is one of the major environmental problems in the country that needs to be addressed. She added that the additional deputized Wildlife Enforcement Officers will help intensify and continue the region’s Wildlife conservation and protection efforts.

Resource Persons from the DENR 10, Environmental Management Bureau 10, and Mines and Geosciences Bureau 10 discussed topics on the Philippine Biodiversity and Republic Act (RA) No. 9147 or the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act, duties and responsibilities of Wildlife Enforcement Officers, role of Government and its Officials in Enforcement of Wildlife Laws, Rules and Procedures for Environmental Cases, Wildlife Permits, Identification of commonly traded Wildlife, Environmental Management and RA 7942 or the Mining Act.

The participants also underwent actual proper handling of wildlife in the Regional Wildlife Rescue Center to acquire basic skills during rescue/turn-over of wildlife species.

Upon completion of the training, the participants will be deputized as Wildlife Enforcement Officer in accordance with Joint DENR-Department of Agriculture-Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Administrative Order No. 01 Series of 2004 Section 30. #TayoAngKalikasan RSCIG No. 01-27-2024

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Published: 26 January 2024

Cagayan de Oro City- The Department of Environment of Environment and Natural Resources, Region 10 (DENR 10) Regional Executive Director (RED) Henry A. Adornado announced the appointment and promotion of six officials from the Surveys and Mapping Division (SMD), DENR-Environmental Management Bureau 10 (DENR-EMB 10) and Community Environment and Natural Resources Office in the region on January 8, 2024 at the DENR Central Office.

According to RED Adornado, DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga facilitated the Oath-taking ceremony during the Monday Convocation at the Central Office. Sec. Loyzaga congratulated the six officials from Region 10 and encouraged them to continue their commitment to their respective duties and responsibilities.

RED Adornado also acknowledged the newly appointed full-fledged Community Environment and Natural Resources Officials and promoted Division Chiefs from the Surveys and Mapping Division and DENR-EMB. The RED said these individuals have demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication and commitment to their respective tasks and deserved the appointment and promotion.

The newly appointed CENR Officials include CENR Officer Edgardo G. Agbayani of CENRO Don Carlos, CENR Officer Liza B. Requiña of CENRO Gingoog City and CENR Officer Jerome G. Pioquinto of CENRO Initao, while the newly promoted division chiefs include Atty. Abbas Lao and Engr. Dovee Cherry Geollegue from the DENR-EMB 10 and Engr. Isidro J. Jabla of the SMD. #TayoAngKalikasan (RSCIG PR No. 01-011-2024)

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Published: 15 January 2024