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DENR 10, 4ID PHILIPPINE ARMY, DA 10, BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY COLLABORATE IN RAISING ONE MILLION FRUIT-BEARING TREES PROJECT

In line with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) commitment in the management, protection, rehabilitation and development of the environment, DENR 10 through the leadership of Regional Executive Director (RED) Henry A. Adornado collaborates with the 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army (4ID, PA), Beta Sigma Fraternity and Department of Agriculture (DA) on the Tree Growing Project activity dubbed as “Raising One Million Fruit-Bearing Trees’ Project” recently on July 9, 2023 in Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City.

RED Adornado lauded 4ID, PA Commander Major General Jose Maria R Cuerpo II for leading and initiating the momentous Tree Growing Project with the Beta Sigma Fraternity, the Department of Agriculture and other officers and enlisted personnel of the 4ID. He also acknowledged the presence of DENR- Misamis Oriental Provincial Environment Natural Resources Officer Ferdinand E. Dagulo and CENR Officer of Initao Jerome G. Pioquinto for supporting the activity.

The event was in line with the Philippine Army's Green Camp Program in support to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr.'s environmental protection and food security program to address climate change and the Beta Sigma Fraternity’s effort in preventing climate change by invigorating Private-Public Partnerships through the Whole-of-Nation Approach.

The said event was also part of the upcoming 77th Founding Anniversary of the Beta Sigma Fraternity, wherein RED Adornado and Maj. Gen. Cuerpo are both members of the honorable fraternity.

On the other hand, MGen Cuerpo II emphasized that the partnership between 4ID, DENR, Beta Sigma and DA will further strengthen partnership and collaboration to create more awareness on the importance of tree planting and environmental protection as a whole. He also calls on other partner volunteers and stakeholders to do their share to plant seeds of change today, to ensure a greener and more sustainable future for generations to come.

The group successfully planted assorted fruit trees and endemic seedlings in strategic places inside the camp. The fruit-bearing seedlings were provided by DA while Molave seedlings were provided by DENR-PENRO of Misamis Oriental and CENRO Initao with the leadership of PENR Officer Dagulo and CENR Officer Pioquinto. #TayoAngKalikasan (RSCIG PR No.07-194-2023)

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LANAO DEL NORTE’S MT. INAYAWAN RANGE NATURAL PARK DECLARED 4TH ASEAN HERITAGE PARK IN NORTHERN MINDANAO

 
 
Recognizing its outstanding wilderness, naturalness and rich biodiversity, Mt. Inayawan Range Natural Park (MIRNP) in Nunungan, Lanao del Norte was declared as the 4th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Heritage Park in Northern Mindanao. It was declared as ASEAN Heritage Park on October 31, 2022 by the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on the Environment via ad referendum.  
 
The MIRNP was officially launched as ASEAN Heritage Park (AHP) on June 28, 2023 in line with the Environment Day celebration of the province and Philippine Environment Month. The local government units, ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB), Department of Environment and Natural Resources, other government agencies, local communities and other stakeholders witnessed the unveiling of the MIRNP-AHP Landmark. The launching was also graced by Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go and the Committee Chair on Health and Demography.
 
“Based on the recent Biodiversity Assessment Monitoring System conducted by the DENR 10 and representative of the local government unit of Nunungan, Lanao Del Norte, MIRNP is an important refuge of a great number of diverse endemic fauna and flora species found in the old growth and mossy forest in the higher areas”, said OIC-Assistant Secretary (ASec) for Field Operations-Western Mindanao and Director, Forest Management Bureau in concurrent capacity, Arleigh J. Adorable. 
 
ASec Adorable stressed the MIRNP’s biological importance, which functions as a watershed and life support system for the people depending on the water that emanates from the mountains.  
 
 “The ACB recognized the significance of the area as an opportunity for the economic growth of the municipality of Nunungan, Lanao del Norte and that the economic activities need to be anchored on the concept of nature-based solutions where the ecosystem services provided and intact biodiversity and habitats are sustained by protection and conservation efforts by the authorities and local communities”, said ACB Senior Director for Biodiversity Knowledge Management Arvin C. Diesmos. 
 
Director Diesmos added that the ACB as the secretariat for ASEAN Heritage Parks are ready to provide the necessary support for the park’s conservation efforts and ensure the effective management of the newly declared AHP.
 
Provincial Governor Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo of Lanao del Norte thanked the ASEAN Heritage Park Committee for recognizing MIRNP’s ecological significance and unique biodiversity. Governor Dimaporo added that it is important to foster environmental stewardship and push for sustainable practices that will help protect MIRNP.  
 
MIRNP was legislated on June 22, 2018 as National Park pursuant to Republic Act 11038 or the Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System Law. It covers an area of 4,236 hectares and comprises the 25 barangays of Nunungan, Lanao Del Norte. It is the largest remaining virgin forest of Lanao Del Norte having an elevation of 1,563 masl. with three major lakes known as Malaig; Pantar and Sungod. The Park sustains the economic life of the local populace of the municipality of Nunungan including the municipalities adjacent to it, Sapad, Kapatagan and Lala. 
 
The category of ASEAN Heritage Parks and Reserves (AHPRs) was first conceptualized by the ASEAN experts on the environment during their first Regional Meeting in 1978. The group defined the AHPRs as “a category of protected areas conceived for a select group of national parks and nature reserves that have outstanding wilderness and other value”.
 
MIRNP is the 53rd declared AHP of the ASEAN Member States, 11th in the Philippines and the 4th in Northern Mindanao along with Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park in Bukidnon, Mt. Malindang Range Natural Park in Misamis Occidental and Mts. Timpoong-Hibok-Hibok Natural Monument in Camiguin.  #TayoAngKalikasan RSCIG No. 07-183-2023
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DENR 10, 12 INK MOA FOR JOINT DELINEATION OF BOUNDARY CONFLICT

To provide technical assistance/expertise to the Local Government Units (LGUs) subject of land claims and boundary conflicts in the establishment of political boundaries, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Regions 10 and 12 forge a partnership for the joint delineation of the boundary conflict between the provinces of Bukidnon and Cotabato on June 7, 2023 in Cagayan de Oro City.

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) OIC-Assistant Secretary for Field Operations-Western Mindanao and Director, Forest Management Bureau in concurrent capacity, Arleigh J. Adorable said that the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) will put directions on what are the things that should be agreed upon regarding the areas in boundary conflicts. He added that the success and learnings of this MOA will also help other regions on resolving issues on boundary conflicts in their respective areas.

In addition, Regional Executive Director Henry A. Adornado of Region 10 said that the MOA signing will not only benefit the regions in the efficient implementation of DENR programs and projects but also help the LGUs resolve their boundary conflicts. RED Felix S. Alicer of Region 12 explained that the MOA will help in crafting guidelines to properly address the political boundary conflicts.

The Technical Working Group consists of DENR 10 and 12 ARDs for Technical Services; Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Offices of Bukidnon and Cotabato; Community Environment and Natural Resources Offices of Matalam and Midsayap, Cotabato and Don Carlos, Bukidnon; Chief, Surveys and Mapping Divisions (SMD); Representative from Legal Division and Chief, Control and Surveys Section of SMD.

Both regions will lead in the collaborative conduct of the necessary survey in the establishment of political boundaries of the localities based on the agreement reached, provide technical assistance/expertise if necessary in the conduct of the joint survey and inform the concerned LGUs on the result of the survey.
Moreover, the DENR 10 and 12 shall be responsible in the ensuing processes and issuance of patent and other tenurial instrument in the localities/areas established/identified within their respective jurisdiction through a joint resolution. #TayoAngKalikasan RSCIG No. 06-171-2023

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DENR 10 LEADS SIMULTANEOUS COASTAL CLEAN-UP IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

On behalf of DENR 10 Regional Executive Director Henry A. Adornado, Conservation and Development Division (CDD) OIC-Chief, Forester Fidel P. Gamos Jr. highlighted the importance of the ocean as the major provider of food and other marine resources.

City Local Environment and Natural Resources Office (CLENRO) head, Engr. Armin Cuenca prior to the clean-up activity expressed the support of the city government to eliminate plastic pollution in the coastal areas of the City.

Moreover, CDD Deputy Chief, Mercedita G. Barbarona guided participants on how to fill up the Volunteer Ocean Trash Data Form for proper documentation and record the type of trash collected during the activity to help formulate possible solutions to reduce its impact on the world’s oceans and waterways.

A total of 1,113 volunteers/participants joined the said activity from various national government agencies, non-government organizations, private organizations, barangay local government units and its residents, bantay dagat, fisherfolks, academe, youth organizations, media, Philippine National Police, Philippine Army, Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine Coast Guard, and other concerned groups.

The coastal clean-up covered a distance of 11.86 kilometers and gathered 550.50 sacks weighing 9,742.20 kilograms.

This year’s Month of the Ocean celebration theme is “Sustainably Feed the Global Population” which aims to support the maintenance and improvement of marine ecosystems and establish partnerships with concerned stakeholders to explore innovative solutions through the restoration and management of fish stocks and seafood for livelihood and food security. #TayoAngKalikasan (RSCIG No. 05-133-2023)

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CENRO INITAO CONDUCTS CSW TRAINING FOR THE ILPLS-PAMB MEMBERS, SECRETARIAT

To enhance the performance and ensure effective and efficient delivery of functions and services, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region 10 through the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Initao conducted the training on Completed Staff Work (CSW) to the Initao-Libertad Protected Landscape and Seascape (ILPLS) Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) members and secretariat on March 29-30, 2023 in Cagayan de Oro City.

DENR 10 Regional Executive Director Henry A. Adornado (left photo) said that the CSW is relevant as guide for decision-makers on resolving issues and concerns by providing information such as actions taken and possible resolutions. He added that this will be mainstreamed in the performance of functions and responsibilities that will help the Office in providing efficient and effective public service.

The training is in partnership with the National Economic and Development Authority Region 10 and was participated in by 30 ILPLS PAMB members and secretariat. Activities included discussions on the ILPLS PAMB structure, functions, and responsibilities, key concepts of CSW, technical writing, agenda setting, taking minutes of meeting, how to prepare resolutions and updates on matters arising of a previous activity/meeting.

ILPLS is located within the municipalities of Initao and Libertad in the province of Misamis Oriental covering an area of 921.02 hectares. The landscape portion of the protected area contains primary forest with century-old trees that serve as habitat to diverse wildlife, which include the elusive Philippine Tarsier (C. syrichta) while its seascape holds an excellent coral reef teeming with diverse marine life and a portion of its coastline is a nesting site of the endangered marine turtle. (#TayoAngKalikasan RSCIG No. 04-101-2023)

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