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Another batch of researchers from the Ecosystems Research and Development Service (ERDS) - 10 tested the applicability of the different modalities of the Trees in Multi-Use Landscape in Southeast Asia (TULSEA) in Claveria, Misamis Oriental. These modalities are on Participatory Landscape Appraisal, Land Tenure Appraisal, and Rapid Market Assessment. The practicum was held in Claveria, Misamis Oriental as part of the training activity to enforce learning.

The World Agroforestry Centre conducted the second national training-workshop on TULSEA at Marco Hotel, Alwana Business Park, Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City on June 9-13, 2008. The capacity building activity taught the participants of DENR-10; MOSCAT, Claveria, Misamis Oriental; and LGUs in Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental administered the testing of the tools in the different landscapes.

Regional Executive Director Maximo O. Dichoso in his message cited that forest landscape rapidly changes due to the changing land-use practices. Thus, altering the vegetation and wildlife component of the ecosystem. This problem according to RED Dichoso, can be addressed by the technical people, however with the intrusion of the social component in the area, the implementation of the conservation efforts would be difficult. He concluded that through the World Agroforestry Centre, MOSCAT, LGUs, and DENR, with TULSEA as a tool, could work together for an integrated natural resource management in the CBFM’s agro-forestry component.

Of the 22 participants, four were researchers from ERDS. They were For. Manolito M. Pasco, Georgina C. Padilla, Norma A. Palma, and Rosalia B. Acub. The other participants were from Kalahan Foundation, Nueva Vizcaya; ICRAF and MOSCAT-Claveria, Misamis, Oriental; LGU-Claveria, Misamis Oriental; LGU-Lantapan, Bukidnon; and LGU-Bukidnon Environment and Natural Resources Office.

The resource persons were Dr. Laxman Joshi, Suseno Budirdasono, and Endri Martini from Indonesia; and Dr. Minh Ha Hoang from Vietnam while the facilitators were Dr. Jun Mercado, ICRAF-Claveria, Misamis Oriental; RTD Danilo Cacanindin, DENR-10; Cecille Egnar, BENRO; Dr. Alma Cosadio, and Imelda Hebron, MOSCAT.
   
Forester Exequiel Barillo (center) of PENRO-MisOcc delivers his presentation on the DENR concerns on Avian Flu prevention during the PIA Mobile Talakayan Media Forum on Anti-Avian Flu organized by the PIA Central Office.It was held at the Provincial Function Hall, Capitol, Oroquieta City.

The DENR is one of the panel together with the DOH, Bureau of Animal Industry thru the Provincial Veterinary Office and the Provincial ENRO who was tasked to organize the Provincial Task Force on Avian Flu. The Forum was sponsored by the Provincial Government of Misamis Occidental.
   
Forester Regidor Magtoto (center), the newly installed OIC-CENRO of Oroquieta City warmly accepted the responsibility as the new CENRO whose areas of jurisdiction covers the entire 1st district of Misamis Occidental.

In his message he expressed his heartfelt thanks to all personnel of CENRO-Oroquieta City and the PENRO for the warm welcome they have shown to him upon his arrival at the Office. CENRO Unesco Pacarro (left), the outgoing CENR Officer, relinquished his responsibility and thanked all the personnel for their active support during his term as CENRO & OIC-PENRO of Mis Occ. PENRO Raquil-Ali Lucman (right) witnessed the turnover ceremony. The event was held on October 9, 2007 at PENRO Conference Hall, Oroquieta City
   
DIVE FOR A CAUSE. Divers from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), XU-McKeough Marine Center , Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary 10 (PCGA) and DENR 10 pose for posterity before the actual dive at the coastal area of Initao, Misamis Oriental.

The Coral Reef Relief or Dam-ag sa Dap-ag was made to control and avert the population explosion of the noxious starfish called crown of thorns (Acanthaster planci), a species of starfish that is a voracious eater of corals.

The activity is in line with the department's celebration of the Ocean Month this May. (RPAO)
   
Dr. Corazon B. Galinato, DENR Regional Technical Director of the Forest Management Service emphasizes the essence of educating the public on natural resources conservation during the program of the Region-wide Dalaw-Turo Environmental Skit and Chanting Contest at the DENR 10 covered court. The activity highlighted the celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22 and the Ocean Month Celebration this May.
   
DALAW -TURO CONTEST. Photo shows the Environmental Skit presentation of PENRO- Misamis Occidental during the region-wide Dalaw-Turo Environmental Skit and Chanting Contest held recently at DENR 10 covered court in celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22 and the Ocean Month Celebration this May.

The group bagged the 2nd place during the said contest. PENRO- Misamis Oriental garnered 1st place and 3rd place went to the Forest Management Service.
   
CHANTING CONTEST. OIC, CENR Officer Ronald Gadot, Sr. (5th from left) of the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO)-Initao leads his team on their Environmental Chant during the Region-wide Dalaw-Turo Environmental Skit and Chanting Contest.

CENRO-Initao won both categories. The activity is in celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22 and part of the Ocean Month Celebration this May.
   
GROWING MANGROVE TREES. DENR 10 Regional Executive Director Maximo O. Dichoso (2nd from left) leads the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with its partners, Barangay Council of Bulua, the Veterans Federation of the Philippines and the Alternative Resources Development Multi-purpose Cooperative (ARDEMCO).

The group aims to establish a 1.6 hectare mangrove plantation project at Barangay Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City.

Also in photo are Misamis Oriental Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer Rex Monsanto (left), District Comdr. Francisco P. Calibo (3rd from right) of the Veterans Federation of the Philippines ; Barangay Captain Pedro Legaspi (2nd from right) of Bulua; and Forester Virgilio Batocail (extreme right), ARDEMCO president. (Marlowe Paragas)
   
DENR Regional Executive Director Maximo O. Dichoso expresses his all-out support to the "GROWING MANGROVE TREES" Project. The partners of the DENR in the mangrove plantation project at barangay Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City are the Veterans Federation of the Philippines , Bulua Barangay Council and the Alternative Resources Development Multi-Purpose Cooperative (ARDEMCO).

Also in photo are District Comdr. Francisco P. Calibo (3rd from right), representing the Veterans Federation of the Philippines ; Hon. Pedro Legaspi (2nd from right), barangay captain of Bulua; and Forester Virgilio Batocail (extreme right), ARDEMCO president. (Marlowe Paragas)
   
Barangay Captain Pedro Legaspi of Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City emphasizes his deep gratitude to the department, the Veterans Federation of the Philippines and Alternative Resources Development Multi-Purpose Cooperative (ARDEMCO) for choosing barangay Bulua as the site of the "GROWING MANGROVE TREES" PROJECT.

The signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was spearheaded by DENR 10 Regional Executive Director Maximo O. Dichoso; Misamis Oriental Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer Rex Monsanto (left); District Comdr. Francisco P. Calibo, representing the Veterans Federation of the Philippines; Barangay Captain Pedro Legaspi of barangay Bulua; and Forester Virgilio Batocail of ARDEMCO. (Marlowe Paragas)