The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recognizes the country’s top 15 people’s organizations (POs) with the best practices in forest conservation and enterprise development being promoted under the Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM) program. The awarding was held during the 3rd CBFM Congress held Tuesday (Nov. 11, 2018) at the Manila Hotel in Manila. DENR Assistant Secretary Marcial Amaro (center) led the rites with DENR Assistant Secretary Ricardo Calderon and Forest Management Bureau Director Nonito Tamayo (to Amaro’s left and right, respectively). The 15 winning P.Os are represented in the event by their leaders, namely: (from left) Juan Medel, Lepantuhang Hugpong sa Kalamboan in Region 7; Rubenie Castellanes, Katilingban Sang Pumuluyo Nga Naga-Atipan Sang Watershed Sang Maasin, Region 6; Wilfredo Entionela, Mount Cadig Dev. Asso. Inc., Region 5; Leonilda Dalogdog, CFP-Calapagan Marayag Farmers Asso., Region 11; Benjamin Maputi, Sr., Imbuyao CBFM Farmers Asso., Region. 10; Efren Baleroso, Kahugpungan sa Gagmayng Mangingisda sa Bolong Batu-Siay, Region 9; Nilda Collado, MAcatumbalen CBFM &Coastal Mgmt. Asso., Region 4B; Bernardo Riaz, Calaanan-Digmala Upland Primary Multi-Purpose Coop., Region 3; Bernardo Escosia, Kapit-Bisig Farmers Asso., Region 4A; Margie Esteban, Limatong Dalumankom Busi Farmers Asso., Region 12; Victoriana Enteno, Naungan San Juan Mangrove Planters Asso., Region 8; Valentin Descalzo, Federation of Vista Hill, Kalongkong & Kakilingan Upland Farmers Inc., Region 2; Papias Bernados, San Isidro Upland Farmers Multi-Coop., Reg. 13; Valeriano Roldan, Caunayan Multi-Purpose Coop. , Region 1; Dimas Gao-Iay, Society’s Awareness on Livelihood & Environmental Needs for Growth, Inc., CAR. ###

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Published: 12 December 2018

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Undersecretary Benny Antiporda (right) appeals to local government unit (LGU) executives who attended the National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC) en banc meeting to “waste no time” in addressing their garbage, stressing that sanctions will be imposed against those will not comply with their approved solid waste management plans. LGUs are required to submit a progress report on the implementation of their respective SWM plans, to be submitted annually, to the National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC). A total of 160 LGUs were given approval of their SWM plans during the en banc meeting held Thursday, December 6, 2018, at the Bureau of Soils and Water Management in Quezon City. ###

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Published: 07 December 2018

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Undersecretary Benny Antiporda (front row, 2nd from left) hands over to Claveria, Misamis Oriental Mayor Meraluna S. Abrogar the resolution of the National Solid Waste Management Commission, approving the local government’s Solid Waste Management Plan. Abrogar is joined onstage by her SWM coordinator Portia P. Dayaganon (front row, right). On hand to witness the awarding ceremony held Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, are (top, L-R): NSWMC secretariat represented by Mario Josefino Capule of the Department of Science and Technology, Carlos P. Zamora of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Eugenia A. Briones of the Department of Agriculture, Rita Regalado representing the manufacturing industry, Mary Cris P. Base of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, and Cheryl G. Livara, also of DPWH. Romeo Hidalgo (front row, left) represents the Eco Waste Coalition in the Commission. ###

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Published: 07 December 2018

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Undersecretary Benny Antiporda (front row, 2nd left) congratulates Councilor Donato U. Aligato (center) of the municipality of Kitaotao, Bukidnon province, on the approval of the town’s 10-year Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP). Antiporda assured local officials and representatives of DENR’s continuing assistance to ensure the smooth implementation of their plans. Aligato is joined onstage by his colleagues Councilors Rey Q. Dacillo (front row, 2nd from right) and Joel G. Ubanan (front row, right). Also in photo are members of the National Solid Waste Commission (NSWMC) secretariat, namely: Mario Josefino Capule, DOST; Carlos P. Zamora, DPWH; Eugenia A. Briones, DA; Rita Regalado representing the manufacturing industry, Ms. Mary Cris P. Base of TESDA, and Cheryl G. Livara, DPWH. Representing the Eco Waste Coalition is Romeo Hidalgo (front row, left). The municipality of Kitaotao is among the 160 LGUs whose 10-year Solid Waste Management plans have been approved by the NSWMC during its en banc meeting held Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at the Bureau of Soils and Water Management in Quezon City. ###

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Published: 07 December 2018

Maribel Frias- Vitales, barangay chairperson, receives in behalf of Barangay 31 Southside, Makati City, the trophy and certificate as the grand winner in the Search for Climate and Disaster Resilient Communities in Metro Manila launched by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). DENR Undersecretary for Climate Change Service and Mining Concerns Atty. Analiza Rebuelta-Teh (3rd from left, front row) handed the trophy to Vitales, together with other DENR officials, DENR-National Capital Region Director Jacqueline Caancan (2nd from left, front row) and Climate Change Service OIC Director Elenida Basug (right, front row). ###

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Published: 04 December 2018