For the first time following his assumption of DENR leadership, Environment Secretary Roy A. Cimatu addresses the officials and employees of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and its bureaus on Monday, May 15, 2017, during the agency’s flag-raising ceremony at the DENR grounds in Quezon City. Cimatu said he will prioritize the protection of the environment through full implementation of the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act and the Solid Waste Management Act.  He also vowed to fight illegal logging and called on mining contractors to strictly adhere to mining laws.  ###

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Published: 15 May 2017

Newly-designated Environment Secretary Roy A. Cimatu listens attentively as outgoing Secretary Gina Lopez briefs him on her initiatives as then head of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.  The briefing, which Cimatu later labeled as Environmental Protection 101, was held before the turnover rites at the DENR Social Hall and witnessed by officials, employees and guests. ###

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Published: 11 May 2017

Newly-designated Environment Secretary Roy A. Cimatu (upper photo) calls for solidarity in protecting the environment as he vowed to protect the environment “in all its forms” and to promote the wise and proper use of the natural resources “for the public good.”  Lower photo shows officials and employees of DENR witnessing in earnest the transfer of DENR leadership from outgoing Secretary Gina Lopez, whose bid to get the approval of the Commission on Appointments failed.  The turnover ceremony was held Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at the DENR Social Hall.  ###

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Published: 10 May 2017

Incoming Environment Secretary Roy A. Cimatu (left) receives the transition report from outgoing Secretary Gina Lopez  during the change of command ceremony  held Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at the DENR Central Office  in Quezon City. A former chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Ret. General Cimatu is the 16th Secretary of the DENR since its creation in 1987 by virtue of Executive Order 192 issued by then President Corazon Aquino. Also in photo is DENR Undersecretary for Administration and Finance Demetrio Ignacio  (right). ###

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Published: 10 May 2017

Newly-designated Environment Secretary Roy A. Cimatu receives from outgoing DENR Secretary Gina Lopez the DENR Flag during the simple turnover rites held Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at the DENR Social Hall in Quezon City.  The turnover of DENR leadership was witnessed by officials and employees of the department, special guests of Cimatu and members of the media.    Also in photo are DENR officials namely: (from left) Assistant Secretaries Corazon Davis and Rommel Abesamis, and Undersecretary Demetrio Ignacio Jr. ###

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Published: 10 May 2017