Cagayan de Oro City. In keeping with the directives of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Roy A. Cimatu to better improve delivery of public service, Regional Executive Director Arleigh J. Adorable administered the turn-over of responsibilities for Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services during a turn-over ceremony on July 2, 2019.

It can be recalled that Secretary Cimatu designated Director III Paquito D. Melicor, Jr. as OIC, Regional Executive Director of Region VII per Special Order No. 2019 – 431 dated June 27, 2019 and OIC, Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PENRO) Aldrich S. Resma as OIC, Assistant Regional Director (ARD) for Technical Services per Special Order No. 2019 – 432 dated June 27, 2019.

To ensure continuity in the implementation of programs and projects in PENRO Misamis Oriental, RED Adorable designated Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer (CENRO) of Valencia City Ferdinand E. Dagulo as OIC, PENRO of Misamis Oriental per Regional Special Order (RSO) No. 2019 06 – 338 dated July 2, 2019. Also, he designated Supervising Ecosystems Management Specialist Ferddie V. Sususco as OIC, CENR Officer of CENRO Valencia City vice CENRO Dagulo per RSO No. 2019 06 – 339 dated July 2, 2019.

He also designated Development Management Officer V Guilry D. Cabatuan as OIC, CENR Officer of Ozamis City per RSO No. 2019 06-337.

Meanwhile, the DENR, Region 10 is set to hold the 3rd Regional Management Conference on July 9 to 10 in Misamis Occidental.

Aside from the instructions of RED Adorable, the Performance Evaluation Result (PER) will be discussed by OIC, Regional Director Reynaldo S. Digamo of the Environmental Management Bureau, officer-in-charge of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau, DENR Management Services ARD Felix S. Mirasol, Jr., OIC, ARD for Technical Services Aldrich Resma and the five PENROs.

Other topics include financial performance by Chief, Finance Division Pura T. Pallares and National Greening Program (NGP) concerns by Lida S. Bagonoc, NGP Focal Person. Presentation of agreements/instructions will be handled by the Chief of the Planning and Management Division, Forester Mabel Gemma A. Ravanera and the physical accomplishment below 100% by Vicky Susan T. Pacana. #TayoAngKalikasan RSCIS # 07-183-2019

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Published: 20 December 2019

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY- To equip personnel in the manipulation and operation on the potential use of Drone technology, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region 10 (DENR 10) through the Technical Services conducted a two-day Re-echo Training on Drone Image Analysis, Mapping and Processing on June 25-26, 2019, this City.

DENR 10 Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services Paquito D. Melicor, Jr. during the opening ceremony said the purpose of the training is to upgrade the knowledge of drone operators in the department specifically Technical Services personnel on how to maximize the use of drone and make use of the data acquired, processed and make it into something geo-reference.

The learning event also provide participants to be well-informed in mission planning and execution of operating Drone, to export an output which bring best results towards a precise and accurate data to public service delivery and to develop, educate, and set the highest standards among aspiring Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) controllers, ARD Melicor added.

Topics discussed in the two-day activity include the Potential Uses of Drone Technology, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Mission and Operation Planning Orientation, this include the Orientation on UAV’s (flight theory, uses, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) regulations), Mission Operation Planning (target identification, OP based site selection, area coordination and weather considerations).

The participants also undergone Dry Run Pre-Assessment, Supervision of Data Acquisition, Data Processing of Raw Data this include Data Processing using Agisoft, Data Analysis Using Google Earth/ArcGIS and Map lay-out using ArcGIS after practice drone control flight session.

The activity was participated in by selected personnel from the Surveys and Mapping Division, Enforcement Division and Licenses, Patents and Deeds Division, Conservation and Development Division, Regional Strategic Communication and Initiatives Services, Environmental Management Bureau and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau.

Resource persons were Forester Rico Jebulan of the Enforcement Division, Allan Bartolome from the PENRO-Misamis Oriental and Engr. Edjie Abalos from the Surveys and Mapping Division of DENR 10. #TayoAngKalikasan (RSCIS MR No. 07-173-2019)

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Published: 20 December 2019

To further strengthen its seaborne patrol and surveillance of the areas under the Coastal and Marine Ecosystems Management Program (CMEMP) and 31 Marine Protected Areas, the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) of Camiguin launched its new fabricated watercraft in Mambajao, Camiguin recently.

The double engine watercraft was blessed by Reverend Father Ramon Francis Burlat early in the morning of April 5 and a launching voyage/test run was made from Yumbing, Mambajao, Camiguin to Medano Island more popularly known as White Island Marine Park. The motorboat has a capacity of more or less 10 passengers. The fabrication of motorized boat is one of target activities under CMEMP for FY 2018.

The said activity was graced by Regional Executive Director Arleigh J. Adorable, Environmental Management Bureau – 10 Regional Director Reynaldo S. Digamo, Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services Paquito D. Melicor, Jr, division chiefs of the regional office, other field officials and local government officials and PENRO Camiguin personnel headed by PENR Officer Merlyn O. Dumalahay.

The CMEMP is a program of DENR which aims to comprehensively manage, address and effectively reduce the drivers and threats of degradation of the coastal and marine ecosystems in order to achieve and promote sustainability of ecosystem services, food security and climate change resiliency for the benefit of the present and future generations. Collaborative partnerships with other National Government Agencies, local government units, civil society organizations, academe and other stakeholders is undertaken in the implementation of the program.

Its components include Marine Protected Area Network Establishment and Strengthening, Knowledge Management Platform, Biodiversity-Friendly Social Enterprise Development, Social Marketing and Mobilization, Capacity Building, Technical Assistance, and Monitoring and Evaluation. (From the report of the Biodiversity Management Bureau of DENR/Rose Ann C. Baron ) #TayoAngKalikasan RSCIS # 04-127-2019

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Cagayan de Oro City- To further educate stakeholders particularly the Municipal Planning Development Officers (MDPOs) of the local government units of Lanao del Norte, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region 10 conducted a one-day Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign on the Water Use Regulation on March 29, 2019, this city.

The DENR 10 through the Licenses, Patents and Deeds Division (LPDD) steered the IEC activity for the MPDO’s to be familiar on the Water Code of the Philippines and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) particularly on the processes of water permit application and its regulation which is commonly referred in their respective offices.

Forester Joana Marie Zata in behalf of Forester Roel Dahonog, Chief of the LPDD discussed on the Institutional Structure of the Water Sector and its Laws on the Water Management. She also discussed the roles of the National Water Resources Board’s (NWRB’s) Vision/Mission, legal mandates and major functions in the water sector.

On the other hand, Forester Raul A. Pallares, Chief of Water Resources Utilization Section of the DENR 10 discussed the processes of Water Permit Application, this include the Qualification of Water Permit Applicant; Classification of Water Use; Requirement for Water used Application and the filing fees and other charges. He also disseminated the list of accredited/registered drillers in the region to avoid any problems in the future.
An open forum was done to address the stakeholders’ queries and other concerns. #TayoAngKalikasan (RSCIS MR # 04-100-2019)

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Published: 20 December 2019

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 10, through its Regional Strategic Communications and Initiatives Section (RSCIS), conducted a Learning Event and Meeting on Task Force Tayo Ang Kalikasan (TFTAK) on January 9-10, 2019 at Bobontugan, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental.

The learning event was attended by TFTAK Focal Persons and designated DENR-10 field office’s Information Officers.

TFTAK accomplishments for CY 2018 included the conduct of basic orientation and seminar, assessment of Peoples’ Organizations identified as pilot areas for intervention, chapter formations, planning workshops and covenant signing manifesting involvement and commitment to TFTAK. The activity likewise served as a venue for the preparation of its targets.

Furthermore, the activity was equipped with relevant discussions on Effective Complete Staff Work and Basic Tips on Video Production; essential skills that may be utilized by the participants in delivering their respective duties and responsibilities as focal person and information officer.

The participants culminated the activity by bearing in mind the importance of collaborative effort among national agencies, Local Government Units, local communities and other stakeholders in the continuous protection and conservation of the country’s environment and natural resources – a forerunner goal of TFTAK. #TayoAngKalikasan (01-003-2019)

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Published: 20 December 2019