To come up with training modules and Training of Trainers design in the Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) sector, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recently led the Training Needs Assessment (TNA) for the Capacity Development on ENR for Local Government Units on August 24 in Malaybalay City.

The activity was made to ensure that competency gaps and issues in performing ENR functions at the local level were identified, analyzed and translated through designing of training modules and Training of Trainers to achieve higher level learning.

It is anchored on the mandates of Executive Order (EO) No. 138 dated June 1, 2021 or the Full Devolution of Certain Functions of the Executive Branch to Local Governments, Creation of a Committee on Devolution.

The activity was attended by 30 participants composed of Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer (MENRO), MENRO designates and representatives from selected LGUs of Libona, Talakag, Impasug-ong, Cabanglasan, Don Carlos, Kibawe, Pangantucan, Malaybalay City, Valencia City, Baungon, Quezon, Damulog, Malitbog, Maramag and Sumilao. The activity was facilitated by the DENR Central Office – Training and Development Section of the Human Resource Development Service, Assisting Professional for Capacity Development, Regional Office’s Human Resource and Development Section and staff from PENRO Bukidnon.

Representing DENR 10 Regional Executive Director Henry A. Adornado during the opening program was Assistant Regional Director for Management Services Ma. Theresa J. Allen. She encouraged the participants to be proactive to make the Capacity Development more engaging and fruitful.

For his part, Bukidnon Provincial Environment and Natural Resources (PENR) Officer Vergilino P. Alima is thankful that the PENRO Bukidnon is one of the pilot provinces for the Institutional Strengthening Program. It will enable capacity development in the province to be smooth, systematic and orderly, he added.

Forester Wilson E. Henson, Chief of the Training and Development Division of the Human Resource Development Service of DENR gave the brief overview of the program in pursuant to EO No. 138, series of 2021. He said the national government agencies are directed to fully devolve certain functions to the LGUs specifically those functions specified under Section 17 of Republic Act 7160 and subsequent laws. That the issuance was a result of the Supreme Court decision relative to the case of Mandanas et. al vs. Executive Secretary, et. al (G.R. Nos. 199802 and 208488).

Forester Henson said that LGUs now are expected to have greater appreciation on the ENR concerns as a result of the impacts of climate change. He further said that higher Internal Revenue Allotment would make LGUs more financially capable to deliver and perform devolved functions.

An Open Forum was conducted followed by the filling-out of TNA Questionnaire which was facilitated by Ms. Janet B. Martires, the Assisting Professional for the Capacity Development.

The Ways Forward was presented by Ms. Bernadita S. Tubang, the Chief Institutional Development Section Training and Development Division - HRDS. She cited that the conduct of TNA by the Department is being undertaken in selected 10 regions for the period covering July-September; conduct of pilot batches of Capacity Development on ENR for LGUs scheduled in October-November 2022 (for selected LGUs).

She further said that by 2023-2024, the DENR has conducted a nationwide roll-out of training for City/Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officers and by 2024, the City/Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officers are capacitated with knowledge and skills on devolved ENR functions.

The Closing Message was given by CENR Officer of Valencia, Forester Felicisimo C. Escuadro, Jr. According to him, the devolution of more DENR functions in forest development and conservation is a continuation of the earlier devolution. He also informed that the TNA was aimed to enhance the capability of the LGUs to manage their forest and other natural resources. However, the DENR will always be there to assist the LGUs when the need arises he emphasized in his statement. (Arhleen A. Arat) RSCIG No. 08-230-2022 #TayoAngKalikasan

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Published: 13 September 2022

To come up with training modules and Training of Trainers design in the Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) sector, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recently led the Training Needs Assessment (TNA) for the Capacity Development on ENR for Local Government Units on August 24 in Malaybalay City.

The activity was made to ensure that competency gaps and issues in performing ENR functions at the local level were identified, analyzed and translated through designing of training modules and Training of Trainers to achieve higher level learning.

It is anchored on the mandates of Executive Order (EO) No. 138 dated June 1, 2021 or the Full Devolution of Certain Functions of the Executive Branch to Local Governments, Creation of a Committee on Devolution.

The activity was attended by 30 participants composed of Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer (MENRO), MENRO designates and representatives from selected LGUs of Libona, Talakag, Impasug-ong, Cabanglasan, Don Carlos, Kibawe, Pangantucan, Malaybalay City, Valencia City, Baungon, Quezon, Damulog, Malitbog, Maramag and Sumilao. The activity was facilitated by the DENR Central Office – Training and Development Section of the Human Resource Development Service, Assisting Professional for Capacity Development, Regional Office’s Human Resource and Development Section and staff from PENRO Bukidnon.

Representing DENR 10 Regional Executive Director Henry A. Adornado during the opening program was Assistant Regional Director for Management Services Ma. Theresa J. Allen. She encouraged the participants to be proactive to make the Capacity Development more engaging and fruitful.

For his part, Bukidnon Provincial Environment and Natural Resources (PENR) Officer Vergilino P. Alima is thankful that the PENRO Bukidnon is one of the pilot provinces for the Institutional Strengthening Program. It will enable capacity development in the province to be smooth, systematic and orderly, he added.

Forester Wilson E. Henson, Chief of the Training and Development Division of the Human Resource Development Service of DENR gave the brief overview of the program in pursuant to EO No. 138, series of 2021. He said the national government agencies are directed to fully devolve certain functions to the LGUs specifically those functions specified under Section 17 of Republic Act 7160 and subsequent laws. That the issuance was a result of the Supreme Court decision relative to the case of Mandanas et. al vs. Executive Secretary, et. al (G.R. Nos. 199802 and 208488).

Forester Henson said that LGUs now are expected to have greater appreciation on the ENR concerns as a result of the impacts of climate change. He further said that higher Internal Revenue Allotment would make LGUs more financially capable to deliver and perform devolved functions.

An Open Forum was conducted followed by the filling-out of TNA Questionnaire which was facilitated by Ms. Janet B. Martires, the Assisting Professional for the Capacity Development.

The Ways Forward was presented by Ms. Bernadita S. Tubang, the Chief Institutional Development Section Training and Development Division - HRDS. She cited that the conduct of TNA by the Department is being undertaken in selected 10 regions for the period covering July-September; conduct of pilot batches of Capacity Development on ENR for LGUs scheduled in October-November 2022 (for selected LGUs).

She further said that by 2023-2024, the DENR has conducted a nationwide roll-out of training for City/Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officers and by 2024, the City/Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officers are capacitated with knowledge and skills on devolved ENR functions.

The Closing Message was given by CENR Officer of Valencia, Forester Felicisimo C. Escuadro, Jr. According to him, the devolution of more DENR functions in forest development and conservation is a continuation of the earlier devolution. He also informed that the TNA was aimed to enhance the capability of the LGUs to manage their forest and other natural resources. However, the DENR will always be there to assist the LGUs when the need arises he emphasized in his statement. (Arhleen A. Arat) RSCIG No. 08-230-2022 #TayoAngKalikasan

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Published: 13 September 2022

After a grueling ten-day learning and for passing the requirements of the course, 23 learners successfully graduated from the Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) Academy Basic Course, Batch R10-210-Ingenious on August 15, 2022 at the DENR 10 Covered Court in Puntod, Cagayan de Oro City.

DENR 10 Regional Executive Director Henry A. Adornado exhorted all employees to take the opportunity to attend the Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) Academy Basic Course and Frontline Course being spearheaded by the Management Services. He said being in the ENR Academy will enable the employee to learn more about the mandate, policies, environmental laws implemented by the DENR.

Assistant Regional Director (ARD) for Management Services Ma. Theresa J. Allen announced that there are now nine batches with a total of 253 graduates of the Environment and Natural Resources Academy (ENRA) Basic Course and 10 batches with a total of 277 graduates of the ENRA Frontline Course.

ARD Allen challenged the graduates of the ENRA Basic Course batch R10-210-Ingenious to be an example of ingenuity in the workplace. She further said that “we hope to see some ripple effect to your officemates and supervisors for a better public service.”

For his part, Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services Felix S. Mirasol, Jr. called on the graduates to share their knowledge to their peers and to improve delivery of public service. He said the management is preparing the graduates to assume greater and higher responsibilities.

The Class Valedictorian of Batch R10-210-Ingenious is Shaira G. Sulog of the Conservation and Development Division while the Class Salutatorian is Ma. Carleen B. Palle of the Finance Division. The Class Valedictorian received a Plaque of Achievement and Five Thousand Pesos from Regional Executive Director Adornado. (Photo courtesy of Rosita T. Lubguban and Angel Eve A. Adis) 𝑹𝑺𝑪𝑰𝑮 𝑵𝒐. 08-216-2022 #TayoAngKalikasan

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Published: 30 August 2022

To further produce quality seedlings through the establishment and rehabilitation of nurseries particularly in Misamis Occidental, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region X signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology (NMSCST) and the La Salle University (LSU)- Ozamiz City on July 4, 2022 in Tangub City and Ozamiz City respectively.

The MOA was signed by DENR X Regional Executive Director (RED) Henry A. Adornado, Misamis Occidental Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer Rey F. Fernandez, and CENRO Ozamiz City CENR Officer Guilry D. Cabatuan; NMSCST President, Dr. Herbert Glenn P. Reyes, Dean of School Agriculture and Environmental Studies, Dr. Ferlyn Logronio and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Wilson Nabua.; and LSU-Ozamiz Campus President, Bro. Jose Mari L. Jimenez, LSU Chancellor Wenny M. Caseros and LSU Vice President for Advance and Linkages Dr. Elsie L. Dajao.

Under the MOA, NMSCST will allocate a 1,500 square meter land for the rehabilitation and operation of the nursery within the school campus and allow the DENR particularly CENRO-Ozamiz City to use the facilities for nursery operations, provide technical assistance, supervision and administration of the nursery for actual educational training.

RED Adornado stressed out that the collaboration will also provide opportunity for technology transfer and window for research. “Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB), the research arm of the DENR have studied and developed technologies and protocols that will help academic institutions in their research,” he added.

For his part, Dr. Reyes expressed gratitude to the DENR for the partnership and affirmed that through the endeavor, the institution could attain sustainable development and research advancement in the near future.

The DENR also forged a MOA with the LSU to help boost the production of quality seedlings of premium and indigenous species through in the establishment of seed production and seed bank area limited to 1,500 square meters in Misamis Occidental.

RED Adornado in his message personally thanked Bro. Jose Mari L. Jimenez and other officials for the support and partnership with the academe particularly LSU. This engagement will not only be confined with the establishment of nursery but also will open window of opportunity for research studies in the future. The support of the academe is an integral part in the continuous endeavor of protecting, conserving, managing, and proper used of the country’s environment and natural resources, he added.

On the other hand, Bro. Jimenez lauded the DENR for the partnership and assured that the university will partner the department from all its undertakings from ridge to reef to achieve its common goal in protecting and conserving Mother Earth.

Misamis Occidental PENR Officer Rey S. Fernandez formally closed the activity, he extended his heartfelt gratitude to the NMSCST and LSU officials for supporting the MOA. He said the collaboration between the DENR and the academe in Misamis Occidental will further strengthen the partnership in protecting our environment as a whole. #TayoAngKalikasan
RSCIG MR No. 07-191-2022 (With report courtesy of Alielor A. Jarantilla of PENRO Misamis Occidental)

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Published: 02 August 2022

On June 28,2022 the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region X and Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) X launched the Solid Waste Management Advocacy Campaign at Liceo de Cagayan University, Cagayan de Oro City.

The launching featured the campaign mascot Pinas: The Basura Buster (PBB) and the Basura Buster Game Application. PBB is the modern-day basurero trained to teach the youth on solid waste management. Moreover, the Basura Buster Game Application is a new mobile application that aims to teach children 5 to 8 years old on the proper waste segregation.

According to Undersecretary for Enforcement, Solid Waste Management, Local Government Units Concerns and Attached Agencies Benito Antonio T. De Leon in his video message, the Solid Waste Management is one of the ten priority programs of DENR. He said, “It emphasizes our desire to fast-track our collective and ultimate objective of creating a healthier, greener, and cleaner Philippines that Filipinos deserve.”

“This is the reason why this campaign is of utmost significance. We need the help of every sector in our society to help the DENR address this waste management problem,” USec De Leon added.

Director Khalil S. Bayam of the Strategic Communication and Initiatives Service DENR emphasized the importance of the event. He said, “Today’s Solid Waste Management Campaign launch is an opportunity to promote and influence behavioral change to the communities towards the protection of the region’s natural treasures through proper solid waste management.”
“The gaming app is one of the projects under the campaign. The campaign aims to instill positive and enhance environmental behavior towards a better solid waste management with a vision to make a tangible difference in the daily lives of the people particularly the children,” Assistant Regional Director for Management Services Ma. Theresa J. Allen, representing Regional Executive Director Henry A. Adornado, said during her message.

Present during the launching were Liceo de Cagayan University Controller Lawyer Leo Paolo Perez, Environmental Monitoring and Enforcement Division Chief Dovee Cherry I. Geolegue, and Regional Strategic Communication and Initiatives Group Chief Lina D. Calvez. Undersecretary De Leon and SCIS Director Bayam took part in the launching through video messages. The event was also attended by the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officers (PENROs), representatives from the local government units, academe, students, ENR Ambassadors, and other government agencies. #TayoAngKalikasan

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Published: 05 July 2022