ADVANCE PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING FOR DENR BICOL EMPLOYEES HELD

ADVANCE PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING FOR DENR BICOL EMPLOYEES HELD

A training dubbed, “Enhanced Photography Skills Workshop for Information Officers” was sponsored by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) V through the Human Resource Development Section (HRDS) and the Regional Public Affairs Office (RPAO) held on August 6 to 7, 2018 in Albay, Legazpi City.

Designated information officers and representatives from the Regional, Field Offices and attached bureaus of DENR V participated in the event.

Topics discussed by renowned photographer Butch V. Alfane included DSLR camera menu settings, functions, basic shooting controls, exposure settings, composition techniques and basic Adobe Lightroom fundamentals. A photo walk was also done for the participants to apply their learnings on photography, which was followed by a photo critiquing session.

The conduct of the workshop was deemed necessary to equip the personnel with the necessary knowledge and skills to document properly the activities, programs and projects of the department.

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DENR BICOL CONDUCTS YOUTH FORUM IN CAMARINES NORTE

Youth and student leaders in the province of Camarines Norte attended the Youth Environmental Forum facilitated by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) V on September 26, 2018 in Daet, Camarines Norte.

Experts from the National Youth Commission (NYC), DENR, Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) V and Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) V discussed topics on the role of youth in nation building, current state of the Philippine environment, biodiversity and sustainable tourism, geological hazards, ecological solid waste management and ecological responsibilities.

Provincial Environment and Natural Resources (PENR) Officer Joaquin Ed A. Guerrero in his message, challenged the youth on their contribution to help save the planet.

The forum became an avenue for the participants to interact and discuss ideas among their peers on the pressing environmental issues and their commitments toward environmental protection and conservation.

The DENR V recognizes the need to engage the youth on worthwhile activities and instill to the public that the conservation of the environment is a shared responsibility not just the government but the whole citizenry. (Article by: JNLoria)

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