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DENR BICOL LAUNCHES PAMILIHANG JUANA TO CELEBRATE WOMEN'S MONTH 2024

DENR BICOL LAUNCHES PAMILIHANG JUANA TO CELEBRATE WOMEN'S MONTH 2024

In a bid to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contribution of women, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Bicol launched the “Pamilihang Juana” to celebrate Women’s Month on March 18, 2024 at the DENR Regional Office 5, Rawis, Legazpi City.

The launching of “Pamilihang Juana” was led by Assistant Regional Director for Special Concerns (ARD-SC) Adona P. San Diego, ARD for Management Services (ARD-MS) Ronnel B. Astor, DENR Bicol employees and various micro entrepreneurs.

In her message, ARD San Diego stressed the significance of the activity. “With this kind of initiative, we expect that the celebration of Women’s Month would encourage women to strengthen their ability to contribute to nation-building,” she said.

A total of nineteen (19) concessionaires showcased their products crafted by women which highlighted their skills and talents. This initiative not only celebrates the creativity and entrepreneurship skills of women but also fosters empowerment and economic opportunities within the community.

Meanwhile, ARD Astor emphasized the vital role that women play across various sectors, including environmental conservation and management. He also highlighted the importance of gender equality and inclusivity within the DENR Bicol, advocating for policies and practices that ensure women's voices are heard and their talents recognized.

With the theme “Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas: Kakayahan ng Kababaihan Patutunayan,” the Women’s Month celebration signifies the collective commitment to create a fair and inclusive society where the capabilities and contributions of women are recognized and valued. ###

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DOH, RHU MOBO ADMINISTER ANTI-FLU VACCINE TO DENR EMPLOYEES

DOH, RHU MOBO ADMINISTER ANTI-FLU VACCINE TO DENR EMPLOYEES
 
Employees of the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Mobo headed by CENR Officer Jean V. Imperial recently received free anti-influenza vaccine from the Department of Health (DOH) Provincial Office led by Dr. Lalaine E. Villasis and the Rural Health Unit (RUH) in Mobo at Brgy. Pinamarbuhan, Mobo, Masbate.
 
Approximately seventy (70) flu shots were administered. Senior citizen employees, children and those who have not yet received any flu vaccinations were prioritized. The vaccination is among the priority programs of the Office to provide health protection to its employees.
 
Moreover, Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to the DOH Provincial Office, RHU and Local Government Unit (LGU) of Mobo as one of the active partners of the Office, recognizing their efforts in prioritizing the health, wellness, and safety of the employees of CENRO Mobo.
 
Various health activities and services are continuously being provided by the DENR to its employees to promote wellness for a stronger and healthier commitment to environmental protection and conservation. ###
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PASSING THE TORCH: FORESTER IV ANRO B. ORLANES APPOINTED AS OIC CHIEF OF THE TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION

PASSING THE TORCH: FORESTER IV ANRO B. ORLANES APPOINTED AS OIC CHIEF OF THE TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION
 
The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) Catanduanes welcomed its new Officer-In-Charge (OIC), Chief of Technical Services Division (TSD) Forester IV Anro B. Orlanes in a turnover ceremony held at Virac, Catanduanes on January 22, 2024.
 
By virtue of Special Order No. 2024-009 dated January 11, 2024, Orlanes succeeded Cyril C. Magdaraog as OIC, Chief of TSD. Orlanes started his career in PENRO Camarines Sur on July 28, 1996 as Casual forester until his promotion as Forester I on May 7, 1997.
 
The turnover ceremony was led by DENR Bicol Regional Executive Director (RED) Francisco E. Milla, Jr., along with Assistant Regional Director for Management Services (ARD-MS) Ronnel B. Astor, ARD for Technical Services (ARD-TS) Atty. Ronnel C. Sopsop, and ARD for Special Concerns (ARD-SC) Adona P. San Diego.
 
In his message, RED Milla expressed his great pleasure to welcome the incoming OIC, Chief of TSD Orlanes. “As we start the year anew, I am happy to have a new leadership at PENRO Catanduanes. Change is good as long as we become more productive and inspired in our daily public service,” he said.
 
Moreover, he also challenged Orlanes to be an exemplar of excellence, responsibility and integrity. “Much is expected from you. But I have the utmost trust and confidence that you will take on the task of leading this great team of people,” he said. Furthermore, RED Milla enjoins all PENRO Catanduanes personnel to work together to accomplish the Agency's goals. “I am asking all of you to give him the necessary support and cooperation for a better service to the people of Catanduanes,” he added. 
 
Orlanes showed his appreciation to the outgoing Chief of TSD. “I want to express my sincere appreciation to the TSD Chief of Catanduanes for his exceptional leadership and dedication. Under his guidance, the Division has achieved remarkable milestones, and I am committed to building upon this strong foundation,” he said in his message.
 
 
Also present during the ceremony were Catanduanes PENR Officer, Imelda D. Baltazar, Management Services Division (MSD) Chief, Ma. Juliet S. Araojo, Regional Office Enforcement Division (ED) Chief, Armando A. Omolida, and PENRO Catanduanes personnel.###
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1ST QUARTER PAMB MEETING FOR CATANDUANES NATURAL PARK SUCCESSFULLY CONVENED

1ST QUARTER PAMB MEETING FOR CATANDUANES NATURAL PARK SUCCESSFULLY CONVENED
 
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Bicol through the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) chaired by DENR Bicol Regional Executive Director (RED) Francisco E. Milla, Jr. conducted the 1st Quarter PAMB Meeting for the Catanduanes Natural Park on January 22, 2024 at ARDCI Hotel, Inc., Virac, Catanduanes.
 
Present during the meeting were the key officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Bicol, key stakeholders, national government agencies, local government officials, representatives from non-government organizations, and members of the community.
 
The meeting commenced with the discussion of the issues and concerns arising from the previous meeting by the Assistant Protected Area Superintendent (APASu), Mr. Mark Anthony D. Ordiz. Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) Editha A. Milan also presented the CatNP Integrated Protected Area Fund (IPAF) Account and Guidelines on the Use of Protected Area Retained Income Account (PA-RIA) per Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Republic Act No. 10629, and Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) Technical Bulletin Nos. 2019-02 and 2021-03.
 
In his message, RED Milla emphasized the importance of the preservation of the PA for its sustainability. “𝐸𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑜𝑏𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑐𝑙𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑝𝑎𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑛 𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑟𝑒𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑. 𝐼𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑟 𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑒𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑃𝐴, 𝑤𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑣𝑒 𝑖𝑡,” he said. “𝑅𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑𝑒𝑟. 𝐴𝑑𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑒. 𝐴𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑠 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑟𝑠, 𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝐴𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑃𝐴. 𝑆𝑜 𝑤𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑝 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑔𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑔𝑜𝑙𝑑, 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟 𝑒𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑒𝑥𝑡 𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛,” he added.
 
The PAMB Meeting serves as a forum for stakeholders to come together, exchange ideas, and collectively contribute to the protection, management, and sustainable development of the area, ensuring its ecological integrity and benefitting both present and future generations.###
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AMPONGAN, TERCIANO SWAP OFFICES, VOW TO STRENGTHEN PUBLIC SERVICE

AMPONGAN, TERCIANO SWAP OFFICES, VOW TO STRENGTHEN PUBLIC SERVICE
 
In the interest of service and as part of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Bicol organizational development, Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer (CENRO) Daisy M. Terciano of Goa and CENRO Eduardo C. Ampongan of Sipocot swapped offices on January 20, 2024.
 
The two assumed their new posts through two (2) consecutive turnover ceremonies at CENRO Goa and CENRO Sipocot in Camarines Sur, respectively.
 
"Let us take this change on a positive note," said Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services (ARD-TS) Atty. Ronnel C. Sopsop. "Change in leadership in a government set-up is constant, and as public servants, we should be able to accept change. Let us take this as an opportunity to grow and become better, both as individuals and as DENR employees," he added.
 
Moreover, ARD for Management Services (ARD-MS) Ronnel B. Astor extended his congratulations to the two CENROs who he was able to work with in Camarines Sur.
 
"Supportive and dedicated, these two adjectives greatly represent CENROs Ampongan and Terciano. During my time as their PENRO, I have seen all their hard work to accomplish all their targets on time," he proudly said. "With their hard-earned credentials and supervisory experience, I am confident that both of them will help their new offices achieve greater heights," he added.
 
Moreover, CENRO Ampongan and CENRO Terciano who both led their respective offices for seven (7) years, vowed to serve their new jurisdictions with enthusiasm. They also pledged for continued public service that is improved, efficient and responsive to the needs of the community and its people.
 
Subsequently, DENR Bicol Regional Executive Director (RED) Francisco E. Milla, Jr. in his message thanked the two PENROs for their openness and trust. He also encouraged all CENRO Goa and Sipocot personnel to give their full support to their new leaders. “May this change of leadership strengthen our workforce and of course, the leadership of our two CENROs. I hope that as they grow to be the great leaders that they are, may they represent the novelty of perspective towards greater environmental growth,” he added.
 
The change in leadership in Camarines Sur was consonant with Regional Special Order No. 2024-007 dated January 11, 2024. ###
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