OCEAN COASTAL CLEAN-UP IN SORSOGON YIELDS 71 KILOS OF TRASH
OCEAN COASTAL CLEAN-UP IN SORSOGON YIELDS 71 KILOS OF TRASH. The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) Sorsogon headed by PENR Officer Tito R. Migo conducted a coastal clean-up activity in celebration of the Month of the Ocean 2022 with the theme, “Protect and Restore Ecosystem and Biodiversity” on May 17, 2022. The event was participated in by the representatives of Bureau of Fire and Protection (BFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP), residents of Panganiban, Gubat, Sorsogon, representatives from the Women’s Group, some students and youth volunteers, and PENRO Sorsogon personnel. “As a government agency, the DENR is mandated to craft and implement programs policies towards environmental protection but the Office cannot do it alone. We need the help and commitment of the community and other stakeholders to ensure that this planet will have greener forests and bluer seas,” he added. A total of 71.25 kilograms of solid wastes were collected after the clean-up activity. (With report from PENRO Sorsogon)
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PENRO CAM NORTE CONDUCTS INFORMATION DRIVE IN CELEBRATION OF MONTH OF THE PLANET EARTH. The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) Camarines Norte headed by OIC, PENR Officer Marlon C. Francia recently spearheaded a Communication, Education, and Public Awareness (CEPA) Campaign at Brgy. Salvacion, Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte as part of the celebration of the Month of the Planet Earth with the theme, “Invest in our Planet”. The activity was participated in by the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation members, Local Government Unit (LGU) personnel of Jose Panganiban, and Barangay LGU of Salvacion, Camarines Norte. The topics discussed include Philippine Biodiversity, Climate Change, Mangroves and Seagrass Ecosystems, Land Titling, and various environmental laws. (With report from PENRO Camarines Norte)
RED MILLA, ARD TS SOPSOP VISITS PENRO CAMARINES NORTE TO OVERSEE IMPLEMENTATION OF PRIORITY PROGRAMS. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Bicol Regional Executive Director Francisco E. Milla, Jr. CESO III together with the Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services Atty. Ronnel C. Sopsop, CESE visited the Camarines Norte Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) to oversee the implementation of the DENR priority programs in the province. “It is of paramount importance that we personally visit and confer with the field offices in order to ensure the smooth flow of public service and to address pertinent issues and concerns, if there are any, arising within the provincial level”, RED Milla said. (With report from PENRO Catanduanes)
PENRO CAM NORTE STRENGTHENS INFORMATION CAMPAIGN ON RAFFLESIA MANILLANA. The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) Camarines Norte headed by OIC, PENR Officer Marlon C. Francia strengthens its Information and Education Campaign (IEC) about Rafflesia manillana through an interview aired over GMA News recently. PENRO Francia said that the species is an endemic plant found in the Philippines and were seen at Mt. Guinatungan, San Lorenzo Ruiz, Camarines Norte, which blooms during the months of April and May. Further, he explained that the gathering of Rafflesia, or any other plant, especially those which are endemic and extinct, are highly prohibited and the violation may result to imprisonment, payment of corresponding fines, or both. (With report from PENRO Camarines Norte)
