A turnover of leadership ceremony for the Technical Services Division (TSD) of PENRO Catanduanes was recently held at San Isidro Village, Virac, Catanduanes. Outgoing OIC TSD Chief Forester Yolanda G. Sa-ong turnedover her duties and responsibilities to incoming OIC TSD Chief Forester Aldrin B. Barruga, II. The activity was witnessed by the PENRO Catanduanes personnel. The change of leadership for the TSD of PENRO Catanduanes is in accordance with the DENR Regional Special Order No. 2021-096 signed by Regional Executive Director Atty. Antonio A. Abawag dated March 17, 2021.

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Published: 05 May 2021

A Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) with a measurement of 32 centimeters in length and 27 centimeters in width was rescued and turnedover by a resident of Barangay Suchan, Bagamanoc, Catanduanes to the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources (PENRO) Catanduanes headed by PENR Officer Imelda D. Baltazar. The turtle, however, was not tagged because it did not reach the prescribed measurement for tagging. On the other hand, being in good condition, it was consequently released on the same day. Hawksbill Turtles are categorized as critically endangered species under DENR Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2019-09. Likewise, all wildlife in the Philippines are strictly protected under Republic Act 9147 otherwise known as the "Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act". DENR Bicol OIC, Regional Executive Director Atty. Antonio A. Abawag is continuously appealing to the public to report any encounter with wildlife species that may be at risk of illegal captivity or stranding.

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Published: 05 May 2021

Fifty (50) Talisay seedlings were planted along the barangay coastline during the celebration of the 2021 Earth Day at Barangay Magnesia del Sur, Virac, Catanduanes on April 22, 2021. Some sixty (60) participants from the Municipal Police Station of Virac, Aviation Security Group Virac, Philippine Army, personnel of PENRO Catanduanes, and barangay officials and residents of Barangay Magnesia del Sur joined the activity. April is recognized as “The Month of Planet Earth” by virtue of Proclamation No. 1482 signed on April 10, 2008 by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. This year's theme calls us to "Do Our Fair Share to Restore the Earth." In this time of global pandemic, we are reminded to take action in ensuring a sustainable planet and continue to work for a greener future.

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Published: 05 May 2021

The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) Camarines Norte led by OIC, PENR Officer Marlon C. Francia together with the Provincial Agrarian Reform Council Committee (PARCCOM) and Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) personnel pose as they plant trees at Barangay Dogongan, Daet, Camarines Norte. A total of one hundred (100) assorted seedlings of Narra and Mahogany were planted. The said activity was part of the monthly meeting spearheaded by the PARCCOM.

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Published: 04 May 2021

An Asian Giant Softshell Turtle (Pelochelys cantorii) also known as Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle was recently turned over to the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) Sorsogon. Mr. Rolan J. Dio, a resident of Barangay Bibincahan, Sorsogon City informed the PENRO Sorsogon about the turtle to which the Office responded immediately. According to Mr. Dio, he saw the said wildlife along the highway near his residence and rescued it because it was posing potential danger to travelers. Upon inspection, the PENRO Sorsogon Technical Staff identified the said species and informed Dio that it should be turned over to the Office as it belongs to the invasive alien species (IAS). The wildlife was then brought to the Irosin Temporary Wildlife Rescue Center (ITWRC) for rehabilitation at Barangay Patag, Irosin, Sorsogon. The DENR V continuously calls on the public to report such incidents and turnover any wildlife to proper authorities for proper handling and release to its natural habitat. Continuous information, education and communication (IEC) campaigns are being conducted by the DENR, which have caused increasing numbers of public turn overs to the office. (With report from PENRO Sorsogon)

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Published: 26 April 2021