Forty-two (42) employees of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) V took their Oath of Office at the DENR V Covered Court, Regional Center Site, Rawis, Legazpi City on July 8, 2022. This was after their appointments and promotions were issued as prescribed under the Merit Selection and Promotion Plan (MSPP) and provisions of the Omnibus Rules on Appointments and Other Human Resource Actions (ORAOHRA).

"We work not just for today but more so for the benefit of the future generations. Your appointment or promotion is just the beginning of your journey as stewards and vanguards of our environment. Clench this opportunity and grip it with dedication, passion and professionalism and perseverance," said DENR V Regional Executive Director Francisco E. Milla, Jr., CESO III in his congratulatory speech.

The oath taking was administered by DENR V Regional Executive Director (RED) Francisco E. Milla, Jr., CESO III, Assistant Regional Director (ARD) for Technical Services (TS) Atty. Ronnel C. Sopsop, and ARD for Management Services (MS) Grace L. CariƱo, Ph.D.

Another batch of appointment and promotion of employees in the regional and field offices is set in the third quarter of 2022.