The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) V headed by Regional Executive Director (RED) Francisco E. Milla, Jr., CESO III through the Conservation and Development Division (CDD) conducted the 2nd Quiz Bee Elimination Round in celebration of the Month of the Ocean (MOO) with the theme, “Protect and Restore the Ecosystems and Biodiversity” at the DENR V Gym, Regional Center Site, Rawis, Legazpi City on May 23, 2022.

The 2nd Quiz Bee Elimination Round was participated in by 44 representatives from the Divisions, Field Offices, Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) V and Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) V. 10 participants made it to the final round which will be held on May 25, 2022.

The 10 finalists will compete against each other and the winner will compete against the 1st MOO Quiz Bee Champion John Mark Violeta of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) Camarines Norte.

Cash prizes and tokens will be awarded to the winners. OIC, Assistant Regional Director for Management Services (ARD-MS) Grace L. Cariño, Ph.D in her message thanked the organizers and participants of the MOO celebration. She said that the conduct of such activities are necessary to keep us abreast with the laws, facts and figures about the environment.

The MOO celebration is conducted every May by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 57 signed by then President Joseph Estrada on December 11, 1998.###

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Published: 23 May 2022

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.

PENRO Migo extended his gratitude to the participants for supporting the call for coastal clean-up, which aims to protect and conserve our marine resources.

“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.

Further, PENRO Sorsogon conducted a Communication, Education, and Public Awareness (CEPA) campaign to the participants on the rationale of the Month of the Ocean,  effects of abuse to the environment caused by human behavior, and proper segregation of biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes.

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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Published: 18 May 2022

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.

“Rafflesia manillana is threatened by man-made forest destruction and the rare plant may also be threatened by indiscriminate cutting of the host vine and can be trampled upon by humans and animals. Therefore, we need to step up to protect and conserve this species,” PENRO Francia said.

Rafflesia manillana is an endemic plant species of the genus Rafflesia. This species was named after the city of Manila. It is typically found in lowland primary forest attached to a Testrastigma vine, but may also be attached on the vine above ground. It is listed as Critically Endangered in the DENR List of Threatened Species and needs serious conservation efforts. (With report from PENRO Camarines Norte)

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Published: 17 May 2022

The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) Sorsogon headed by PENR Officer Tito R. Migo recently conducted a coastal clean-up activity in celebration of Month of the Planet Earth 2022 with the theme, “Invest in Our Planet”.

The event was participated in by the barangay captains of Gubat, Sorsogon, representatives from the Women’s Group of barangays Buenavista and Ariman, some student volunteers from Bicol University Gubat Campus, and PENRO Sorsogon personnel.

Barangay Captain Rolando E. Embile of Buenavista, Gubat, Sorsogon welcomed the participants and said that the celebration aims to raise awareness and engage the community members towards environmental protection.

PENRO Migo extended his gratitude to the participants for their unwavering support to the priority programs of DENR Bicol, especially on coastal resources management.

“This coastal clean-up activity is reflective of the collective effort of everyone who are willing to do something for the betterment of the future generations. As we create a ripple of change today through cleaning our coastal areas, this will serve as a leap towards environmental preservation,” PENRO Migo added.

Likewise, the Technical Services Division (TSD) Chief Ma. Fe P. Reganit emphasized the importance of being involved in various activities on environmental protection. She said that it is our duty to protect our nature as good stewards of the environment.

A total of 113 kilograms of solid wastes were collected after the clean-up activity. (With report from PENRO Sorsogon)

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Published: 17 May 2022

Employees of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) V, Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) V, and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) V participated in the launching of the "Grow Green, Grow Beautiful" Contest on May 13, 2022 at the DENR V, Regional Center Site, Rawis, Legazpi City.

To kick start the launch, a short program was held wherein the landscape plan was presented to all employees and each Division are assigned with designated areas to improve.

DENR V OIC, Assistant Regional Director (ARD) for Management Services (MS) Grace L. Cariño, Ph.D. in her message emphasized, "We are the primary agency responsible in the management, conservation, and preservation of the environment. We must aim to become the model office here at the Regional Center Site when it comes to eco-friendly and clean office space. We are stepping up our efforts."

Moreover, "the initiative aims to landscape and beautify the perimeters of the DENR offices through a contest among the Divisions to promote creativity while promoting cleaner and greener office space," OIC, ARD for MS Cariño said.

The greening contest follows the criteria: 30% for Concept Originality, 30% for Artistic Design in the Use of Recyclable Materials, 10% for Use of High-Grade Outdoor Plants, and 30% for "Wow Factor". It will end on November this year. Cash prizes and plaque of recognition will be given to the winners on December 5, 2022.

The DENR V enjoins the public to replicate the same greening efforts and innovate and implement sustainable environmental activities in their own small ways.

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Published: 16 May 2022