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7.28.2008 DENR-XI Sponsors ARENA Joint Flag Raising Ceremony
 A total of 40 national government offices attended the 3rd Quarter flag raising ceremony of the Association of Regional Executive Directors of National Agencies (ARENA) sponsored by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-XI) held at the People’s Park on July 21, 2008. During the flag raising ceremony, ARENA President Rodolfo Z. Razul commended all the government employees present and challenged them to do their best to become effective and efficient public servants. Moreover, the Civil Service Commission (CSC-XI) through Dir. Annabelle B. Rosell presented the Gantimpala Agad Award to Siegfredo Mosqueda of the Philippine Postal Corporation.  The ARENA officers and members also attended the lecture series conducted by DENR on the state of Environment of Region-XI discussed by Director Ricardo L. Calderon as well as Global Warming discussed by Dr. Rita Fe Sison, the OIC-Chief of the Regional Public Affairs Office (RPAO) and Environmental Specialist Engr. Nestor Patnugot. An open forum followed after the lecture and lots of questions hurled were on global warming. (bing sison) click here to view slideshow
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6.20.2008 Environment Month Sportsfest 2O08 Opening Program Held
Aside from commemorating the 110th Philippine Independence Day last Thursday (June 12), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources of Region XI held its Opening Program for this year’s Inter-color Sports Festival in line with the celebration of the Environment Month at the regional office in Lanang, Davao City. The participants of this Inter-color Sporsfest were composed of different teams from the region and from the PENROs. This year’s teams/colors are the following: Office of the RED and Forest Management Services (FMS) - RED Team; Lands Management Services (LMS) - Brown Team; Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), Mines and Geo-Sciences Bureau (MGB), Ecosystems Research & Development Services (ERDS) and Protected Areas & Wildlife, Coastal Zone & Marine Management Services (PAWCZMMS) - White Team; PENRO Davao del Norte - Green Team; PENRO Davao Oriental - Purple Team; PENRO Davao del Sur, Blue team; and, PENRO Comval - Yellow Team.
The first part of the program was purely devoted to the listening of various Filipino songs to set the mood of patriotism before the Flag Raising Ceremony, songs of Freddie Aguilar, Joey Ayala, Celeste Legazpi and Asin, to name a few, were constantly played for the purpose. The second part which was the official opening program of this year’s Environment Month Sportsfest began with the Parade of Banners from the different Teams. The parade was followed by the banner-design contest which was won by the Lands Management Services (LMS) Team, followed by the RED Team (ORED and FMS). The third spot was garnered by the White Team (EMB, MGB, ERDS and PAWCZMMS). Highlighting the program were the presentations of Cheers and Yells from the different teams and the recitation of the Oath of Sportsmanship led by Chief for Forest Resources Conservation Division (FRCD) Forester Claudio T. Jumao-as. The third and final part of the program were the Volleyball and Basketball competition. Other games being played for this year’s Environment Month Sportsfest were Badminton, Lawn Tennis and Bowling. click here for the slideshow.......
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6.13.2008 DENR-XI Participates in the Sentro K3
 Some Personnel of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-XI) participated yesterday (June 10, 2008) in the opening program of the activities in celebration of Philippine Independence Day on June 12, 2008.The Activity dubbed as Independence Day Sentro K3 (Kaisahan, Kagalingan at Kalayaan ng Bayan) is an activity that focuses on providing direct and convenient services to the poor and underprivileged sectors of our society. This is spearheaded by the Department of Tourism (DOT-XI) and co-chaired by the Department of Education (DepEd-XI).  The conduct of the said activity is in line with Administrative Order 2005 dated October 30, 2007 issued by Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo directing the Secretary of Education to take the lead in the planning and implementation of activities and programs in the celebration of the Philippine Independence Day. Hence, DepEd created the Special Task Forces for the Replication of the Independence Day Sentro K3 in all the regions of the country.
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6.04.2008 June is Environment Month
June is here, and with it comes the celebration of “Philippine Environment Month” by virtue Presidential Proclamation No. 237 signed by then President Corazon C. Aquino in 1998.
This year’s theme is “Kalikasan Ating Yaman, Alagaan”. This theme focuses on the importance of taking a unified action to take care of the environment. And throughout the month, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will spearhead various environmental activities in the country. Regional Executive Director Ricardo L. Calderon disclosed that in Region XI DENR will conduct the following activities for the environment month: massive information campaign on various DENR programs, projects and activities; coastal clean-up and mangrove planting; emission testing; patent distribution, seedlings distribution and tree planting, among others. Calderon further said that environment friendly activities and practices geared to protect, conserve and manage the environment should not only be done during the environment month, rather it should already become part of our system. “We need to focus our goals as well as interest in protecting, managing and cleaning up the environment for our good and for the next generations to come, he added. Moreover, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) will also spearhead the celebration of World Environment Day 2008 with the theme “Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy”. Recognizing that climate change is becoming the defining issue of our era, UNEP is asking countries, companies and communities to focus on greenhouse gas emissions and how to reduce them. The World Environment Day will highlight resources and initiatives that promote low carbon economies and life-styles, such as improved energy efficiency, alternative energy sources, forest conservation and eco-friendly consumption (www.unep.org/wed/2008). United Nations, 2007 stated that the World Environment Day (WED) is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action. The agenda is to give a human face to environmental issues; empower people to become active agents of sustainable and equitable development; promote an understanding that communities are pivotal to changing attitudes towards environmental issues; and advocate partnership which will ensure all nations and peoples enjoy a safer and more prosperous future ( RPAO, DENR-XI).
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6.03.2008 DENR-XI Celebrates National Flag Day
 The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-XI) successfully celebrated National Flag Day today with a simultaneous flag raising ceremony in all its Offices throughout the Region. In Davao City, DENR-XI’s Regional Office National Flag Day Activities started with TV guesting at GMA-7. The DENR-XI chorale sang the National Anthem on air as an opening number of the morning show “ Una Ka Bay”. Regional Technical Director Felix S. Alicer also discussed there the rationale behind the Celebration. During the interview, Alicer pointed out that DENR Secretary Jose Lito L. Atienza was appointed by Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as the National Flag Day Coordinator, hence, DENR spearheads the celebration nationwide. After the TV guesting, a Flag Raising ceremony and short program followed at the DENR- XI compound, Lanang, Davao City. This was participated in by representatives coming from 17 other government agencies, the media and some students.  DENR-XI Regional Executive Director Ricardo L. Calderon explained that the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, also known as Republic Act 8491, states that every year, from May 28 (National Flag Day) to June 12 (Independence Day), all private and public officer are enjoined to display the Philippine flag visibly in their premises. This is to instill respect and reverence to the country’s symbol of national sovereignty and solidarity. The Philippine Flag is the embodiment of all our country’s ideals, culture and tradition. Calderon informed the participants that the DENR-XI is distributing some IEC materials in line with the National Flag Day celebration and the Philippine Independence Day which will be celebrated on June 12. These materials include flaglets, posters and tarpaulins for display in various offices, businesses/establishments and schools.  The following government agencies and offices were represented during the Flag Raising Ceremony: Department of Interior and Local Government, Cooperatives Development Authority, Department of Health, Bureau of Fire Protection, Department of Tourism, Department of Public Works and Highways, Telecommunications Office, University of Southeastern Philippines, Department of Labor and Employment, Department of Agriculture, Office of Civil Defense, Davao City Water District, Department of Social Welfare and Development, City Tourism Office, DXRP, GMA-TV7 and ABS-CBN. (Bing Sison).
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5.16.2008 CULMINATION PROGRAM @ CDO (Day 5: April 18, 2008)
 A motorcade along major thoroughfares of Cagayan de Oro City officially started the Culmination Program of the Earth Day People’s Caravan 2008. Regions 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 converged at the DENR-X Regional Office at 6:00 AM to prepare for the motorcade that started at exactly 7:30. The motorcade lasted for about an hour and ended at Misamis Oriental Provincial Capitol Ground at Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City. At exactly 9:00 AM, the program proper started. The Invocation and Pambansang Awit was given by the host region, Region 10. Misamis Oriental Governor Oscar S. Moreno gave his Welcome Remarks stating that Mindanao today is no longer a land of promise but a land of fulfillment. He was proud to disclose that the LGUs of Misamis Oriental have a very strong and effective partnership with DENR, that they always make it a point to work hand in hand as far as environmental protection is concerned.  The acknowledgment of guests and delegates was done by Regional Technical Director for Ecosystems Reseach and Development Service of Region X Danilo C. Cacanindin. Being the Focal Person of the Mindanao Group, Regional Executive Director for Region IX Ernesto D. Adobo, Jr. gave the overview of the Earth Day People’s Caravan Activity. He tackled the history of the Earth Day Celebration first before giving the overview of the activity saying that DENR’s Carvan was a prelude to Earth Day Celebration. Cagayan de Oro City’s Committee Chairman for the Environment Ceasar Ian Asenas also gave his message and laud the DENR for coming up with such a significant and big activity which is an eye opener for people to start taking care of the environment. Asenas emphasized that people should plant more trees nowadays because it is one way of protecting not only our environment but ourselves as well knowing that planting trees is one way of mitigating Global Warming. 2nd District Congressman Rufus B. Rodriguez gave his message of support not only to the Caravan Activity but to the DENR as well. He urged the LGUs and the people to unite and work hand in hand with the DENR on its mission to help save Mother Earth knowing that the said agency cannot do the task alone. The Congressman added that because we all live in this planet, all of us must carry the responsibility to make it livable not only for us, but for the future generation as well.  In her Keynote Speech, DENR’s Undersecretary (USEC) for Special Projects and Concerns congratulated the Mindanao group for being the biggest delegation of the nationwide Carvan activity. Like everybody who gave their messages, USEC Castillo also urged everyone to give utmost care to the different ecosystems. She stressed the need to protect our water too – one of the most important resources we have.USEC Castillo also made an appeal to all the LGUs and the stakeholders to strictly comply with all the existing Environmental laws and Republic Acts because their compliance is most important and most needed in order to save Mother Earth. She added that the DENR needs a total comprehensive and total partnership with the LGUs, NGAs, NGOs and Academes to be able to realize its mission in protecting and saving the environment.  The last part of the program was the signing of Earth Day Covenant which was led by VIPs down to the participants. The pledge was on helping protect and preserve the environment. The Covenant was called “Panaad sa Kinaiyahan” or “Pledge for the Environment” wherein all the signatories will take the responsibilities of planting trees, of buying products that doesn’t cause harm to the environment, of maintaining the cleanliness of one’s surroundings, of strictly following the 3Rs which is Recycling, Reusing and Reducing and for conserving the energy. After the program, everybody proceeded to the Exhibit area of the different Regions. Region XI had put up photos about Nagkahiusang Kritohanong Mag-uuma sa Maputi (NAKRISMA), a People’s Organization of Barangay Maputi, San Isidro Davao Oriental, Clonal Project, PRS92 activities and other significant RXI activities. We have also put up tarpaulis of the Philippine Eagle and Mangrovetum Project. click here for the slideshow of the caravan.......
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5.08.2008 @ MANOLO FORTICH (Day 4: April 17, 2008)
 With more or less twenty-five (25) vehicles, DENR-XI delegates proceeded to Cagayan de Oro the next day. On the way, the delegates made a courtesy call to Manolo Fortich Mayor Rogelio Quiño accompanied by the employees of CENRO Manolo Fortich. Manolo Fortich was agreed to be the convergence point (whistle stop) for Regions XI and XII.In his message, Mayor Quiño warmly welcomes the delegates and urged everyone to be serious in the commitment in protecting the environment. Moreover, Municipal Committee Chairman on Environment Ryder Detona reminded everyone that each has a sense of obligation and responsibility to save Mother Earth. He also talked about the documentary film of Al Gore’s “An Inconvenient Truth” and sited the very alarming state of Lake Chad in Nigeria which was one time the biggest lake in the whole world. But, because of the Climate Change due to Global Warming, Lake Chad dried up after four decades.  Detona further challenged everybody to be responsible now in doing their share in protecting and preserving the environment to let the future generation still enjoy the environment we are enjoying now. The highlight of the program was the solicitation of signatures from all the participants as a sign for protecting the environment. After the short program, both Mayor Quiño and Detona wished the delegates a safe travel to Cagayan de Oro City.
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5.07.2008 EARTH DAY CARAVAN @ DAVAO CITY (Day 3: April 16,2008)
 The Earth Day Caravan in Davao City started with a motorcade that was participated in by the DENR-XI, Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), Mines Geo-Sciences Bureau, PENROs and CENROs, Davao City Bikers Club, Mindanao On Bike Club, Hilary Cycle Parts and Petron Davao. More or less, there were sixty-five (65) bikers, four (4) vehicles and twenty (20) motorcycles from Petron Davao, Mindanao Business Council (MBC), Human Development International (HDI), and eighteen (18) vehicles from DENR-XI who joined the motorcade. The motorcade started at 9 o’ clock in the morning from DENR Regional office in Lanang to People’s Park at corner Palma Gil and Camus Streets. Right after the motorcade, a half-day program immediately followed at the People’s Park, Camus-Palma Gil Streets, Davao City. In her welcome address, PENRO Digos Ruth M. Tawantawan gave a brief explanation about the Earth Day People’s Caravan activity as a DENR strategy to sound-off its Thrusts and Programs. She also acknowledged all the participants both in the motorcade and the Caravan giving their utmost support to the activity.  Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte was invited to be the Guest Speaker of the Program but due to some urgent appointment, he sent City Councilor Leo Avila III to represent him. Known to many Davaoeños, Councilor Avila is an active environmentalist being the former Chairman of the Environment and Natural Resources Committee. He urged everyone, most especially the youth to always take part in every environmental activity to help the DENR in their mission to save Mother Earth from further destructions. This year’s Caravan theme is about water, the reason why Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Regional Director Metudio Turbella discusses about the importance of protecting and preserving our water, being the source of life. This was seconded by Mr. Vicente T. Lao, the Chairman of the Mindanao Business Council (MBC) and Regional Development Council who doesn’t only speak of the importance of business influx in Davao City but also on the importance of having a clean and safe water and environment.  The Caravan activity for Davao City which ended at 12 noon was a complete success given the support of many Business Sectors, Non-Government Organizations, National Government Agencies, Students and Davao City Media. Participants, to name a few, were Davao City Bikers Club, Petron Davao, EMB, MGB, Human Development International, Mindanao Business Council, Davao City Chamber of Commerce, youths from Toril Poblacion, Sangguniang Kabataan from Talomo Poblacion, Philippine Clean Cities Program, Green Brigade of Barangay Talomo, Daniel R. Aguinaldo High School, Davao City National Highschool. Various media are also present like: Sun Star Davao, Sonshine Network, ABS-CBN and GMA 7. The Davao City Caravan was aired over GMA7, ABS-CBN and other media outlets in the city. IEC materials as well at Earth Day Caravan pins were also distributed to some of the participants of the program.
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