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2.29.2008 DENR-XI enforces No Transport Policy on Forest Products
 Monkayo, ComVal Province - The “No Transport Policy” on forest products passing through the Cateel-Compostela road enforced by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-XI) early this year resulted to the apprehension of 1,130 pieces valued at 244T pesos of illegally cut and transported lauan logs and other miscellaneous species at Barangay Ngan, Compostela.The said logs were apprehended by the joint forces of the National Task Force Kalikasan formed by DENR Secretary Jose L. Atienza led by his Executive Officer PSUPT. Rommel Bernardo A. Cabagnot and the Regional Anti-Illegal Logging Task Force created by Regional Executive Director Ricardo L. Calderon. The apprehension was also made possible through the intelligence and information gathering of the Forest Protection Unit of the Community Environment Natural Resources Office (CENRO)-Monkayo under CENR Officer Willie Jordan. Jordan said that the logs were abandoned in the said area because of the massive checkpoint activities they conduct that prevented illegal forest products to be transported to their destination. The seized forest products were immediately brought to the Wood Avenue Wooden Products (Veneer Plant) at Valma, Brgy. Ngan, Compostela, Comval Province for safe keeping until such time the said logs will be awarded to the winning bidder. It must be noted that DENR Secretary Atienza vowed for an all-out forest protection all over the country. Being the primary government agency responsible for climate change mitigation, Atienza said that forest protection ensures continued absorption of trees by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and although Philippines hardly contribute to the problem of greenhouse gas emissions which is estimated at only 0.38% of global emissions, yet we suffer immensely from the effect of climate change. Philippines is one of the countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, especially in terms of extreme weather events. It was on this note that DENR-XI dispatched the Regional Team to enforce the “No Transport Policy” on forest products passing through the Cateel-Compostela Road to protect the remaining forest resources in the boundary of Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley Provinces. This move also aims to protect the famous Aliwagwag falls which the Department of Tourism identified as one of the tourist destination and biodiversity site in Region-XI. Also present during the apprehension were P/INSP. Elmer T. Vergara, PO3 Arnold D. Ibarra and Foresters Arnold A. Arbolado, Dave Fabila and Antonio Mendoza. (RPAO-DENR XI)
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2.08.2008 ICRM Project Launched in DavOr
 Mati, Davao Oriental - The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-XI) together with the Provincial Government of Mati launched here today the Integrated Coastal Resource Management (ICRM) program with the theme “A Reef to Ridge Project: Integrating sustainable management of watershed, coastal and marine resources to enhance socio-economic condition of the coastal communities”. Mati, Davao Oriental is the only province in Mindanao where ICRMP will be implemented. DENR Undersecretary (USEC) for Staff Bureaus Manuel D. Gerochi, who represents Secretary Lito L. Atienza delivered his keynote speech stressing among others the fact that Local Government Units (LGUs) led programs are successful because they have the mandate and the will to implement them. He pointed out that National Government Agencies (NGAs) will provide the necessary technical assistance and do oversight functions, but the major role will be played by the LGUs. Gerochi is joined by USEC for Special Projects and Concern Teresita S. Castillo, Assistant Secretary (ASEC) for Line Bureaus Jeremias L. Dolino and ASEC for Foreign Assisted and Special Projects Office Analiza R. Teh, DENR-XI Director Ricardo L. Calderon as well as Regional Technical Directors Emmanuel E. Isip and Atty. Felix S. Alicer. Governor Corazon N. Malanyaon felt very blessed that her province is chosen as the recipient of the program. Malanyaon disclosed that the ICRM Project in Davao Oriental is composed of a “Power Team” because it is a horizontal integration of the Local Government Units (LGUs) as well as some National Government Agencies (NGAs). Furthermore, she stressed that the program is also a vertical integration of all the resources in the province and a parallel integration to their “Pagkain at Kita” and “Tourism” Programs. “Much rest on our abilities to make this program succeed. We must make sure that we can manage the project well and I as the Governor of Davao Oriental accepts my role to carry out the administration of the Program” Malanyaon said.  During the launching, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the ICRMP implementation was signed, CRM Level 1 certification was awarded to the Mati City and Project Administration Memorandum Documents was turned over. The MOA was signed by DENR Officials, Mayors Antero L. Dayanghirang of Manay, Remegio G. Nazareno of Baganga, Alicia B. Mori of Caraga, Samuel L. Uy of Tarragona, Michelle N. Rabat of Mati, Ramie B. Rosit of Boston and Camilo T. Nuñez of Cateel as well Directors of partner agencies such as Department of Budget and Management, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).The ICRM, which is a six-year project and funded by the Asian Development Bank-Global Environment Facility (ADB-GEF), aims to provide sustainable management of the different ecosystems in order to increase the income and reduce poverty among municipal fisherfolks. It covers the provinces and municipalities that are surrounded with marine biodiversity corridors of national and global importance as identified by the Philippine Biodiversity Conservation Priorities. As the Executing Agency, the DENR through its Central, Regional and Provincial offices shall be responsible for the overall coordination and management of the project. It will also be responsible for consolidating accounts and progress reports. -756630.jpg) The DENR, together with DA-BFAR, shall implement the first three components of the project namely (1) Policy and institutional strengthening and development; (2) Integrated Coastal Resources Management and Biodiversity Conservation and; (3) Enterprise development and income diversification. The Department of Finance-Municipal Development Fund Office (DOF-MDFO) will be implementing the last component of the project which is the Social Environmental Services and Facilities. This aims to provide environmental, social as well as facilities for the LGUs and coastal communities to support local government’s efforts in mitigating coastal pollution and degradation of resources. The LGU, on the other hand, will be responsible for the selection, design and implementation of the infrastructure support and facilities under the last project component. (Bing Sison)
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Ground Breaking of LMS Records Facility
 1.USEC Gerochi together with Directors Obien, Fontanilla and Calderon watches the LMS Records Facility building perspective.  2.The Groundbreaking/Capsule-laying ceremony of the Lands Management Services Records Facility is being witnessed by (L-R, with hard hat) USEC for Staff Bureaus Manuel D. Gerochi, Director Angelito V. Fontanilla of Internal Audit Service, Director for Finance Wilfredo J. Obien and DENR-XI Regional Executive Director Ricardo L. Calderon. Also present is CENRO Edward Ragaza (2nd from left) of CENRO Manay. The LMS Records Facility, which is located at Bangkal, Davao City, will be constructed by the FGM Builders Resources and Incorporated.
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