DENR VIII officials plant two hundred thirty (230) talisay seedlings within a 3-hectare beach forest area in Poblacion 1, Pambujan, Northern Samar. The tree planting activity capped off the office's 3rd Regional Management Conference for CY 2022 held on October 4-6, 2022.
DENR Eastern Visayas paid honor and tribute to twenty-three (23) retirees through the Salamat, Mabuhay Program.
The retirees received Certificates of Recognition and tokens for their distinctive and dedicated service to the DENR. They also received their retirement benefits from the K4-EVDENREU.
DENR VIII Regional Executive Director Arturo Fadriquela thanked the retirees and assured them that the current workforce will strive to perform meritoriously as they continue the functions of the retirees.
Recognizing their time at the DENR, Director Fadriquela says, "the retirees will always be part of the DENR family."
Assistant Regional Director for Management Services Arturo N. Salazar encouraged the retirees to visit the DENR and continue to update themselves on the DENR programs and projects. "Our doors are always open for you. You are always welcome to visit DENR, your home," he says.
Meanwhile, Ms. Dionesia Elizaga, a retiree, thanked the DENR for putting premium on their dedication and hardwork. She reminded her fellow retirees to manage their time and resources efficiently now that they are free of tension and office works.
The Salamat, Mabuhay Program is a simple ceremony held by the Department to honor and recognize the contributions of the retiring employees pursuant to Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular No. 7, series of 1998.
The Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) of the Mahagnao Volcano Natural Park (MVNP) , one of the seven legislated protected areas in Eastern Visayas, approved two research studies to be conducted within the protected area. The first study was proposed by the University of Santo Tomas Graduate School to collect water samples from the Mahagnao Lake in order to identify phytoplankton organisms that abound in the area. According to the researchers, the presence of these microorganisms indicate the water quality of the lake aside from its importance to the ecosystem. The realization of the study would translate to better preservation efforts for the Mahagnao lake.
Also approved for implementation is the proposal to identify the diverse butterfly species in different vegetation types within the protected area by the Grade-12 students from the Philippine Science High School-Eastern Visayas campus. The result of their study would produce a butterfly catalogue, among others, for the benefit of the visitors.
“The research proposals to be implemented in MVNP would serve as baseline for future studies as part of our efforts to come up with science-based information and decisions to continuously protect and conserve the protected area”, says DENR RVIII Regional Executive Director Arturo Fadriquela.
Youth leaders from the different provinces of the region participated in the Environmental Youth Summit conducted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 8 in observance of the International Youth Day.
Discussions on the ‘State of the Environment’ and ‘The Youth in Climate Action’ were included in the module to increase the awareness of the youth participants in environmental issues and encourage them to become engaged and to take actions towards environmental protection and preservation.
The youth participants likewise formulated their action plans indicating the activities they plan to conduct as ENR Ambassadors.
In her video message, Task Force Tayo ang Kalikasan Executive Director Maria Matilda Gaddi underscored that our lives depend on the health of our planet and we should constantly be reminded that we are connected with nature. She thanked the youth for actively taking part in the government’s effort to protect and conserve the country’s environment and natural resources.
Some twenty-four (24) learners from DENR Eastern Visayas attend the ENR Academy Basic Course offered by the office through the Human Resource and Development Section (HRDS).
The ENR Basic Course provides modules on the DENR in retrospect, ENR Laws, Integrity, Transparency, and Accountability in Public Service, and Service Excellence.
The training serves as a formal orientation for newly hired employees about DENR policies, programs and projects, as well as the ethical standards that government employees must adhere to. For those who have been working in the department, the training provides an opportunity for enhancing competencies and continuous improvement in public service delivery.
The learners of the ENR Basic Course Training being conducted from August 1–7, 2022 at the Samar Island Natural Park (SINP) compose the 7th Batch of ENR Academy learners in DENR Region VIII since the learning program’s implementation in 2019. The DENR VIII aims to cascade the ENR Academy courses to all its employees.