DENR-12 Regional Executive Director Atty. Felix S. Alicer presides over the 2-day DENR Regional Management Conference this March 1-2, 2023 at Villa Lalaine Hotel & Cold Spring Resort.

 

The conduct of the management conference aims to keep abreast of the latest information, instructions, particularly on the operational, financial, and administrative concerns in the Regional and Field Offices.

 

Proposed innovations including issues and concerns will also be tackled during the conference.

 

In attendance were Regional Office ARD for Technical Services Engr. Mama G. Samaon, ARD for Management Services For. Mamutur D. Cariga, Environmental Management Bureau Regional Director Engr. Omar M. Saikol, Mines and Geosciences Bureau Supervising Science Research Specialist Maimona A. Mamao, ERDB ARDEC Station Head Vilma Flauta-Nitura, Provincial/Community Environment and Natural Resources Officers, RO and field office heads, and selected personnel.| RSCIGV/RSCIGP

 

 

DENR XII- Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Banga conducted a consultative meeting on public land conflicts at Brgy. Tinongcop, Tantangan, South Cotabato on February 23.

 

The assembly aims to discuss Republic Act 10023 also known as the Residential Free Patent Act, explain the basis for a renewal of Certificate of Stewardship Contracts (CSC) and strengthen the agency’s linkages with the residents.

 

Said activity was attended by Mr. Eduardo Vegal; the representative of Mayor Timee G. Torres Gonzales, CENR Officer of Banga Larry P. Curias, SCPPO Tantangan MPS, MLGOO Tantangan Rel Elizaga, Barangay Council, CENRO Banga personnel and the concerned individuals. (With report and photo from CENRO Banga IO Designate Alnayah Mohammad Ayman) |RSCIGP

 

 

𝐊𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐀, 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 - A total of 40 individuals were capacitated by the DENR Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) of Kiamba on Tuesday (February 21) during the training/orientation for the deputation of wildlife enforcement officers (WEOs) and environment and natural resources officers (DENROs) in Barangay Ticulab, Maitum town, this province as part of the department’s campaign to strengthen the partnership with the community on environmental protection and conservation.

 

CENR Officer Abdul D. Cariga said the activity was conducted to orient the participants on their duties and responsibilities as partners of the DENR in enforcing environmental laws. “Let us work hand-in-hand to protect, manage, develop, and conserve the environment and natural resources,” he said.

 

The participants were capacitated on the provisions and penalties under the Presidential Decree No. 705 (as amended), Executive Order No. 23, Republic Act No. 9147 or the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act, and RA 9175 also known as the Chain Saw Act of 2002; the duties and responsibilities of the DENROs and WEOs; and the important roles of women in the community, especially in environmental protection.

 

Serving as the resource persons were Monitoring and Enforcement Section Chief For. Ammar H. Sangcopan, For. Mary Gie S. Cuerpo, For. Charlyn R. Cailing, and GAD focal person Engr. Evanly W. Kusin.

 

The activity was also attended by several staff of MENRO Maitum and barangay officials of Ticulab. A special order regarding the deputation of WEOs and DENROs shall be issued by DENR-12 Regional Executive Director Atty. Felix S. Alicer. (With report and photos from DENR-CENRO Kiamba) | RSCIGM

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) XII granted C.A. Betalac Construction & Gen. Mdse., Inc., the 1st Mineral Processing Permit (MPP) for sand and gravel in the Province of Sultan Kudarat on February 17, 2023, at MGB XII Conference Room, Koronadal City, South Cotabato.

 

The approval of the permit was held in the presence of MGB XII Regional Director Engr. Efren B. Carido, the signing authority, Fidel F. Botes, an authorized representative of C.A. Betalac Construction & Gen. Mdse., and MGB XII OIC for Legal Services, Ermelyn Jane P. Celindro.

 

The said company has acquired 10,000 sq. meters for the sand and gravel processing plant located in Purok Linglingay, Barangay New Carmen, Tacurong City. It shall adhere to comply with the applicable provisions of RA 7942 otherwise known as “The Philippine Mining Act of 1995 and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Administrative Order No. 2010-21 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. 7942, otherwise known as the Philippine Mining Act of 1995.

The ENR Academy is a specialized competency development program designed to augment knowledge gaps, calibrate understanding of ENR laws, and sharpen proficiencies of DENR employees to improve the delivery of service to the public.

 

Graduates of frontline courses were from Magilas Class 109, Dalisay Class 108 and Maringal Class 107 whereas basic course graduates are from Gallant Class 208 and Tenacious Class 207.

 

Regional Executive Director Atty. Felix S. Alicer highlighted the importance of going beyond what the graduates have learned and practicing it in their respective workplaces. “After the training, some tend to forget all the concepts and ideas they absorbed but I hope you continue to nurture whatever knowledge you got and continue to apply it in your jobs”, he said.

 

The conduct of ENR Academy courses for DENR XII was spearheaded by the department thru its Human Resource and Development Section (HRDS) in a bid to constantly pursue the vision of excellence in the fields of forestry, lands, environment, mines, and geosciences, protected areas, wildlife, and water.

 

Meanwhile, certificates of appreciation and tokens were given to the learning service providers (LSP) during the graduation rites.

 

Present at the said event were ARD for Management Services For. Mamutur D. Cariga, LPDD Chief Emily Ampatuan representing the ARD for Technical Services, EMB XII Regional Director Engr. Omar M. Saikol, MGB XII Regional Director Engr. Efren Carido, Provincial and Community ENR Officers, Division and Section Chiefs, Learning Service Providers, and other ENR personnel. | RSCIGP