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DENR Caraga, Ambago, Butuan City (2025)

09/08/2025

𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐑 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐤𝐛𝐨𝐤𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐬 𝐍𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐬

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Caraga, led by OIC-Regional Executive Director (RED) Maritess M. Ocampo, inaugurated and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Bokbokon Anti-Illegal Logging Task Force Checkpoint (AILTFC) in Barangay Bokbokon, Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte, on August 8, 2025.

The checkpoint serves as a strategic measure to strengthen forest protection efforts, curb illegal logging, and safeguard the environment within the area covered by Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title (CADT) 118 under the leadership of Tribal Chieftain Datu Ronald L. Manhumusay. It also supports Mayor Karen S. Rosales' vision to preserve the town’s natural environment.

OIC-CENR Officer Nelson B. Caranzo, being the host of the event, welcomed the guests and attendees along with Deputy CENRO Michael A. Moreno; DMO III Gabriel F. Arlan, Chief of the EMS; and Forester Apple Joy J. Opeña.

Agusan del Norte Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PENRO) Adelaida R. Borja also attended the program, where she gave a message. With her was Technical Division Chief DMO V Fe. C. Dacumos.

Mayor Rosales, PCpt. Charlon M. Montero of Las Nieves Municipal Police Station, through his Deputy Chief, PLT Sherwin Ponio; LTC Chris C. Baloran of the 23rd Infantry “Masigasig” Battalion of the Philippine Army, through his representative CPT Roger A. Rigor; and Datu Manhumusay, gave their message of support for the initiative.

In her message, RED Ocampo explained the importance of united action in protecting forest resources, stressing that the checkpoint will be a vital line of defense against activities that threaten biodiversity and the welfare of local communities.

The DENR presented Certificates of Appreciation to key environmental partners in recognition of their active involvement and dedication to the advocacy for forest and environmental protection.

Forest Technician I Gary Carsoza now leads the checkpoint, which is an offshoot of a series of coordination meetings with community leaders and partner agencies, for which they signed a Memorandum of Agreement in November last year.

Also present during the event were Las Nieves Municipal ENRO Erma B. Abao, along with Sangguniang Bayan Members Hon. Salazar Barnaja, Hon. Frederic Lumantas, and Hon. Larry F. Bautista.

Some personnel from the DENR, PNP, the Philippine Army, members of CADT 118, and Bokbokon community leaders have likewise witnessed the inauguration.

07/08/2025

𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡!

DENR Caraga joins the nation in celebrating the National Family Planning (FP) Month this August 2025, with the theme: “Panalo ang Pamilyang Planado! Tara, Usap Tayo sa Family Planning!”

The theme highlights the importance of open conversations about family planning, promoting informed dialogue between couples and healthcare providers. It emphasizes the crucial role men play in responsible parenthood and family planning that will contribute to the family’s economic stability and overall well-being.

07/08/2025

𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐑 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐃 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠

DENR Caraga marked another milestone with the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of its new Public Assistance and Complaints Desk (PACD) and Depository Storage Building held on August 5, 2025, at Brgy. Ambago, Butuan City.

OIC Regional Executive Director Maritess M. Ocampo, assisted by OIC-ARD for Management Services Atty. Claudio A. Nistal Jr. and OIC-ARD for Technical Services Atty. Redemtor A. Oja, led the cutting of the ribbon, highlighting DENR Caraga’s continued commitment to improving the quality of public service delivery.

The newly inaugurated facilities aim to provide a more accessible and responsive avenue for public engagement, as well as ensure proper storage and safekeeping of essential documents and materials. Some Division Chiefs and employees witnessed the event.

06/08/2025

𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐑 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐀 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐛𝐛𝐞𝐝 “𝐂𝐚𝐒𝐢𝐂𝐚𝐬”

DENR Caraga participates in the opening of the first-ever Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) Wellness Conference, dubbed "Connecting Agencies for Service through Inter-Agency Cooperation and Sports" (CaSiCas), held today, August 6, 2025, at the Provincial Capitol of Agusan del Norte in Butuan City.

The event marks the kickoff of the 125th PCSA celebration, led by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Caraga, and will run until September 17, 2025. This year’s PCSA carries the theme, “Bawat Kawani, Lingkod Bayani: Puso, Dangal, at Galing para sa Bayan”, highlighting the dedication, integrity, and excellence of public servants across the country.

Various national government agencies, academic institutions, and local government units join the event including: NIA, DOH, DOLE, PDEA, PNP, DTI, DBM, CHED, PHILSCI, COA, LGU Butuan City, DSWD, DILG, CSU, DAR, DICT, BJMP, EMB, DA, DOTr, DepEd, DPWH, and PLGU Agusan del Norte.

Throughout the CaSiCas celebration, participants will engage in various wellness and sports activities such as basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, and lawn tennis—promoting camaraderie, collaboration, and a healthy lifestyle among government workers.

This initiative is in line with Presidential Proclamation No. 1050, series of 1997, which declares September as Civil Service Month, encouraging all government agencies and offices to actively support CSC-led programs and ensure the meaningful involvement of officials and employees in activities that honor public service.

06/08/2025

𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐑 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐈𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐒-𝐏𝐀𝐌𝐎

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Caraga officially administered the oath of office to 16 newly appointed and promoted personnel under the Siargao Islands Protected Landscape and Seascape-Protected Area Management Office (SIPLAS-PAMO) during a simple ceremony held at the Old Pastoral in Dapa, Siargao Island, on August 1, 2025.

The oath-taking, led by DENR Caraga OIC-Regional Executive Director Maritess M. Ocampo, marks the filling of positions under the first tranche of staffing approved by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for SIPLAS-PAMO. These are among the 461 plantilla positions approved by DBM for 15 Class 1 Protected Areas following the passage of the Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System (E-NIPAS) Act of 2018.

SIPLAS has been allocated a total of 34 positions, divided into two tranches of 17 each. Sixteen of these positions have now been filled, with one more still under process. The DENR Caraga hopes to complete the hiring process for the second tranche soon.

In her message, RED Ocampo emphasized the significance of having permanent staff for the effective management and protection of SIPLAS. “With this new permanent staff, we expect a stronger and more reliable system for SIPLAS,” she said, as she encouraged the appointees to serve with dedication.

Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services, Atty. Redemtor A. Oja also expressed his support, saying that the establishment of permanent positions is a welcome development. “By these appointments, your financial capability will greatly improve as the PAMO will no longer need to rely on contractual employees,” he said.

He also called on the new personnel to become champions of protected area management and to support the Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) in the day-to-day operations of the PAMO.

Also in attendance during the ceremony were Surigao del Norte OIC-PENR Officer Agapito T. Patubo, SIPLAS OIC-PASu Samuel L. Malayao, Conservation and Development Division Chief Josephine L. Araojo, Administrative Division Chief Elsalyn J. Evangelio, PAMO-SIPLAS staff, and the families of the newly sworn-in personnel.

The Protected Area Management Office, led by a PASu, plays a crucial role in supervising, protecting, and managing protected areas. It also provides secretariat support to the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB), the multi-stakeholder governing body for protected areas.

01/08/2025

𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐑 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝟑-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

To reinforce local action on biodiversity conservation, DENR Caraga, through its Conservation and Development Division, spearheaded a Writeshop cm Review of the Local Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (LBSAP) for the Province of Dinagat Islands from July 29 to 31, 2025, at the Grand Palace Hotel, Butuan City.

The learning event focused on finalizing the province’s LBSAP for CY 2025–2040, which aims to localize the Philippine Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (PBSAP) and align with international commitments under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Forester Zenevev A. Longaquit, EnP, a technical expert and CFG Consultant from the Province of Agusan del Sur, served as the resource speaker, providing insights on integrating science-based approaches into local planning.

The writeshop gathered stakeholders from various government agencies, local government units, and civil society organizations. Among the participating institutions were DENR Caraga, PENRO Dinagat Islands, BFAR, DA, PLGU Dinagat, PAMO DIPLAS, MIPLAS, and GIPLAS. The six municipalities of Dinagat Islands—Basilisa, Cagdianao, Dinagat, Libjo, Loreto, and San Jose—were also represented by their respective MENROs and MPDCs. Civil society organizations SIKAT and KAISAHAN provided community-based perspectives.

In her opening remarks, Ms. Marilou G. Macabuhay, Assistant Chief of the Conservation and Development Division, underscored the ecological importance of Dinagat Islands as a haven for endemic and threatened species. She emphasized that the success of the LBSAP depends on strong stakeholder collaboration and a shared commitment to sustainable resource management.

OIC-Regional Executive Director Maritess M. Ocampo delivered the keynote address, underscoring Dinagat Islands’ immense potential as a future ecotourism destination. She highlighted the province’s rich biodiversity and unspoiled natural landscapes, urging all stakeholders to take a shared responsibility in preserving its ecosystems for future generations.

The writeshop concluded with the consolidation of the LBSAP matrix, which outlines specific conservation targets, proposed programs, and implementation mechanisms tailored to local needs. More than a technical workshop, the event served as a platform for strengthening partnerships and renewing collective commitment to a unified, community-driven biodiversity strategy for the Province of Dinagat Islands.

31/07/2025

𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡!

DENR Caraga is one with the ASEAN community in celebrating the 2025 ASEAN Month with the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability.”

In the Philippines, ASEAN Month was officially declared through Proclamation No. 282 in 2017, calling on all government agencies to roll out initiatives that raise awareness and support for ASEAN.

Let’s celebrate unity, cooperation, and progress in Southeast Asia!

31/07/2025

𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐑 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

To enhance the capacity of planning and technical personnel in developing high-quality project proposals, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Caraga successfully conducted the Regional Orientation-Consultation Workshop on Project Proposal Preparation from July 22 to 25, 2025, in Butuan City for participants across the region.

Technical experts from the Project Preparation Division (PPD) under the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Foreign-Assisted and Special Projects Service (FASPS) served as resource speakers throughout the four-day workshop.

Participants included selected staff from the DENR Caraga Regional Office, particularly from the Conservation and Development Division and the Planning and Management Division, along with Planning Officers from the five Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Offices (PENROs), Chiefs of the Protected Area, Biodiversity, and Ecotourism Unit (PABEU) from the Community Environment and Natural Resources Offices (CENROs), and Protected Area Superintendents (PASUs) from the region.

The workshop provided a comprehensive orientation on project development frameworks, strategic planning tools, and effective proposal writing techniques. It also emphasized aligning proposals with environmental priorities and funding agency requirements while integrating cross-cutting themes such as biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and community engagement.

A key component of the workshop was its hands-on approach, which allowed participants to begin drafting project concepts tailored to Caraga’s unique environmental challenges. This practical exercise ensured that theoretical knowledge was immediately applied, laying the groundwork for proposals that can be further developed and submitted for potential funding.

Through this initiative, the DENR continues to empower its field personnel to deliver innovative, well-structured, and impactful environmental projects that contribute to sustainable development and ecological protection in the region.

30/07/2025

𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐑 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐖𝐈𝐒 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐠𝐲. 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

San Roque, Bislig City — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has officially turned over a Small Water Impounding System (SWIS) with a 25-cubic-meter capacity to the Barangay Local Government Unit of San Roque, Bislig City, during a ceremony held at Sitio Mantuyom today, July 30--a significant step in strengthening water resource management and enhancing the resilience of local communities within the Bislig River Watershed area.

Constructed by the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Bislig under the leadership of CENRO Romel B. Arbolonio, the SWIS seeks to address the long-standing challenges of water scarcity and inefficient water allocation in the upland communities. This small-scale technology plays a vital role in ensuring a sustainable water supply for maintaining established plantations, improving soil stability, and mitigating the risks of flooding and soil erosion.

The SWIS project site is also part of the End Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC) initiative, where National Greening Program (NGP) projects were implemented from 2011 to 2021, covering a total of 269 hectares planted with timber, rubber, and agroforestry commodities. This year, an additional 30 hectares will be established, with timber species, to support the long-term sustainability of the NGP efforts in the area.

Residents of Sitio Mantuyom have historically faced difficulty accessing spring water due to its distance. The newly established SWIS now provides not only irrigation support for the plantations but also water for domestic use, directly benefiting the day-to-day lives of the community.

DENR Caraga OIC-Regional Executive Director Maritess M. Ocampo graced the turnover ceremony along with PENR Officer Adelfo R. Luengas, Jr., CENRO Arbolonio, Hon. Romeo F. Cacayan of LGU Bislig City, Barangay San Roque officials, community leaders, and residents.

In her message during the ceremony, RED Ocampo emphasized the importance of community involvement in the proper use and maintenance of the system. They urged the local stakeholders to safeguard the facility, not only as a source of water but also as a long-term investment in the community’s future.

Acknowledging the project’s significance, Mantuyom Farmers Association Chairperson Morena R. Hugo expressed heartfelt appreciation. “This system has answered our long-time concern about water scarcity. It will greatly help in nurturing our plantations and meeting our household needs.”

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