MENRO - Municipality of Guiuan

22/05/2026

♻️ An Municipal Government, pinaagi han Office of the Mayor ngan han Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO), nagdumara hin Consultative Meeting may kalabutan han Municipal Solid Waste Management upod an mga Chairpersons han SB Committee on Environment, SB Committee on Health, ngan SB Committee on Tourism, Trade, Industry and Economic Affairs, MPDO, MHO, MDRRMO, Municipal Engineering Office, President han Liga ng mga Barangay, ngan mga representante tikang han DENR-PAMO, para mapakusog an mga polisiya ngan mapauswag an waste management system han Guiuan. An mga diskusyon nagtutok ha luwas nga pagsira ngan rehabilitasyon han dumpsite, pagpauswag han waste collection system, ngan mas hugot nga environmental protection measures.

An kada basura nga aton ginse-segregate hin husto usa nga pitad pakadto hin mas himsog nga komunidad ngan mas malimpyo nga palibot. An Municipal Government of Guiuan, pinaagi han MENRO, nagtatawag ha kada panimalay, establisyemento, ngan barangay nga makigbahin aktibo ha ginpapakusog nga Solid Waste Management Program.

🗑️ 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐃 𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄

🌿 𝐁𝐈𝐎𝐃𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐒 (𝐌𝐚 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐨𝐭)
📅 Lunes, Miyerkules, ngan Sabado
✅ Mga pananglitan: sobra nga pagkaon, panit han utan ngan prutas, uga nga dahon

♻️ 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐘𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐒
📅 Huwebes
✅ Mga pananglitan: plastik nga botelya, karton, limpyo nga papel, lata

🚫 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐒
(𝐌𝐠𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐚 𝐩𝐰𝐞𝐝𝐞 𝐦𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞)
📅 Martes
✅ Mga pananglitan: candy wrappers, used diapers, sachets, ngan contaminated plastics

⚠️ 𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐌𝐃𝐔𝐌𝐈: “𝐍𝐎 𝐒𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐍𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍!”

Ini nga inisyatibo diri la mahitungod han pagkolekta hin basura — kundi mahitungod han pagpanalipod han aton kadagatan, pag-ataman han kahimsog han publiko, pagsuporta han turismo, ngan pagsiguro hin mas malimpyo ngan mas luwas nga Guiuan para ha ngatanan.

🌎 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐮rob𝐥𝐢𝐠 𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐚!
Husto nga segregation. Responsable nga paglabog han basura. Panalipdi an kalibungan.

💚 𝐀𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐆𝐀 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐔𝐀𝐍, 𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐀 𝐈𝐌𝐎!

22/05/2026

♻️ 𝐓𝐎𝐆𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑, 𝐋𝐄𝐓’𝐒 𝐊𝐄𝐄𝐏 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐔𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐍♻️

The Municipal Government, through the Office of the Mayor and the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office, convened a Consultative Meeting on Municipal Solid Waste Management together with the Chairpersons of the SB Committee on Environment, SB Committee on Health, and SB Committee on Tourism, Trade, Industry and Economic Affairs, MPDO, MHO, MDRRMO, Municipal Engineering Office, President of the Liga ng mga Barangay, and representatives from DENR-PAMO, to strengthen policies and improve waste management systems in Guiuan. Discussions focused on the safe closure and rehabilitation of the dumpsite, improved waste collection systems, and stronger environmental protection measures.

Every piece of waste we properly segregate is a step toward a healthier community, and cleaner surroundings. The Municipal Government of Guiuan, through MENRO, calls on every household, establishment, and barangay to actively participate in the strengthened Solid Waste Management Program.

🗑️ 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐃 𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄

🌿 𝐁𝐈𝐎𝐃𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐒 (𝐌𝐚 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐨𝐭)
📅 Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays
✅ Examples: leftover food, vegetable peelings, fruit scraps, dried leaves

♻️ 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐘𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐒
📅 Thursdays
✅ Examples: plastic bottles, cartons, clean paper, tin cans

🚫 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐒
(𝐌𝐠𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐚 𝐩𝐰𝐞𝐝𝐞 𝐦𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞)
📅 Tuesdays
✅ Examples: candy wrappers, used diapers, sachets, contaminated plastics

⚠️ 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑: “𝐍𝐎 𝐒𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐍𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍!”

This initiative is more than just collecting garbage — it is about protecting our seas, safeguarding public health, supporting tourism, and ensuring a cleaner and safer Guiuan for everyone.

🌎 𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐬 𝐝𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭!
Segregate properly. Dispose responsibly. Protect the environment.

💚 𝐀 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐔𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐘𝐎𝐔!

29/04/2026

27/04/2026

Remember the construction at the Guiuan Eco Waste Management Center and Park?

We told you—something big is coming for Guiuan. 🏗️ ♻️

Today, at the SB Committee Hearing, we took a major step forward:

Institutionalizing the Guiuan Eco Waste Center and Park

And advancing the GREEN Facility Ordinance (Guiuan Resource Ecocycling and Extraction Facility)

This is more than infrastructure.
This is a system—where waste is no longer basura, but a resource. Cheers!🌿

22/04/2026

April 21, 2026. Homonhon Island, Guiuan

Philippine Megapode (Megapodius cumingii) also known as Philippine scrubfowl and Tabon scrubfowl sighted in Brgy. Pagbabangnan, Homonhon Island, Guiuan. Megapodes are beach forest and island specialists. They are also known as the incubator bird because they bury their eggs in the soil to hatch.

22/04/2026

🔥 Beyond the Burn: Philippine Megapodes or Philippine Scrubfowl Sighted during Rapid Environmental Assessment in Homonhon Island 🪶 🌏🌱

In line with Earth Day, April 22, 206

In response to the recent occurrences of grass fires in Homonhon Island, a composite team from the Local Government Unit of Guiuan was deployed upon the direction of the Municipal Mayor, Hon. Annaliza P. Gonzales-Kwan, to undertake a ground-level assessment of the affected areas.

On April 19, 2026 (Sunday), the team—headed by Mr. Tycho O. Mabansag, OIC-MENRO, and composed of a Forester and personnel from the MDRRMO’s Guiuan Specialized Unit for Rescue, First Aid, and Emergency Response (SURFER)—proceeded to Homonhon Island to conduct Rapid Environmental Assessment.

This initiative comes as the Municipality joins the global observance of Earth Day on April 22—a timely reminder that caring for the environment is not only commemorative, but continuous and action-driven. The activity reflects LGU Guiuan’s steady commitment to environmental stewardship, particularly in addressing emerging concerns through coordinated and science-based approaches.

The assessment focused on:
✔️ Understanding the extent and pattern of the fires
✔️ Documenting environmental conditions and impacts
✔️ Identifying potential risks to water sources, vegetation, and adjacent coastal areas
✔️ Informing appropriate response and rehabilitation measures

Preliminary observations show that the fires have affected portions of the upland grassland areas across several barangays, with multiple ignition sites. While these areas are classified as Timberlands, they remain an integral part of the broader ecosystem—supporting water systems, soil stability, and downstream coastal environments.

Notably, during the assessment, the team also sighted two (2) Philippine Megapodes (Megapodius cumingii)—commonly known as the Tabon Scrubfowl or Philippine Scrubfowl. These birds are recognized as “beach forest and small island specialists,” making their presence a meaningful indicator of the ecological value and resilience of Homonhon’s natural habitats.

MENRO Guiuan expresses its sincere appreciation to the Municipal Administrator’s Office, the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), and the Office of Sangguniang Bayan Member Hon. Kinna Mae G. Kwan-Mabansag, ENP, for facilitating close coordination among partner agencies. This collaboration enabled seamless engagement with the Provincial Governor's Office, HilCH, Office of the Civil Defense (OCD), the Armed Forces of the Philippines – Philippine Air Force (AFP-PAF), the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), BLGUs of Homonhon Island, ERT from the mining companies, and volunteers contributing to more efficient and organized ground operations.

The LGU likewise extends its gratitude to the Office of the Representative of the Lone Congressional District of Eastern Samar, Cong. Sheen Gonzales, for his prompt response in coordinating and requesting air assets to support the ongoing response to the grass fires.

📢 Moving Forward:

The public is encouraged to remain mindful of activities that may contribute to fire risks and to continue supporting efforts that promote environmental protection and resilience.

This Earth Day, we are reminded: stewardship is shared, and every action counts.

15/04/2026

Going Renewables!

01/04/2026

The LGU of Guiuan – Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) wishes everyone a blessed and meaningful Semana Santa.

As we reflect and offer our prayers, let us also show our love for creation through simple acts of discipline and responsibility.

Iwasan ang pagtatapon ng basura kung saan-saan.

Panatilihing malinis ang ating mga dalampasigan, parke, at kalsada.

Gawin nating ugali. Gawin nating panalangin.

Guiuan. Be Truly Here. ♻️🙏
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Isang mapagpalang Semana Santa sa ating lahat.

Sa ating pagninilay at panalangin, nawa’y maisabuhay din natin ang malasakit sa kalikasan.

Huwag magtapon ng basura kung saan-saan.

Igalang natin ang ating kapaligiran — mula sa dalampasigan hanggang sa ating mga kalsada.

Gawin nating ugali. Gawin nating panalangin.

Guiuan. Be Truly Here. ♻️🙏

30/03/2026

📢 PAHIBARO

An LGU han Guiuan — MENRO nalilipay pagpasabot ha publiko nga an exchange ratio han “Basura Mo, Bugas Mo” Program in opisyal nga gin-update ngadto ha 1:1 — karuyag sidngon, an usa (1) ka kilo han soft plastic nga basura katumbas na han usa (1) ka kilo nga bugas.

Ini nga bag-o nga exchange ratio ginmandar ilarum han aprobado nga Municipal Ordinance nga nag-iinstitutionalize han programa.

Bisan pa han mga kakulangan ha budget, ini nga kalamposan nahimo pinaagi han kolektibo nga suporta ngan kolaborasyon han Opisina han Mayor, MSWDO, MGSO, MDRRMC, Liga han mga Barangay, ngan han Sangguniang Bayan han Guiuan.

Ini nga municipal nga inisyatibo nakakabulig ha pagkab-ot han pito (7) nga Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), amo ini an:
No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Clean Water and Sanitation, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Climate Action, Life Below Water, ngan Life on Land.

Padayon kita nga magsegregate ha source ngan magdara la hin limpyo nga soft plastic nga basura, basi magkaurosa kita ha pag-ataman han kalibungan ngan pagseguro han pagkaon han komunidad.

♻️🌾 Iskedyul ngan Lugar han Pag-Balyo: Kada Huwebes, 8:00 AM tubtob 4:00 PM ha MGSO Office, Ground Floor han Guiuan Municipal Building 🏛️ o direkta ha Guiuan Eco Waste Management Center and Park ha Brgy. Sto. Niño (Tangay)



P.S. An hulagway in gin-generate pinaagi han AI.

30/03/2026

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT

The LGU of Guiuan — MENRO is pleased to inform the public that the exchange ratio for the “Basura Mo, Bugas Mo” Program has been officially updated to 1:1 — meaning one (1) kilo of soft plastic wastes is now equivalent to one (1) kilo of rice.

This updated exchange ratio is mandated under the approved Municipal Ordinance institutionalizing the program, reaffirming our commitment to sustainable waste management and community welfare.

Despite existing budgetary challenges, this milestone was made possible through the collective support and collaboration of the Office of the Mayor, MSWDO, MGSO, MDRRMC, Liga nga mga Barangay, and the Sangguniang Bayan ng Guiuan.

This municipal initiative contributes to the achievement of seven (7) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely:
No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Clean Water and Sanitation, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Climate Action, Life Below Water, and Life on Land.

Let us continue to segregate at source and bring only clean, soft plastic wastes as we work together towards a cleaner environment and a food-secure community.

♻️🌾 Schedule and Venue of Exchange: Every Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the MGSO Office, Ground floor Guiuan Municipal Building 🏛️ or direct to the Guiuan Eco Waste Management Center and Park at Brgy. Sto. Niño (Tangay)



P.s. Image is AI generated.

28/03/2026

♻️ BARANGAY BARBO JOINS AGAIN THE “BASURA MO, BUGAS MO” PROGRAM** 🌊🌱

Demonstrating once again its strong commitment to environmental stewardship and community welfare, Barangay Barbo actively participated in the LGU Guiuan Solid Waste Management Exchange Program, “Basura Mo, Bugas Mo.”

Through a barangay-led initiative, residents were mobilized to segregate and collect soft plastic wastes generated within their community, reinforcing the shared responsibility of proper waste management at source. This simple but powerful action helps ensure that plastic wastes are diverted away from waterways and drainage systems, thereby minimizing the amount of plastics that could otherwise end up in our marine and coastal waters.

As a result of this collective effort, Barangay Barbo successfully turned over 130 kilograms of soft plastic wastes, which translated into 65 kilograms of well-milled rice under the exchange program. Beyond the rice received, the activity reflects the true value of community action—transforming waste into food while protecting the environment.

More importantly, the “Basura Mo, Bugas Mo” Program of LGU of Guiuan continues to demonstrate how local environmental initiatives can directly contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The program advances at least seven key SDGs:

🌾 **Zero Hunger**
💸 **No Poverty**
💧 **Clean Water and Sanitation**
🏙️ **Sustainable Cities and Communities**
🌍 **Climate Action**
🐠 **Life Below Water**
🌳 **Life on Land**

Barangay Barbo’s continued participation is proof that when communities work together, waste becomes a resource, hunger is reduced, and our seas and lands are better protected for future generations.

The soft plastic wastes are turned over to the Guiuan Eco Waste Management Center and Park where the LGU's Plastic Recycling Facility is located. They will be processed into usable school arm chairs. ♻️

🌱 Ha sakto nga segregasyon, may bugas na, nabuboligan pa an aton kalibongan!