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DENR THANKSGIVING MASS

DENR THANKSGIVING MASS. Officials and employees of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) here gathered in a thanksgiving mass that commenced the month-long celebration of Philippine Environment Month.
 
The homily called for respect and love for planet Earth, which provides humanity it needs to survive.
 
This year’s celebration is themed, “No to Waste: Advancing Circular Economy to #BeatPlasticPollution,” which upholds immediate collective action to address plastic pollution.
 
It likewise promotes circular economy as a key to increasing material lifespan, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and ending plastic pollution. (-30-)
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PARTNERSHIPS FOR ONE RESILIENT BATAAN.

 
 
PARTNERSHIPS FOR ONE RESILIENT BATAAN. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) led by Secretary Antonia Loyzaga (center) recently launched the Luzon edition of Project TRANSFORM in Bataan with the municipalities of Limay, Mariveles, and Orion as pilot sites, in recognition of the province’s resilience initiatives.
 
Project TRANSFORM, which stands for Transdisciplinary Approach for Resilient and Sustainable Communities, is the DENR’s approach to implementing programs to alleviate poverty, enhance community resilience, and promote a more robust public-private partnership in local and provincial levels.
 
Joining the Secretary were (L-R): Peace and Equity Foundation Executive Director (ED) Roberto Calingo; National Resilience Council ED Silvestre Barrameda, Jr.; Limay Mayor Nelson David; Mariveles Mayor Ace Jello Concepcion; Orion Mayor Antonio Raymundo, Jr.; Bataan 2nd District Rep. Albert Garcia; Bataan Peninsula State University President Dr. Ruby Matibag; Philippine Business for Social Progress ED Elvin Ivan Uy; and Zuellig Family Foundation President Dr. Jenilyn Ann Dabu. (-30-)
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1BATAAN PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

1BATAAN PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT. Environment Secretary Ma. Antonia Loyzaga (front 2nd from left) with Bataan Second District Rep. Albert S. Garcia (front 3rd from left) presenting the agreement on the “1Bataan Base Map (1BBM),” a land inventory project on coming up with geographic information system that shows the complete in-depth information about land, water and other key geographical features in the entire Bataan province. The undertaking is seen to be a model for other local government units to replicate, pursuant to the government’s strides to establish the natural capital accounting system of the country. Land Registration Authority Gerardo Sirios and Agrarian Reform Region-3 Director Arsenio Ponce (front extreme left and right, respectively) committed their agencies’ support for 1BBM during signing held at the launch of Project TRANSFORM (Transdisciplinary Approach for Resilient and Sustainable Communities) at the People’s Center in Balanga, Bataan last May 9, 2023. (-30-)

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PROJECT TRANSFORM LAUNCHED IN BATAAN

 
PROJECT TRANSFORM LAUNCHED IN BATAAN. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) launches Project TRANSFORM or Transdisciplinary Approach for Resilient and Sustainable Communities in the province of Bataan at the Bataan People's Center in Balanga City today, May 9. Three municipalities were selected to be pilot areas, namely, Orion, Limay and Mariveles.
 
Guided by DENR Secretary Antonia Loyzaga’s directive to engage the whole of society in the Department’s mission, Project TRANSFORM aims to put together all the best practices from both government and private sectors to deliver an inclusive, science-based, and data-driven template that all stakeholders, partners, and local government units can use in fighting the accelerating climate emergency.
 
The Environment Secretary, Department of Agrarian Reform, Philippines Secretary Conrado Estrella III and Bataan Governor Jose Enrique Garcia III delivered messages during the event.
 
This project is a joint undertaking of the DENR, National Resilience Council, Peace and Equity Foundation, PBSP, Energy Development Corporation, Zuellig Family Foundation, and the Provincial Government of Bataan.
 
Other pilot areas for Project TRANSFORM are Ormoc City and Siargao. This is an offshoot of one of the panel sessions during the DENR Multistakeholder Forum. (-30-)
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EARTH DAY CLEANUP

EARTH DAY CLEANUP. Around 80 environmental workers from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 3 participated in a solidarity walk and cleanup drive to show support and drumbeat the annual celebration of the Month of the Planet Earth.
 
The participants collected over 30 sacks of residual and plastic waste from the streets, parks and waterways within the Diosdado Macapagal Government Center in City of San Fernando, Pampanga. The said waste was properly disposed with the assistance of the local government unit of the said city.
 
In a message delivered during the event, DENR 3 Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services Joselito Blanco urged everyone to take environmental actions that are significant and transformational to see tangible improvement in the environment.
 
April is the Month of Planet Earth by Proclamation No. 1482 series of 2008. The month-long celebration reiterates the need to scale up efforts in protecting and saving our planet from environmental degradation to ensure a sustainable future for all people.
 
This year’s theme, “Invest in our Planet,” calls for partnerships and engagements among stakeholders including governments, businesses and ordinary citizens to do their part and invest more time, money and resources in saving the environment. (-30-)
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