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RIVER CLEANUP INITIATIVE CUTS WASTE FROM POLLUTING CALUMPIT WATERWAYS

RIVER CLEANUP INITIATIVE CUTS WASTE FROM POLLUTING CALUMPIT WATERWAYS. Massive cleanup efforts of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the provincial government of Bulacan resulted in the removal of accumulated solid waste and water hyacinths that pollute Calumpit River in Bulacan.
 
The said river rehabilitation initiative that began on December 2021 involved trash trap installation and daily cleanup and patrolling of estero rangers, where more than 1.2 million kilos of wastes were collected.
 
Desilting and grubbing activities were also done to fast track the hauling of submerged garbage that clogged waterways and caused flooding incidence during rainy season.
 
The first phase of the cleanup project transpires in the 1.5-kilometer stretch of the Calumpit River that covers barangays of Sapang Bayan, Gatbuca, Frances, and Poblacion.
 
The Calumpit River is a tributary of the larger Pampanga River, and the town itself serves as a natural catch basin for floodwaters coming from Pampanga and Nueva Ecija. (-30-)
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BIDA ANG LAGING HANDA

BIDA ANG LAGING HANDA. Employees of the regional and field offices of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) here joined the rest of the nation in a simultaneous earthquake drill on March 10.

All employees performed the “duck, cover and hold” procedure to prevent injuries, especially to the head and neck during the occurrence of an earthquake. When it was signaled that the simulated earthquake had stopped, employees evacuated the building in an orderly fashion while still covering their heads from possible falling debris.

Evacuating employees followed posted emergency exit signs through clear pathways while maintaining social distance and wearing face masks, in adherence to Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-IED) guidelines.

The employees proceeded to designated open-space evacuation areas where they reviewed safety protocols until the all-clear signal was given for them to be able to re-enter their respective offices.
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DENR EMPLOYEES' ONBOARDING PROGRAM TO BOOST ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY.

DENR EMPLOYEES' ONBOARDING PROGRAM TO BOOST ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) here organized an onboarding program for 60 new entrants and promoted employees in an effort to arm them with a comprehensive understanding of the organization’s priority programs and policies.
 
In his message, Assistant Regional Director for Management Services Arturo Fadriquela noted that the activity served as a channel to inform new employees of the mandates and thrust of the Department, especially on developing appreciation on their roles not just as government personnel, but most of all, as public servants.
 
“Human capital is the greatest asset of our organization. We want to help our new employees reach their full potential, as this will eventually advance our overall performance to reach or even go beyond our goals,” Fadriquela said, adding that the onboarding program provided a roadmap on guiding the group in performing their jobs, while adhering to the government’s rules and regulations.
 
During the orientation program, topics on DENR Administrative Policies and Procedures, Employee Welfare and Benefits, Property and Supply Management, Quality Management System, and Good Governance were discussed among the participants. (-30-)
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ACT FOR WETLANDS.

ACT FOR WETLANDS. Hundreds of volunteers and personnel from partner government agencies joined the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) here in massive mangrove growing activities in an effort to uphold sustainability and conservation of wetland areas in Central Luzon.

Over 1,000 mangrove propagules, composed of Bauang bakawan, Bakawan babae and Bakawan lalaki species, were planted in identified planting sites in Sasmuan Bangkung Malapad Critical Habitat Ecotourism Area in Pampanga, Bagac River in Bataan and Uacon Lake in Zambales.

Apart from sustaining the ecological health of wetland areas in the region, said initiative was part of the activities of the month-long celebration of the World Wetlands Day that would be fundamental in nourishing wildlife habitat, including the wintering area of migratory birds and breeding grounds of marine species. It likewise helped in stabilizing shorelines and preventing erosion—thus, protecting coastal communities from waves and storm surge.
 
The World Wetlands Day is celebrated on February 2 of every year to highlight the vital role and ecological importance of wetlands. Its annual observance coincides with the anniversary of when the Convention on Wetlands was adopted in 1971 in the city of Ramsar.
 
This year, the theme "Wetlands action for people and nature" underscores the significance of concerted actions in conserving natural resources like wetlands.
 
In Central Luzon, there are 19 identified wetlands covering more than 16,000 hectares. These play important roles like storing clean water, providing a home for nature, and keeping communities safe from flood and storms. (-30-)
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NEW IRRIGATION SYSTEM TO ENSURE SURVIVAL OF FOREST PLANTATIONS IN NUEVA ECIJA

 
NEW IRRIGATION SYSTEM TO ENSURE SURVIVAL OF FOREST PLANTATIONS IN NUEVA ECIJA. The eight-kilometer long Calaocan Irrigation Pipeline System in Barangay Burgos, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija is now operational, after it was inaugurated on Thursday by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Central Luzon and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) under the Forestland Management Program (FMP).
 
According to Paquito Moreno, Jr., executive director of DENR in Central Luzon, the P9.4 million irrigation system was funded by JICA as an agroforestry support facility (ASF) for the 10-year Forest Land Management Project (FMP) in the more than 44,000-hectare Pantabangan-Carranglan Watershed that will ensure the survival of forest plantations during dry months. It will also strengthen the resiliency of local communities in the area in the face of global warming and climate change.
 
The irrigation system, composed of seven water tanks connected by eight kilometers of pipes, is expected to provide water to over 850 hectares of forest plantations and agroforestry farms and will benefit 900 families of upland farmers.
DENR- Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PENRO) Joselito Blanco , turned over the said water system to the care of the people of Sitio Calaocan in Burgos village. Meanwhile, Mayor Mary Abad of Carranglan said that they are committed to sustain the irrigation system and ensure that it will benefit more generations to come.
 
The Calaocan Irrigation Pipeline System is the fourth major agroforestry support facility in Carranglan town funded by JICA in two years after the three concrete and hanging bridges in Pantabangan and Carranglan town. (-30-)
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