Boac, Marinduque–The DENR PENRO Marinduque will lead the simultaneous river clean-up in Boac, River on March 22, 2019, urging all local government units, other National Agencies, Civil Society Organizations and private individuals to do the same in their respective river systems in support to the government’s call for sustainable management of water for all. Meaning, “leaving no one behind”.

“We have identified 26 priority barangays along the Boac River that need to be closely handled by the DENR along with our partners,”Marinduque PENR Officer Imelda M. Diaz said.

Among the 26 identified barangays are as follows:

1. Barangay Hinapulan, Boac, Marinduque
2. Barangay Boi, Boac, Marinduque
3. Barangay Canat, Boac, Marinduque
4. Barangay Binunga, Boac, Marinduque
5. Barangay Ogbac, Boac, Marinduque
6. Barangay Mainit, Boac, Marinduque
7. Barangay Bantay, Boac, Marinduque
8. Barangay Balagasan, Boac, Marinduque
9. Barangay Puyog, Boac, Marinduque
10. Barangay Balimbing, Boac, Marinduque
11. Barangay Bamban, Boac, Marinduque
12. Barangay Boton, Boac, Marinduque
13. Barangay Sawi, Boac, Marinduque
14. Barangay Daig, Boac, Marinduque
15. Barangay Tumapon, Boac, Marinduque
16. Barangay Poctoy, Boac, Marinduque
17. Barangay Tampus, Boac, Marinduque
18. Barangay Daypay, Boac, Marinduque
19. Barangay Poblacion, Boac, Marinduque
20. Barangay Murallon, Boac, Marinduque
21. Barangay Tabi, Boac, Marinduque
22. Barangay Santol, Boac, Marinduque
23. Barangay Lupac, Boac, Marinduque
24. Barangay Tabigue, Boac, Marinduque
25. Barangay Bangbangalon, Boac, Marinduque
26. Barangay Laylay, Boac, Marinduque

Diaz encouraged the active participation of all stakeholders in cleaning up rivers and waterways particularly in built-up areas.

“We urge concerned local government units, organizations and industries to support our campaign towards promoting environmental protection and water sustainability for the benefit of all,” she added.

Diaz said they are discouraging volunteer participants to use single-use surgical gloves, black garbage bags and other clean-up materials that turn to be additional trash after each event. She however suggests that volunteers must bring their own tumblers and wear appropriate personal protection: boots or shoes, gloves, hats or caps for sun protection and, tongs and used sacks as trash container.

The said clean-up drive along the 27-km Boac River which covers 26 barangays will commence at 6:00 in the morning while a short program will follow at 8:00 AM at the Morion Plaza, Boac, Marinduque. For more and information or to volunteer, please contact Ms. Mary Grace P. Maniquiz at 0917-869-1014 or Ms. Ellen M. Parañaque 0999-526-8218

The Marinduque PENR Office spearheaded by OIC- PENRO Imelda M. Diaz together with the thirteen (13) existing Butterfly Permittees or Holders of Wildlife Farm Permit (WFP) and Wildlife Collector’s Permit (WCP) celebrated the “World Wildlife Day”, by releasing the ten percent (10%) of the total production of bred butterflies on March 04, 2019 at Barangay Bangbangalon, Boac.

The activity was done to increase and replenish the population of butterflies that basically help in the plant pollination process and act as natural pest control in the environment. Likewise, the presence of insects in the area is a good indicator of a healthy environment and ecosystems that goes with the theme, “Life below Water for the People and Planet”, of this year’s celebration of the “World Wildlife Day”. jchita