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Republic of the Philippiness DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Kagawaran ng Kapaligiran at Likas na Yaman PENRO - Marinduque |
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Republic of the Philippiness DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Kagawaran ng Kapaligiran at Likas na Yaman PENRO - Marinduque |
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PENRO MARINDUQUE SPEARHEADS COASTAL CLEAN-UP AND “SCUBASURERO†IN CELEBRATION OF THE MONTH OF THE OCEAN 2018
On May 18, 2018, the DENR-PENRO Marinduque headed by PENR Officer Imelda M. Diaz spearheaded the celebration of the Month of the Ocean through a Coastal Clean- Up across the province and “SCUBAsurero” within the vicinity of the four coastal barangays in the Municipality of Torrijos.
The celebration is in pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 57, Series of 1999 the activity was aligned with this year’s theme, “Together for our Reefs” or “Sama-sama para sa Bahura”, that aims to emphasize the significance of conservation, protection and sustainable management of coastal and marine resources.
This was undertaken in cooperation with the Office of the Congressman Lord Allan Jay Q. Velasco and LGU Torrijos. Likewise, various national government agencies, LGUs, CSOs, Barangay Communities collaborated and participated in the event such as DPWH, DOH, DepED, DSWD, DTI, DA, DILG, TESDA, BFAR, PNP-Maritime, PCG, Marinduque Provincial Police, MSC-Torrijos, MACEC, Alpha Kappa Rho- Torrijos Chapter, Archbishop- Diocese of Boac, LGUs of Gasan, Buenavista and Mogpog, licensed DIVERS of Marinduque and other guest divers led by Mr. Freedom Dellosa. A total of four hundred ninety seven (497) participants with 228 male and 269 female actively participated.
The coastal clean-up was conducted across the coastline areas of the province- Brgy. Poblacion in Gasan, Baywalk, Poblacion Area in Buenavista, Brgy. Capayang in Mogpog and Brgy. Poblacion, Brgy. Marlangga, Brgy. Poctoy and Brgy. Cagpo all in Torrijos. Likewise, SCUBAsurero activity which was initiated by Congressman Lord Allan Jay Q. Velasco together with PENRO Imelda M. Diaz, and participated by licensed divers was done to collect trash and garbage from the bottom of the sea.
Together, various Government Agencies, CSOs, Academe and community members took their initial steps to protect and maintain the beauty and value of the coral reefs.
Simultaneous with the clean-up activities is the blessing of the DENR-PENRO Marinduque patrol boat named “M/V Teryo” and the drone named “Agila”, both meant to be used for the ENR Law Enforcement activities of PENRO Marinduque area of jurisdiction.
After the clean-up, a short program was facilitated to enlighten the participants about the coastal and marine resources. Technical staff from the DENR- BMB, Patrie Cianne S. Gelvezon and Grick S. Cordero and the invited resource person, Mr. Robert S. Jara shared information and insight on the significance of and benefits from the coastal and marine resources.
Lastly, according to Congressman Velasco, a realization came to him after the dive and gathering trash lying at the bottom of the sea which lead to his proposal of a regular coastal clean-up and scubasurero every three months all throughout the province in order to protect and conserve the coastal and marine resources.
TURN-OVER OF BIO-WASTE SHREDDERS TO LGUS IN THE PROVINCE OF MARINDUQUE
BOAC, Marinduque - The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) of Marinduque headed by PENR Officer Imelda M. Diaz in partnership with Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) represented by Environmental Management Specialist Rolando Z. Capistrano, turned over a biodegradable waste or bio-waste shredder funded by the latter to the Mogpog Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) represented by OIC-MENR Officer Clarita San Juan on January 10, 2018.
The bio-waste shredders will reduce the volume and size of biodegradable wastes for composting at the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) to speed up the decomposition process.
This is in accordance to Section 32 of Republic Act 9003, otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 states that MRF shall be established in every barangay or cluster of barangays. The MRFs shall receive mixed waste for final sorting, segregation, composting and recycling. The residual wastes shall be transferred to a long-term storage or disposal facility or sanitary landfill.
The DENR through its Provincial Office and Environmental Management Bureau is providing technical assistance to the Local Government Units (LGUs) concern as part of Department's thrust and to ensure effective implementation of RA 9003.
A total of three (3) bio-waste shredders were already awarded to selected LGUs in the Province of Marinduque. The two (2) shredders were turned-over to LGUs of Gasan and Boac last May 19, 2017. ###
More than 400 bikers in Marinduque take part in protecting the environment
MOGPOG, Marinduque — In celebration of the 2022 Philippine Environment Month with the theme ‘Aksyon para sa Natatanging Mundo’ and 35th DENR Anniversary, the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources (PENRO)-Marinduque organized a Bike and Tree Planting Activity with the theme ‘Padyak para sa Kalikasan, Magtanim para sa Kinabukasan’ on Friday, June 10.
The bike activity kicked off at the Marinduque Provincial Sports Complex in Boac, going to Tabi-Buliasnin-Maligaya-Nangka-Laon service roads up to the Enhanced National Greening Program (ENGP) area in Barangay Capayang, Mogpog where the tree planting activity took place.
Present in the said event were different biker groups, national government agencies, provincial government, local government units, civil society organizations, non-government organizations, and advocates involved in supporting environmental activities.
Imelda Diaz, the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer said that one of the objectives of the event is to encourage participation of various stakeholders in rehabilitating and protecting the ecosystem through eco-friendly means of transportation, responsible ecotourism, reforestation and other good practices.
