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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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DENR MARINDUQUE RESPONSE TO NATIONAL DISASTER CONSCIOUSNESS MONTH
As the number of man-made and natural disasters increases every year, the need to enhance public and individual awareness in disaster management, preparedness, and response is very essential.
Thus, for this year’s observance of the National Disaster Consciousness Month (NDCM) with the theme “Kahandaan at Pagtugon sa Sakuna, Tungkulin ng Bawat Isa”, the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office of Marinduque in coordination with the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (PDRRMC) conducted an Information Education and Communication Campaign to its employees relative to the disaster preparedness programs of the government as well as the personal responsibility to mitigate and adapt the impacts of the calamities experienced by our country.
Engr. Rolando S. Josue, Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Officer (PDRRMO) served as resource speaker of the said activity conducted on July 18, 2016 at PENRO Office, Boac, Marinduque.
Engr. Josue started his lecture with the basic facts about the weather, weather forecasts and its importance. He also discussed the occurrence of natural hazards like tropical cyclone, flood, earthquake and landslides as well as some man-made hazards like mining. Likewise, current situation and global problems like climate change, El niño and La niña were also given emphasis in his presentation.
Afterwards, he discussed the safety measures and precautions that an individual must do in case of typhoon and other natural calamity. He gave emphasis on the do’s and don’ts specially like taking selfies during the manifestation of disaster.
Lastly, he encouraged everyone to be vigilant from time to time because no one knows when disastrous event will strike. He stressed out that readiness and preparedness to crisis is everybody’s duty. ###
DENR MARINDUQUE PLANTS MANGROVE ON EARTH DAY
Mangrove tree planting is this year's activity of DENR Marinduque in the observance of Earth Day with the theme "Trees for the Earth. Let's get planting." held on April 22, 2016 which started at 9:00 in the morning at Barangay Tamayo, Sta. Cruz, Marinduque.
A short program and briefing was conducted before proceeding to the mangrove area. Regardless of the intense heat of the morning sun, the DENR personnel walked through the soft, thick and muddy ground as they planted the 400 potted mangrove seedlings. ###
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.