In a symbolic gesture, newly appointed Environment Secretary Ma. Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga formally took the helm of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in a simple turnover ceremony held at the DENR Central Office on 21 July 2022. Undersecretary for Legal, Administration, Human Resources, and Legislative Affairs Ernesto D. Adobo, Jr. handed over the continue reading : New DENR Secretary vows for science-based and evidence-informed governance
In an interview with Mr. Ted Failon and Ms. Czarina Balba-Guevara aka DJ Chacha, hosts of Ted Failon at DJ Chacha sa Radyo5 segment of Radyo5 92.3 News FM, Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office (MGB RO) No. IV CALABARZON’s Director Dondi M. Sarmiento dismissed the claims that there are illegal quarrying activities within Masungi continue reading : MGB IV: No illegal mining operations inside Masungi
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Region IV CALABARZON participated in the Gender Sensitivity and Gender Fair Language Webinar on June 27, 2022, in celebration of Pride Month where the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual) celebrates across the globe. The webinar, conducted by the DENR Gender and Development Office, is an innovation toward the continue reading : MGB IV Participates in the Pride Month Webinar
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Region IV CALABARZON conducted a 3-day Social Development and Management Program (SDMP) Capacity Building Seminar/Workshop on July 7, 8 and 11, 2022 in the Province of Rizal. The Capacity Building Seminar aims to harmonize, balance and raise awareness regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Community Relations Officer (CRO’s), Local continue reading : MGB IV Conducts 3-day Marathon SDMP Capacity Building Seminar/Workshop for CRO’s, LGU’s, and other Stakeholders
As per the latest weather update, PAGASA advises the persistence of the southwest monsoon (Habagat) that is enhanced by two low-pressure areas. One LPA over the West Philippine Sea (likely to develop into a tropical cyclone as it moves towards Vietnam) and another one east of Luzon (less likely to develop into a TC in continue reading : MGB Geohazard Advisory on Habagat and LPA
With a theme “Pistang Pamilyang DENR para sa Tuloy-tuloy na Pagkakaisa at Tagumpay,” the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) celebrated its 35th anniversary last June 10, 2022. The DENR was established on June 10, 1987, through the issuance of EO 192 which reorganized the former Department of Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources (DENR) continue reading : Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the DENR
Following the Joint Manifesto urging the cancellation of the three Mineral Production Sharing Agreements (MPSAs) due to the alleged illegal mining/quarrying operation within the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape (UMRBPL), RD Sarmiento reiterated in an interview with Mr. Cesar Chavez of Metro Manila Ngayon News Program of DZRH on June 21, 2022, that the continue reading : No Illegal Mining Activities in Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Area
The only neophyte candidate in the DENR’s Annual Environment Award for Governance and Leadership Excellence (EAGLE) Award for CY 2021 for the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), Regional Director Dondi M. Sarmiento, MGB RO No. IV CALABARZON, received recognition as one of the top five (5) MGB Regional Directors for his exemplary contributions to the continue reading : DENR Recognizes RD Sarmiento’s Exemplary Contributions
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. IV CALABARZON with the assistance of Rizal-Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office Patrol Sector in Baras/Tanay, Rizal conducted a reconnaissance activity on 26 May 2022 in the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape near Masungi Georeserve to check possible signs of illegal quarrying operations, i.e., earthmoving activities. continue reading : Alleged Illegal Mining Operation in Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape Near Masungi Georeserve
In the CALABARZON mining sector, the province of Rizal contributed the greatest percentage of total output value among the five provinces in the area, accounting for a hefty 82% of total output value. Batangas came in second with 15%, followed by Quezon with 3% then, Cavite and Laguna with a trivial share (Figure 1). Figure continue reading : Province of Rizal Topped the CALABARZON Mining Industry With 82% of the Total Output Value in CY 2021