In his first message as DENR MIMAROPA’s new chief, Regional Executive Director Felix Mirasol, Jr., underscored the importance of synergy and sense of compassion in order to deliver courteous, excellent, and responsive service to the public.

During the opening ceremony of the region’s management conference at the Kimberly Hotel, Manila on July 19, RED Mirasol pointed out that to achieve an efficient and collaborative work environment, it is necessary that the office pays attention to its greatest asset, its human resource.

“The organizational structure shows that each of us has a role to play, hence, we must value everybody, acknowledge their contributions to the organization, and develop a job atmosphere that enables them to harness their own potential,” RED Mirasol remarked.

With this, the new RED mentioned that the office may adapt the Civil Service Commission’s Gantimpala Agad Award, a recognition given to employees who were commended by clients for their courtesy, promptness, efficiency and dedication to duty.

Addressing the region’s Assistant Directors, Division Chiefs, Provincial and Community Environment and Natural Resources Officers (P/CENROs), and Protected Area Superintendents (PASu) during the presentation of accomplishments and targets, RED Mirasol specified the importance of teamwork and collaboration particularly in reporting the activities carried out based on the Work and Financial Plans.

He clarified that it is the accountability of the PENRO and CENRO to ensure that the accomplishments are reported and submitted to the Planning and Management Division (PMD) accordingly. He also reminded the field officials that before they sign their monthly accomplishment reports, they must go over the figures and be conscious of the activities that are getting behind schedule.

On the other hand, RED Mirasol reminded the PMD to monitor the reports, and clarify with the PENRO/CENRO if what has been reported was in order. He also directed them to review target indicators and should they lack technical capabilities to do such, they may seek assistance from the division or office concerned.

The newly-installed DENR MIMAROPA chief reminded all officials to observe basic courtesies in all transactions and communication, such as acknowledgment of receipt of emailed reports. This simple gesture reassures the sender that the report was successfully sent and that the receiving party is aware of its contents.

Besides boosting human resource and collaborative interactions, the new RED also stressed the importance of maximizing geospatial technology, and allow the maps to speak of the efforts to protect biodiversity and show the other programs and projects implemented by the office.

RED Mirasol also directed the officials to update the regional and provincial profile and prepare completed staff work (CSW) on issues and concerns, including the pressing ones, and update them as they progress.

He likewise mentioned that in order to fast track the dissemination of information and instructions, officials may refer to directives provided in the Facebook messenger group chat.

RED Felix Siarot Mirasol, Jr., is a Forester by profession, and has been serving the Department for 35 years since he started as a forest guard in 1988. He rose from the ranks, became Protected Area Superintendent of Mount Kitanglad Range Natural Park, CENRO, PENRO, Assistant Regional Director for both Management and Technical Services, until he assumed a Director position in 2020. RED Mirasol is a Career Executive Service Officer with a rank of CESO IV.

Prior to his new assignment, RED Mirasol served as the Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services in DENR Region X. His dedication to work and commitment to deliver excellent public service are reflected in numerous awards he received, such as Most Outstanding PASU, Most Outstanding CENRO, and the Civil Service Commission – Region 10 PAG-ASA Award, a distinction conferred to government workers whose superior work performance and outstanding contributions benefitted an office, agency, community, or region.

As the management conference ended, RED Mirasol called for everybody to complement each other’s strengths and weaknesses, and be tactician but compassionate in accomplishing targeted activities and in dealing with stakeholders.

“Let us help everybody. I know that with the blessings from the One above, and with your commitment, DENR MIMAROPA will finish stronger,” he concluded. (30)

Turnover of Leadership and Responsibilities Ceremony

19 July 2023 | EMB Central Office

2nd Quarter Management Conference

19 – 20 July 2023 | Kimberly Hotel, Manila

OCCIDENTAL MINDORO

ORIENTAL MINDORO

MARINDUQUE

ROMBLON

PALAWAN

REGIONAL OFFICE

MINES AND GEOSCIENCES BUREAU

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BUREAU

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Published: 25 July 2023

In commemoration of National Women's Month celebration in March, DENR MIMAROPA launches the Search for Gender and Development (Gad) Champions for 2023.

This Award recognizes agency partners and DENR employees who have made a dent in advocating gender equality and inclusive development.

GAD Champions are individuals and groups, who, regardless of age, sex, gender, socio-economic status, race and physical abilities, pursue GAD as an approach to achieve goals in conserving and protecting the environment and natural resources, addressing climate change and eventually, community wellbeing and human rights.

Nominations are now open and you may access the form and guidelines at http://bitly.ws/zVCm.

The deadline of the submission of nominations is on February 28, 2023 (12:00 midnight).

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Published: 08 February 2023

We are proud to present, our GAD Champions

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Hon. Trina Alejandra Firmalo-Fabic is presently the Municipal Chief Executive of Odiongan, Romblon. Mayor Trina’s innovative leadership and governance include infrastructure, health, social services, education, and livelihood.
She advocates anti-violence against women and children, is an avid leader in advancing transparency, involves the people in the search for progress, and has a gender-responsive and inclusive governance. Her Covid-19 response is worthy of emulation, as she made the agricultural products of women healthier options to affected households in Odiongan. She is not your typical woman-politician. She is soundly serving with contemporary approaches on issues surrounding the government.

 

 

Ms. Indira Dayang Lacerna-Widmann is the Chief Operations Officer of the Katala Foundation Inc. She manages different community-based conservation programs and projects in the province of Palawan, including the Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program and the Green Heart of Palawan Wildlife Conservation Program. Ms. Lacerna-Widmann is an author to different refereed publications related to conservation and a recipient of many awards, including the 2017 Commendation from the Senate of the Philippines, Whitley Award (Green Oscars), and one of the first Biodiversity Champions given in recognition by the DENR BMB in 2017, among others.

 

 

Ms. Elizabeth Amador Maclang is the Park Superintendent (PASu) of the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (PPSRNP).

She has been an environmental advocate for 16 years in the Province of Palawan.

A community development worker by heart, and upholds social justice for the communities and the environment.

 

 

Ms. Cynthia Aspiras-Lascano, Nurse II and Head Information, Education and Communication Team of LGU Brooke's Point, Palawan, is a dedicated public servant who led the successful implementation and COVID-19 response in their town, particularly the vaccination process.

She's at the forefront of providing information campaigning vaccine efficacy and safety in Brooke's Point, leading to more people getting vaccinated.

 

 

Mr. Delmer B. Garingalo is the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer (MENRO) and the designated Municipal Tourism Officer in Calintaan, Occidental Mindoro.

MENRO Garingalo, an educator by profession, has facilitated the drafting of their town's Ten-Year Solid Waste Management Plan that was eventually approved and is presently being implemented. He also intensifies the program on proper Solid Waste Disposal and Management by launching and implementing "Barteran," a waste diversion program enjoining the women to engage in proper waste management, wherein the LGU gives grocery packs to those who participated.

 

 

Dr. Lovelyn R. Sotoza is the Municipal Health Officer of Brookes Point, Palawan. She's the overall team leader in the successful COVID-19 response of their town - responsible for managing the facilities, prevention services, reviewing and improving the emergency operation plans, and providing care and support to COVID-19 response staff.

Also, she developed strategies to implement in regular health programs tailored-fit in response to the pandemic. 

 

 

Mr. Ernesto Nagato is the OIC - Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Officer of Sofronio Espanola in Palawan.

He facilitated the creation of the evacuation area and isolation facility for severe COVID-19 cases in their municipality. Since 2017, Mr. Nagato has been involved in Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaigns on disaster preparedness in all of the Barangays of Sofronio Espanola, particularly with the women members of the 4Ps (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program). He also led an advisory radio program aired every Sunday to inform their constituents about the standard health protocols, weather conditions, and storm updates.

 

 

 

Hon. Adeline Angeles is one of the provincial board members of Marinduque.

As a gender and development advocate, BM Angeles has actively promoted the interest of women and LGBTQIA++ through the identification and institutionalization of essential programs in the province such as educational assistance/scholarship, technical and livelihood training, and housing support, among others.

Outside of her official mandate as a local legislator, she continuously champions causes for women by hosting weekly tv and radio programs at Radio Nation, Marinduque News Network, Community Channel of Lucky 7 Cable – where she discusses women’s issues and concerns, their rights, and various government programs they can avail. 

 

 

Ms. Ellaine Faith Fabellore Gonzales is the Social Welfare Officer III of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office of Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro.

Among Ms. Gonzales’ accomplishments were organizing nine (9) women’s groups, eight ( 8 ) out-of-school youth groups, three (3) solo parent groups, three (3) people with disabilities groups, all in Sablayan. She has also been involved in numerous GAD-related plannings, including seven (7) GAD Planning and Budgeting workshops for the barangays and five (5) sectoral gender analysis workshops for youth, women, senior citizens, and solo-parent and persons with disabilities in Sablayan since 2020. She is also a co-founder of BOLUNTERISMO PH, a group of volunteers focusing on GAD and access to quality education for the local Indigenous People community.

The organization has provided learning gadgets, school supplies, scholarships, and even food provisions during the pandemic so far in two years. 

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Published: 04 March 2022

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Published: 29 September 2021

DENR, communities in MIMAROPA keep eye on forest protection amid COVID-19 Vigilance amid COVID-19. CENRO Sablayan in Occidental Mindoro hauled 880.28 board feet of Amugis, Lauan and Banuyo, premium species of trees which were believed to be illegally cut just as the country undergoes enhanced community quarantine to fight COVID-19.

Onto the third week of the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in MIMAROPA has apprehended in separate locations in the region, abandoned lumber which were believed to be illegally cut while the entire country was observing extreme measures to fight COVID-19.

On March 22, the Monitoring and Enforcement Section of the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro apprehended and hauled at Sitios Anduyanan and San Pablo in Brgy. Alipaoy, Paluan town a total of 880.28 board feet of Amugis, Lauan and Banuyo, premium species of trees that are used to build structures and make furniture.

“We have to retrieve the lumber immediately, otherwise, the perpetrators would get them back, or other people might take them for personal use,” Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PENRO) in Occidental Mindoro, Ernesto Tañada said.

As part of administrative proceedings, a notice was left in the area for any claimant to show proof of ownership of the apprehended lumber. The items were then transported to CENRO Sablayan Coordinating Office in Mamburao for documentation and seizure, and for said office to take custody of the lumber.

Similarly, DENR employees in Sibuyan, Romblon, apprehended from March 23 - 24, Apitong lumber with a total volume of 266 bd ft in Brgy. Espana in San Fernando town. Two days after, with the help of the Philippine National Police, the team also retrieved abandoned 120 bd ft of red Lauan in Brgy. Mabini.

“It is difficult at these times, but we maintain to be on call 24/7 to protect our forests,” Romblon PENR Officer Maximo Landrito expressed.

Meanwhile in Palawan, the Forest Product Monitoring Station of CENRO Taytay recovered 10 sacks of charcoal of mangrove species in Brgy. Aberawan, El Nido on March 16. The group also apprehended 10 sacks of charcoal of Forest Tree species abandoned at Sitio Talogon, Brgy. Bagong-bayan in Taytay on March 21.

“Our team likewise responded to a slash and burn (kaingin) cultivation in Sitio Sablayan, Brgy. Pancol, also in Taytay on March 23. The incident shall be under further investigation as we have already identified the owner of the lot, as well as those who initiated the activity,” Taytay CENR Officer Alan Valle reported.

In light of the imposition of ECQ, government workers in the executive branch were ordered to work from home and maintain skeleton force to respond to essential and urgent services. DENR MIMAROPA, in consonance with the pronouncements of Civil Service Commission and Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu, has arranged for alternative working arrangements to ensure continuous delivery of service and safety of personnel at the same time.

“While most of us are at home, that does not stop us from being on the look out on anyone violating nature,” DENR MIMAROPA Regional Executive Director Henry Adornado said. “We know that illegal loggers would take advantage of the situation so we strengthen our monitoring and enforcement teams through the LGUs and communities to prevent them (violators) from succeeding in their unlawful activities,” he added.

RED Adornado meanwhile thanked the communities for keeping a watchful eye on the environment. CENRO Sablayan received a tip on the abandoned lumber from a concerned citizen. CENRO Taytay on the other hand, was informed of the illegal activities through social media.

The director clarified that DENR MIMAROPA takes precautionary measures whenever it deploys quick response teams to ensure the health and safety of its personnel as well as the community they are responding to.

“Defending nature is a daunting task, especially during these times. That is why we laud our personnel in the field for doing their job in the midst of this ECQ. We are also grateful knowing that as we all grapple with this dreaded disease, the public remains our constant partner in protecting our environment and natural resources,” he concluded. (With reports and photos from CENRO Sablayan, CENRO Taytay and PENRO Romblon) ###

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