PENRO
SERVICES OFFERED
Technical assistance in the formulation of Solid Waste Management Plan, Coastal Resource Management Plan, Watershed Management Plan,
Marine Protected Area, Management Plan, and Environmental Management Plan.
Conduct of seminar/training/orientation on Environmental Management.
Provision of technical assistance/assessment/inspection/verification of project site, waste disposal site, quarry site, mangrove area.
Technical assistance in the processing of the Environmental Compliance Certificate for Roads and Sanitary Landfill.
Farm planning and provision of planting materials/seedlings for reforestation and agro-forestry development.
Processing of permit to extract sand and gravel, earthfill, limestone, pebble, gemstone and guano.
Watershed management and assistance in the establishment of tree parks, mangrove plantation.
Assistance to LGUs on Solid Waste Management Project implementation.
contact details
- penro@davaodelsur.gov.ph
- 09507552212
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
The Mindanao Railway Project – Tagum-Davao-Digos (MRP-TDD) Segment conducted Information Education Communication (IEC) activities in Digos City and Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur on October 27, 2022 to provide updates and status of the project. The representatives of the Provincial, Municipal, City and Barangay LGUs attended the event.
Site visit on the collected PET bottles and soft plastics in the Residual Containment Area (RCA) of the Municipality of Magsaysay conducted last October 26, 2022. Present in the site was MENR Officer Albert Cabila of MENR Office-Magsaysay.
Hauling of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles was conducted in the Municipality of Malalag last October 26, 2022 that will be delivered to Davao City and ultimately to Cavite for recycling. This is done though the collaboration of Coca Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI), the Provincial Government of Davao del Sur thru PENRO-LGU, MENRO Malalag and Winder Recycling Company. Estimated quantity of PET bottles in the Residual Containment Area (RCA) of Sulop was around 4,000 kilograms or approximately 160,000 pieces of bottles. The PET bottle collection is currently done under the Tapon-to-Ipon Project of the CCBPI, a strategy to collect and recycle PET bottles. MENR Officer Myrna Relativo, Regional Sales Manager-South Davao Mr. John Reyes and PENR Officer Dulcesima Padillo were present during the PET bottle hauling.
The DENR-EMB XI together with the UNDP conducted a Public Consultation on the Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) of RA 11898 also known as the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act last October 21, 2022 at the Ritz Hotel, Davao City. The EPR requires producers to be environmentally responsible throughout the life cycle of a product especially its post-consumer or end-of-life stage. ENR Officer Engr. Dulcesima D. Padillo attended the activity.
Hauling of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles was conducted in the Municipality of Sulop last October 20, 2022 that will be delivered to Davao City and ultimately to Cavite for recycling. This is done though the collaboration of Coca Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI), the Provincial Government of Davao del Sur thru PENRO-LGU, MENRO Sulop and Winder Recycling Company. Estimated quantity of PET bottles in the Residual Containment Area (RCA) of Sulop was around 3,000 kilograms or approximately 120,000 pieces of bottles. The PET bottle collection is currently done under the Tapon-to-Ipon Project of the CCBPI, a strategy to collect and recycle PET bottles. MENR OfficerLailanieCalvario, Regional Sales Manager-South Davao Mr. John Reyes and PENR Officer DulcesimaPadillo were present during the PET bottle hauling.PET bottles collection hub from the CCBPI were also installed in one of the stores in Poblacion, Sulop.
The Integrated Coastal Management – Technical Working Group (ICM-TWG) conducted its coordination meeting regarding the Coastal Habitat and Socio-Economic Profiling, Reactivation of Marine Protected Area, Municipal Coastal Database, and other Integrated Coastal Management Activities of partner offices at the DENR-PENRO Conference Room, Digos City last October 19, 2022. Present were the representatives from DENR XI – CDD CRFMS, DENR-PENRO, CENRO-DIGOS, BFAR-PFO, OPAg, City/Municipal ENROs and PENRO-LGU.
Distribution of planting materials was conducted for fifteen (15) beneficiaries of TIFWA Farmers Association in Barangay Tibolo, Sta. Cruz on Watershed – PDDRMO project last October 14, 2022.
The Regional Cave Committee (RCC) XI conducted its Third Quarterly Meeting last September 23, 2022 at the DENR Regional Office, Davao City. The said meeting was presided by the MGB XI Geosciences Division Chief Engr. Beverly Mae M. Brebante to discuss the updates on caves management per province and training on Cave Rescue, Survey and Mapping. Provincial ENRO Engr. Dulcesima Padillo attended the meeting.
PENRO Alberto Bandiola and Dr. Archie Mallari facilitated an Orientation on the Preparation of the Special-Use Agreement in Protected Area (SAPA) and Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) for the Kapatagan Agro-Eco Park last September 22, 2022 at the Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) Office, Sitio Baras, Kapatagan, Digos City. It was attended by Mr. Glenn Inas, PEDIP Officer, Atty. Jose Carlo Pancho, Provincial Legal Officer, Mr. Rowell Bacongco, Representative of the Provincial Treasurer, Mr. Kervin Joseph Elijay, Provincial Tourism Officer, Ms. Imelda Rebuyon, Provincial Planning and Development Officer, and Engr. Dulcesima Padillo, Provincial ENRO. The said orientation was conducted to comply the requirements for projects and activities in the Protected Area and to support the operation of the Mt. Apo Agro-Eco Park.
The Provincial Government of Davao del Sur through the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO-LGU) together with the City Government of Digos, NGAs, NGOs and private entities joined to celebrate the 36th International Coastal Clean-up Day with the theme “Fighting for Trash-Free Seas-Pilipinas: Ending the Flow of Trash at the Source” last September 17, 2022 at Brgy. Dawis & Aplaya, Digos City. This activity was done through the conduct of coastal clean-up, river clean-up and mangrove planting. The said activity was conducted and participated with coastal and non-coastal LGUs of the province.
The Provincial Solid Waste Management Board convened for its quarterly meeting last September 16, 2022 at the Megan Function Hall, Digos City. It was presided by the Provincial Administrator Atty. Herbert Gonzales as the representative of Hon. Governor Yvonne Roña Cagas. There were 16 solid waste management board members who attended the said meeting. One of the agenda was the presentation and approval of the draft Implementing Rules and Regulation of Provincial Ordinance No. 20-38 "Selective Plastic Prohibition and Regulation and the Use of Eco-Bag Ordinance of the Province of Davao del Sur"
A Tree Planting Activity was conducted last September 14, 2022 in Brgy. Maibo, Magsaysay together with the CBFM Project In-Charge Mr. Rodrigo Ocon and staff, Brgy. Officials of Brgy. Maibo and the 39th Infantry Battalion Philippine Army. This tree planting activity was conducted under the Communiy-Based Forest Management Project of PENRO-LGU.
A conference was held last August 25, 2022 at the Governor’s Office with the Honorable Governor Yvonne Roña Cagas and the top officials of the Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc to include Atty. Marc Cox, Stakeholder Relations Director, Mr. Edgar Allan Neri, Commercial Unit Director, Mr. Ramey Clavecillas, Manufacturing Unit Director, Mr. John Reyes, Regional Sales Manager and Mr. JC Cuanan, Sales Operations Assistant Manager. The conference aimed to discuss the implementation of the Provincial Ordinance No. 20-38 on “Selective Plastic Prohibition and Regulation and the Use of Eco-bag Ordinance of the Province of Davao del Sur” and to presentthe Tapon to Ipon Program of Coca-Cola. Also present were Forester Alberto Bandiola PENR Officer of DENR, Atty. Jose Carlo Pancho, Provincial Legal Officer and Engr. Dulcesima Padillo, Provincial ENRO.
In celebration of the Environment Month (June) and in support of the proposed Bamboo Processing Facility of Davao del Sur State College (DSSC), the Sand and Gravel (SAG) and Earthfill Permittees of the Province of Davao del Sur initiated a bamboo planting activity in their individual areas.A total of 1,399 bamboo planting materials were planted in compliance to the requirement in the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC).
In line with the celebration of the 55th Araw ng Davao del Sur, a Tree Growing Activity dubbed as “55 Trees 55 Years” was conducted on June 26, 2022 in Sitio Talambato, Brgy. Asbang, Matanao, Davao del Sur. The activity was participated by the different Provincial Government Offices led by Governor Marc Douglas IV C. Cagas, National Government Agencies (NGAs), Academe, Private Organizations (POs),Sand and Gravel/Earthfill Permit Holders and individuals. More than 300 participants planted a total of 905 assorted forest and fruit trees seedlings and bamboo.
Governor-elect Yvonne Roña Cagas attended the 5th Sorongon Tree Park anniversary celebration on June 24, 2022 in Brgy. Kibuaya, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur. The eleven-hectare tree park now serves as the home of more than 6,800 trees with 57 species, birds and insects. The area may serve as a future learning site destination of students and farmers and source of seeds for propagation.
2022 EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
THEME: "INVEST IN OUR PLANET"
The Earth Day was celebrated last April 22, 2022 that highlighted the different activities by the different Local Government Units (LGUs)
The Municipality of Bansalan clean-up drive conducted along river, and under the bridge
The Municipality of Matanao conducted tree planting activity and final sorting of residual waste at its newly-constructed Residual Containment Area (RCA) Facility
The Municipality of Sta. Cruz conducted a tree planting activity in collaboration with the private sector
The City of Digos conducted a tree planting activity at the premises of the newly-opened Digos City Eco-Park & Arboretum
The Municipality of Hagonoy conducted an Information, Education & Communication (IEC) on Environmental Laws for Barangay constituents with DENR-CENRO Personnel
The Municipality of Padada conducted clean-up activity near public market and along main street with the Municipal Government Personnel
The Municipality of Kiblawan conducted a tree planting activity in collaboration with the AFP Personnel
The Municipality of Malalag conducted coastal clean-up with volunteers and personnel from DENR and AFP
Clean-up activities were conducted last April 20 and 21, 2022 within the Provincial Capitol and Davao del Sur Coliseum premises by the Capitol employees and employees of the National Government Agencies holding offices within the capitol compound. More than 200 employees participated in the activity. Around 600 kilograms of residual waste and 200 kilograms of recyclable waste were collected
Tree Parks Establishment in Brgy. Kibuaya, Hagonoy
Maintenance and management of the 43.4 hectares mangrove area in Paligue, Hagonoy under a Community-Based Forest Management Agreement (CBFMA)
Coastal clean-up and mangrove planting activity on September 18, 2021 held at Brgy. Paligue, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur in line with the celebration of the 38th International Coastal Clean-up Day together with the Guardians, Brgy. Council of Paligue, Hagonoy, 1101 Company Battalion and Padada-Philippine National Police (PNP)
Installation of signage in Paligue mangrove area under the Community-Based Forest Management Agreement (CBFMA) to convey information on the importance of mangroves and prohibited acts
Distribution of 5,497 Fruit Tree Seedlings to 174 Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM) project beneficiaries in Brgy. Maibo and 3,436 Forest and Fruit Tree seedlings with 77 project beneficiaries in Brgy. Tacul in Magsaysay Davao del Sur, this is to provide livelihood opportunities through provision of planting materials
Monitoring of the establishment and utilization of the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in the barangays of Ibo and Baclayon, Malalag with the construction materials as logistical support from the Provincial Government of Davao del Sur. The recipient barangays provided the labor cost as their counterpart to the project in line with Solid Waste Management efforts at barangay level.
Inspection of proposed rechanelling through GPS survey as per request of Barangay Tamlangon of Matanao, Davao del Sur together with the Brgy. Officials at Bulatukan River on September 22, 2021
Tree planting activity in Brgy. Managa, Bansalan in line with the “Holy Land Site” improvement conducted last September 24, 2021 with the participation of OPAG, PENRO and Government Internship Program (GIP) Beneficiaries under the PESO
Tree Growing contest in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur spearheaded by the LGU in line with the advocacy on “Save and Protect Ragobrob Watershed” in partnership with various offices. The area is a potential source of water for LGU Sta. Cruz.
Monitoring of road projects in Barangay Lanuro, Hagonoy, Brgy. Sinawilan, Digos City, Brgy. Kimlawis, Kiblawan, Brgy. Sinayawan, Hagonoy Davao del Sur under the Conditional Matching Grant to Provinces (CMGP) Program. The monitoring activities were conducted to ensure compliance of all the requirements in the environmental management plan.
Ongoing Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) construction in Colonsabac Elementary School, Matanao Davao del Sur wherein the construction materials serve as logistical support from the Provincial Government of Davao del Sur. The labor cost was providedby the recipient beneficiary as their counterpart of the project
Review and refinement of the Provincial Environment Code of Davao del Sur based on the recommendations of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Committee on Environmental Protection and Climate Change provided during the committee meeting on September 24, 2021.
Tree planting activities of the CBFM project beneficiaries in their individual farms in Brgy. Tacul and Maibo, Magsaysay Davao del Sur
Mangrove Area Monitoring in Paligue, Hagonoy Davao del Sur to assess and evaluate mangrove conditions
Repair of Perimeter Fence and clean-up activity as part of the Maintenance and Management of mangrove area in Paligue, Hagonoy Davao del Sur
Management and Maintenance of Plant Nursery
Tree inventory on Agroforestry Farming in Brgy. Glamang, Magsaysay Davao del Sur
Tree Inventory on Reforestation for Watershed Protection and Rehabilitation in Upper Malinao, Padada Davao del Sur
Tree Inventory onTree Parks Establishment in Southern Philippines Adventist College (SPAC), Camanchilles, Matanao Davao del Sur
Management and Maintenance of Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in the Provincial Capitol involving segregation of solid wastes into recyclable, residual , and biodegradable
Seminar-Workshop on Updating the Local Road Network Development Plan (LRNDP) on October 4-7, 2021 at Hotel de Crisbelle, Digos City, this is to further capacitate the PLGU of Davao del Sur about Local Road Management (LRM) as one of the strategies in achieving the target reforms in the Provincial Governance Reform Roadmap (PGRR) CY 2019-2022 of Davao del Sur
Inspection of planted trees in San Miguel, Matanao to ensure compliance to the requirement for a Sand and Gravel Permit Holder to participate in the National Greening Program of the government
Inspection of quarry site for the renewal CSAG permit in San Miguel, Matanao
Information, Education and Communication conducted to Barangay officials of New Clarin, Mabunga, Sto. Niño, in Bansalan and Tagaytay, Magsaysay as beneficiaries of the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). The establishment of MRF in barangays is done in support to the solid waste management implementation.
Briefing on Solid Waste Management together with the Barangay officials of Tulogan and Northern Paligue and OIC-MENRO of Padada, Davao del Sur
Monitoring and Farm Visit on the distributed and planted seedlings in Brgy. Maibo and Tacul, Magsaysay Davao del Sur
Inspection of quarry site and planted trees in Tologan, Padada Davao del Sur
Mangrove Nursery Establishment in Paligue, Hagonoy Davao del Sur
Virtual Participation to the Diocesan Season of Creation Culmination activity and Indigenous Peoples Sunday Launching with the theme “Dialogue, Communion and Mission in Renewing the OIKOS of God, facilitated by the Diocese of Digos on October 10, 2021. Highlighted during the discussion were, love for mother earth, stewardship of God’s creation, tips on efficient utilization of resources and solid waste management
The “We Love Davao del Sur” signage after the planting of additional ornamental plants
Watershed Management Project in Sitio Dulo, Bulacan Malalag Davao del Sur assisted by PENRO and maintained by the MAENRO
Ten (10) hectare area of tree parks established and enhanced in Poblacion Malalag assisted by PENRO and maintained by MAENRO. The dominant species in are Narra, Molave with some Bayog, Kamagong, Mahogany and Neem Tree.
Tree planting activities and Maintenance of the CBFM project beneficiaries in their individual farms and Monitoring on the distributed and planted seedlings in Brgy. Tacul and Maibo, Magsaysay Davao del Sur
Inspection of quarry site and planted trees in Dalumay, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur
Inspection and Technical Conference of SAG quarry area in Brgy. Langaan. Matanao Davao del Sur together with the Brgy. Local officials and Permittee on November 9, 2021Add Your Heading Text Here
Scaling of trucks used in hauling of aggregates and earthfill materials from quarry sites
The newly constructed Materials Recovery Facility (MRFs) of Barangay Osmeña and Lapla in Sulop, Davao del Sur wherein the construction materials serve as logistical support from the Provincial Government of Davao del Sur. The labor cost was provided by the recipient beneficiary as their counterpart of the project.
Repair and Installation of Perimeter Fence, Clean-Up activity and Mangrove Planting as part of the Maintenance and Management of the mangrove area in Paligue, Hagonoy Davao del Sur
Monitoring and Farm Visit on the distributed and planted seedlings in Brgy. Maibo and Tacul, Magsaysay Davao del Sur
Watershed and Sloping Agricultural Land Technology & Agro Forestry Project in Sitio Luago, Tagabuli Sta. Cruz Davao del Sur assisted by PENRO and maintained by Mr. Victor Maghanoy
Residual waste from MRF collected by the City ENRO for final disposal in Brgy. Lungag, Digos City
