DENR7 calls for wetland protection, conservation

CEBU CITY, Cebu, Feb. 1 (PIA) --The Department of Environment and Natural Resources 7 (DENR7) urged the local government units (LGUs), communities, and stakeholders in Central Visayas to help protect and conserve the remaining wetlands in the region.

Their call is in line with this year’s observance of World Wetlands Day on Feb. 2 with the theme "Wetland Restoration."

The agency is asking for public support, especially from communities near wetlands, to contribute to the preservation of these areas, as it has a significant impact on mitigating the effects of climate change.

"Ang mga wetlands naa siyay mga ecosystem services nga gihatag sa atoa like water and food. Naa puy regulating and cultural services sama sa pag mitigate sa erosions and floods," said DENR7 DMO-II of Conservation and Development Division Reginaldo Bueno during the Kapihan sa PIA program on Feb, 1.

"So let us do our share to protect and conserve our remaining wetlands in Central Visayas and enjoy its services and functions, and pag maintain pud sa health sa atong mga wetlands," added Bueno.

According to DENR7, there are 316 identified protected inland wetlands in the country with 56 in Central Visayas.

Among the known ones in the region are Danao Lake in Camotes Island, Danao Lake in Daanbantayan, and the Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary in Olango Island.

The agency also encouraged the LGUs in the region to enact policies that would help support the restoration of these protected wetlands.

"Ang wetlands naa siyay services and functions nga gihatag sa ato. So I hope sa LGU nga part, we do our share by enabling policies para ma-preserve what is left sa atong mga wetlands and to restore what can be restored," said Protected Area Coordinator of Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary, Lorenz Gideon Esmero. (RGC/PIA7 Cebu)

(Center, L-R): DENR7 DMO-II of Conservation and Development Division Reginaldo Bueno and Protection Area Coordinator of Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary Lorenz Gideon Esmero discussing the observance of World Wetlands Day and Climate Change during the Kapihan sa PIA program on Feb. 1, 2023. (Screenshot via PIA7 FB Live)

Comments

ARENA-7 has new set of officers for CY 2022-2023

Regional Development Council 7 Chairperson Kenneth Cobonpue (far left) leads the oath-taking ceremony of the 2022 officers of the Association of Regional Executives in Region 7, with PIA-7 Regional Head Fayette Riñen (extreme right) as the new Public Relations Officer. (PIA7) CEBU CITY, Cebu, May 25 (PIA) -- The new set of officers for CY 2022-2023 of the Association of Regional Executives of National Agencies (ARENA) in Central Visayas were sworn in on May 20 by businessman Kenneth Cobonpue, the chairperson of the Regional Development Council (RDC-7). Cobonpue told the newly-elected officials and members present that as heads of their respective agencies, they play a vital role in the development of the region. “I ask you to personally and actively be involved in the next RDC-7 in meetings and discussions, in planning and budgeting to project implementation, monitoring and evaluation,” urged Cobonpue, as he expressed his gratitude for their support to the RDC-7 under his chairmanship

DEB launches command center for election monitoring

Bishop Julito Cortes of the Diocese of Dumaguete blesses the volunteers of the Diocesan Eletoral Board (DEB) and their command center inside the Marian Priests Center of the Dumaguete Cathedral during its launching ceremony held May 8, 2022. (RAL/PIA7 Negros Oriental) DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental, May 8 (PIA) -- The Diocesan Electoral Board (DEB) of the Diocese of Dumaguete has formally opened its command center at the Marian Priests Center, Cathedral Compound here where DEB personnel will monitor the situation on the ground. Diocese of Dumaguete Bishop Julito Cortes led the blessing of the DEB Command Center today, witnessed by members of different agencies and organizations comprising the electoral board. The command center will have a designated area for receiving reports from Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) volunteers who will monitor election-related incidents in polling centers and precincts, another area for radio groups, media monitoring, and

OCD-7: ‘Only OCD can hold incident command system trainings’

OCD-7 Regional Director Joel Erestain speaking during the 13th episode of the ‘Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas’ program held in Cebu City. He emphasized that only OCD is accredited to conduct trainings on Incident Command System. (PIA-7) CEBU CITY, CEBU (PIA) — Only the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) can conduct training on the Incident Command System (ICS). This was emphasized by OCD-7 regional director Joel Erestain during the 13th episode of the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas on Aug. 20 in Cebu City. As the executive arm of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), OCD conducts ICS trainings, which is a standardized approach to managing emergency responses and disasters. “So kung mayro’ng mga iba na nagsasabi na nagte-train daw, hindi po sila accredited. Lalong lalo na nagkaroon tayo ng Civil Defense Training Institute, walang ibang pwedeng mag-train ng ICS, basic ICS, hanggang sa down the line,” said Erestain. (So if there are people who are saying that

Philippine Information Agency Central Visayas

Search This Blog