LGU Baclayon-Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office

31/07/2026

On behalf of the LGU Baclayon and the MENRO Office, we extend our sincere appreciation to the Bohol Provincial Environment Management Office (BPEMO) for their technical assistance and support during the Monitoring and Evaluation of Ecological Solid Waste Management (ESWM) Best Practices in the 17 Barangays of Baclayon.

We are pleased to share that we have successfully concluded the three-month monitoring of Best ESWM Practices across all 17 barangays of the Municipality of Baclayon. This collaborative effort has greatly contributed to strengthening our ecological solid waste management programs in compliance with Republic Act No. 9003.

Our heartfelt thanks go out to our partner barangays and all stakeholders for their unwavering commitment and active participation. Together, we continue to advance sustainable waste management and environmental protection for the benefit of our community and in support of Bohol’s vision as the country’s first UNESCO Global Geopark.

Let us remain united as responsible stewards of our natural resources, ensuring a cleaner and greener Baclayon for generations to come!

The Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh), under the leadership of Gov. Aris Aumentado, continues to advance environmental protection and resilience, aligned with its Strategic Governance Roadmap.

This was after the Bohol Provincial Environment Management Office (BPEMO), through its Solid Waste Management Division, participated in the Monitoring and Evaluation of Ecological Solid Waste Management (ESWM) Best Practices in Barangay Taguihon, Baclayon on July 23, 2026.

Represented by Leonilo Lafuente, the activity forms part of ongoing efforts to assess and strengthen the implementation of ecological solid waste management programs in compliance with Republic Act No. 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.

The monitoring highlights the PGBh’s commitment to promoting sustainable waste management practices, environmental protection, and responsible stewardship of natural resources in support of Bohol’s goals as the country’s first and only UNESCO Global Geopark.

14/07/2026

01/04/2026

𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬

On March 22, we celebrated World Water Day—a reminder that every drop of water matters. To protect the quality of our rivers, seas, and other water bodies, industries, commercial establishments, and similar entities are required to secure a Discharge Permit. This infographic explores their vital role and responsibilities in safeguarding our Philippine waters for present and future generations.

01/04/2026

31/03/2026

So true.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ap33mMTWo/

Mangrove misplanting is rampant.

🇵🇭 The latest example comes from the Philippines.

For months, incredibly well-intentioned volunteers waded into the water, manually pressing hundreds of seedlings into the mud.

The intention was to protect their coastlines but their efforts failed.

And worst part? Their failure was predictable:

Lack of proper baseline studies,
site assessments and community input
⬇
Lead to the wrong choice
of planting sites
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And even planting the wrong species
in the wrong zones

🌱 In this particular case, some planting took place on seagrass beds (which actively harms another vital ecosystem) and Rhizophoras planted where Sonneratia and Avicennia naturally grow.

A timely reminder that, restoration must of course be encouraged. But science cannot be ignored.

🔗 Read the full story here: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2201715/when-mangrove-planting-goes-wrong-2