EMB Northern Mindanao

05/10/2026

𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒, 𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐔𝐑𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐄: 𝐄𝐌𝐁 𝐗 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒' 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐑 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒

The Environmental Management Bureau Region X proudly celebrates the professional advancement of three members of its workforce who recently took their oath to new positions, signifying not only career growth but also a renewed commitment to the Bureau’s mission of environmental protection and sustainable development.

Recognized during the oath-taking ceremony were Norodin O. Dimaporo, Sittie Carima L. Rengia-Macataman, and Mohammad Sowaib L. Bato.

Norodin O. Dimaporo, who holds a Master of Environmental Planning Management, advances from Environmental Management Specialist I to Environmental Management Specialist II under the Clearance and Permitting Division. His promotion reflects the value of professional competence and continuing development in delivering responsive environmental regulatory services.

Meanwhile, Sittie Carima L. Rengia-Macataman, a graduate of Bachelor of Arts in English, moves from Administrative Officer IV to Information Officer II under the Environmental Monitoring and Enforcement Division. Her new role further strengthens the Bureau’s capacity to communicate environmental programs, initiatives, and information effectively to stakeholders and the public.

Also taking on a new responsibility is Mohammad Sowaib L. Bato, a Bachelor of Laws graduate, who advances from Contract of Service to Environmental Management Specialist I under the Environmental Monitoring and Enforcement Division. His professional background and new assignment contribute to the Bureau’s continuing efforts to strengthen environmental compliance, monitoring, and enforcement.

More than a change in designation, the oath-taking represents a renewed commitment to responsibility, integrity, professionalism, and meaningful public service. With every new role comes a greater opportunity to contribute to the protection of the environment, strengthen regulatory services, and serve communities more effectively.

As they begin this new chapter, EMB-X encourages them to carry their responsibilities with integrity, excellence, humility, and a deep sense of purpose—always keeping in mind that public service is ultimately about creating meaningful impact for people and the environment.

EMB-X warmly congratulates the newly appointed and promoted personnel and wishes them success as they embrace their new responsibilities.

05/10/2026

AIR QUALITY UPDATE | 05 October 2026, 8 AM
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) continues to closely monitor the air quality situation in several areas in the Philippines affected by haze.
The observed haze is possibly associated with smoke and transboundary haze from ongoing fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia, which may have been transported toward the Philippines by prevailing winds.
The public is advised to:
Minimize prolonged outdoor activities, particularly in areas visibly affected by haze; Persons sensitive to air pollution, including children, older persons, and individuals with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions, are advised to limit outdoor exposure and take necessary precautions; Wear a well-fitting mask, preferably an N95 or equivalent, when going outdoors in areas with noticeable haze; and Stay updated through official advisories and air quality information from the DENR-EMB and other concerned government agencies.
For the latest Air Quality Data visit:
https://air.emb.gov.ph/national-air-quality-data

AIR QUALITY UPDATE | 05 October 2026, 8 AM

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) continues to closely monitor the air quality situation in several areas in the Philippines affected by haze.
The observed haze is possibly associated with smoke and transboundary haze from ongoing fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia, which may have been transported toward the Philippines by prevailing winds.
The public is advised to:
Minimize prolonged outdoor activities, particularly in areas visibly affected by haze; Persons sensitive to air pollution, including children, older persons, and individuals with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions, are advised to limit outdoor exposure and take necessary precautions; Wear a well-fitting mask, preferably an N95 or equivalent, when going outdoors in areas with noticeable haze; and Stay updated through official advisories and air quality information from the DENR-EMB and other concerned government agencies.
For the latest Air Quality Data visit:
https://air.emb.gov.ph/national-air-quality-data

05/10/2026

𝐄𝐌𝐁 𝐗 𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐎 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐀 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘, 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒

Bringing government services closer to the people, the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Region X, together with its partner agencies, successfully concluded the DENR EXPRESS: Permitting on Wheels in Valencia City, Bukidnon, held on September 29–30, 2026, at Robinson's Valencia.

The two-day caravan brought essential environmental permitting services closer to stakeholders, providing an accessible avenue for inquiries, application assistance, regulatory guidance, and clarification of environmental requirements.

A total of 274 client and service engagements were recorded during the activity, with 142 clients served by EMB X, 74 clients served through DENR X services, and 58 engagements accommodated by MGB X. Meanwhile, DENR X also recorded 411 issuances covering various certificates, permits, and other services, demonstrating the breadth of assistance made available through the caravan.

The initiative reflects the continuing commitment of DENR-EMB Region X to deliver accessible, responsive, and people-centered environmental services, while encouraging stakeholders to fulfill their responsibilities toward environmental protection and sustainable development.

EMB X recognizes the valuable contribution of its partners, particularly the Local Government Unit of Valencia, Robinson's Valencia, and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), whose support and cooperation helped make the successful implementation of the caravan possible.

The Bureau also extends its sincere gratitude to KAMPO ONSE Family Resort and Lake Apo Haus - Valencia City, Bukidnon for providing proper and comfortable accommodation for the personnel throughout the activity. Their hospitality helped ensure that the team could continue delivering services effectively during the two-day engagement.

Above all, the Bureau thanks the clients, stakeholders, partner institutions, and dedicated personnel who made the Valencia leg a meaningful success.

01/10/2026

𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘

𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗠𝗕-𝗦𝗠𝗥 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺

Please be informed that while the regular access to the EMB Self-Monitoring Report System (EMB-SMR) is temporarily unavailable, concerned clients and users may access the system through the following official link:

https://register.emb.gov.ph/smr

Please use the link above until further notice. Another advisory will be issued once regular access has been restored.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

01/10/2026

AIR QUALITY UPDATE | 01 October 2026, 8 AM
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) continues to closely monitor the air quality situation in several areas in the Philippines affected by haze.
The observed haze is possibly associated with smoke and transboundary haze from ongoing fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia, which may have been transported toward the Philippines by prevailing winds.
The public is advised to:
🏠 Minimize prolonged outdoor activities, particularly in areas visibly affected by haze;
👴👧Persons sensitive to air pollution, including children, older persons, and individuals with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions, are advised to limit outdoor exposure and take necessary precautions;
😷 Wear a well-fitting mask, preferably an N95 or equivalent, when going outdoors in areas with noticeable haze; and
‼️ Stay updated through official advisories and air quality information from the DENR-EMB and other concerned government agencies.
📊 For the latest Air Quality Data visit:
https://air.emb.gov.ph/national-air-quality-data

30/09/2026

𝐄𝐌𝐁-𝐗 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐏𝐓-𝐀𝐍-𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐎/𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐁𝐎𝐃𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌, 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘
September 24, 2026

The Environmental Management Bureau–Region X (EMB-X) gathered its partners from local government units, private organizations, communities, and other stakeholders for the Estero Champions: Honoring Partners, Strengthening Partnerships, Inspiring Action for Cleaner and Sustainable Waterways, of the Adopt-an-Estero/Waterbody Program, held at N-Hotel, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City.

The forum served as a venue to recognize and strengthen the continuing collaboration of various partners in protecting and improving the quality of the region’s water bodies. The activity underscored the shared responsibility of government and stakeholders in addressing water quality concerns through sustained environmental stewardship and community participation.

Representing EMB-X Regional Director Engr. Dennis O. Celestial, MM, Engr. Dovee Cherry I. Geollegue, Chief of the Environmental Monitoring and Enforcement Division (EMED), delivered the welcome message. She emphasized the importance of sustained partnerships and collective action in ensuring the protection and rehabilitation of esteros and other water bodies.

Meanwhile, Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services Arnulfo Osio, on behalf of Regional Executive Director Paquito D. Melicor of DENR X delivered the inspirational message, highlighting the importance of cooperation among government agencies, local communities, local government units, and the private sector in advancing environmental protection.

The forum also featured Jose Ricky S. Biyo, Project Manager of Marine Litter Philippines of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Philippines), who discussed the organization’s initiatives and perspectives on marine litter specifically on plastic pollution. His presentation highlighted the importance of addressing waste pollution at its source and strengthening collaborative efforts to prevent waste from reaching waterways and ultimately contributing to marine pollution.

𝗔 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁-𝗮𝗻-𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼/𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺. 𝗔𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗴 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗝𝗕𝗖 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗗𝗖 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀.

The event also provided an opportunity for stakeholders to raise concerns, share experiences, and exchange insights during the open forum and question-and-answer session. The presentation of the program’s criteria further clarified the roles, responsibilities, and benchmarks for participating adopters.

The primary objective of the Estero Champions: Honoring Partners was to highlight the collaborative endeavors of communities, private entities, local government units, and EMB-X in their shared mission to enhance the nation’s water quality. Through the Adopt-an-Estero/Waterbody Program, EMB-X continues to encourage meaningful stakeholder participation in the protection, rehabilitation, and sustainable management of water resources.

Closing the activity, Hazel Jane A. Fronda, Chief of the Ambient Monitoring and Technical Services Section (AMTSS), conveyed the Bureau’s appreciation to all participating partners and emphasized the importance of sustaining their commitments beyond the event.

The activity reaffirmed EMB-X’s commitment to building stronger environmental partnerships and fostering a culture of shared responsibility, recognizing that the protection of the region’s water resources is a collective undertaking that requires the continuing participation of government, communities, businesses, and other stakeholders.

30/09/2026

𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐂𝐊 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐎 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄

You can now view the official data from the 24-Hour Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station online across Region 10.

🌐 Visit the link here: https://bit.ly/4aMfW3E

Monitoring air quality in Northern Mindanao through online platforms empowers communities with real-time, science-based data to make informed decisions that protect public health.
By regularly checking air quality updates, individuals, institutions, and local governments can proactively reduce exposure to pollutants, support compliance with the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999, and contribute to collective efforts toward cleaner, safer air across the region.

30/09/2026

𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘

Temporary System Maintenance of the Company Registration System (CRS)

The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) has temporarily placed the Company Registration System (CRS) offline following a reported issue affecting how information is displayed in the system.

EMB’s technical team and Data Protection Officer are assessing the issue and implementing appropriate measures. Access will be restored once the necessary checks have been completed. Updates will be announced through official EMB channels.

For urgent concerns, please email [email protected].
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

29/09/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖 | 𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗥 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀

DENR Express Permitting on Wheels (POW) is now underway at Robinsons Place Valencia!

Experience faster, more accessible, and more convenient environmental permitting services as DENR brings its frontline services closer to the public.

📍 Robinsons Place Valencia Main Atrium, Valencia City, Bukidnon
📅 September 29–30, 2026

Visit us and take advantage of streamlined government services designed to make environmental permitting easier, quicker, and more convenient.
Bringing DENR environmental frontline services closer to the people! 💚

28/09/2026

𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐎 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘: 𝐄𝐌𝐁 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐗 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐑 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐄𝐍𝐑 𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐘

The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Region X extends its deepest gratitude and heartfelt congratulations to its dedicated public servants upon their successful graduation from the Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) Academy Basic Course, Class R10-217 "Dauntless," for the Calendar Year 2026.

The ENR Academy serves as a cornerstone for building public sector capability in environmental governance, environmental law enforcement, and sustainable development. Through rigorous training, Class "Dauntless" demonstrated exceptional resilience, technical competence, and unwavering commitment to public service.

Among this year’s cohort, three EMB Region X personnel distinguished themselves by earning top academic ranks and merit awards:

● 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐌. 𝐉𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐧 leads the honor roll as the 1st Honorable Mention of Class R10-217 Dauntless. Celebrated for her outstanding academic standing and creative vision. Her recognition through the Most Innovative Recapitulation Award and Best Group Banner Award showcases the creative problem-solving essential to addressing modern environmental challenges.

● 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐃. 𝐇𝐚𝐝𝐣𝐢 𝐀𝐥𝐢 earned 2nd Honorable Mention, honored for her focus and technical competence, proving that thorough preparation and dedication are central to effective regulatory compliance and protection.

● 𝐀𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐉𝐞𝐧 𝐃. 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨 achieved 3rd Honorable Mention, commended for her rigorous application of environmental policies, collaborative spirit, and commitment to public accountability.

Their success at the ENR Academy is not merely an individual milestone, but a shared win for Northern Mindanao. EMB Region X salutes their hard work and looks forward to their continued contributions to cleaner air, safer water, and sustainable land management.