City ENRO Gensan

26/10/2026

𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙗𝙞𝙨𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙃𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙜𝙤𝙚𝙨, 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬! 🌿🫒

Flashback to October 23, 2026! brought straight to Golden State College for "GEN PEACE CHAMPYON 2026" to place environmental power right into the hands of our youth! 🌿

​Hundreds of fruit trees and ornamental seedlings were handed out to students and teachers, bringing fresh green cover to homes and neighborhoods all over GenSan and neighboring areas! 🏡🌳

24/10/2026

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐎 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐘 𝐒𝐀𝐍 𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐑𝐎’𝐒 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄

The City Environment and Natural Resources Office (City ENRO) received a request from the Barangay Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO) of Barangay San Isidro for the designation of a resource speaker during its Dialogue and Information Education Campaign (IEC) held at the Purok Upper Matibay Gymnasium, Barangay San Isidro, General Santos City.

The activity also featured resource speakers from the Waste Management Office (WMO) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA), promoting environmental awareness, information dissemination, and community dialogue on environmental management.

Through collaboration among city offices and barangay communities, we continue to strengthen environmental education and encourage active participation in building a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable General Santos City. 🌱

19/10/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐎 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 🌍

The 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐦 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐬 (𝐍𝐂𝐌𝐅) 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝟏𝟐, in collaboration with the 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐮 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐍𝐂𝐌𝐅 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞, conducted a Climate Change Awareness Program on October 19, 2026, at Levylou’s Events and Venue. 🕌

The activity was attended by Muslim community members, residents from coastal barangays, YES-O Club members, and other stakeholders. It aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of climate change, its impacts, and the importance of collective action in promoting environmental protection and climate resilience.

The program featured messages of support from
𝐌𝐫. 𝐋𝐨𝐮 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐨, 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫’𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞, who emphasized the importance of protecting the environment of General Santos City for the benefit of future generations; 𝐃𝐢𝐫. 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐜, 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐮 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐍𝐂𝐌𝐅 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞, who underscored the importance of environmental awareness, community resilience, and Muslim community participation in addressing climate change; and 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐆𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫 𝐆. 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐫, 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐂𝐌𝐅 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞, who highlighted the significance of collaboration and collective efforts in advancing environmental protection and sustainable development.

Representing the 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐎), 𝐌𝐬. 𝐋𝐢𝐳𝐚 𝐄. 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫, served as one of the invited resource speakers and delivered a presentation on “Understanding Climate Change and Its Impact,” focusing on the effects of climate change and the importance of informed and proactive environmental action.

The program also featured the following resource speakers:

𝐄𝐧𝐏. 𝐄𝐥𝐬𝐢𝐞 𝐒. 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐯𝐚, 𝐑.𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢., 𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐄, 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞, presented “Community-Based Solutions: Early Warning Systems, Tree Planting, and Waste Management,” highlighting practical measures that communities can undertake to strengthen climate resilience.

𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐤𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢 𝐓. 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠, 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐔𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, shared insights on “Islam and Climate Change: A Religious Responsibility for Environmental Protection,” emphasizing the role of faith and shared responsibility in environmental stewardship.

The City ENRO recognizes the importance of collaborative initiatives that strengthen environmental awareness, encourage community participation, and promote sustainable practices. Through continued partnerships with government agencies, community organizations, and other stakeholders, the City ENRO remains committed to advancing environmental protection and climate change awareness in General Santos City.

Protecting our environment today is an investment in a sustainable and resilient future for generations to come. 🌏

18/10/2026

FOREST GROWERS! 🦇🌱

What if some of the Philippines' most important forest helpers are animals that fly at night?

Fruit bats play an important ecological role by dispersing seeds and helping forests regenerate, particularly in tropical environments where many trees depend on animals to spread their seeds.

When fruit bats feed on fruits, they may swallow seeds and later release them through their droppings. Others carry fruits away from their parent trees, dropping seeds in different locations.

This process, known as seed dispersal, allows plants to spread beyond the areas where they originally grew.

In the Philippines, research on lowland forest succession has documented the role of birds and bats in transporting seeds into regenerating forest habitats.

Studies involving fruit bats in Mt. Apo Natural Park have also highlighted their importance as seed dispersers, particularly in landscapes affected by habitat degradation.

By moving seeds between forest patches and surrounding habitats, fruit bats can help plants colonize new areas, support natural forest recovery, and contribute to biodiversity.

Their ecological contribution is especially valuable because some fruit bats can travel considerable distances while searching for food, potentially dispersing seeds far from their original trees.

However, not every seed they carry will grow into a tree. Successful regeneration still depends on suitable soil, moisture, light, and other environmental conditions.

Despite their ecological importance, fruit bats are sometimes feared or misunderstood. Habitat destruction, hunting, and disturbances to their roosting sites can also threaten their populations.

Protecting fruit bats and their habitats helps preserve the natural processes that sustain Philippine forests.

Often overlooked, these nighttime seed dispersers are among nature's quiet forest growers, helping the next generation of trees take root, one seed at a time. 🦇🌳

14/10/2026

The City Environment and Natural Resources Office (City ENRO) extends its warmest birthday greetings to our Assistant Department Head, Sir Manuel Atis Torres Jr., PRF, MSF! 🎂🎉

May your special day be filled with happiness, good health, and abundant blessings. May you continue to lead with dedication and inspire others through your commitment to public service.

We wish you more success, meaningful accomplishments, and many wonderful years ahead. May God bless you with a long, healthy, and prosperous life! 💚

06/10/2026

✨🌿𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦 𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔 𝗔𝗧 𝗣𝗔𝗚𝗞𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗔 | 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁, 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗸𝘀

A meaningful step towards a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful General Santos City was taken as the Linis Ganda at Pagkakaisa – Search for the Most Cleanest, Greenest and Beautiful Puroks officially held its soft launching on October 5, 2026, at Dadiangas West Elementary School. The initiative, headed by Hon. City Mayor Lorelie G. Pacquiao, brings to life a shared vision of fostering environmental responsibility, strengthening community participation, and inspiring every barangay and purok to take pride in the cleanliness, beauty, and sustainability of their communities.

The activity was graced by the participation of representatives from different barangays of General Santos City, together with their respective Barangay Captains and Kagawad Chairpersons on Environment. Their presence and active involvement symbolize the spirit of unity, and collective action, a powerful reminder that meaningful environmental change begins when communities come together with a shared purpose. 🌱🤝 Through this initiative, every purok is encouraged to transform its surroundings into spaces that reflect not only cleanliness and order, but also care for nature, pride in community, and hope for a greener future.

Our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation go to Hon. City Mayor Lorelie G. Pacquiao, City Administrator Shandee Llido-Pestaño, Melinda Betaizar, Lou Bernandinos, Hon. Elizabeth Bagonoc, Hon. Verginia Llido, Hon. Alberto Pacquiao, and DILG City Director Teresa Bautista for their invaluable support, leadership, and unwavering commitment to advancing environmental initiatives in the city. We also extend our appreciation to all participating barangays, Barangay Captains, Kagawad Chairpersons on Environment, and everyone who shared in this significant milestone.

May this soft launching mark the beginning of a stronger movement, deeper commitment, and greater sense of pride among our communities as we work hand in hand to nurture cleaner surroundings, greener spaces, and more beautiful neighborhoods. Together, let us continue planting the seeds of environmental stewardship today and cultivate a future where every purok shines with cleanliness, greenery, beauty, and the spirit of pagkakaisa.

05/10/2026

05/10/2026

𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄! : 🌱During last month’s (SEPTEMBER) Serbisyong Heneral, the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (City ENRO) was thrilled to join the community in 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙮 𝙇𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙡, 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙮 𝙇𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙮𝙖, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙮 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙡! We distributed hundreds of 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 fruit-bearing tree seedlings 🌱🌳and vibrant ornamental plants🪴 to help residents kickstart their own backyard orchards and gardens.

​Thank you to everyone who dropped by our booth and claimed their plants. Together, we’re making General Santos City greener and more sustainable, one barangay at a time! 💚🌱

02/10/2026

𝕊𝔸ℝ𝔸ℕ𝔾𝔸ℕ𝕀 𝔹𝔸𝕐 𝔹𝔸ℕ𝕋𝔸𝕐 𝔻𝔸𝔾𝔸𝕋 𝕊𝕌𝕄𝕄𝕀𝕋! 𝔾𝔼ℕ𝔼ℝ𝔸𝕃 𝕊𝔸ℕ𝕋𝕆𝕊 ℂ𝕀𝕋𝕐 𝔻𝕆𝕄𝕀ℕ𝔸𝕋𝔼𝕊 𝕊𝔹ℙ𝕊 𝔸𝕎𝔸ℝ𝔻𝕊 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟞!

𝔹𝔼𝕊𝕋 ℙ𝔼ℝ𝔽𝕆ℝ𝕄𝕀ℕ𝔾 𝔹𝔸ℕ𝕋𝔸𝕐 𝔻𝔸𝔾𝔸𝕋 & 𝔹𝔼𝕊𝕋 𝕀ℕ ℂ𝔼ℙ𝔸 ℝ𝔼ℂ𝔼𝕀𝕍𝔼𝔻 𝔹𝕐 𝔾𝔼ℕ𝔼ℝ𝔸𝕃 𝕊𝔸ℕ𝕋𝕆𝕊 ℂ𝕀𝕋𝕐

A huge honor for General Santos City! Out of 5 awardees for Best Performing Bantay Dagat across the entire Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape (SBPS), THREE are from Gensan!!!

Salute to our heroes of the sea:

🏆1. 𝓛𝓔𝓞 𝓖𝓐𝓡𝓒𝓘𝓐 - ʙᴀɴᴛᴀʏ ᴅᴀɢᴀᴛ, ʙʀɢʏ. 𝓣𝓪𝓶𝓫𝓵𝓮𝓻
🏆 2. 𝓒𝓡𝓘𝓢𝓟𝓤𝓛𝓞 𝓜𝓐𝓗𝓘𝓝𝓐𝓨 - ʙᴀɴᴛᴀʏ ᴅᴀɢᴀᴛ, ʙʀɢʏ. 𝓒𝓪𝓵𝓾𝓶𝓹𝓪𝓷𝓰
🏆 3. 𝓖𝓐𝓢𝓟𝓔𝓡 𝓑𝓤𝓗𝓐𝓣 - ʙᴀɴᴛᴀʏ ᴅᴀɢᴀᴛ, 𝓑𝓻𝓰𝔂. 𝓢𝓸𝓾𝓽𝓱

You are the true guardians of Sarangani Bay! Despite limitations and challenges, you never gave up and marched on.

That's not all...

🌿 𝘎𝘌𝘕𝘌𝘙𝘈𝘓 𝘚𝘈𝘕𝘛𝘖𝘚 𝘊𝘐𝘛𝘠 𝘞𝘐𝘕𝘚 𝘉𝘌𝘚𝘛 𝘐𝘕 𝘊𝘌𝘗𝘈!🌿

Best in Communications, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) Campaigns for protection and conservation.

Proof that Gensan doesn't just excel in apprehending illegal activities, but also in teaching, inspiring, and uniting people. We will lead the way!

Our heartfelt thanks to:

SBPS-PAMO, PAMB, BFAR XII, and all the coastal barangays LGUs.

Mabuhay ang Bantay Dagat ng General Santos City! Mabuhay ang Sarangani Bay Law Enforcement Group.