DENR - PENRO Iloilo

Behind every public school is land that must also be protected.

Through the Special Patent process, public schools may secure legal ownership of the sites they occupy, helping ensure that classrooms, campuses, and community spaces remain dedicated to education and public service for years to come.

Here’s a guide on who may apply, the requirements needed, and how the process works.

From river rehabilitation to urban greening efforts, Iloilo City, Philippines is highlighted at ASEAN Climate Week 2026 as a model for sustainable urban development, demonstrating how climate action can drive inclusive growth across the region.

These initiatives reduce flood risks, improve livability, and support livelihoods, showing how local action can turn climate commitments into real benefits for communities. Iloilo’s integrated approach combines resilience, environmental protection, and people-centered planning in line with ASEAN priorities.

Read more here: https://asean2026.press/Sustainable-Urban-Development

As the Philippines advances a more coordinated regional approach as ASEAN Chair in 2026, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources is leading ASEAN in strengthening cooperation on loss and damage to better support communities facing the growing impacts of climate-related disasters.

At the ASEAN Climate Week 2026, officials emphasized stronger collaboration, resource sharing, and improved preparedness to enable faster disaster response, expand access to climate financing, and support resilient recovery for affected communities across the region.

Read more here: https://asean2026.press/Cooperation-on-Loss-and-Damage

Four programs. One directive from President Bongbong Marcos carried out through Handog ng Pangulo: Luntiang Bukas in Iloilo.

Land titles were formally awarded to beneficiaries, translating long-standing occupation into legal ownership reflected in official records.

Climate-resilient housing support was extended alongside this, responding to the President’s directive to improve settlement conditions for Filipino families by providing safer and more adaptive shelter solutions suited to local risks.

Environmental programs were advanced as part of the same rollout, strengthening protection and rehabilitation efforts in areas where communities depend closely on surrounding ecosystems.

All of these were implemented in coordination with local governments and national agencies, reflecting the President’s emphasis on aligning government action so that services reach communities in a more integrated and responsive way.