Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Energy-BARMM-PENREO, Basilan

MENRE-BASILAN SUPPORTS HON. ESMERALDO B. DE LEON FOR A TREE GROWING ACTIVITY

PENRE Officer, Marietta R. Ladjiman together with the personnel from PENREO, DENREO-A (Maluso) and DENREO-B (Lamitan City) participated the tree growing activity organized by Hon. Esmeraldo B. De Leon, Barangay Captain of Switch Yakal in celebration of his 68th Birthday on Thursday, 14 July 2022.

Over 400 seedlings of Basilan Yakal (Hopea basilinica) species were planted at the common tree planting site in Sitio Pilar, Switch Yakal, Lantawan, this province with the active cooperation of representatives from the Barangay Local Government Unit (BLGU), Civilian Volunteer Organization (CVO) and Barangay Peaceakeeping Action Team (BPAT).

PENREO BASILAN JOINS THE FIRST EVER “BASI-RUN PARA SA KALIKASAN” 2022

LOOK: The Provincial Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy Office of Basilan headed by PENRE Officer Marietta R. Ladjiman together with the selected personnel from CENRE Office-A (Maluso) and B (Lamitan City) actively participated in the “BASI-RUN PARA SA KALIKASAN” which was organized by Ganda Gaddung Basilan last Saturday, 11 June 2022.

On the same day, a “Symbolic Tree Planting” was held at 4th Special Forces Battalion Camp at Barangay Cabunata, Isabela City, Basilan wherein a total of fifteen (15) Bamboo culms were successfully planted by the Board of Directors of Ganda Gaddung Basila led by Chairperson Aleli C. Almodovar and other stakeholders including Provincial Government of Basilan, Nagdilaab Foundation Incorporated, Basilan Foundation Incorporated, Philippine Information Agency, Social Security System, MENRE Basilan, DENR-ENFRO Isabela City, DepEd Isabela City Division, DSWD Isabela City, Basilan Electric Cooperatives, Alternative Learning System, 4th Special Forces Battalion, Basilan Police Provincial Office and 54th Special Action Company.

The said activity was in celebration of the Philippine Environment Month with this year's theme: “Aksyon Para Sa Natatanging Mundo” which aims to promote and strengthen public awareness of the importance of protecting and conserving our country’s natural resources.

Paalala: BAWAL PO IPAKO ANG CAMPAIGN POSTER SA PUNO ‼️

𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐏𝐀𝐊𝐎 𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐆𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒 𝐒𝐀 𝐌𝐆𝐀 𝐏𝐔𝐍𝐎 𝐀𝐘 𝐈𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐁𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐋

Ngayong darating na Halalan 2022, ipinapaalala ng Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE) - BARMM na ang pagpako ng political ads at campaign materials sa mga puno at iba pang lugar na hindi nakatalaga bilang “common poster area” ay ipinagbabawal ayon sa Comelec Resolution No. 10730. Ipinaparating ng Republic Act No. 3571 ang pagbabawal din ng pagputol, pagsira, at pagpinsala sa mga puno katulad ng pagpako ng mga posters sa mga ito.

Ang sinumang lalabag sa mga batas na ito ay obligadong magbayad ng P500 hanggang P5,000 na multa o mapaparasuhan ng pagkakakulong mula anim na buwan hanggang dalawang taon ayon sa Presidential Decree No. 953.

Hinihikayat ng MENRE ang lahat na sumunod sa mga batas na ito dahil ito ay parte ng ating responsibilidad bilang Al-Khalifa o tagapangalaga ng ating kalikasan.

𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐊
𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 (𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐)

The Philippine Duck, often described as distinctly marked due to its unique appearance, is endemic to the Philippines and can be found mostly in the major islands of Luzon and Mindanao. Feeding on a variety of fish, shrimps, insects, rice and young vegetation, you can find their population occurring in both freshwater and saltwater bodies—inside forests, mangroves and even in the open sea.

Philippine Ducks have been victims of overhunting and trapping. This threat to their population has begun as early as 1960s. Two decades later, hunting these species became prevalent that they were shot weekly during the months of January to March and August to October. Conversion of their natural habitats also contributes to the decline in their population. These factors led to the Philippine Ducks being listed as Vulnerable in the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species.

Locally known as Tanepol or Papan in Maguindanao, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippine Ducks occur in the Ligawasan Marsh, a wetland found in the Mindanao River Basin. In protected areas in the Philippines, conservation efforts are underway to preserve the species’ population. The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE) - BARMM shall support and act on the conservation and protection of threatened wildlife, including the Philippine Duck. Efforts such as surveying of wetland areas, hunting restrictions, and creation of wetland habitat management plan will be fostered to eliminate the threat surrounding the wildlife that rely and survive on the resources provided by our wetlands

Background Photo Courtesy: Community Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy Office of Lanao del Sur 2nd District

𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡

The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE) - BARMM joins the nation in the observance of Zero Waste Month this January, which bears the theme “Change Your View for 2022: Waste No More”.

Zero Waste refers to the advocacy that fosters the systematic, sustainable, and eco-friendly design and management of products and processes. It aims to promote a lifestyle where individuals discard materials while considering that others can use these resources.

The MENRE, headed by BARMM Senior Minister Abdulraof A. Macacua, reminds the Bangsamoro to reevaluate the volume of waste we create and urges the practice of reducing, reusing, and recycling waste materials. Indeed, the Ministry encourages the public to “change your view and waste no more.” With one waste material reduced, reused, and recycled, we are one step closer to a cleaner and healthier Bangsamoro environment.

Zero Waste Month is celebrated annually every January as declared by Proclamation No. 760, dated 5 May 2014. This year also marks the 21st signing anniversary of the Proclamation.

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬
𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀

Starting January 1, 2022, you may file your applications at the Community Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy Offices (CENREO) or Implementing Provincial Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy Offices (PENREO) having jurisdiction on the area being applied for.

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬
𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀

The Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 11573 is already signed by Secretary Roy A. Cimatu as DENR Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2021-38 on December 9, 2021.

The IRR was published in Philippine Star on December 16, 2021 and will take effect fifteen days after.

Starting January 1, 2022, you may file your applications at the Community Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy Offices (CENREO) or Implementing Provincial Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy Offices (PENREO) having jurisdiction on the area being applied for.

𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗥𝗘 - 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀

𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗔𝗪𝗜-𝗧𝗔𝗪𝗜
𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 (𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭)

During the Sulu Hornbill expedition of the Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. (PBCFI) conducted in the Municipality of Panglima Sugala in Tawi-Tawi, researchers found a new lipstick vine species growing in the lowland forests of the said municipality—the latest Philippine species of Aeschynanthus to be described in past two decades.

Sheila Mae Olimpos, a botanist from PBCFI, discovered the latest lipstick vine, while Jayson Mansibang of the Philippine Taxonomic Initiative (PTI) helped in describing, illustrating, and publishing the findings of the discovery. The species was given the scientific name Aeschynanthus rejieae, which pays tribute to Rejie Sahali-Generale and her commitment and passion towards biodiversity conservation efforts in Panglima Sugala.

Olimpos stated that there are limitations in conducting further research for the new lipstick vine due to logging and mining activities, agricultural expansion, and insurgencies.

In addition, the study couldn’t conclude if the found A. rejieae was a common or rare species, thereby categorizing the species as ‘Data Deficient’ in terms of information regarding its conservation status.

The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE) - BARMM continues to collaborate with the Local Government Unit of Panglima Sugala, Philippine Biodiversity Inc., security officers, and law enforces, and other governmental and non-governmental organizations for the conservation of the forests of Tawi-Tawi — the primary home of the province’s wildlife species that make it biodiversity-rich.





Photo by: Shiella Mae Olimpos, PBCFI

𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐄𝐎, 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 "𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲"

The Provincial Environment, Natural Resources and Energy Office through PENR Officer, Marietta R. Ladjiman and personnel teamed up with the members of Nagdilaab Foundation Incorporated headed by Executive Director, Mirian Suacito for a tree growing activity last Saturday, December 04, 2021 at Kapatagan Watershed, Isabela City.

The said activity was in line with the week-long celebration of the 2021 Mindanao Peace of Week with a theme "Healing as One Nation, Recovering for Better Generation".

📷: 𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐄𝐎, 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧

Look:The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao-Commision Audit (BARMM-COA) of Basilan through its composite team Ombra M. Usman, State Auditor III (Audit Team Leader), Nashry Sakandal, State Auditor II and Hja. Hadiya Cabornay, Auditor I conducted a Post-audit on Wednesday, 18 November 2021 at the BARMM-Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Energy (MENRE) Office of Basilan for CY-2021.

Look: PENREO, Basilan turn-over 150 seedlings of Basilan Yakal (Hopea basilanica) to the PLGU of Basilan Province

Last Saturday, 01 October 2021- PENR Officer Marietta R. Ladjiman together with DMO III Officer Arupin A. Hussin, Jr. visited the nursery of Basilan Yakal (Hopea basilanica) seedlings at Brgy. Switch Yakal, Lantawan containing 10,000 seedlings of said species.

Subsequently, upon the request of Governor Jim Hataman-Salliman, One-hundred fifty (150) seedlings of Basilan Yakal (Hopea basilanica) were turned-over to Mr. Rafael Enriquez which will be planted on the Municipal plaza's of Maluso, Sumisip and Lamitan City.