Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau-DENR

07/10/2026

🧑‍🔬 𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗥-𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗕-𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗗

𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗥-𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗕 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟱 𝗖𝗕𝗙𝗠-𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗣 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (DENR-ERDB), through the Forest Ecosystems Research Division (FERD), presented the national impact evaluation results of the 2015 Community-Based Forest Management–Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CBFM-CARP) projects during a National Consultation Workshop held on September 22–24, 2026, in Pasay City.

The workshop followed an earlier consultation with DENR Regional Offices in August 2026, which gathered field-level experiences and inputs to help validate the evaluation findings.

The three-day consultation brought together national and regional CBFM-CARP implementers and stakeholders to validate findings, discuss experiences across project sites, and identify practical recommendations to strengthen the program.

The workshop also tackled the draft enhanced FMB Technical Bulletin 9, or the Field Guide on the Conduct of Benchmarking and Impact Assessment of CBFM-CARP Projects, which seeks to improve project implementation, monitoring, and sustainability.

As ERDB Director Lormelyn E. Claudio emphasized, the consultation served as a “transparent reality check” on the current situation of communities involved in the program—providing a space for open discussion and turning evaluation findings into actions for stronger and more sustainable CBFM-CARP implementation.

06/10/2026

#𝗡𝗕𝗪2026 | 𝗧𝗜𝗗 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀: 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 🧬🌊

Do you think Philippine marine biotechnology is worth investing in? 🪸🐚

Relive the discussion at TID Talks 2026: Exploring Blue Biotech, where experts and key stakeholders explored the trends, opportunities, investments, and economic potential of marine biotechnology in the Philippines.

🎥 Watch the full recording and hear from:

• Usec. Glenda R. Rumohr – DEPDev
• Dr. Mary Nia M. Santos – NFRDI
• Exec. Dir. Rhodora Romero-Aldemita – ISAAA
• Dr. Brian S. Santos – UP Diliman Dr. Lilibeth Salvador-Reyes, UP MSI Dr. Saturnina C. Halos, BCP

What do you think? Share your thoughts and continue the conversation in the comments below! 👇



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As part of the 22nd National Biotechnology Week (NBW) 2026, the Boa...

06/10/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝘆𝗻𝗹𝗲𝗶 𝗟. 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿! 🏆

The DENR-ERDB proudly congratulates Dr. Lynlei L. Pintor, Chief of the Urban Ecosystems Research Division (UERD), on receiving the Distinguished Alumna Award in Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development from the UPLB College of Public Affairs and Development

This recognition honors her valuable contributions to environmental research, conservation, and sustainable development, and her continued commitment to advancing science for the environment.

Your ERDB family is proud of this well-deserved achievement, Doc Lynlei! 💚

📚 Want to learn more about her research? Explore Dr. Pintor’s scholarly works and publications: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Lynlei-Pintor

06/10/2026

📍 ERDB-WWRRDEC

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 🔬

DENR-ERDB-WWRRDEC, led by Center Head For. Rej Winlove M. Bungabong, MSc, conducted the post-laboratory activities for the Macro and Microplastics (MacMiPs) Assessment on September 14–18, 2026, at the Microplastic Laboratory in Loakan Road, Baguio City. The activity focused on processing and consolidating data from water, sediment, and biota samples, which will support strengthened microplastic monitoring and assessment initiatives in Quezon Province and inform future environmental management efforts.

06/10/2026

📍 ERDB-FWRDEC

𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗥-𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗕 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 🌱

The DENR-ERDB-FWRDEC, in partnership with the DOST-PCAARRD, co-hosted the 4th Training Workshop on S&T-Based Tree Farming on September 21–25, 2026, at the Mindanao Tree Seed Center Farmers Training Hub in Bislig City. The workshop equipped 40 participants from 18 agencies and offices with practical knowledge on tree seed technology, nursery and plantation establishment, silviculture, and sustainable tree farming.

Through its participation, ERDB continues to support the application of science and technology in advancing sustainable forest plantation development.

06/10/2026

𝗪𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗕𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗼 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲-𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! 🎋

Last September 22, 2026, the DENR-ERDB welcomed participants of the Bamboo Benchmarking Learning Tour organized by DTI–Quezon and the LGU of Tagkawayan. The learning tour featured visits to ERDB’s Los Baños Experimental Station and Rattan and Bamboo Showroom, where participants gained insights into bamboo species, propagation, utilization, and bamboo charcoal briquette production.

The activity brought together bamboo stakeholders to exchange knowledge, explore innovations, and identify opportunities to further strengthen the local bamboo industry through sustainable practices and science-based technologies.

06/10/2026

| Two weeks ago, we celebrated the power of biotechnology to transform lives and shape a better future. 🧬🌱

Now, let’s keep the conversation going.

As we look back on the successful celebration of the 22nd National Biotechnology Week, we are amplifying the messages of support, inspiration, and commitment shared by our leaders during the Opening Program.

Swipe through and revisit the messages that set the tone for this year’s celebration. Let’s carry these words forward and continue advancing . 💚🔬

06/10/2026

📢 𝙂𝘼𝘿𝙍𝙞𝙘𝙝 𝙉𝙚𝙬𝙨𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙑𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙚 𝟭𝟵, 𝙄𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙚 𝟮 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚!

The GADRich Newsletter Volume 19, Issue 2 (July to December 2025) is now available through the ERDB Services and Knowledge Resources Integrated System (ESKRIS) and the ERDB Gender and Development (GAD) website!

Published bi-annually by the ERDB GAD Focal Point System (FPS), GADRich serves as a platform for sharing news, events, seminars, trainings, conferences, meetings, and success stories related to Gender and Development (GAD). It also features articles highlighting the implementation of GAD programs, activities, and projects (PAPs) across DENR offices.

📖Read the latest issue and explore previous GADRich publications through:

🔗 ESKRIS: https://erdbservices.denr.gov.ph/eskris/iec_for_guest
🔗 ERDB GAD FPS Website: https://erdbservices.denr.gov.ph/erdb-gad/

DENR offices are encouraged to contribute GAD-related articles and stories. You may send your submissions through [email protected].

Got feedback for us? Let us know here ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/ERDBFeedbackForm

Stay updated with ERDB's activities! Like and follow us at 📲 and visit https://erdb.denr.gov.ph! ✨

03/10/2026

📣 𝙅𝙊𝘽 𝘼𝙇𝙀𝙍𝙏! 📣

The Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) has 15 vacancies! All interested applicants shall submit their application through 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/ERDBSept2026 not later than 09 October 2026.

Check out the link for more information: https://tinyurl.com/ERDBVacanciesOct0302026

01/10/2026

𝐄𝐑𝐃𝐁 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒: 𝗠𝗿. 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗕. 𝗚𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗼, 𝗠𝗦𝗰.

There’s a promising new way to treat wastewater!

Electroplating industries, from automotive and electronics to jewelry and renewable energy, produce wastewater containing metals and other inorganic compounds that can harm the environment.

Existing treatment methods can remove these pollutants, but they often generate large amounts of sludge, creating another waste problem.

As part of his dissertation, Mr. Josel Godezano of ERDB-THWRDEC explores a potential solution: a single-step process that can remove and recover both copper and ammonium from electroplating wastewater using a fluidized-bed reactor.

The results are promising:
🔹 99% copper removal
🔹 75% ammonium removal
🔹 Works at near-neutral pH and room temperature
🔹 No seed material needed
🔹 Produces dense granules with only 5–6% moisture, compared with around 90% in conventional sludge

And the recovered granules aren't simply waste—they contain copper, nitrogen, and phosphorus, which could potentially be used as micronutrient fertilizers.

By recovering useful materials instead of simply disposing of them, this approach could help move wastewater treatment toward a more circular and resource-efficient system. ♻️🌱

📖 Worth a read!

Explore this recently published research article and learn more about the study, its findings, and its contribution to the field. 🌱🔬

Read the full article on ScienceDirect: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213343726018488