EMB Zamboanga Peninsula

𝟐𝟎𝟗 𝙀𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝟏𝟓𝟐 𝙆𝙞𝙡𝙤𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙒𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚 𝘿𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙈𝘽 𝙄𝙓 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙡 𝙋𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙀𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘿𝙖𝙮

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The Environmental Management Bureau Region IX (EMB IX), in partnership with Universidad de Zamboanga (UZ) and Zamboanga Trail Runners (ZTR), leads the 4th Annual Trail Plogging Activity today in celebration of World Environment Day 2026, mobilizing hundreds of environmental advocates in a united effort to combat plastic pollution and promote environmental responsibility.

A total of 209 participants from government agencies, academic institutions, private organizations, and community groups take part in the activity, which starts at the Pasonanca Butterfly Garden, passes through the Universidad de Zamboanga Pasonanca Campus, and culminates at the Savannah Grassland.

The activity is conducted in coordination with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Zamboanga City Office, the Office of the City Environment and Natural Resources (OCENR) Zamboanga City, the City Administrator's Office, the Zamboanga City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (ZCDRRMO), and Barangay Pasonanca.

Leading the celebration is EMB IX Regional Director Atty. Abbas I. Lao, who emphasizes the importance of collective action in addressing environmental challenges and building climate resilience.

During the trail plogging activity, participants collect improperly disposed waste materials scattered along the trail route and surrounding grassland areas. The initiative not only improves the cleanliness of the area but also strengthens public awareness on environmental protection and responsible waste management.

At the conclusion of the activity, volunteers collect a total of 82 sacks of mixed waste weighing 152.24 kilograms. The wastes primarily consist of community-generated litter, including single-use plastics, packaging materials, beverage containers, paper products, and residual wastes commonly found in recreational and natural areas.

All collected wastes are consolidated and turned over for proper management and disposal to prevent further environmental contamination and help preserve the area's natural ecosystem.

The successful conduct of the 4th Trail Plogging Activity is made possible through the support of Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc., KCC Mall de Zamboanga, Industrial Group of Zamboanga, Inc. (IGZI), Universidad de Zamboanga, and Zamboanga Trail Runners.

As the global community marks World Environment Day 2026, EMB IX and its partners continue to encourage individuals, organizations, and communities to take meaningful action against plastic pollution and contribute to a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future.

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥

As we gear up for Trail Plogging Year 4, let’s keep safety at the heart of our environmental action.

Check out the guidelines and get ready for a cleaner, greener, and safer adventure!👇👇 🌿♻️

𝑯𝑬𝑨𝑫𝑺 𝑼𝑷 𝑰𝑵𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑫 𝑷𝑨𝑹𝑻𝑰𝑪𝑰𝑷𝑨𝑵𝑻𝑺 ‼️

We will be opening 30 slots to the public as we celebrate the world environment day tomorrow, join us on our Trail Plogging Activity year 4!!

📍Pasonanca Buttefly Garden
⏰ 4:30am
🚏Pasonanca Butterfly Garden to Savannah Grassland

Register thru this link:
https://forms.gle/QcF4pX8wkkvbnuqbA

Registration link will close today at 5:00 in the afternoon.

FREE REGISTRATION. FREE SNACKS. FREE BALLERS. FREE SHIRT FOR THE 1st 30

See you!!

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟕 - 𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝟎𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐈𝐍 𝐙𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘

Our latest monitoring results shows that air quality in Zamboanga City remains at GOOD level, indicating satisfactory air conditions with little to no health risk.

Let’s keep the momentum going and work together for cleaner, healthier air every day. 🌱

ℒ𝒪𝒪𝒦 | ℰℳℬ ℐ𝒳 ℱ𝓇𝒾𝒹𝒶𝓎 ℱ𝒶𝒸𝓉𝓈

Change is inevitable - but the future of our planet depends on the choices we make today.

From climate change to extreme weather events, our actions continue to shape the world around us. Let’s work together towards a safer, greener, and more sustainable tomorrow. ♻️💚

𝘿𝙀𝙉𝙍 𝙄𝙓 𝙍𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝙊𝙪𝙩 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙣 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝘿𝙞𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources successfully kicked off the first day of the DENR Express – Permitting on Wheels (POW) on May 25, 2026, at CityMall Dipolog, bringing government environmental services closer to communities, businesses, and stakeholders in Zamboanga del Norte.

The two-day activity, which runs until May 26, 2026, aims to provide faster, more accessible, and convenient frontline services through on-site processing, screening, and assistance for various environmental permits and applications.

On Day 1, the Environmental Management Bureau Region IX successfully assisted, screened, and processed a total of 53 applications. Out of these, 12 applications were approved during the activity, highlighting the agency’s commitment to efficient and responsive public service.

The activity also features the participation of other DENR field offices and attached agencies, including the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Region IX, CENRO Pinan/Manukan, and CENRO Liloy/Siocon, offering various environmental and natural resources-related services to the public.
The DENR Express – Permitting on Wheels forms part of the agency’s continuing efforts to streamline government processes, improve ease of doing business, and strengthen environmental governance through accessible and citizen-centered services.

Stakeholders, permit applicants, local government units, firms, and members of the public are encouraged to visit the ongoing activity and avail of the services offered until May 26, 2026, at CityMall Dipolog City.