Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

🎉 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗔 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦! 🥳

You took on the mangrove challenge, and many of you got it right!

Last Tuesday, we put your knowledge to the test with a trivia question about one of our strongest natural coastal defenders: the mangroves. Quietly and constantly, these coastal forests help protect communities, reduce the impact of strong waves and storms, and provide shelter for marine life.

A big congratulations to our 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟓 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 who answered correctly and stood out among the participants!

Winners, please send a direct message (DM) to the DENR Official FB Page to receive instructions on how to claim your prize. 📩

Thank you to everyone who joined and celebrated the importance of protecting our oceans and coastal ecosystems with us.

Mas inilapit sa mga komunidad ng small-scale miners sa Caraga ang mga serbisyo ng pamahalaan sa pamamagitan ng isinagawang Mobile One-Stop Shop (MOSS) ng DENR, sa pangunguna ng Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office XIII, sa San Francisco, Agusan del Sur.

Sa ilalim ng convergence activity, naisakatuparan ang renewal ng tatlong Small-Scale Mining Contracts (SSMCs) at ang pag-isyu ng Interim Small-Scale Mining Contracts (ISSMCs) para sa mga kwalipikadong aplikante mula sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng rehiyon, kabilang ang 14 sa Agusan del Sur, apat sa Surigao del Norte, at 10 sa Dinagat Islands.

Dumalo rin si DENR Secretary Juan Miguel T. Cuna kasama sina Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur Governor Santiago B. Cane Jr., 2nd District Representative Adolph Edward G. Plaza, at Vice Governor Patricia Anne B. Plaza, partner agencies, at mga kinatawan ng small-scale mining sector, bilang bahagi ng patuloy na pagtutulak ng administrasyon na ilapit ang serbisyo publiko at gawing mas accessible ang mga proseso ng regulasyon sa mga komunidad.

Alinsunod sa direktiba ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos na paghusayin ang paghahatid ng serbisyo ng pamahalaan, pinagsama-sama sa iisang lugar ang permitting assistance, technical guidance, at compliance support upang mabawasan ang oras, gastos, at hirap na karaniwang nararanasan ng mga small-scale miners sa pagproseso ng kanilang mga requirements.

Isinusulong din ng inisyatiba ang mas maayos, responsable, at mas napapanatiling operasyon ng small-scale mining sa loob ng mga idineklarang Minahang Bayan areas sa rehiyon.

🎉 Congratulations to the Videodiversity 2026 Finalists! 🥳✨

Be part of the Gawad Parangal ng Sambayanan (People’s Choice Award) by supporting the video that inspires you most! 💚

👉 Like and follow DENR-Biodiversity Management Bureau
👉 React ❤️, share, and comment on your chosen video

Votes will be counted based on interactions per entry. 🗳️
⏰ Voting closes at 12 noon (PHT), Sunday, 17 May 2026.

This , let’s champion our for biodiversity conservation and celebrate the richness of our natural heritage. 🌿🎬

IDBD2026

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DENR-PENRO Rizal, through the “𝘿𝙀𝙉𝙍 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙨” initiative with the LGU of Rodriguez, brought frontline environmental services directly to communities across 11 barangays.

A total of 149 participants accessed assistance on land disposition and survey, forestry and wildlife permits, and Protected Area Management Office concerns. The activity also distributed 1,500 fruit-bearing and indigenous seedlings to support local reforestation efforts under the National Greening Program.

Hindi lahat ng banta ng karagatan ay dumarating nang biglaan.

May ilan na unti-unting binabago ang ating mga baybayin, kabuhayan, at mga komunidad sa paglipas ng panahon.

Ngayong Month of the Ocean, mas mahalagang maunawaan natin kung paano naaapektuhan ng daluyong, pagtaas ng antas ng dagat, pagguho ng baybayin, at polusyon sa dagat ang ating kapaligiran at pang-araw-araw na buhay.

Ang kaalaman tungkol sa mga panganib na ito ay bahagi ng paghahanda at pangangalaga sa ating mga karagatan para sa susunod na henerasyon.

Let’s learn about OCEAN HAZARDS! 🌊🚩
Beyond the waves and weather, the ocean faces various hazards that range from natural phenomena to human-made effects—both impacting marine ecosystems and coastal communities.
Understanding these hazards is the first step toward realizing that the ocean, on which we rely for many resources, should be taken care of and not neglected.
💡 Together, let’s stay informed and ensure that our actions don't contribute to these growing threats.

There are still things to be hopeful for about the environment. 🌊

Across our coastlines, mangroves are being restored—strengthening natural protection for communities and supporting livelihoods that depend on healthy ecosystems. These efforts also contribute to climate action by storing carbon and helping stabilize vulnerable shorelines.

The progress may take time, but it is steady and shared. Through continued collaboration and science-based approaches, each restored area becomes part of a more resilient future for both people and the environment.

Before you look up the answer…
Can you get this mangrove trivia question right on your first try?

Mangroves have been protecting our coasts long before seawalls existed, quietly shielding communities and marine life through changing tides and stronger storms. 🌊

A small challenge for today, but one that might change the way you see our coastal forests.

Find out if you got it right this Friday. 👀

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.