Tandag City ENRO

Zero Waste Month 2026 | Environmental Awareness Activity 🌱

In celebration of Zero Waste Month 2026, with the theme “R.A. 9003 @25: Honoring our past, renewing commitments, innovating for a cleaner tomorrow,” the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (City ENRO) successfully conducted an environmental learning session earlier this morning at the Barangay Dagocdoc Covered Court.

The activity was attended by a total of 26 students from Saint Theresa College and Jacinto P. Elpa National High School (Junior and Senior High School), composed of 9 male and 17 female participants, together with members of MARITES-Tandag City. We extend our sincere appreciation to the Barangay Dagocdoc Council for their generous support and for providing the venue.

The program was graced by For. James Edgar Y. Pilapil, who delivered the welcome message on behalf of DENR–PENRO, setting the tone for a meaningful and engaging discussion.

Our resource speakers included:
♻️ Ms. Daisy Jane P. Vete, CDA-I of CENRO and Assistant Program Head-Designate, who shared Tandag City’s Ecological Solid Waste Management best practices and innovations; and
♻️ Mr. George Salas Jr., Environmental Monitoring Officer (EnMO) from EMB Caraga–PEMU SDS, who provided valuable insights the Brief background on Zero waste month celebration and actionable steps that promote a circular economy, reduce plastic waste, and encourage community-level action.

Together, let us continue strengthening partnerships, empowering the youth, and advancing sustainable practices for a cleaner and healthier Tandag City. 🌍

“Turning Old Clothes into Rugs… Because They Can’t Be Outfits Forever.”

The LGU Tandag City proudly celebrates the success of the MARITES Women’s Group, who have just completed their Rug-Making Skills Training—and their creations are now ready for your homes!
These rugs are more than just beautiful—they’re part of Tandag City’s commitment to a cleaner, greener community. This rug production initiative is a key effort toward increasing our waste diversion rate, especially by upcycling textile waste into useful, high-quality products.

🌟 WHY CHOOSE MARITES RUGS?
✔ Handmade with care by newly trained local artisans
✔ Durable, affordable, and uniquely designed
✔ Eco-friendly—made from recycled textile materials
✔ Every purchase directly supports community livelihood, local sustainability and to the city’s effort in increasing our waste diversion rate as stipulated in our 10-Year ESWM Plan.

Let’s uplift our artisans, promote sustainability, and turn waste into wonder—one rug at a time!

Available through LGU Tandag City MEP Program. Support Local. Support MARITES. Support Sustainability. Support Tandag River!

Achievement unlocked! Tandag City 10-year Ecological Solid waste management plan moves forward. The National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC) endorses its 10-Year ESWM Plan for approval 📖♻️

Congratulations, Tandag City! Being among the Top 5 finalists for the R.I.V.E.Rs for Life 2025 Award is a truly remarkable achievement—especially considering this is only our first attempt, yet we have already come this far. With the final result to be announced this coming December, we remain hopeful and determined to rise all the way to the top.
This success reflects not only the unity and hard work of everyone involved, but also the strong and steady leadership of Mayor Roxanne C. Pimentel, whose unwavering support has guided and inspired the entire team.
A heartfelt thank you as well to our invaluable partners: DENR Caraga, DENR-PENRO, DENR-CENRO Cantilan, EMB-Caraga; the barangays of Dagocdoc, Bongtud, San Agustin Sur, Telaje, Bag-ong Lungsod, Mabua, San Jose, Bioto, Quezon, Pandanon, San Isidro, and Maitum; and the Different People’s Organizations, most specifically the MARITES. Your dedication and collaboration have made this journey meaningful and successful.
May this milestone inspire Tandag City to strengthen its environmental efforts even further—protecting our rivers, sustaining our ecosystems, and building a greener future for all. With united communities and strong leadership, Tandag is ready to make an even greater impact.
Truly, where the river flows, the city grows!

The City Government of Tandag through the City Environment and Natural Resources Office conducted Operation “Utod Sanga” and “Operation Baklas” as part of the emergency preparedness and response for Typhoon Tino in ensuring the safety of all Tandaganons.

This morning’s 4th Quarter Clean-Up Drive 2025 in Tandag City brought together passionate volunteers, the EMB-Region 13, the MARITES our very own Women’s Group,and committed partner stakeholders -- all united for one cause: protecting our rivers and our planet.

The clean up sites where conducted in 4 areas: Barangays Bongtud, Dagocdoc, Telaje and San Agustin Sur, specifically in the river/dikes.

Representing our leaders, Hon. Al Geli (for the City Mayor) and John Vincent Pimentel (for the Provincial Governor) graced the activity, reinforcing our shared commitment to environmental protection. Special appreciation also goes to Mr. Edwin Ajos, our City ENRO, for his invaluable support and coordination throughout the event. 💚

Together, we make every clean-up count, for a cleaner river.