PENRO- LGU Davao Occidental

02/10/2026

“𝒫𝓁𝒶𝓃𝓉𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝑅𝑜𝑜𝓉𝓈 𝒯𝑜𝑔𝑒𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓇, 𝑅𝑒𝓈𝓉𝑜𝓇𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒩𝒶𝓉𝓊𝓇𝑒, 𝒢𝓇𝑜𝓌𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝑅𝑒𝓈𝒾𝓁𝒾𝑒𝓃𝒸𝑒”💚☘️

The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office - Local Government Unit (PENRO-LGU) led the conduct of a meaningful tree-planting activity to kick off the 11th Araw ng Davao Occidental, bringing together Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) employees and representatives from various National Government Agencies (NGAs) in a shared commitment to environmental protection and sustainability.🍃

02/10/2026

𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐎 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐢𝐬, 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐩 (𝐈𝐂𝐂) 2026

On September 22, 2026, the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) organized a coastal cleanup in Barangay Lais, Malita, in celebration of the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) 2026. The event gathered employees from the Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU), representatives from various government agencies, the business sector, and community members to promote responsible waste management and protect the coastal environment.

Aligned with this year's ICC theme, “Clean Seas for Resilient Communities,” the cleanup highlighted the importance of healthy coastal and marine environments for community well-being and resilience. Observations during the cleanup revealed issues such as open dumping and burning, which threaten local ecosystems and livelihoods.

To effectively combat marine litter, sustained education and community engagement on proper waste management practices are crucial. The Office of PENR encourages ongoing collaboration among all stakeholders to maintain clean coastal areas and prevent waste from entering the sea.

The cleanup raised awareness of shared environmental responsibilities, emphasizing that each piece of waste removed contributes to long-term solutions. The Office of PENR remains committed to protecting coastal and marine environments, reminding everyone that resilient communities start with a healthy environment.

16/09/2026

13/08/2026

𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐒𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐔𝐍𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐃: 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋-𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐂 (𝐑𝐓𝐊) 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

As part of the delivery of the monitoring equipment procured by the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO), TERSUS, the equipment supplier, conducted a hands-on training for the field monitoring personnel on the proper operation, handling, and utilization of the Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) equipment. The training provided field personnel with the practical knowledge and skills necessary to use RTK effectively during field activities.

With the field personnel now trained in the proper operation of the RTK, PENRO can conduct field assessments with greater accuracy and confidence, thereby supporting more timely and reliable evaluation of mining and quarrying applications.

24/06/2026

🌿 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫

Through prompt, proactive, and people-centered collaboration, the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO-LGU) strengthened environmental management efforts at the Tent City Evacuation Center in Barangay Nuing, Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental, serving families affected by the recent magnitude 7.8 earthquake.

With over 1,000 evacuees, concerns were raised regarding the increasing volume of plastic waste in the area. In response, the team, headed by Ms. Madelyn C. Birondo, conducted an orientation on proper solid waste segregation in accordance with Republic Act No. 9003, otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.

Sacks and black bags were provided for the segregation of plastic waste, while biodegradable waste was directed to the barangay’s designated composting area. Recyclable materials will be stored at the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) for proper turnover and collection by MENRO.

This initiative highlights the importance of proper waste management even in emergency situations, helping maintain a clean, safe, and orderly evacuation environment for all affected families.

24/06/2026

📢 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘

Please be informed that the PENRO-LGU Davao Occidental has transferred to its temporary office at:

📍 1st Floor, Provincial Engineering Office Building, PEO Compound, Brgy. Lais, Malita, Davao Occidental.

All transactions, inquiries, and office services will be accommodated at this location until further notice.

📩 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔, 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒖𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉:
𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝑷𝒂𝒈𝒆: 𝑷𝑬𝑵𝑹𝑶-𝑳𝑮𝑼 𝑫𝒂𝒗𝒂𝒐 𝑶𝒄𝒄𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍
𝑬𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒍: 𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒓𝒐𝒍𝒈𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒂@𝒈𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝒎

07/06/2026

REST IN PEACE, OUR DEAR BROTHER, ARCHIBOB C. ALMANO.

Your bravery, dedication, and unwavering commitment to educating communities on environmental conservation, preservation, and protection have left an enduring legacy. Your passion for serving both people and the environment inspired many and made a lasting impact on those whose lives you touched.

Your passion for learning and your generosity in sharing your knowledge to others were truly unmatched—no matter the time and schedule, you always made yourself available. Your eagerness to learn and your willingness to impart what you knew, reflected your desire to help others grow.

Your PENRO family will forever be grateful for your meaningful life, selfless service, and invaluable contributions. Though you were taken from us too soon, your memories, teachings, and the difference you made will remain in our hearts forever.

Gone too soon, but never forgotten. Rest peacefully, dear brother. 🕊️

28/05/2026

STRENGTHENING DOCUMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT THROUGH REPORT WRITING WORKSHOP

The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) successfully conducted the workshop entitled “𝐼𝓃𝓉𝓇𝑜𝒹𝓊𝒸𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃 𝓉𝑜 𝑅𝑒𝓅𝑜𝓇𝓉 𝒲𝓇𝒾𝓉𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝒲𝑜𝓇𝓀𝓈𝒽𝑜𝓅 𝑜𝓃 𝒞𝒶𝓈𝑒 𝐵𝓊𝒾𝓁𝒹-𝒰𝓅” facilitated by 𝓐𝓽𝓽𝔂. 𝓖𝓮𝓸𝓯𝓯𝓻𝓮𝔂 𝓟. 𝓝𝓪𝓿𝓪𝓻𝓻𝓪, 𝓙𝓻., who served as the Resource Speaker.

The activity was attended by 18 PENRO personnel, including 12 Monitoring Personnel, two (2) Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Staff, Office Personnel, the PENRO, and Assistant PENRO.

The workshop aimed to strengthen the participants’ knowledge and skills in proper report writing and effective case build-up, particularly in the preparation of Incident Reports related to reported illegal quarrying activities. The activity emphasized the importance of accuracy, completeness, and professionalism in documenting incidents and preparing official reports necessary for enforcement and legal actions.

The Office expresses its sincere gratitude to Atty. Geoffrey P. Navarra, Jr., for generously sharing his expertise and valuable insights, which greatly contributed to the success of the activity.

Through this initiative, this Office continues to enhance the capability of its personnel in carrying out duties and responsibilities toward efficient and effective public service.

13/04/2026

𝙰𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙸𝚃𝚈 𝚄𝙿𝙳𝙰𝚃𝙴: 𝙱𝙴𝙽𝙲𝙷𝙼𝙰𝚁𝙺𝙸𝙽𝙶 𝙰𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙸𝚃𝚈 𝙾𝙽 𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝚅𝙴𝚁𝚃𝙸𝙲𝙰𝙻 𝙷𝙴𝙻𝙾𝙿𝙷𝚈𝚃𝙴 𝙵𝙸𝙻𝚃𝙴𝚁 𝚂𝚈𝚂𝚃𝙴𝙼

Last April 7-8, 2026, the team from the Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) of Davao Occidental, spearheaded by the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO), together with representatives from the Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO) and the Provincial Engineer's Office (PEO), participated in a 𝘽𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙝𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙮 on the 𝓥𝓮𝓻𝓽𝓲𝓬𝓪𝓵 𝓗𝓮𝓵𝓸𝓹𝓱𝔂𝓽𝓮 𝓕𝓲𝓵𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓢𝔂𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓶 (𝓥𝓗𝓕𝓢) organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region XI.

The two-day activity included site visits to Maa Slaughterhouse in Davao City, Rivera Medical Center in Panabo, and the Sto. Tomas Slaughterhouse in Davao del Norte. These visits provided the team with valuable technical insights into this nature-based, low-cost wastewater treatment technology.

By observing these successfully implemented systems, the team is now better equipped to adopt innovative and eco-friendly solutions at the Provincial Capitol Compound.

In partnership with DOST, the Province continues to advance water management through science, technology, and nature-based innovations.

31/03/2026

𝙻𝙾𝙾𝙺 | 𝙸𝙽𝙵𝙾𝚁𝙼𝙰𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽, 𝙴𝙳𝚄𝙲𝙰𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽, 𝙰𝙽𝙳 𝙲𝙾𝙼𝙼𝚄𝙽𝙸𝙲𝙰𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽 (𝙸𝙴𝙲) 𝙰𝙲𝚃𝙸𝚅𝙸𝚃𝚈 𝚄𝙿𝙳𝙰𝚃𝙴

The Office successfully conducted a series of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) activities on March 28-29, 2026, covering coastal and inland communities to strengthen awareness and understanding of Batas Pambansa Blg. 265.

On March 28, 2026, IEC sessions were conducted during the assemblies of Barangays South Lamidan and Linadasan, both belonging to coastal communities. The discussions primarily focused on the provisions of Batas Pambansa Blg. 265, emphasizing its relevance to coastal resource management and environmental protection.

The activity was led by Ms. Roxan A. Susalo, with the assistance of IEC Support Staff Jenifer A. Inocillas and monitoring personnel Donald P. Manangca, Joel L. Diacosta, and Gilbes B. Pamulagan Jr.

Meanwhile, on March 29, 2026, the team conducted an IEC session during Barangay Kinanga's assembly. Given that the team had previously attended the assembly during the last semester of 2025, the discussion focused on a more detailed and in-depth explanation of Batas Pambansa Blg. 265, further reinforcing the community's understanding and compliance.

These initiatives reflect the Office's continued commitment to promoting environmental awareness and ensuring that communities are well-informed partners in sustainable development.

Together, let us work towards a more informed and environmentally responsible community!