EMB Davao Region

2 DAYS TO GO: DENR EXPRESS PERMITTING ON WHEELS!

Davao del Norte, are you ready? 💚🚙

Only 3 days left before DENR Express Permitting on Wheels rolls into Panabo City to bring environmental services closer to you!

Say goodbye to long travel and extra expenses—because your permits, clearances, and certificates are coming straight to your area for a faster, easier, and more convenient transaction experience.

📍 Venue: Ground Floor City hall Bldg., JP,Laurel, Panabo City
📅 Date: June 25, 2026
🕗 Time:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Don’t miss this chance to process your environmental documents with ease. Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready—we’ll see you there! 🌿✨

𝗘𝗠𝗕 𝗫𝗜 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦┃ 𝐂𝐀𝐀𝐌𝐒 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐄𝐅𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐎𝐒 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘

In a bid to reinforce science-based environmental management and safeguarding public health, DENR-EMB-XI led by its Regional Director EnP Alnulfo Alvarez unveils the Continuous Ambient Air Monitoring System (CAAMS) through a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 22, 2026 in Digos City.

The ceremonial launch marked a key step toward the proposed designation of Digos City as an airshed, strengthening science-based environmental management and protecting public health.

Under the Adopt-an-Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station Program, the equipment was donated by Therma South Inc. (TSI)—highlighting strong public-private partnership.

The program opened with Director Alvarez, who highlighted the importance of reliable, science-based air quality data in shaping effective environmental policies and protecting communities.

Engr. Bryan Kenneth R. Cabatingan of EMB XI presented the system’s capability to monitor PM₁₀ and PM₂.₅ concentrations and obtain representative air quality data for effective air quality management.

Messages of support from Mr. Earl Joey Liquit of Therma South Inc., Ms. Mary Ann Guillena of LGU Digos City – CENRO, and Ms. Nimfa T. Alipan of DENR–PENRO Davao del Sur, highlighted the importance of strengthened partnerships, sustainable development, and the shared responsibility of ensuring clean air for all.

The event concluded with the ceremonial ribbon cutting, officially marking the operationalization of CAAMS and reaffirming the commitment to cleaner air, improved public health, and environmental sustainability.

𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 📊

Based on the latest data collected from our air quality monitoring stations, the air quality across the Davao Region remains within the GOOD range, indicating clean air.

Regular monitoring of ambient air quality from our air quality monitoring stations helps us to track environmental conditions, provide timely information, and promote greater public awareness about the quality of the air we breathe every day.

📢 Stay connected for regular air quality updates across the Davao Region.

Together, let's work toward a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future. 🌳

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𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦┃

EMB XI warmly welcomed ASEC Ruth M. Tawantawan, CESO II, the ASEC for Environment, in Concurrent Capacity as ASEC for Administration of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), during her visit on June 18, 2026 at the EMB XI Office.

The visit highlighted the importance of collaboration, leadership, and shared responsibility in advancing environmental protection and sustainable development across communities.

𝗘𝗠𝗕 𝗫𝗜 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦┃ 𝗘𝗠𝗕 𝗫𝗜 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗦 𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦, 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗘𝗖𝗢-𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗡

DAVAO CITY — In celebration of Philippine Environment Month, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Environmental Management Bureau Region XI (DENR-EMB XI), under the leadership of Regional Director EnP Alnulfo Alvarez, conducted an Eco-Learning Caravan at Leon Garcia Sr. National High School, today, June 18, 2026.

The activity aimed to strengthen environmental awareness among students and encourage greater youth participation in environmental protection and sustainability initiatives.

Senior high school students actively participated in an interactive learning session that tackled some of today’s most pressing environmental concerns and the role of young people in addressing them.

Aleli Dionela, Chief of the Environmental Education and Information Unit of EMB XI, served as the resource speaker. During her presentation, she emphasized the importance of adopting environmentally responsible behaviors and shared practical actions that students can take to help protect and preserve the environment.

Dionela also underscored the significance of proper waste segregation and responsible waste management practices in reducing pollution, conserving natural resources, and fostering healthier communities.

Through the Eco-Learning Caravan, students gained valuable insights and practical knowledge that empowered them to become environmental stewards within their schools, homes, and communities.

The initiative forms part of EMB XI’s continuing efforts to strengthen environmental education and inspire the next generation to champion sustainable practices and environmental responsibility.

Through programs such as the Eco-Learning Caravan, DENR-EMB XI continues to promote the importance of youth engagement in building a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future for all.

𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 ┃On the proposed 𝐆𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 & 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 located at 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐯𝐞., 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨, 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲.

NOTICE is hereby given to all parties who wish to give their opinion regarding the project to attend the Public Scoping on 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐭 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐩𝐦 at the 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫, 𝐆𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐬, 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐯𝐞.,
𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨, 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲.

This Public Scoping is being conducted as part of the scoping stages of the Philippine EIA Process in connection with the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) application of the Proponent in the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

𝗘𝗠𝗕 𝗫𝗜 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦┃𝐃𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐎-𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐌𝐎 𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐐𝐌𝐀𝐬 𝐏𝐔𝐒𝐇 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀-𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐗 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒 𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

Convening as a precursor to the Governing Board Meeting, the Davao–Talomo River WQMAs Executive Committee discussed the ongoing implementation of its WQMA Action Plan during its meeting on June 15, 2026.

Initially scheduled for June 8, the meeting was postponed and subsequently conducted through an online platform due to the recent disaster that affected Mindanao.

The WQMA ExeCom discussed the initial ratings set by its ad hoc committees (such as the WQMA Action Appraisal, and Monitoring and Evaluation Committees) on various stakeholders' contributions under the Penta-Helix Model, toward advancing the clean water management and regulations of Davao and Talomo River WQMAs.

This also sets standards on which key players need more focus in realizing the goals of the Action Plan. The Penta-Helix model is a socio-economic model that promotes collaboration with the acadame, government, civil society, media and community to effectively achieve shared goals and development objectives.

Moreover, the monitoring results for both rivers in 2025 were presented during the meeting as well as the agenda for its upcoming board meeting on June 25, 2026.

𝗘𝗠𝗕 𝗫𝗜 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦┃𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐒 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐎 𝐆𝐔𝐋𝐅 𝐖𝐐𝐌𝐀

As part of the operationalization of Department Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2025-06 dated 13 January 2025, which officially designates the Davao Gulf (Digos City–Municipality of Sta. Cruz) as a Water Quality Management Area (WQMA), the First Semester CY 2026 WQMA Governing Board Meeting was conducted on June 16, 2026, at One Avenue Hotel, Digos City.

The meeting marked a significant milestone in advancing the implementation of the Davao Gulf WQMA and strengthening collaborative efforts for water quality management of the gulf’s water resources.

Key agenda items included the confirmation of the Governing Board members, discussion on their roles and responsibilities, and the presentation and discussion of the draft Governing Rules and Regulations that will guide the operations and decision-making processes of the Board. Also included in the discussion was the creation of key Technical Working Groups (TWG), namely: the Executive Committee, Action Plan TWG, and Multi-Sectoral TWG to facilitate the effective implementation of its programs and initiatives under the WQMA.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment among Governing Board members to foster productive partnerships and strengthen coordinated actions for the effective management of the Davao Gulf WQMA.

𝗘𝗠𝗕 𝗫𝗜 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦┃𝗡𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗖 𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗤𝗠𝗔 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗢 𝗗𝗘 𝗢𝗥𝗢, 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

DAVAO DE ORO — The Naboc River WQMA held its first Governing Board Meeting at Café Noventa in Nabunturan, Davao de Oro on June 4, 2026.

In his opening remarks, EnP Alnulfo M. Alvarez, EMB XI Regional Director and Chairperson of the Naboc River WQMA, stressed the need for collective action to address deteriorating water quality affecting stakeholders depending on the waterbody.

The meeting centered on the discussion of the roles and responsibilities of the Water Quality Management Area (WQMA) Governing Board and the confirmation of its members, as provided under DENR Administrative Order No. 2025-03, which officially designated the Naboc River as a Water Quality Management Area.

During the meeting, the Governing Rules of the WQMA were presented, deliberated upon, and subsequently approved by the Board. Committees were established by the Board, including Executive Committee, Action Plan Committee, and the Multi-Sectoral Committee, to ensure effective implementation of water quality management initiatives of Naboc River.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment among the Governing Board members from national government agencies, local government units, civic organizations, and the business sector to promote the protection and conservation of the Naboc River.

📍𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗥 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦: 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗘𝗟𝗦

Mga ka-Dabawenyo sa Panabo City, andam na ba mo sa mas sayon, mas paspas, ug mas duol nga serbisyo?

Atong gipaduol ang serbisyo sa katawhan aron mas mapa-episyente ang transaksyon ug mas mapalapad ang kahibalo sa atong mga environmental programs ug services nga para sa pagpanalipod sa kalikupan ug kaayohan sa komunidad.

Dili na mo kinahanglan mubiyahe pa ug layo o maghulat og dugay para sa inyong environmental permits, clearances, ug certificates.

Mas convenient. Mas accessible. Mas serbisyo nga para gyud sa inyo.

📍 𝗟𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿: Ground Floor, City Hall Building, Brgy. JP Laurel, Panabo City
📅𝗣𝗲𝘁𝘀𝗮: June 25, 2026
⏰ 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝘀: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Kita-kits!