DENR 7 Central Visayas

🌿𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐑 𝐁𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 🌍

DENR PENRO Bohol and DENR CENRO Tagbilaran City conducted a joint plogging activity in Barangay Manga, Tagbilaran City. This event marked the official start of the Philippine Environment Month 2026 celebration under the nationwide theme: “Inspired by Nature, for Climate, for Our Future.” The activity commenced at Manga Bridge and concluded at the DENR PENRO Bohol Office, covering a distance of approximately 3 kilometers. Participants collected a total of 248 kilograms of waste, equivalent to 50 sacks, which consisted primarily of plastic wrappers, beverage bottles, and other discarded materials. Following the collection, a Unified Flag Raising Ceremony and Kickoff Program were held to formalize the institutional commitment to environmental management.

A total of 157 participants joined the activity, comprising 79 male and 78 female individuals from the DENR, partner agencies, stakeholders, and local volunteers. Private sector partners, including representatives from South Palms Resort Panglao and JPark Resort Panglao, were also in attendance. Security assistance was managed by the PNP Cortes, while the RHU Cortes provided medical personnel and a standby ambulance, operating in close coordination with Barangay Manga officials to ensure operational safety.

During the kickoff program, CENRO Glicerita Racho delivered the welcome remarks, expressing appreciation to all participating agencies, partners, and volunteers while emphasizing the role of community cooperation in strengthening environmental protection initiatives. PENRO Wilson Henson then delivered an institutional message highlighting individual and public responsibility in conservation. His remarks noted that environmental protection is an integral component of public service and individual duty, encouraging sustained, concrete action from all participants to build a sustainable legacy.

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𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐦 𝐧𝐚 𝐛𝐚 𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐨 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐤𝐨? 𝐓𝐮𝐥𝐨 𝐤𝐚 𝐀𝐝𝐥𝐚𝐰 𝐧𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠!

From the rivers of Mandaue and Cebu City to the coastal areas of Alcoy, Bohol, and Camotes—the DENR Region 7 team, along with various PENRO and CENRO offices, will be leading the charge at multiple designated cleanup sites.

This year, the celebration centers on the vital theme:
"Inspired by Nature. For Climate, For Our Future. ”

Check out our official location map to find the site closest to you. Let's roll up our sleeves and clear the way for a greener tomorrow!

🔗 Secure your slot: https://bit.ly/4e1GVK1

🌿𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐎 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐋𝐆𝐔𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝟐𝟖𝟎 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤-𝐎𝐟𝐟🌍

In celebration of the kickoff of Philippine Environment Month, CENRO Talibon, in coordination with various Barangay Local Government Units (BLGUs) and community volunteers, conducted a collaborative plogging activity. The environmental initiative successfully mobilized 167 participants who gathered a total of 280 kilograms of waste along public roadsides. This joint effort aimed to address local waste management while promoting institutional and civic environmental responsibility.

During the program, OIC, CENR Officer Edgar L. Ricafort emphasized the collaborative nature of the activity, noting that the true essence of the initiative lies in the unity of the people cooperating for a common purpose. His remarks highlighted how coordinated community action serves as an effective mechanism for localized environmental management and conservation.

The activity demonstrated the practical impact of structured community involvement in regional waste compliance. By integrating waste collection into a synchronized civic effort, the participating agencies and local volunteers effectively cleared public spaces while fostering a long-term culture of shared accountability for environmental preservation.

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🌿 𝟕𝟔𝟓 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 🌍

A total of 765 employees from various national government agencies gathered in Sudlon, Lahug this morning to officially launch Philippine Environment Month 2026 with the theme, “𝐼𝑛𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝑁𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒. 𝐹𝑜𝑟 𝐶𝑙𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒, 𝐹𝑜𝑟 𝑂𝑢𝑟 𝐹𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒. #𝐍𝐨𝐰𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞”

The celebration began with a parade to the Ecotech Center, where participating agencies showcased environmental advocacy through creative hand-made placards. Alongside the National Agencies in Sudlon- name all 13, agencies from outside the Sudlon complex, including OCD, CTU, CNU, VSMMC, DSWD-7, and TESDA-7, also joined the event in solidarity.

At the Ecotech Center, participants were welcomed by DENR flagship mascots before taking part in a unified flag-raising ceremony and the signing of a Pledge of Commitment to Love Our Earth. Through the covenant, agency heads and regional directors pledged to strengthen climate action, promote circular economy practices, encourage eco-friendly products, and eliminate single-use plastics in their respective offices.

The opening program concluded with a lively Yell and Cheer Competition among 11 participating agencies.

🏆 Winners:
🥇 Department of Education – Cebu Province Division
🥈 Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
🥉 Department of Science and Technology Region 7 (DOST-7)

The successful kickoff highlighted the collective commitment of government agencies to environmental protection and climate action throughout the month and beyond. DENR warmly thanks all participating agencies, partner stakeholders, organizers, and volunteers whose support and active participation made the event a resounding success. Together, we have demonstrated that meaningful environmental action begins with unity, shared responsibility, and a common vision for a sustainable future.

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𝐍𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐚 𝐛𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧? 🤔

The countdown to World Environment Day 2026 is officially ON, and we have just 4 days left until we make waves for our environment! We are gearing up for a massive simultaneous cleanup across Central Visayas, and we need your hands on deck. Every piece of trash we pick up is a step toward a healthier planet and a more resilient climate.

This year, the celebration centers on the vital theme:
"Inspired by Nature. For Climate, For Our Future. ”

Let’s turn awareness into action. Are you ready to make a difference?

📅 When: June 5, 2026

📍 Where: Various sites around Central Visayas

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4e1GVK1 or scan the QR code!

🌍 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐄 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐃: It’s time to move ! This World Environment Day, we aren’t just talking about change—we’re rolling up our sleeves to make it happen. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region 7 invites you to join our massive simultaneous clean-up drive across Central Visayas!

From rivers to coastal areas, let’s come together to protect our ecosystems, restore our waterways, and build a sustainable future.

📍 Find a site near you:

EMB-7: Butuanon River, Mandaue City

PENRO Cebu: SRP Coastal Area / Kinalumsan River SRP Tower

DENR-RO 7: Lahug River, Cebu City

CENRO Argao: Alcoy, Coastal Area

CENRO Cebu City: Luyang River, Carmen, Cebu

CIPLS PAMO: Tulang Diot, Esperanza, San Francisco, Camotes, Cebu

CENRO Talibon: Wahig River, Inabanga

PENRO Bohol: Abatan River, Cortes

CENRO Tagbilaran City: Manaba River, Garcia Hernandez

📅 When: June 5, 2026
👥 Who: YOU! Bring your friends, family, and passion for the planet.

Scan the QR code in the graphic or click the link below to register and secure your spot!
👉 https://bit.ly/4e1GVK1

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🌊𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐙𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍🌊

Energy, teamwork, and environmental awareness took center stage as DENR Region 7 successfully conducted the Month of the Ocean Amazing Race, bringing together participating regional government agencies for a fun-filled and meaningful competition.

The program officially opened through the message of Assistant Regional Director (ARD) Jose Cleo Cary Colis, together with Chief of Staff Luisito Babaran and Conservation and Development Division (CDD) Chief Reginaldo Bueno, who welcomed participants and emphasized the importance of collective action in protecting our oceans and coastal ecosystems.

Participants navigated through exciting and interactive stations designed to test not only speed and teamwork, but also environmental knowledge and awareness. Activities included:
🧩 Puzzle Games
🔠 Word Search
🧠 Memory Game
♻️ Waste Segregation and Waste Sorting Challenges
📝 Jumbled Words

The activity was graced by the enthusiastic participation of the following regional government agencies:

Civil Service Commission (CSC Region 7)
Department of Budget and Management (DBM 7)
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA 7)
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR 7)
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG 7)
Department of Science and Technology (DOST 7)
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC 7)

After a spirited and exciting race, the top-performing agencies emerged victorious:

🥇 1st Place – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR 7)
🥈 2nd Place – Department of Budget and Management (DBM 7)
🥉 3rd Place – Civil Service Commission (CSC Region 7)

Congratulations to all participants for making the celebration both meaningful and memorable! Thank you for supporting environmental stewardship and for proving that protecting our oceans can also be fun, collaborative, and engaging.

As of 8:00 AM of May 19, 2026, air quality monitoring results show varying conditions across Metro Cebu.

At CAAQMS–Talisay Station, PM2.5 is at UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS while PM10 is at FAIR air quality.

𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮:
TEMP -30.2 degrees
WIND SPEED - 1 m/s
WIND DIRECTION - blowing from East / Northeast

Individuals belonging to sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and persons with respiratory or heart conditions, may experience health effects and are advised to reduce prolonged or strenuous outdoor activities.

The general public is less likely to be affected, although caution is still encouraged.

The Environmental Management Bureau continues to closely monitor air quality and will issue updates as needed for public guidance.