DENR Dinagat partners with LGU in the management of Sambunotan watershed

DENR Dinagat partners with LGU in the management of Sambunotan watershed Regional News program thrusts at the grassroots by mobilizing local government units (LGUs) through the provision of technical and logistical support to the public, especially to women with unmet needs on modern family planning from poor households and communities.

The said directive is foreseen to enable the achievement of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which is to create a poverty-free world; upholds gender equality and climate action; and promotes good health and well-being of the citizens. (POPCOM Caraga/PIACaraga)

By Herzon Gallego SAN JOSE, Dinagat Islands - The Department of Environment and Natural Resorces (DENR) through the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) and the Municipal Government of Loreto and Tubajon in the province of Dinagat Islands have agreed to jointly manage the 2,820.99 hectare-Sambunotan Watershed ending an old political feud and saved the mountain landmark from environmental deterioration.

“It was a wise decision for both local leaders to agree in partnership with each other with the DENR –PENRO in their midst in the management of the Sambunotan Watershed to save and protect its natural resources,” said DENR 13 Regional Executive Director Atty. Felix S. Alicer.

RED Alicer and Dinagat Islands Governor Arlene Bag-ao have both stood witness while Municipal Mayor of Loreto Doandre Bill A. Ladaga and the municipal mayor of Tubajon Simplicia P. Pedrablanca and PENRO Agapito T. Patubo were signing the Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU) that highlighted the 7th Foundation Anniversary of PENRO Dinagat.

RED Alicer and Governor Bagao have, likewise, witnessed the ceremonial signing of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by PENRO Patubo with the Mayor of Tubajon and the Barangay Chairperson of Mabini in that town Radito L. Bagacay over the establishment of the DENR-PENRO

Dinagat Islands Satellite Office.

“We have a commitment to the people to reach and serve them according to the mandate given us by the DENR Secretary,” PENRO Patubo said. barangays of Mabini, Diaz, Roxas, San Roque, Sta. Cruz and Sta. Vicente in Tubajon.

Both Loreto and Tubajon towns benefit from the waters it provide for irrigation and drinking water purposes.

He said Barangay Mabini is a strategic place for the satellite office so that the government can effectively service the people in the towns of Loreto, Tobajon and Libjo.

Sambunotan watershed is considered a critical watershed that provide potable waters in the six The DENR, Department of the Interior and Local Government, Department of Agrarian Reform, and the Department of Agriculture have established a National Convergence Initiative for Sustainable Rural Development selecting the Sambunotan watershed as a pilot site. (DENR-13/PIA-Caraga) February 1-7, 2020 Caraga Infocus 16