"Support to typhoon Reming victims"  

Supplemental  livelihood options were afforded by DOST V during the monday program hosted by the Lands Management Division on March 19. 

Typhoon Reming victims who were relocated by the city government of Legazpi in Barangay Taysan Resettlement Center were given  a lecture/demo on proper solid waste disposal and recycling by  EMB  staff member. Two hundred pieces gmelina, narra and mahogany seedlings were distributed along with grocery item gift packs.

Libreng patubig  was provided through the efforts of MGB  personnel who monitor the water purification system installed at the Taysan Resettlement Site. The water source is at a depth of about 60 ft and an artesian well. Average capacity of the well is less than 7 liters per minute. The system was able to provide 400 liters of water to residents of the Taysan Ressetlement Center for a day.  The system was installed for a period of two months and was eventually tuned-over to the Albay Provincial Health Office. 

To highlight the Women's Month Celebration and to recognize the contribution of women in DENR, OIC RED Reynulfo A. Juan encouraged all RTDs to designate women officers as OIC in their absence starting with himself.  In the Office of the RED, Regional GAD Focal Chair Elizabeth Rose G. Padilla was designated in his absence.  The RTDs for Forestry, Lands, PAWCZMS and ERDS designated as OIC in their absence, Forester Concepcion Cu. Mendoza, Atty. Agnes B. Almonte, Sr. EMS Myrna G. Baylon and Chief Science Research Specialist Lida C. Borboan respectively.

A potting holiday in March 16 at the DENR Regional Nursery in Legazpi was spearheaded and involved employees of all DENR services to experience and learn the skills of potting. Fifty one (51) men and 125 women successfully potted a total of 13,697 bags during the day,  translating  a saving of P8,766.08 from the DENR fund.

The Lakbay Kabuhayan highlighted the observance of GAD month. Some forty two representatives of various divisions went to the Camarines Province for an on-site lecture in successful small/medium business enterprises organized by the Metro Public Employment Service Office (PESO)  through its Women's Entrepreneur for Development and Advancment Association (WEDA). 

Moreover, butterfly farming was seen a promising venture during the visit at Alfie's Butterfly Farm in San Isidro, Iriga City.  Accordingly, an entrepreneur equipped with appropriate training and skills may start with a minimal capital of P5,000.00 utilizing the most common species, the Idea leuconoe known as Forest nymph,  with citrus and sweet potato as host plants.

Bird watching at the wetlands of Cabusao, Camarines Sur was one exciting occasion especially for first-timers.  The 20-hectare wetland area planted to mangrove species like bakauan, bungalon, buta-buta, etc.  is situated in  Barangays Biong and Pandan  protected  by PAWSCZMS.  Waterfowls from North Asia like herons, egrets, shorebirds, waders (that are generally migratory birds) are visible in the area from the months of October to mid April. 

"Libreng Tubig ng DENR-V GAD"

"Potting Holiday for DENR V Personnel"

"Lakbay Kabuhayan"

"Bird Watching in the wetlands of Cabusao, Cam. Sur"