02/10/2026
๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ | The Provincial Government of Davao del Sur, through the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO-LGU), participated in the 3rd Quarter Padada River Watershed Management Council Meeting held on October 1, 2026, at the DENR-PENRO Conference Room, Mabibi Superhighway, Digos City, Davao del Sur.
The meeting was attended by representatives from the different municipalities within the Padada River Watershed, together with representatives from various national government agencies. It was conducted in a hybrid format, allowing some participants to join virtually.
Among the highlights of the meeting were updates on the resolutions approved by the Council, ongoing activities and interventions for the sustainable management of the Padada River Watershed, and the recognition of the Padada River Watershed as a river basin. The meeting also highlighted the nomination of the Padada River as one of the Rivers for Life of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
These developments mark significant milestones in strengthening the sustainable management and protection of the Padada River, while reinforcing the commitment and active participation of concerned national government agencies, local government units, and other stakeholders in the continued conservation and management of the watershed.