Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office-LGU Benguet

11/06/2026

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06/06/2026

BENGUET KICK OFF ARBOR DAY AND ENVIRONMENT MONTH WITH TREE PLANTING AT PROPOSED TREE PARK

Governor Melchor Diclas - Benguet spearheaded the kick-off celebration of Arbor Day and Philippine Environment Month through a tree planting activity at the proposed Tree Park , formerly known as the Children's Park in Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet.

Joining Governor Diclas were provincial officials, department heads, assistant department heads and national line agencies who gathered to plant tree seedlings.

The activity marks the beginning of month long observance of Environment Month, celebrsted every June pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 237 , which encourages greater public participation in protrction, enhancement and development of the environment. It also aligns with the annual observance of Philippine Arbor Day, institutionalized under Proclamatiin no. 643 and strengthened by Republic Act. no. 10176, promoting tree planting and environment stewardship across the nation.

The proposed Tree Park is envisioned to become a living showcase of the commitment of Benguet to biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, environmental education and urban greening.

Studies continue to highlight the important role of tree in mitigating climate change , reducing soil erosion, improving air quality , conserving water resources and providing habita for wildlife. Tree planting activities also contribute to carbon sequestration, helping communities adapt to the growing impacts of climate change. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has consistently emphasized that tree planting and forest restoration are among the most effective community-based strategies for ecosystem rehabilitation and climate resilience.

The activity utilized various seedling provided by the Provincial Agriculturist's Office (PAgO).

The kick-off activity serves as a fitting reminder that every tree planted contributes to a lasting legacy on sustainablr development for the people of Benguet, supporting the vision of a Cleaner, Greener and HEALTHIER Benguet for generations to come.

Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet
June 4, 2026

06/06/2026

A Safety and Health Training for Small- Scale Mining Operation was conducted to promote a safer and more responsible mining practices.

The two (2) day training program spearheaded by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau- Cordillera Administrative Region(MGB-CAR) in coordination with the Provincial Mining Regulatory Board ( PMRB) and Small- Scale Mining Associations aims to equip miners, operators and stakeholder with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent accidents, respond effectively to emergencies and comply with existing mining laws and regulations.

" The safety and welfare of our small-scale miners must always remain a top priority. By empowering our miners with proper safety training and emergency response skills, we are protecting lives, strengthening communities and ensuring that mining activities in Benguet are conducted responsibly and sustainably."
- Governor Melchor Diclas - Benguet

The training concluded with a session on accident report and Investigation, stressing the importance of reporting procedures, documentation and root- cause analysis to prevent future accidents.

June 2-3, 2026
Provincial Engineneering Office Hall, Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet

05/06/2026

02/06/2026

𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆, 𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐏𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐈 𝐏𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐒𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐘 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐍’𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊, 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐋

MANGIPATUNGPAL ti probinsial a gobierno ti Benguet iti tree planting activity inton June 4, 2026, sadiay Children’s Park, Wangal, La Trinidad.

Kinuna ni Governor Melchor D. Diclas a daytoy nga aktibidad ket insagana ti Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office.

Aw-awisen na dagiti interesado a national agencies ken indibidual a makipaset no sadino inlawlawagna a nasayaat nga agmula ita gapu ta masibugan a dagus kabayatan iti panagtutudo.

Immuna metten a kinuna ti PENRO a kayatda a ma-develop ti Tree Park nga agserbi kas simbolo iti biodiversity conservation ken community participation.

Nangipatungpal da iti site preparation ken panagsagana para met laeng iti kick-of ti Arbor Day celebration ita a June.

Maipalagip nga ita a bulan ket maramrambakan met laeng iti Environmental Month.

30/05/2026

Monitoring of planted coffee seedlings at Sagpat Communal Forest and Site assessment of proposed planting areas for the Maguey Greenbelt in partnership with Caritas Baguio - GREEN LUZON Project

Sagpat, Kibungan, Benguet
May 28, 2026