Provincial Environment & Natural Resources Management Office

28/11/2025

🌿💙 | 33rd National Children’s Month 💙🌿

As we celebrate the 33rd National Children’s Month, we honor not only the rights and welfare of every child, but also the future we are building for them. 💚👧👦

Today, we wear blue to symbolize our office’s strong support for child protection and development—a perfect complement to green, which represents our shared responsibility to protect the environment they will grow up in. 🌏✨

Because a child-friendly world is also a clean, safe, and sustainable world.
Because caring for children means caring for the planet they will inherit.
Because blue + green = a future worth fighting for. 💙💚

Let’s continue working together to create spaces where children can thrive—healthy, safe, and surrounded by a well-nurtured environment.

📸 Say Blue!
💙🌿

24/10/2025

🌳 Fruit Trees Growing Project: Cash-for-Work Release 🌳
📅 October 2025

We are excited to announce the release of Cash-for-Work incentives for Phase 4 - 3rd quarter maintenance and Phase 5 establishment! A total of 303 beneficiaries from the following municipalities have received their support:

📍 Padre Burgos, Limasawa, Malitbog, Tomas Oppus, Bontoc, Sogod, Libagon, Pintuyan, San Francisco, Hinundayan, Hinunangan, St. Bernard, Anahawan, Silago, Bontoc, and Pintuyan.

This project supports sustainable jackfruit production with a regional goal of year-round harvest by 2030, while creating livelihoods and boosting community involvement in environmental protection and food sustainability. 🌱

18/09/2025

🌿 Go Green Southern Leyte Program: Roadside Planting Using Madre de Agua (Trichanthera gigantea) Molopolo to Cambaro, Macrohon Road.

🌱 Why Madre de Agua?
It is a fast-growing, multi-purpose tree known for its ecological, agricultural, and economic benefits:

🌳 Soil Stabilization & Erosion Control
Its dense root system helps prevent landslides and soil erosion along roadside slopes.

🌾 Livestock Fodder
Leaves are rich in protein and palatable to pigs, goats, and poultry—ideal for integrated farming systems.

🌿 Low Maintenance & Fast Growth
Easily propagated from cuttings, it thrives even in poor soils and regrows vigorously after pruning.

🌼 Biodiversity Support
Provides shade, habitat, and nectar for pollinators, enhancing roadside biodiversity.

🌞 Climate Resilience
Tolerates drought and heavy rainfall, making it suitable for Southern Leyte’s varied terrain.

💚 Community Livelihood
Can be harvested regularly for fodder or biomass, offering income opportunities for farmers and barangays.

- Barangay Beautification: Green corridors that uplift community pride and tourism.
- Disaster Risk Reduction: Natural buffer zones against flooding and erosion.
- Sustainable Agriculture: Linking roadside planting with backyard livestock feeding.

05/09/2025

🌱 FRUIT TREES GROWING PROJECT: ESTABLISHMENT OF JACKFRUIT PLANTATION 🌱
August & September, 2025

Sa pagpadayon sa atong programa nagpahigayon kita ug paghatod sa mga sumusunod ngadto sa atong mga beneficiaries:

🌱Seedlings Distribution
📍 Bontoc – 1,430 ka seedlings
📍 Tomas Oppus – 1,310 ka seedlings
👉35 ka mga beneficiary

🌾 Fertilizer Distribution:
📍 Padre Burgos, Malitbog, Tomas Oppus & Bontoc
👉 47 ka sako nga abono para sa 23 ka mga beneficiary

Ang among adbokasiya:
🌳 Makapamenos sa epekto sa climate change pinaagi sa pagpananom ug daghang kahoy.
🥭 Maghatag og pagkaon ug panginabuhi alang sa mga pamilya.
🌾 Masiguro ang food security sa umaabot nga panahon.

💚 Padayon ta sa alang sa malungtarong kaugmaon ug mas lig-on nga Southern Leyte!

05/08/2025

🌳 SUPPORT LOCAL • TASTE FRESH 🌳
JACKFRUIT FOR SALE (EVIARC Sweet Variety)!

The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Management Office (PENRMO) is proud to support our local Jackfruit Growers and Farmers 🍈

Get your hands on sweet, fresh, and locally grown jackfruit—straight from the farm to your table!

✅ Naturally grown
✅ Freshly harvested
✅ Supports local livelihoods

📍 Available now at PENRMO, Capitol Site, Asuncion, Maasin City, Southern Leyte
📞 For orders/inquiries: 09569187405

1st come, 1st serve

Php50.00/Kilo (Jackfruit)

Let’s empower our farmers and enjoy the fruit of their labor—Buy local. Eat local. Support sustainable agriculture. 💚

05/08/2025

🌳 SUPPORT LOCAL • TASTE FRESH 🌳
JACKFRUIT FOR SALE (EVIARC Sweet Variety)!

And also Banana (Lakatan)... 😁

The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Management Office (PENRMO) is proud to support our local Jackfruit Growers and Farmers 🍈

Get your hands on sweet, fresh, and locally grown jackfruit—straight from the farm to your table!

✅ Naturally grown
✅ Freshly harvested
✅ Supports local livelihoods

📍 Available now at PENRMO, Capitol Site, Asuncion, Maasin City, Southern Leyte
📞 For orders/inquiries: 09569187405

1st come, 1st serve

Php50.00/Kilo (Banana and Jackfruit)

Let’s empower our farmers and enjoy the fruit of their labor—Buy local. Eat local. Support sustainable agriculture. 💚

13/02/2025

🌿🌳 Spreading Love for Nature this Heart's Season! 🌳🌿

In celebration of National Environmental Awareness Month, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) spearheaded a Tree Hugging Activity today, February 13, 2024. The Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU), through the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Management Office (PENRMO), actively participated in this meaningful event, reaffirming our commitment to environmental conservation.

Tree hugging is more than just an act of affection for nature—it has been scientifically proven to reduce stress, improve well-being, and deepen our connection with the environment. This initiative also aims to raise awareness about the importance of trees in mitigating climate change and preserving biodiversity.

Together, let’s continue to show love not just for one another but also for our environment! 🌎💚

10/02/2025

In Loving Memory of a True Environment Warrior:

Chela C. Toreña
former MENRO Designate of the Municipality of Silago/
Municipal Agriculturist, Silago, Southern Leyte

The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Management Office (PENRMO) extends its deepest gratitude and respect for your unwavering commitment to protecting and preserving our environment.

Every tree you planted, every river and ocean you helped clean, and every wildlife you rescued is a testament to your passion and dedication to making Southern Leyte a healthier and more habitable place for all.

Your legacy will live on in the forests you nurtured, the waters you safeguarded, and the hearts of those you’ve inspired. Now, you can rest in the embrace of nature.

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace. 🌿🌊🕊️

Condolence to the bereaved family 🙏

22/01/2025

🌱 We're Hiring! 🌱

Are you a graduate of BS in Forestry or BS in Agriculture? Here's your chance to make a difference in Southern Leyte!

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join a groundbreaking project focused on the establishment of Agarwood and Fruit Trees Plantations.

📍 Location: Southern Leyte (Exclusive to local residents)
📞 Contact Us: If you’re interested, call 09708370294 for more details.

Be part of this exciting opportunity to grow with us and contribute to environmental sustainability and agricultural development in our province. 🌳🌿

Tag someone who might be interested! 😊

22/06/2024

22/06/2024