Gov. Pacoy Convenes with DENR Region 1 Leaders
By: OPS | Photo By: OPS | Date: November 16, 2020
“We shall allocate our resources to managing and protecting our environment and natural resources.”, Gov Pacoy said during the consultation dialogue with DENR Region 1 on November 16, 2020 at the Diego Silang Hall, Provincial Capitol.
Gov. Pacoy convenes with the leaders of DENR Region 1 to identify points of convergence and key areas for alignment to further unify plans and harmonize efforts on environmental management and protection in La Union.
Highlighting the goal of establishing La Union as a secure, self-sufficient and sustainable Province, Gov. Pacoy shared the Province's environmental advocacy. Emphasized on his message are the strengthening of greening programs in La Union and promoting planting of native trees, protecting the reefs and the ridges, and the protection of biodiversity in the Province.
On the other hand, the DENR headed by Regional Executive Director Atty. Crizaldy Barcelo together with EMB Regional Director Engr. Maria Dorica Naz-Hipe, MGB Regional Director Engr. Carlos A. Tayag, and PENRO Forester Maximo F. Soriano Jr., discussed specific programs wherein convergence efforts with the PGLU are highlighted.
Moreover, EnP. Annalyn Rosario-Valdez, Supervising Environmental Management Specialist, further discussed related programs and plans moving forward of the PGLU while Mr. Ramon Benito Tamayo, MSGC Vice Chairperson and Committee Head for Environment, commended the efforts of both parties and raised key points for discussion.
To weave and package the discussed plans moving forward and align with the DENR’s mission to mobilize the citizenry for environmental conservation and management, Ms. Noemi Jucar, Assistant Strategy Chief, shared plans to capitalize on strategic communications to develop stronger campaigns for better appreciation and encourage participation from the general public.
As his closing remarks, Gov Pacoy reiterated his passion and enthusiasm for the environment. The strengthened partnership with the DENR is a strong head start for the PGLU’s environment initiative.
Indeed, through our relentless and coherent efforts, we can build a Stronger La Union- a Province Worth Living In, a Province where people thrives with nature.
