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A nation enjoying and sustaining its natural resources and

Vision: a clean and healthy environment.

To mobilize our citizenry in protecting, conserving, and

Mission: managing the environment and natural resources for the
present and future generations.

By virtue of Executive Order No. 192, series of 1987, the

Department is the primary agency responsible for the
conservation, management, development, and proper use
of the country’s environment and natural resources,
specifically forest and grazing lands, mineral resources,
Mandate: including those in reservation and watershed areas, and
lands of the public domain, as well as the licensing and
regulation of all natural resources as may be provided for
by law in order to ensure equitable sharing of the benefits
derived therefrom for the welfare of the present and
future generations of Filipinos.

Core D- Discipline, E- Excellence, N- Nobility, R- Responsibility

Values:

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10 Major
Programs:

Program for Environment

and Natural Resources for
Restoration, Rehabilitation,
and Development (PRRD)

Philippine
Development
Plan:

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FOREST RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

The FMB is mandated to recommend policies and

FMB programs towards the achievement of sustainable forest
Mandate: management, based on science and principles of good
forest governance.

Basic Presidential Decree No. 705 (May 19, 1975) or The

Forestry Law: Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines

National Greening Program:

a. Rehabilitation of degraded areas im 143 critical

watersheds and 146 proclaimed watershed reservations
b. Reforestation of grasslands and brushlands
c. Rehabilitation of coastal and mangrove areas
d. Development of upland farms through agroforestry
Priority e. Rehabilitation of rivers and stream banks and other
suitable areas using bamboo species
Forestry
Programs: Forest Protection Program:

The ultimate goal is to effectively protect the country’s

forests from further destruction and degradation by
choosing varied menu of strategies and menu of activities
as options for wherever and whenever are applicable to
the DENR Field Offices in protecting our existing forests
and forestlands and established NGP sites.

Issuance of Tree Cutting Permit

Cutting, Gathering and/or collecting Timber, or Other

Forest products Without License (Sec. 77, P.D. 705)

Frontline Issuance of Land Tenure Instrument

Services An agreement entered into by and between the DENR
and a qualified applicant wherein the DENR grants the
Licensee the exclusive privilege to develop, manage,
protect and utilize a specified area of forestland
and forest resources.

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LAND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

The LMB is mandated to administer, survey, manage, and

LMB dispose: (1) public alienable and disposable (A&D) lands
Mandate: and (2) public lands not placed under the jurisdiction of
other government agencies.
Land Surveys:

Land Sector Cadastral survey (Political Boundary Survey, Survey

Control, and Parcellary Survey)
Major Public Land Subdivision (PLA) Survey
Programs: IVAS (Inspection, Verification, and Approval of Survey)
Land Disposition:

Patent Processing and Issuance (Free, Homestead,

Sales, and Special)
Leases
Permits
Resolution of Land Claims and Conflicts
Land Records Management:

Land Administration and Management System

Data Capture and Computerized IVAS and PLA
Processing
Technical Support to other government agencies:

MOA on survey and titling (DepEd, PNP, DND, DSWD,

and LGUs)

Major
Programs
and
Activities:

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BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT

BMB The BMB is mandated to conserve and sustainably manage the

Mandate: country's biodiversity.
RA 7586 - NIPAS Act of 1992
RA 9147 - Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act
Related of 2004
laws: RA 9072 - Caves and Cave Resources Conservation and
Protection Act of 2001
RA 9593 - Tourism Act of 2009
RA 11038 ENIPAS Act of 2018
EO 111, S. 1999 - Implementation of National Ecotourism
Program
EO 514, S. 2006 - National Biosafety Framework
EO 533, S. 2006 - National Integrated Coastal Management
EO 578, S. 2006 - National Biodiversity Policy
EO 797, S. 2009 - CTI National Plan of Action
DAO 2016-12 - Adoption of the PBSAP
DAO 2016-26 - Implementation of the CMEMP
DMC 2016-745 - Integration of Biodiversity in the Planning,
Implementation and Monitoring of Development Projects and
Tenurial Instruments

1. Protected Area Development and Management

3 Major covers the main in-situ measures to conserve biodiversity
Programs: within and adjacent to Protected Areas (PAs) pursuant to
NIPAS Act as amended by ENIPAS Act of 2018. The
management and protection of other ecosystems including
Inland Wetlands, Caves and Cave Resources, and
associated ecosystems.

2. Protection and Conservation of Wildlife

deals with the conservation and protection of wildlife,

and/or maintenance, restoration, and enhancement of
their habitats pursuant to Republic Act 9147 or the
Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of
2001.

3. Management of Coastal and Marine Resources/ Areas

focuses on the sustainable management of coral reefs, sea

grass beds, mangrove stands, soft bottom areas (mudflats),
plankton community, and water quality of coastal areas.

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

EMB The EMB is mandated to implement the following national

environmental laws: The Philippine Environmental Impact
Mandate: Statement System, Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear
Wastes Act of 1999, Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999, Ecological
Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, and Philippine Clean
Water Act of 2004.

1. Presidential Decree No. 1586 or The Philippine Environmental Impact

Statement System

The law establishes the requirement of an environmental

Major impact statement for every proposed project and undertaking
which shall significantly affect the quality of the environment.
Programs: A document prepared and submitted by the project proponent
that serves as an application for an Environmental Compliance
Certificate (ECC).
2. Republic Act No. 6969 or Toxic Substances and Hazardous and

Nuclear Wastes Act of 1999

The law covers the importation, manufacture, processing,

handling, storage, transportation, sale, distribution, use and
disposal of all unregulated chemical substances and mixtures in
the Philippines, including the entry, even in transit as well as
the keeping or storage and disposal of hazardous and nuclear
wastes into the country for whatever purpose.
3. Republic Act No. 8749 or Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

The law aims to preserve, maintain and improve the quality of

air, and to abate or mitigate air pollution sources, be it from
industrial/stationary, mobile, or other emission sources.
Pollution sources are stationary, mobile and other sources.
4. Republic Act No. 9003 or Ecological Solid Waste Management Act

of 2000

Ensure the proper segregation, collection, transport, storage,

treatment and disposal of solid waste through the formulation
and adoption of the best environmental practice in ecological
waste management excluding incineration.
5. Republic Act No. 9275 or Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

The law aims to strengthen the mechanisms for prevention,

control and abatement of pollution control of country’s water
resources. Water Quality Management Areas are designated
using appropriate physiographic units such as watershed, river
basins or water resources regions.

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MINING RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

MGB The MGB is the primary government agency under the DENR
responsible for the conservation, management, development and
Mandate: proper use of the country’s mineral resources.

Republic Act No. 7942 – Philippine Mining Act of 1995

Basic Mining
DAO No. 2010-21 – Revised Implementing Rules and
Laws: Regulations

Philippine minerals:
About mining: Metallic (Gold, Copper, Nickel, Iron, Chromite) and Non-Metallic
(Sand & Gravel, Limestone, Marble, Clay, Aggregates)

Environmental protection objectives:

Maintenance of sustainable environmental conditions at every

stage of the mining operation.
Establishment of a functional post-disturbance land use
capability.
Preservation of downstream freshwater quality.
Preservation of sea water quality and natural habitats for
marine life.
Prevention of air and noise pollution.
Respect for the traditional and/or sustainable management
strategies concerning natural resources of ICCs and other
communities.

Permitting
System:

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WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

It is the government agency responsible for all the water

NWRB resources in the Philippines
Mandate:
1. Policy Formulation and Coordination: Formulate policies and
plans within the framework of Integrated Water Resources
Management (IWRM)
2. Resource Regulation: Issues Water Permit, Resolves Water
Use Conflicts, and Monitors compliance of conditions of
water permit/conditional water permit and other policies
3. Economic Regulation: Grant Certificate of Public
Convenience (CPC), Sets water tariffs of private water
providers, Monitors compliance of laws and policies, Impose
sanctions on violators, and Issuance of Water Permit,
Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience

Related Law: Water Code of the Philippines (PD 1067)

NWRB
Services:

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ENR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

The ERDB is the principal research and development (R & D) unit
ERRB
of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Mandate: (DENR). Its R & D and extension activities are focused on the
five major ecosystems of the Philippines which include forests,
upland farms, grassland and degraded areas, coastal zone and
freshwater, and urban areas.

1. Watershed and Water Resources (WWRRDEC)

2. Toxic and Hazardous Wastes (THWRDEC)
Research 3. Urban and Biodiversity (UBRDEC)
Centers: 4. Coastal Resources and Ecotourism (CRERDEC)
5. Forest and Wetland (FWRDEC)
6. Agroforestry (ARDEC)

GEODETIC REFERENCE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

The NAMRIA is mandated to provide the public with mapmaking

NAMRIA services and to act as the central mapping agency, depository,
Mandate: and distribution facility for natural resources data in the form of
maps, charts, text and statistics.

It is mandated to establish and maintain the Philippine Geodetic

Reference System, the primary reference for all surveying and
mapping in the country. It is in line with this mandate that the
agency is undertaking the modernization of the national
geodetic system (NGS) as part of its core initiatives under its
vision of helping to build a geospatially-empowered Philippines.

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BASICS OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND

MANAGEMENT

It is a standard, on-scene, all-hazard incident management

Incident concept that can be used by all DRRMC member agencies and
Command response groups.
System (ICS):
The purpose is to help ensure the safety of responders and other,
achieve tactical objectives, and efficient use of resources.

Composition of
DENR
DRRMT:

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REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11032 OR EASE OF DOING BUSINESS

Objective: It aims to streamline the current systems and procedures of

government services, and reduce processing time, cut
bureaucratic red tape, and eliminate corrupt practices.

● Acceptance of written applications or requests

Accessing ● Action of offices /officers
Government ● Denial of applications or requests
Services: ● Limitation of signatories
● Development of electronic versions of documents
● Adoption of working schedules
● Provision of ID Cards
● Establishment of Public Assistance and Complaints Desk

2017 REVISED RULES ON ADMINISTRATIVE CASES IN THE

CIVIL SERVICE (RACCS)

Jurisdiction of Disciplining Authority:

Employees below SG 24 --- DENR Regional Office, Bureau
Employees with SG 24 to 26 who are not Pres’l appointees --- DENR Central Office
Officials with SG 26 and higher who are Pres’l appointees --- Office of the President
Officials and employees of Attached Agencies --- OP, Attached Agency

Bodies Dispensing Disciplinary

Admin. Justice: Cases:
1st Level Positions --- DENR, CSC, OMB Complaint
2nd Level Positions --- DENR, CSC, OMB Preliminary Investigation
3rd Level Positions --- OMB, OP Settlement in Admin Cases
Formal Charge
Appeal: Preventive Suspension
Formal Investigation
DENR RO & Bureau personnel --- CSC RO, Offenses and Penalties
OMB, OP Payment of Back Wages &
DENR CO personnel --- CSC CO, CA Benefits
Removal of Penalties/Disabilities

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REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6713 OR CODE OF CONDUCT AND

ETHICAL STANDARDS
Public office is a public trust. Public officers and employees must at

all times be “ accountable ” to the people, serve them with utmost

responsibility, integrity, loyalty and efficiency, and lead modest lives.

[Sec 1, Art 11 of the 1987 Constitution)

Accountability Anti-graft court- Sandiganbayan (Sec 4, Art 11 of the 1987

Constitution)
of Public Anti-graft body- Office of the Ombudsman (Sec 5, Art 11 of
Officers: the 1987 Constitution)
Right of State to recover unlawfully acquired properties by
public officers (Sec 15, Art 11 of the 1987 Constitution)
Duty of public officer to submit Statement of Assets,
Liabilities and Networth (SALN) (Sec 17, Art 11 of the 1987
Constitution)
Criminal - imprisonment and fine
Three - fold
Civil - damages
Liability: Administrative - dismissal from the service, suspension,
demotion, reprimand, fine

1. Commitment to public interest 5. Responsiveness to the public

Norms of 2. Professionalism 6. Nationalism and patriotism
Conduct: 3. Justness and sincerity 7. Commitment to democracy
4. Political neutrality 8. Simple living

1. Act promptly on letters and requests

Duties: 2. Submit annual performance reports
3. Process documents and papers expeditiously
4. Act immediately on the public’s personal transactions
5. Make documents accessible to the public

1. Financial and materials interest

Prohibited Acts 2. Activities outside employment
and Sanctions: 3. Disclosure or misuse of confidential information
4. Solicitation or acceptance of gifts
5. Acquiring or using any statement filed under the said
Code for purpose contrary to morals, public policy, or for
commercial purposes.

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REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7877 REPUBLIC ACT NO.

OR ANTI-SEXUAL 11313 OR SAFE SPACES
HARASSMENT ACT OF 1995 ACT

Only persons in authority Anyone can be an offender. It

Definition of also covers sexist,
(employer, employee, manager,
supervisor, or any other person Sexual homophobic, and transphobic
who, having authority, influence Harassment remarks.
or moral ascendancy over
another in a work or training or
education environment) could be Any of the following public spaces:
charged as offenders. There are Streets and alleys, public parks
Schools, buildings, malls, bars,
no provisions for harassment
restaurants
by subordinates or peers. Transportation terminals, public
markets
Spaces used as evacuation centers
Government offices
Where the Public utility vehicles as well as
Workplace, educational, or sexual private vehicles covered by app-
based transport network services
training environment harassment is Other recreational spaces such as,
committed: but not limited to, cinema halls,
theaters, and spas

Gender-based online sexual

harassment which includes acts
that use information and
communications technology to
frighten victims, is also covered.

Employer or Head of Office

in a Work-related, Education
or Training Environment who Privately-owned public places,
shall deter the commission Responsible employers, schools, local
of acts of sexual harassment Person/ Office government units (LGUs), and
and to provide the national government agencies
procedures for the (NGAs) are responsible for
resolution, settlement or ensuring protection.
prosecution of acts of sexual
harassment

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QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (QMS)

ISO 9001 is the international standard that specify requirements for a
quality management system (QMS). Organizations use the standard to
demonstrate the ability to consistently provide products and services that
meet customer and regulatory requirements.

We, at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, are committed

to be the driving force in the effective and efficient protection, conservation,

management, development and use of the country's environment and natural

resources for the welfare of the present and future generations.

We pledge to achieve quality environment and sustainable natural resources

through good governance and high degree of professionalism, in consideration

of the requirements of our stakeholders and in accordance with pertinent

laws, rules and regulations.

We adhere to continually improve our Quality Management System (QMS)

to provide the highest quality of service and social justice to the people.

"Malinis na kapaligiran at mayamang kalikasan para sa buong

sambayanan."

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS)

EMS is a part of the management system used to manage environmental
aspects which conform to compliance obligations and address risk
associated with threats and opportunities.

Environmental Objectives:
1. To reduce energy consumption
2. To reduce workplace accidents and promote health and wellness
3. To reduce generation of solid waste
4. To reduce hazardous waste disposal to land
5. To reduce water pollution
6. To regulate water usage
7. To reduce vehicular emissions of DENR and its employees' vehicles
8. To reduce paper usage
9. To reduce fuel usage
10. To comply with environmental legal laws

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COMPLETED STAFF WORK AND TECHNICAL REPORT

WRITING

Features of an Steps in Writing a

excellent CSW: Technical Report:
Know Your Audience
Extensive research undertaken Organization of a Technical Report
Coordinated and validated Style Formatting
All angles considered Proper Citations and References
Options and recommendations provided Proper Use of Tables and Figures
Operationalization established Appendices
Action document provided Table of Contents, List of Figures, and
Brief, concise, and reader friendly report List of Tables
Monitoring scheme embedded Refining Your Work and Knowing
When to Stop

FINANCIAL LITERACY
Financial Savings and
Planning Guide: Budgeting:
List your savings goals Develop the saving habit
List all your income sources and expenses Prioritize needs over wants
Find out your saving capacity Follow the saving formula (income-savings =
Write your action plan to reach your expenses)
savings goals Basics in
Debt Investing:
Management: Do your homework
Borrow for productive activities Invest wisely and long term
Borrow only what you can afford to pay Understand risk and know your risk appetite
Pay on time, in full Diversify your investments
Develop a "sleep-well" investment portfolio

Fraud and
Scam:
Protect your personal account information
Report suspicious account transactions to your financial
institution immediately
Offers that are too good to be true are usually not true
Report suspicious investment schemes to SEC and/or NBI

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OFFICE PROTOCOL AND ETIQUETTE

Display of the The flag should be displayed only from sunrise to sunset.
The flag shall not be raised when the weather is inclement. If
Philippine already raised, the flag shall not be lowered.
National Flag: The flag, if flown from a flagpole, shall have its blue field on top in
time of peace and the red field on top in time of war.
If on a stage or platform or Philippine government office, the flag
shall be at the left (facing the stage) or the left of the office upon
entering.
When used on a speaker’s platform, the flag should be displayed
above and behind the speaker, never on the front of the platform.
The flag shall never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground,
water or other objects.
A flag worn out through wear and tear shall not be thrown away. It
shall be solemnly burned to avoid misuse or desecration.

During the ceremony hoisting or lowering of the flag, all persons

Salute to the present should face the flag, stand at attention and salute.
The salute is executed by placing the right hand over the heart.
Flag: Men should remove their hats or head dresses with the right hand
and hold them at the left breast.
The salute to the flag in the moving column is rendered at the
moment the flag passes.
When the national anthem is played, the same manner of saluting
the flag is observed.

PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

Follow the Organization’s code, if there is any.

Building a Be consistently well-groomed, tidy, and dressed in attire that fits
work you properly.
Remember to buy the best quality you can afford.
Wardrobe: Dress appropriately.
Keep your choices simple and sophisticated.
Start with the basic colors: black, navy blue, charcoal gray, white
and khaki

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