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MODULE 1. THE DENR IN RETROSPECT

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:
Program for Environment and Natural
Resources for Restoration, Rehabilitation,
10 Major Programs: and Development (PRRD)

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MODULE 2. ENR FRONTLINE SERVICES
FOREST MANAGEMENT SERVICES

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
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.

Pursuant to DENR Manual of Authorities on Technical

Directives Matters (DAO 07-2016):
related to
Tree Cutting
Permit:

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MODULE 2. ENR FRONTLINE SERVICES
LAND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

The LMB is mandated to administer, survey, manage,

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

All lands of the public domain are owned by the

Land State. With the exception of agricultural lands, all
Classification: other natural resources shall not be alienated. (Sec
2, Art XII, 1987 Constitution).
Lands of the public domain are classified into
agricultural, forest or timber, mineral lands and
national parks. (Sec 3, Art XII, 1987 Constitution).
The Public Land Act as well as PD 1073 require
that before a land can be titled, it has to be
classified as A&D.
Forest land is not disposable.
Only land "classified" or declared as alienable and
disposable are subject to private acquisition (Chap
II, Sec 6-10, PLA).
The DENR has direct executive control of surveys
and shall issue such rules and regulations relative
thereto (sections 4-5, PLA).
The DENR and LRA have concurrent jurisdiction
over simple subdivision of "registered lands" (PD
1529).

1. Free Patent (Administrative Confirmation of

Modes of Imperfect Title)
Acquiring 2. Homestead Patent
Public Land: 3. Sales Patent
4. Lease
5. Judicial Confirmation of Imperfect Title
6. Special Patent

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MODULE 2. ENR FRONTLINE SERVICES
PROTECTED AREAS AND WILDLIFE AND COASTAL ZONE
MANAGEMENT SERVICES

BMB The BMB is mandated to conserve and sustainably manage the

Mandate: country's biodiversity.

1. Protected Area Development and Management

covers the main in-situ measures to conserve biodiversity

3 Major within and adjacent to Protected Areas (PAs) pursuant to
NIPAS Act as amended by ENIPAS Act of 2018.
Programs:
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.

Permits/
Instruments
for Wildlife
Use:

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND
CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION

The EMB aims to restore, protect and enhance environmental

EMB quality towards good public health, environmental integrity and
Mandates: economic viability.

1. Environmental Impact Assessment Application

2. Hazardous Waste Management Permits
3. Chemical Management Permits
Permits: 4. Air Quality Management Permits
5. Water Quality Management Permits
6. Environmental Laboratory Registration

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MODULE 2. ENR FRONTLINE SERVICES
MINING RESOURCES SERVICES

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.

Basic Mining Republic Act No. 7942 – Philippine Mining Act of 1995
DAO No. 2010-21 – Revised Implementing Rules and
Laws: Regulations

Mining is the process of extracting valuable mineral deposits from

the earth. It is conducted in two ways: surface (open-pit,
About mining: quarrying, open cast, and auger) and underground mining.

Philippine minerals: 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.

Application to
enter a small -
scale mining
contract:

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MODULE 2. ENR FRONTLINE SERVICES
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SERVICES

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, series of 1976)

NWRB
Services:

What the Compliance to water permit, modified standard rules and

regulations on the operation of waterworks system
NWRB Illegal drilling/water users
monitors: Illegal water service providers

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MODULE 2. ENR FRONTLINE SERVICES
BASICS OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND
MANAGEMENT

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

concept that can be used by all DRRMC member agencies and
Incident response groups.
Command
The purpose is to help ensure:
System (ICS): 1. Safety of responders and others
2. Achievement of tactical objectives
3. Efficient use of resources

Composition
of DENR
DRRMT:

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MODULE 3. INTEGRITY, TRANSPARENCY, AND
ACCOUNTABILITY IN PUBLIC SERVICE

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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MODULE 3. INTEGRITY, TRANSPARENCY, AND
ACCOUNTABILITY IN PUBLIC SERVICE

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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ACCOUNTABILITY IN PUBLIC SERVICE

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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MODULE 4. SERVICE EXCELLENCE WAY
FORWARD

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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MODULE 4. SERVICE EXCELLENCE WAY

FORWARD

FINANCIAL LITERACY

List your savings goals

Financial List all your income sources and expenses
Planning Guide: Find out your saving capacity
Write your action plan to reach your savings goals

Develop the saving habit

Savings and
Prioritize needs over wants
Budgeting: Follow the saving formula (income-savings = expenses)

Borrow for productive activities

Debt
Borrow only what you can afford to pay
Management: Pay on time, in full

Do your homework
Basics in Invest wisely and long term
Investing: Understand risk and know your risk appetite
Diversify your investments
Develop a "sleep-well" investment portfolio

Protect your personal account information

Fraud and Report suspicious account transactions to your financial
Scam: 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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FORWARD

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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