DAR Leads Sustainable Development Efforts in Muleta Watershed, Bukidnon

PANGANTUCAN, Bukidnon – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is taking the lead in a multi-agency effort to protect and sustainably develop the Muleta Watershed, a vital natural resource in Bukidnon province. This initiative is part of the National Convergence Initiative for Sustainable Rural Development (NCI-SRD), which brings together the DAR, the Department of Environment continue reading : DAR Leads Sustainable Development Efforts in Muleta Watershed, Bukidnon

Watershed Project Boosts Livelihood and Sustainability for Siocon Farmers

SIOCON, Zamboanga del Norte — Agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Lituban, Siocon are reaping the benefits of the Siocon-Lituban Watershed Convergence Area, a collaborative project under the National Convergence Initiative for Sustainable Rural Development (NCI-SRD). This initiative, involving the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Environment continue reading : Watershed Project Boosts Livelihood and Sustainability for Siocon Farmers

BATERIA WATERSHED: Flowing Prosperity Through Agrarian Reform

GUIHULNGAN CITY, Negros Oriental — Nestled in the heart of Negros Oriental, the 8,000-hectare Bateria Watershed is a vital natural resource that sustains the lives and livelihoods of over 48,000 residents across 15 barangays in Guihulngan City. Rich in biodiversity and flowing with life-giving water, this watershed supplies clean drinking water, supports irrigation for farms, continue reading : BATERIA WATERSHED: Flowing Prosperity Through Agrarian Reform

“REINAssance” of QUEZON

Bayanihan or collective action for a cause is a unique Filipino culture where every member of the community takes part in uplifting the lives of those who are in need. It is considered an instinct or call that moves the community and causes a change. As the government continues to reach and uplift the lives continue reading : “REINAssance” of QUEZON

ADDITIONAL SOURCE OF INCOME FOR DANCALAN FISHERFOLK

The Dancalan fisherfolk in Castilla, Sorsogon will now have an alternative source of livelihood from the abundance of sardines (Sardinelia lemuru) locally known as “tamban” or “law-law” fish in their area through “tinapa-making”. According to Barangay Dancalan Councilor for Finance, Delia L. Martinez, fishermen usually discard and throw away their excess catch and are not continue reading : ADDITIONAL SOURCE OF INCOME FOR DANCALAN FISHERFOLK

NATIONWIDE TREE GROWING ACTIVITY

With the theme, “Aksyon para sa Natatanging Mundo,” the Department of Environment & Natural Resources spearheaded the simultaneous nationwide Tree Growing activity last June 8, 2022, in celebration of the Philippine Environment Month. For Northern Mindanao, the Mangrove area in Brgy. Panggasihan, Gingoog City is one of the areas identified. It is part of the continue reading : NATIONWIDE TREE GROWING ACTIVITY

ROAD TO PROGRESS

The then muddy, slippery, and unpassable road to five sitios of Barangay Suawan, Marilog District has brought hardship, unproductivity, poverty, and hopelessness to the farming community in the area. Tired of their helpless situation, the Farmers living in Sitio Agila, Upper Happy Valley, Lower Happy Valley, Cabagbahangan, Masicampo and Biaong made a loud clamor for continue reading : ROAD TO PROGRESS

DENR ACTIVITIES IN CAROOD WATERSHED MODEL FOREST CONVERGENCE AREA

Since the implementation of the National Greening Program in 2011, Carood Watershed is the priority area in the comprehensive site development (CSD) and support facilities which include the small farm reservoir (SFR) with the aim of providing water for NGP established plantations and profiling of inland wetlands. Activities include: 1.National Greening Program (NGP) – 7,257.20 continue reading : DENR ACTIVITIES IN CAROOD WATERSHED MODEL FOREST CONVERGENCE AREA

DA-DAR-DENR-DILG STAKEHOLDERS IN NORTHERN MINDANAO CONVERGE FOR MULETA WATERSHED PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABILITY

Covering a total area of 83,884 hectares, the Muleta watershed is located in the Upper River Basin of Bukidnon, specifically in the southwestern part of the province and extending to Carmen town in North Cotabato covering 79,029 hectares and 4,855 hectares, respectively. The watershed traverses the municipalities of Pangantucan, Talakag, Maramag, Don Carlos, Dangcagan, Kitaotao, continue reading : DA-DAR-DENR-DILG STAKEHOLDERS IN NORTHERN MINDANAO CONVERGE FOR MULETA WATERSHED PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABILITY