Recent Activities
Mar 25, 2026
People's Organizations (POs) Call for Nominations
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS! In line with our continuing efforts to recognize and promote outstanding initiatives in environmental protection, sustainable livelihood and community development, we are pleased to announce the Search for: Tag Amlig Sang Kabukiran Awards Baganihan Sang Kadagatan Awards Outstanding Integrated Social Forestry (ISF) Farmers Deadline of Submission: April 17, 2026 Submit to: Provincial Environment Management Office (PEMO) Email (for online submissions): pemopmd@gmail.com Required Documents:• Nomination Form• Evaluation Criteria For inquiries, contact:• Ms. Luisa G. Tutor – 0939-927-4254 (Tag Amlig Sang Kabukiran & ISF Farmers)• Ms. Vanessa T. De Dios – 0961-203-3302 (Baganihan Sang Kadagatan)Let us work together in recognizing and celebrating individuals and organizations that champion sustainable development and environmental stewardship in our communities. Abanse Negrense!
Mar 28, 2026
2026 EARTH HOUR
𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 2026 | 12 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁 Guided by the call to action “𝘾𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙀𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝘾𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙀𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙮 𝙗𝙮 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨”, this year’s celebration brings together communities, institutions, and advocates to support practical and locally driven solutions for energy and climate challenges.From 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, participants will engage in activities that promote 𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙬𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮-𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙚𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. The celebration also encourages stronger collaboration among students, local leaders, civil society organizations, academic institutions, and partner agencies in advancing sustainable energy practices.Earth Hour is more than a symbolic switch-off. It is a collective opportunity to take meaningful steps toward responsible energy use and long-term environmental stewardship.We invite everyone to join and take part in this shared commitment to a more sustainable future.
Mar 03, 2026
World Wildlife Day
From the shy Visayan Spotted Deer roaming our forests, the striking Rufous-headed Hornbill and Visayan Tarictic Hornbill soaring above the canopy, the elusive Visayan Leopard Cat, the gentle Negros Bleeding-heart Pigeon, to the majestic Philippine Sailfin Lizard by our rivers — the Negros–Panay Islands are home to wildlife found nowhere else on Earth.
Feb 02, 2026
World Wetlands Day 2026
World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2 February. This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea.Theme: Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage
Jan 01, 2026
Zero Waste Month
Proclamation No. 760, dated May 5, 2014, the then President Benigno Aquino III declared January of every year as Zero Waste Month, which aims to guide people in changing their lifestyles and practices to emulate sustainable natural cycles where all discarded materials are designed to become resources for others to use.
Jan 26, 2026
Zero Waste Month Clean-Up Activity
Calatrava Collects 208 Sacks of Waste in Zero Waste Month DriveA total of 208 sacks or 2,748 kilograms of non-biodegradable waste and 10 kilograms of biodegradable waste were collected during a clean-up activity in Brgy. Suba, Calatrava, in celebration of Zero Waste Month this January.The activity was spearheaded by the Local Government Unit of Calatrava under the leadership of Mayor Marilyn Era, with the support of SWM Focal Person Jerson H. Amparo and ENRO Designate Carmelo Cabataña, in partnership with DILG, Brgy. Suba Council led by Punong Barangay Lyndon Sotes, KaSE, PEMO, Suba Mangrove Growers Association, Civil Society Organizations, TSPS and dedicated community volunteers.By taking part in this initiative, participants showed their shared commitment to changing behavior towards improper waste disposal and ensuring that waste does not end up in rivers and oceans. The collective effort highlights the community’s responsibility to protect the environment and promote sustainable waste management.We extend our sincerest appreciation to all partners and volunteers for their continued support in building a cleaner, greener and more sustainable Negros Occidental. Abanse Negrense!
Dec 02, 2025
Rise for Roots Youth Summit
𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞! Please be informed that the venue of the 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 is now at the 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨-𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥, 𝐄.𝐁. 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐚 — a living classroom for climate, biodiversity, and coastal protection. Transportation to and from the venue will be provided. Participants will convene at the Provincial Capitol steps, departing at 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 — don’t be late! Online applications are extended 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘! Apply here: https://bit.ly/R4RYouthSummit Accepted applicants will be notified via email by December 1 or earlier. 𝑆𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑜𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑙𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑁𝑂𝑇 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑙𝑦 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒. Submission of the form does not guarantee acceptance — please wait for the confirmation email, and remember to check your Spam / Promotions folder. Let’s connect with nature, learn from our mangroves, and lead for the future. #NICE #PEMO #R4R
Nov 01, 2025
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21st Provincial Wildlife Month
Fauna: Yellow-faced Flameback (Chrysocolaptes xanthocephalus)Flora: Tindalo (Afzelia rhomboidea)Ecosystem: Ilog-Hilabangan River BasinTheme: Isa ka Rehiyon, Isa ka Katuyoan—Kinaiya Amligan, Tubig Protektahan!
