DENR-IX INKS MOA WITH LGU OF LABANGAN FOR ICM IMPLEMENTATION

RED Arleigh J.Adorable (center)

and Labangan Mayor Wilson  

Nandang, Al Hadj (right)  signing

the Memorandum of Agreement

on ICM implementation while

PNP Chief Hassan looks on. 

(Photo taken by Fred Larubis II)

PAGADIAN CITY - The said MOA was entered into by and between the DENR-IX represented by its Regional Executive Director Arleigh J. Adorable and the LGU of Labangan represented by its Mayor Wilson M. Nandang, Al Hadj pursuant to Executive Order No. 533 signed by former President Gloria Arroyo on June 6, 2006 adopting ICM as a national strategy to ensure the sustainable development of the country’s coastal and marine environment and resources and establishing supporting mechanisms for its implementation. 

Protected Areas, Wildlife and Coastal Zone Management Services (PAWCZMS) Regional Technical Director Dioscoro M. Melana, Pagadian City -Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer (CENRO) Ernesto C. Alcibar and Coastal & Marine Management Division (CMMD) Chief, Forester Neneth T. Ordono signed as witnesses for DENR while those who signed for LGU-Labangan were: Honorables Marlon B. Valenzuela, Mohiden M Balimbingan, Armando C. Florendo,  Datu Khadafy D. Blao and Lorna L. Salera.

RED Arleigh J.Adorable (center)

and Labangan Mayor Wilson  

Nandang, Al Hadj (right)  signing

the Memorandum of Agreement

on ICM implementation while

PNP Chief Hassan looks on. 

(Photo taken by Fred Larubis II)

 In his message  during the MOA signing program, RED Adorable expressed elation that the LGU of  Labagan  have responded to  the mandate of the local government code to share responsibility  with the DENR in protecting and managing natural resources within their territorial jurisdiction.

Mayor Nandang was thankful to DENR office and expressed support for the realization of their dreams in  enhancing  and developing  the coastal area of Labangan  for the benefit  of future generations.

The Municipal government of Labangan through its Sangguniang Bayan is responsible for adopting the municipal ICM Plan with approved Resolution adopting the plan as framework for coastal development in the municipality. This plan shall be included in the annual operational plan as framework for coastal development in the municipality. 

RTD Dioscoro M.  Melana lectures

 on Climate Change Mitigation and

 Adaptation before officials and

 employees of Labangan Municipality.

(Photo taken by Fred Larubis II)

This plan shall be included in the annual operational plan of the municipal government; to ensure effective and sustainable implementation of the ICM Plan, the MG of Labangan shall also formulate and approve Monitoring & Evaluation Plan in coordination with ICM technical working group, while the DENR shall provide technical assistance in the development of ICM Plan; assist in the conduct of delineation and mapping of coastal areas; recommend research and development strategies; among others.

On the same occasion, RTD Melana oriented the officials and employees of Labangan on Climate Change mitigation and adaptation and encouraged them to participate in the National Greening Program (NGP), protect marine ecosystem and support the government in environmental activities. (H. A. Ascura/ DENR-IX PR)