ENR ambassadors as partners for change –DENR

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Western Visayas launched the ENR Ambassadors Project under the Tayo ang Kalikasan (TAK)/Regional Strategic Communication and Initiatives Group (RSCIG), formerly known as Regional Public Affairs Office (RPAO).

The ENR Ambassadors were endorsed by their respective school/organization heads and were verified by Information Officers (IOs) from the respective DENR 6’s field offices.  The ENR Ambassadors are to serve as an effective partner and force multiplier in changing behavior of the people towards environmental stewardship.

Five ENR Ambassadors each in the provinces of Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo and Negros Occidental, were recently introduced to regional executive director Francisco E. Milla, Jr. during the virtual ENR Ambassadors Project Briefing conducted last January 19, 2020.

In his inspirational message during the virtual briefing, Milla encouraged the students/youths to be the catalyst of change, especially in environmental protection.

“We all need to work together. We need to develop as a team, as a family, for the betterment of our natural resources. The DENR 6 will always be here to guide you all the way to reach your dreams to be the better version of yourselves, as the role model for other students/youths in pushing for a healthy and clean environment,” Milla said.

A total of 30 Ambassadors attended the briefing from 17academic institutions and three (3) partner organizations.

The briefing was conducted prior to the signing of the Memorandum of Partnership Agreement (MOPA) to capacitate the students/youths in their future responsibilities.

The briefing was led by the RSCIG Chief, Artemio Salvador C. Colacion, who oriented the ENR Ambassadors of their duties and responsibilities that will have duration for one year.

In another avenue, DENR 6’s RED Francisco E. Milla, Jr. and RSCIG Chief Artemio Salvador Colacion, distributed communication support gadgets and basic health supplies (face masks, face shield, and alcogel) PENR Office of Antique.

The items were received by Antique PENR Officer Andres T. Untal, Management Division Chief Lani Sardina and designated Information Officer Mavidel Mental, which are intended for PENRO Antique ENR Ambassadors and all designated Information Officers and their alternates. The distribution was done during the last visit of RED Milla at PENRO Antique and at Malandog River. (DENR–6)