Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL

RESOURCES
Sto. Niño Extension, Region 8, Tacloban City 6500
Tel No. (053) 832-2196

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 I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Enforcement Division of DENR Eastern Visayas remains committed in
performing the department’s mandate to conserve, manage, develop and use properly the
country’s environment and natural resources through the implementation of Intensified
Forest Protection and Anti-Illegal Logging and support other agency’s top priority programs.

In 2021, despite of the height of COVID-19 pandemic and irrepressible weather

condition, the Divisionpursued its priority programs to address Environment and Natural
Resources (ENR) issues and attain the current directions towards Environmental Protection.

This Report accentuates the accomplishments of the Enforcement Division in the

implementation of Intensified Forest Protection and Anti-Illegal Logging as one of the 10
Priority Program of DENR Secretary Roy A. Cimatu and other Key Programs that support
the priority programs.

As shown in this Report, there wereinnovationsundertaken to address the factors that

hinder in accomplishing the targets.These, not to mention the solid commitment of the
Enforcement Division workforce and strong support of other law enforcement units, Local
Government Units, Non-Government Organization, and intelligence community. This
resulted in the realization of most of the planned targets in CY 2021. In addition to the active
participation of stakeholders, the use of online platforms for meetings and learning events
and other activities have helped in accomplishing the targets.

Among the significant accomplishments under Forest Protection Program were the
Acquisition of 2 Vehicles posting a 100% accomplishment rate; Involvement of Forest
Communities in Forest Protection Works 200%; Apprehension of 4,803 board feet or 160%
of undocumented forest products including NTFPs, vehicles, equipment and other
implements in close coordination and joint operation with other law enforcement units,
Hauling of 3, 425 board feet or 114% apprehended forest products and vehicles/implements,
and 210 kilometers distanced patrolled or 131.5% for the Sustainable Implementation of the
Lawin Forest and Biodiversity Protection System.

For the Key Program targets, the division supervised 7 municipalities in the
formulation of Forest Land Use Plan (FLUP) and accomplished 2 municipalities for the
adoption of FLUP, reviewed 178 or 102% out of the 174 Tenure or permit holder targets
under Compliance Monitoring of Tenure and permit holder, 7 or 140% was monitored under
Compliance Monitoring of Wildlife Farm Permit, 5 or 100% was monitored for Compliance
Monitoring of Certificate of Wildlife Registration, respectively following the guidelines of
Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB).

With the partnership of SPIAADFI, the division accomplished its target on the
deputation ofWildlife Enforcement Officers (WEO). The 49 individuals deputized as WEO are
assigned at Mount Nacolod range covering the following municipalities in Southern Leyte
namely: Saint Bernard, Hinunangan, Silago, Libagon, and Hinundayan. Further, the division
conducted 2 trainings on Wildlife Trafficking Monitoring Unitand 1 Training on Regional Anti-
illegal Logging Task Force attaining both 100%.

Indeed, the division was confronted with challenges in the wake of the pandemic.
Nevertheless, it gave opportunities to innovate, formulate strategies and identify prospects
towards a more efficient and effective program implementation.

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II. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS,
NARRATIVE ACCOUNT OF PROGRAM/PROJECT OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES
INCLUDING THE FACTORS THAT FACILITATED/ HINDERED THE ATTAINMENT
OF TARGETS

This year, the Enforcement Division has 14 target activities (please see Table1.
Physical and Financial Performance of the Target Activities) which are in aligned with the
agency’s top priorities. The Division has allotted a total budget of Php 7, 495,000. In this total
budget, the Php 650,000 or 8.67%was downloaded to the field offices. As a result, the
division has an operational budget amounting to Php 6,845,000. This is classified into three
general fund allocations, namely: 1.) Support to Operations (STO), 2.) Capital Outlay (CO),
and 3.) Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE). Out of the Php 6, 845,000,
7% (Php 450,000.00) is for STO, 60% (Php 4,100,000.00) CO, and 34% (2,295,000.00) is
for MOOE.

Below is the detailed Physical Performance report of each target activity.

A. SUPPORT TO OPERATIONS (STO)

1. Forest Land Use Plan Formulation

The CY 2021 PENRO FLUP targets for formulation are: 1) PENRO Leyte- Capoocan
and San Isidro; 2) PENRO Biliran- Almeria;3) PENRO Samar- Talalora; 4) PENRO Eastern
Samar-Balangiga;5) PENRO Northern Samar- San Roque and Mondragon.

The Regional Office FLUP team initiated a technical review for the entire target FLUP
via zoom meeting on November 12 and 29, 2021. The RTRC and FMB-Forest Resources
Management Division (FRMD) provided comments and suggestions which were
incorporated into their final draft.

As shown in the tabulation,86% of the target FLUP for formulation was accomplished
(Table 1. Status of Forest Land Use Plantargets for Formulation).

Table 1.Status of Forest Land Use Plan Targetsfor Formulation

Forest Land Use Plan Target for Formulation C.Y. 2021

Municipalities Status
Capoocan Accomplished
San Isidro Accomplished
Almeria Accomplished
Talalora Accomplished
Balangiga On-going (finalization)
San Roque Accomplished
Mondragon Accomplished

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2.Forest Land Use Plan for Adoption
Forest Land Use Plan target municipalities for Adoption CY 2021 are: 1)
Balangkayan, Eastern Samar; 2) Pambujan, Northern Samar; 3) Villareal, Samar; 4)
Babatngon, Leyte; 5) La Paz, Leyte; 6) Calubian, Leyte; 7) Javier, Leyte; 8) Mahaplag,
Leyte;9) Rosario, Northern Samar; 10) San Jose, Northern Samar; 11) Lope de Vega,
Northern Samar; 12) Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar; 13) Llorente, Eastern Samar; 14) San
Policarpo, Eastern Samar; and 15) Jiabong, Samar. Two of the15 targets for FLUP Adoption
are under Enforcement Division, while the other 13 were under PENRO targets.

The Regional Office's FLUP adoption targets of Balangkayan and Pambujan were
accomplished as early as the second quarter. The FLUP of Balangkayan, Eastern Samar
was successfully adopted through SB Resolution No. 21-28. The Sangguniang Bayan of
LGU Pambujan also passed Resolution No. 16 series of 2021, adopting their FLUP for the
years 2021-2026.

Overall, Region 8 accomplished 93% of the targets on FLUP Adoption.The table

below shows that only Mahaplag, Leyte was not adopted.Attached is the justification (please
see Figure1. Justification on the unsuccessful Adoption of Mahaplag, Leyte’s FLUP Target
for CY 2021). Nevertheless, the Regional Office FLUP team convened the LGU to consider
adopting the FLUP for the effective management of their forest and forestland assets.

Table2. Status of the Forest Land Use Plan Target for Formulation

Forest Land Use Plan Target for Adoption C.Y. 2021

Means of Verification
Municipalities Status
SB Resolution JMOA Transmittal

Balangkayan ✓ ✓ ✓ Accomplished

Pambujan ✓ ✓ ✓ Accomplished

Babatngon ✓ ✓ Accomplished

La Paz ✓ ✓ ✓ Accomplished

Mahaplag On-going (Provided

Justification)
Calubian ✓ ✓ ✓ Accomplished

Javier ✓ ✓ ✓ Accomplished

Jiabong ✓ ✓ ✓ Accomplished

Villareal ✓ ✓ ✓ Accomplished

Llorente ✓ ✓ ✓ Accomplished

San Policarpo ✓ ✓ ✓ Accomplished

Silvino Lobos ✓ ✓ ✓ Accomplished

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 Lope de Vega ✓ ✓ ✓ Accomplished

Rosario ✓ ✓ ✓ Accomplished

San Jose ✓ ✓ ✓ Accomplished

B. PRIORITY PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER INTENSIFIED FOREST PROTECTION

PROGRAM AND ANTI-ILLEGAL LOGGING

1. Procurement of Vehicle

The Enforcement Division has been relentless in its endeavors to intensify Forest
Protection and Law Enforcement. In this regard, substantial investment has been made to
ensure that its personnel are furnished with essential equipment for the monitoring and strict
implementation of the environmental laws and regulations. The Enforcement thus purchased
two (2) pickup trucks to facilitate mobility of its personnel during ENR law enforcement
operations.

2. Involvement of Forest Communities in Forest Protection Work

The Enforcement Division is cognizant of the Department’s mission to directly

encourage the people in protecting and conserving the environment and natural resources in
their vicinity. Undaunted by the gloomy weather and pandemic, an IEC team from the
Enforcement Division was dispatchedto conduct an Information, Education, and
Communication (IEC) campaign to promote environmental awareness in Barangays
Barayong and San Joaquin in Palo, Leyte.

3. Apprehension

All forest protection officers are obliged to be on call 24 hours daily. Their deployment
is always anchored on a verified and actionable report. Apprehending officers always
undergo exhaustive briefing of the current situation to guarantee the safety and success of
their operation. Coordination with other law enforcement agencies such as the Philippine
National Police, Philippine Coastguard, and Philippine Navy is maintained for safe and
efficient enforcement of ENR laws and regulations.After an operation, judicial affidavits are
immediately prepared. PNP spearheads the filing of the appropriate criminal suit while the
forest protection officers from DENR serve as the expert witnesses.

The Enforcement Division has an annual target of3,000 bd. ft. of apprehended forest
products and accomplished apprehending 4,803 bd. ft. of forest products. On the other hand,
the Enforcement Division has an annual target of three (4) apprehended
conveyances/vehicles and accomplished apprehending four (4) conveyances/vehicles (see
Table 3. Annual Accomplishment on Apprehension for CY 2021).

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Table3.Annual Accomplishment on Apprehension for 2021

APPREHENSION TARGET ACCOMPLISHED % ACCOMPLISHED

FOREST PRODUCT 3000 bd. ft. 4,803 bd. ft. 160%

CONVEYANCE 3 4 133%

4. Hauling

Through consistent coordination with field offices and other law enforcement
agencies, the Enforcement Division personnel hauled 3,425 bd. ft. of forest products vis-à-
vis an annual target of 3,000 bd. ft. Consequently, the Enforcement Division personnel
hauled four (4) conveyances vis-à-vis an annual target of three (3) conveyances (see Table
4. Annual Accomplishment of Hauling for CY 2021).

Table4. Annual Accomplishment on Hauling for CY 2021

HAULING TARGET ACCOMPLISHED % ACCOMPLISHED

FOREST PRODUCT 3000 bd. ft. 3,425 bd. ft. 114%

CONVEYANCE 3 4 133%

5. LAWIN

The LAWIN Forest and Biodiversity Protection System has always helped forest
protection officers to check the status of existing natural forests and also to properly manage
the ecosystem against degradation and deforestation. The Enforcement Division has annual
target of 160 km of total distance patrolled and achieved 210.4 km of total distance patrolled.
Consequently, an assessment on LAWIN Patrol for the entire Eastern Visayas was held last
1st of September 2021 to evaluate the forest patrols conducted by the regional and field
offices.

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 LAWIN DISTANCE
40
34.51
35 32.22
30.42
30

25
21.6
19.29
20 18.24 19.02 17.69 17.16

15 Km

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Figure2. Monthly Lawin Patrol Effort

C. KEY PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

1. Compliance Monitoring of Tenure and Permit Holder

The Compliance Monitoring Section (CMS) of Enforcement Division reviewed 178 or

102 percent out of 174 targets on Compliance Monitoring of Tenure and permit holder.
These are composed of 162 tenure and 16 permits (please see Table 5.Distribution of
Tenure and Permits reviewed).

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Table5. Distribution of tenure and permits reviewed.

Physical Accomplishments

Tenure Permits

Office Target NIPA

FRONDS
ALMACI OVER-ALL
GATHERI
GA TOTAL
NG/
TREE RESIN
CBFMA IFMA SIFMA FLAG SLUP HARVEST
CUTTING EXTRAC
ING AND
TION
UTILIZATI
PERMIT
ON
PERMIT

PENRO LEYTE 38 33 8 41
CENRO PALO 17 15 2 17
CENRO
BAYBAY 10 9 1 10
CENRO
ORMOC 11 9 5 14
PENRO SO.
LEYTE 30 29 1 30
CENRO
MAASIN 23 22 1 23
CENRO SAN
JUAN 7 7 7
PENRO
BILIRAN 12 9 1 1 1 12
PENRO
SAMAR 34 28 1 1 2 1 2 35
CENRO STA.
RITA 16 17 17
CENRO
CATBALOGAN 18 11 1 1 2 1 2 18
PENRO
E.SAMAR 21 19 2 21
CENRO
BORONGAN 11 11 11
CENRO
DOLORES 10 8 2 10
PENRO
N.SAMAR 39 39 39
CENRO
CATARMAN 15 15 15
CENRO
PAMBUJAN 24 24 24

TOTAL 174 157 2 1 2 11 2 1 2 178

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2. Compliance Monitoring of Wildlife Farm Permit

The Enforcement Division has 5 targets on Compliance Monitoring of Wildlife Farm

Permit. Out of these targets, 7 were monitored since based on the data of Licenses Patents
and Deeds Division (LPDD), there are 7 WFP that are subject for compliance monitoring.

These holders are monitored every quarter by the Compliance Monitoring Section
following the BMB Directors’ Memorandum, re: Compliance Monitoring Form for Wildlife
Farm Permit Holder dated December 26, 2019.

Table6. List of WFP Holders Monitored.

No. Name of WFP Holder Name of Wildlife Farm Location

1 John Vincent Reyes
2 AlayzaLyka A. Negado
3 Mark Roa Gimenez
4 Angelita S. Tulin
5 Romulo Villegas Bernades
6 Ma. NizaCajesPancho
7 Billy Montes
Reyes Bird’s Farm Brgy. Pawing Palo, Leyte
Exosauria Reptile Farm Brgy 59-A 4th St.
Sampaguita Village,
Tacloban City
Gimenez Exotics Reptile Brgy. San Miguel, Tanuan,
Farm Leyte
Until Aviary Sitio Canlalin II, Poblacion,
Albuera, Leyte
Iyosamtapolja Wildlife Brgy. Jamorawon, Almeria,
Sanctuary Wild Animals Biliran
Raising Farm
Jungle Jewels Wildlife Brgy. Tangkaan, Padre
Farm Burgos Southern Leyte
Goshen Farm Brgy. Poblacion 10.,
Lawaan, Eastern Samar

3. Compliance Monitoring of Certificate of Wildlife Registration

Same with WFP, the Enforcement Division has 5 targets on CWR conducted
annually following the BMB Director’s Memorandum, re: Prescribed Format for the Regional
Submission of Consolidated Report on the Compliance Monitoring of Certificate of Wildlife
Registration dated October 14, 2020.

Table7. List of CWR Holder Monitored

No. Name of CWR Holder Location

1 Stephen Pastor Ares
2 Angelita S. Tulin
3 Mario E. Larrazabal
4 Leonardo Angcon
5 Franco Hernandez
Hermosilla Drive, Ormoc City
Sitio Canlalin II, Poblacion, Albuera,
Leyte
Bonifacio St. Ormoc City
Zamora St. Ipil, Ormoc City
Brgy. Dalakit, Catarman, Northern
Samar

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 Aside from these 5 CWR holders, the Enforcement Division also monitored the other
holders and updated the 102 holders listed in the database of CWR holders in Region 8 by
coordinating with the technical personnel in field offices assigned in wildlife concerns.

4. Regional Wildlife Management Committee Meeting

Pursuant to DENR Special Order No.2021- 195, the Regional Wildlife Management
Committee in Region 8 was created. This year 2 meetings were conducted. The Compliance
Monitoring Team presented the issues and concerns regarding WFP and CWR.

Below are the common issues and concerns on Wildlife Farm Permit that were
tackled during the RWMC first meeting on September 20, 2021.

o No submission of quarterly breeding and necropsy reports to the DENR R8-LPDD.

o No proper marking system.
o Acquisition of additional stocks with no proper supporting documents.
o Collection or possession of wildlife without proper documents.
o Continuous operation of a non-transferable WFP permit.

5. Deputation of Wildlife Enforcement Officers (WEO)

The target on deputation of Wildlife Enforcement Officers was achieved through

coordination and collaboration with the South Pacific Integrated Area Development
Foundation, Incorporation and Foundation for the Philippine Environment. The ultimate plan
of SPIADFFI is to deputize the BantayGubat of the Municipalities of Silago, Hinunangan,
Saint Bernard, and Libagon as Environment and Natural Resources Officer (ENRO) and
Wildlife Enforcement Officer (WEO) to assist in enforcing environmental laws under their
respective jurisdictions in Mt. Nacolod Landscape.

Following the qualifications stipulated in DAO 2008-20 and Republic Act No. 9147, a
total of 49 individuals were deputized as WEO and 56 deputized asENRO.

D.TRAININGS CONDUCTED

1. Training on Anti-Illegal Logging Task Force (AILTF)

DENR Regional Office VIII intensified the campaign to curb illegal forestry activities
to further protect and maintain the existing forest resources of the region for the benefit of
future generations and to combat the effects of global warming and climate change. In this
regard, the DENR Regional Office VIII through its Enforcement Division held a seminar on
the organization of an Anti-Illegal Logging Task Force last March 23, 2021.The Anti-Illegal
Task Force aimed to further strengthen the forest protection capability and boost the anti-
illegal logging campaign in Eastern Visayas. A draft MOA regarding the duties and
responsibilities with our partner law enforcement agencies was eventually drafte

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2. Training on Wildlife Trafficking Monitoring Unit (WTMU)

The Enforcement Division is guided by the Department’s vision of effectively

managing the country’s environment and natural resources and at the same time providing
its people the opportunity to balance their professional as well as personal growth with
continuous learning. Wildlife conservation is thus one of the major thrusts of the Department.
For this reason, we organized a Wildlife Trafficking Monitoring Unit (WTMU) through a virtual
training via Zoom platform which was held last June 16-17, 2021. The WTMU thereafter
consists of personnel from different law enforcement agencies which will operate to forestall
wildlife crimes at airports, seaports, and other borders.

E. SYNTHESIS

This year, the Enforcement Division endeavored to accomplish its priority programs
amid the peak of the pandemic and intermittent geophysical phenomena. Travel and border
restrictions did not bar the division to enforce environmental laws and regulations and
apprehend violators thereof. It continued to render logistical assistance to the field offices
and other law enforcement agencies in hauling and safekeeping apprehended
undocumented forest products and paraphernalia. Task forces have been organized to deter
environmental crimes through a strong and reliable intelligence network between DENR and
other law enforcement agencies. The Enforcement Division firmly believes that
environmental awareness and protection must be all-embracing and thus it held IEC in the
communities to reiterate the significance of such astounding advocacy. It provided technical
assistance to local government units in developing their final Forest Land Use Plans. Hence,
the Enforcement Division made environmental conservation and protection more inclusive
when it took every opportunity to mobilize community stakeholders in protecting and
conserving their local natural resources.

1. Facilitating Factors

The Enforcement Division highly values teamwork in achieving its agenda. Despite a
few numbers of personnel under its helm, the division chief and section chiefs ensure that
the assigned personnel in each activity is equipped with sufficient skill and knowledge in
performing tasks on minimum supervision. For example, apprehending personnel always
undergo exhaustive briefing of the current situation to guarantee the safety and success of
their operation. This is coupled with spontaneous collaboration with other law enforcement
agencies. The IEC team, on the same vein, unanimously agreed to prepare the learning
materials and to facilitate logistical support prior to the conduct of the environmental
campaign. In other words, the success of each activity lies on the cooperation and active
participation of each member of the Enforcement Division workforce.

2. Hindering factors
While the Enforcement Division banks on teamwork to smoothly implement its
activities and programs, it is also confronted with the fact that its workforce is limited to a few

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numbers of personnel. Out of these few personnel, many lack the technical dexterity to lead
an activity or resolve an administrative setback. Meanwhile, the surge of COVID-19 cases
often slows down field work activities such as IEC, surveillance and intelligence, and
apprehension.

III. POLICY IMPLEMENTATION AND ACTIONS TAKEN

A. INVESTIGATION ON THE OPERATION OF NICKELACE INCORPORATED (NAI)

This investigation stemmed from a letter of Techiron Resource Incorporated (TRI)
dated September 14, 2020, to Nickelace Incorporated (NAI), which recently came to the
Regional Executive Director’s attention. As such, on the first working hour of January 5,
2021, the Chief of Enforcement Division (ED) was directed to conduct an investigation.

A team composed of personnel from the DENR 8 Regional Office Enforcement

Division, PENRO Eastern Samar, CENRO Borongan, and elements from the Philippine
Coast Guard, went to the Homonhon Island for investigation.

The Team concluded that TRI remarks are credible. During the inspection, tree
stands removal as a result of road construction was evident. However, newly established silt
traps were likewise evident, as well as, laying of the culvert. Compact road berms were not
observed given the intermittent rain. Nonetheless, the design or condition of road shoulders
and embankments suggests susceptibility to erosion.

In addition, the Team observed newly constructed causeway without any revocable
permit, turbid water discharge of Capawpawan Creek, and traces of forest fires that
coincides with the newly constructed road.

In view hereof, Nickelace Incorporated are enjoined to CEASE AND DESIST from
further operation without securing first the RPA dated.

B. ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PROTECTION SERVICE (ELEPS)

Secretary Roy A. Cimatu recently signed DENR Administrative Order No. 2021-
28creating the Environmental Law Enforcement and Protection Service (ELEPS), as interim
service pending the passage of the Environmental Protection and Enforcement Bureau.
ELEPS was created to strengthen the environmental law enforcement functions of the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

In support of the Department Administrative Order, the Enforcement Division

conducted a consultation workshop on the organization of regional environmental law
enforcement task force on July 28, 2021. Present on the activity were the two (2) intelligence
officers from Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Army (PA), Philippine Coast Guard
(PCG), Philippine Navy (PN), and Philippine Air Force (PAF). The workshop intended to
develop creative way of combating environmental crimes in Eastern Visayas.

Powers and functions of ELEPS were presented: 1) Enforce, interdict ongoing

violations, arrest, investigate, and prepare to prosecute all violations of environmental and

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natural resources laws, rules, and regulations; 2) file the appropriate cases in court; 3) equip
enforcement officers with agency issued firearms and/or self-protective gears, and; 4)
conduct intelligence operations and endorse forensic investigation.

C. INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED ON THE SAND AND GRAVEL OPERATORS

IN ALBUERA, LEYTE

This investigation stemmed from the letter-complaint by Ret. Brigadier-General Lope

C. Dagoy addressed to Secretary Roy A. Cimatu dated 15 th of October 2021, alleging
massive environmental degradation in the municipality of Albuera due to irresponsible and
abusive sand and gravel extraction. For this reason, the Enforcement Division and CENRO
Ormoc Monitoring and Evaluation Section jointly conducted an investigation.

CENRO Ormoc, in coordination with MENRO of LGU Albuera, was able to secure the
list of sand and gravel operators in the municipality. The investigation team proceeded to the
sites of the following operators: 1) Premium Infinite Mining, Inc.; 2) MAC Builders; 3) Bach
Concrete Aggregates; 4) Ma. Adelfa Tan; 5) Rexes Morales; 6) Rodolfo Bensig; 7) Violeta
Baltonado; 8) Lorenzo Baltonado, Jr; 9) MaricelMagno; and; 10) Mary Chris Magno.

The investigating team reviewed every document of each permittee and looked into
their operations in the area if they are compliant with the terms and conditions stipulated in
the issued permit. Premium Infinite Mining, Inc. presented an Exploration Permit issued by
the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Regional Office VIII. Meanwhile, the other
aforementioned permittees presented Sand and Gravel Permit by the Province of Leyte
through the Office of the Governor.

The investigating team initially recommends mapping out the coordinates stated in
their permits to verify if such permittee did not encroach public domain. It was also
recommended that operators should momentarily cease their operations while their permits
are still pending for approval either with the MGB Regional Office VIII or Province of Leyte. A
more detailed report will follow regarding this matter.

IV. ENFORCEMENT DIVISION CY 2021 INNOVATIONS

A. DEPUTATION

The Deputized Environment and Natural Resources Officers (DENROs) in

partnership with DENR performs enforcement functions to effectively protect the natural
resources for its sustainability. Deputation ofWildlife Enforcement Officers (WEOs) was also
conductedto help with the surveillance and monitoring of wildlife-related activities and to
speed up the campaign against illegal wildlife trading. DENROs and WEOs were
equippedon pertinent environmental laws, rules, and regulations for forest protection.As
shown in the table, one hundred seventy-three (173)was deputized ENRO and fifty (50)
WEO(please see Table 8. Deputized Environment and Natural Resources Officers and
Wildlife Enforcement Officers CY 2021).

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 Table8. Deputized Environment and Natural Resources Officers and Wildlife
Enforcement Officers CY 2021

Deputized Environment and Natural Resources Officers and Wildlife

Enforcement officers C.Y. 2021
Name DENRO WEO

San Isidro, Northern Samar 29 29

Kagbana, Burauen, Leyte 22 -

BIRI-LAROSA Protected
Landscape and Seascape 21 21
(BLPLS)
Mt. Nacolod 56 -
Ormoc City 45 -
Total 173 50

The Enforcement Division conducted deputation lecture to educate the citizens on

the environment and natural resources laws, rules and regulations, and the ways on
effective management, development, and protection of natural resources, the following were
the participants:

a. 8thInfantry Stormtroopers
b. PhilippineNavy Region 8
c. Guiuan, Eastern Samar Police Station

B. UPDATING OF FOREST LAND USE PLAN GENERAL MAC ARTHUR, EASTERN

SAMAR
In response to the request of the Municipal Mayor of General Mac Arthur- Flora C.
Ty, the Regional Office FLUP team extended technical assistance for the updating of their
FLUP. Thru the active participation of the FLUP-Municipal Technical Working Group, series
of workshop, consultation, and review of the plan weresuccessfully conducted: 1) FLUP
orientation to the SB Members, Department Heads, and Local Chief Executive; 2) Data and
map collection; 3) situational analysis; 4) prioritization of sub-watersheds and allocation of
forest and forestland; 5) plan preparation.In addition, the LGU presented their FLUP to the
Regional Technical Review Committee (RTRC) as well as to the FMB-Forest Land Use Plan
Section for its improvement on November 29, 2021.

To date, the plan was on its finalization stage incorporating the comments and
suggestions from the RTRC and FMB-FRMD.

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V. TABLES ANNEXES

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Figure 3. Physical and Financial Performance of Activities
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Figure 4. Lawin Distance Patrol Efforts Per Office CY 2021

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Figure 5. Lawin Responses to the Threats per Office during Patrol CY 2021

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Figure 6. Lawin Responses per Threats Post-Patrol

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Figure 7. Post-patrol Threats per Office CY 2021

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 A. FLUP Formulation- Regional Technical Review

The Regional Technical Review Committee together with the FMB-Forest Resources Management
Division (FRMD), Regional Office FLUP Staff, LGU representative, and Field Offices FLUP Staff
conducted technical review on the target FLUPs for CY 2021: 1) Capoocan, Leyte; 2) San Isidro,
Leyte; 3) Almeria, Biliran; 4) Talalora, Samar; 5) Balangiga, Eastern Samar; 6) San Roque, Northern
Samar; and 7) Mondragon, Northern Samar on November 12 and 29, 2021.

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 B. FLUP adoption:

Figure1. PENRO Leyte’s Justification on the Unsuccessful Adoption of Mahaplag, Leyte FLUP Target
CY 2021.

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The FLUP-Municipal Technical Working Group of LGU Balangkayan, Eastern Samar received their
final copy of their adopted FLUP and the MOA for implementation.

The Regional Office FLUP Team together with CENRO Pambujan Edgardo Alegre convened LGU
Pambujan, Northern Samar MPDC on the MOA for implementation of FLUP.

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 C. Involvement of Forest Communities in Forest Protection Works

D.

The team conducted Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaigns to promote
environmental awareness in BarangayBarayong, Palo, Leyte.

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 E. Apprehension of Undocumented Forest Products

The enforcement team apprehended two hundred seventy (270) pieces of Dipterocarp species of
different dimensions with a total volume of Two Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Six point Four (2,556.4)
board feet with an estimated value of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty
(Php127,820.00) pesos at Barangay Casuguran, Homonhon Island, Guiuan, Eastern Samar.

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The enforcement team apprehended accused Renato Calzado together with assorted Narra lumber
aboard on an Isuzu mini dump truck at Barangay 2, Llorente, Eastern Samar. The aforementioned
forest products amounted to a total of four hundred fifty-seven and point twenty-four board feet
(457.24 bd. ft.) with an estimated value of fifty-nine thousand five hundred six pesos and two centavos
(59,506.02 PHP).The apprehended vehicle and lumber are deposited at the CENRO Borongan
substation.

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The vehicle, allegedly owned by a certain Jasper Amantillo, was abandoned at Barangay
Amandayehan, Basey, Samar. The undocumented lumber amounted to a total volume of two hundred
seventy-six board feet (276 bd. ft.) with an estimated value of twenty two thousand eighty pesos
(22,080 Php).The vehicle along with the apprehended lumber was turned over to CENRO Sta. Rita for
proper safekeeping and disposition.

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 E. Hauling of Apprehended Undocumented Forest Products

The enforcement team hauled one hundred fifty pieces (150) of dipterocarp species of different
dimensions with a total volume of two thousand seven hundred forty-seven (2,747) board feet and an
estimated value of Php 137, 350 at Barangay Guirang, Basey, Samar.

The abovementioned forest products were deposited at CENRO Sta. Rita for safekeeping.

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F. LAWIN PATROLLING

LAWIN patrol in San Policarpo, Eastern Samar

LAWIN patrol in General Macarthur, Eastern Samar

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LAWIN patrol in Alangalang, Leyte

LAWIN patrol in Burauen, Leyte

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 G. Compliance Monitoring of Tenure and Permit Holder

Regional Office composite team together with the CENRO Pambujan personnel and CENRO Baybay
personnel conducted compliance monitoring of the tenure and permit holders.

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 H. Compliance Monitoring of Certificate of Wildlife Registration

The Enforcement Division conducted compliance monitoring on the Certificate of Wildlife Registration
Holders.

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I. Compliance Monitoring of Wildlife Farm Permit

Reyes Bird Farm 4th quarter compliance monitoring

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Goshen Farm 4th quarter compliance monitoring

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Iyosamtapolja Wildlife Sanctuary Wild Animals Raising 4th quarter compliance monitoring

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 J. Regional Wildlife Management Committee Meeting

First Regional Wildlife Management Committee (RWMC) Meeting on the output of 1st and 2nd quarter
compliance monitoring on Wildlife Farm Permit Holders dated September 20, 2021.

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 K. Deputation of Wildlife Enforcement Officer

The Enforcement Division conducted deputation lecture for the deputation of Mt. Nacolod Wildlife
Enforcement Officer with the collaboration of South Pacific Integrated Area Development Foundation,
Inc. SPIADFI.

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 L. Training on Regional Anti-Illegal Logging Task Force

Regional Executive Director Tirso Parian, Jr. conveyed his full support in creating an Anti-Illegal
Logging Task Force in EastenVisayas.

Forester Catherine Cepada, Chief of the Compliance and Monitoring Section, emphasized the
significance to organize an Anti-Illegal Logging Task Force in Eastern Visayas pursuant to Executive
Order No. 23 series of 2011.

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Forester Allen Cebuano, Chief of the Enforcement Division, elucidated the salient provisions under
P.D. 705 and DAO 97-32.

Forester Atty. Mel Jun Diasanta, Chief of the Legal Division, discussed the pertinent provisions on the
Rules of Procedure for Environmental Cases.

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Participants affixed their signatures on the freedom wall to show their commitment in the organization
of the Regional Anti-Illegal Logging Task Force in Eastern Visayas.

M. Training on Wildlife Trafficking Monitoring Unit

The Enforcement Division organized a Wildlife Trafficking Monitoring Unit (WTMU) through a virtual
training via Zoom platform which was held last June 16-17, 2021. The WTMU now consists of
personnel from different law enforcement agencies which will operate to deter wildlife crimes at
airports, seaports, and other borders.

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 N. Deputation of Environment and Natural Resources Officer (ENRO)

Forester Allen SJ. Cebuano discussed the salient provision of Presidential Decree 705 and
distinguished the distinct and separate offenses under the Section 77 as well as the corresponding
penalties on the deputation of San Isidro, Northern Samar DENRO and WEO.

O. Conduct Lecture on 10 Priority Programs of DENR Per Request of 8 th Infantry

Stormtroopers

The Enforcement Division Chief―Allen SJ. Cebuano conducted lecture on the DENR priority
programs in Brgy. Caticugan, Sta. Rita, Samar per request of the 8 th Infantry Stormtroopers.

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 P. Consultation Workshop on DAO 2021-28 Creating ELEPS

The Consultation Workshop on DAO 2021-28 Creating ELEPS together with therepresentatives from
PNP, PCG, PA, PAF, and PN on July 28, 2021: Enforcement Division Chief- Allen SJ.
Cebuanohighlighted that they are all involved in implementing environmental laws to ensure that the
natural resources are conserved and protected for its sustainability.

Q. Updating of General MacArthur Forest Land Use Plan

Forester Allen SJ. Cebuano conducted orientation and situational analysis at General Mac Arthur,
Eastern Samar for the updating of their FLUP: He encourage the participants to state the current
situation of their barangays to come-up with appropriate land use proposal and strategies.

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Forest Land Use Plan Sub-watersheds Prioritization and Allocation Mapping of Forestland
participated by MPDC, MENRO, and Municipal Technical Working Group of LGU General Mac Arthur.

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 R. Investigation

A team composed of personnel from the DENR 8 Regional Office Enforcement Division, PENRO
Eastern Samar, CENRO Borongan, and elements from the Philippine Coast Guard, went to the
Homonhon Island for the investigation of Nickelace Incorporation wherein tree stands removal as a
result of road construction was evident.

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Prepared by:

LUCIL D. HUERTA
Admin. Aide VI/ Designate Planning Officer

JETT FLORIAN REY L. ROBEL CHENEE C. SOTTO

Project Operations Control Officer Project Operations Control Officer

Reviewed by:

ALLEN SJ. Cebuano

Chief, Enforcement Division

Approved by:

JOSE ELMER C. BASCOS

ARD for Technical Services

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