The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) Apayao was recognized as the best PENR office in the region, during Cordillera’s culminating program of the Philippine Environment Month in Baguio City this June 30, 2023.
The recognition was presented to PENRO Apayao in an awarding ceremony held at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Cordillera (DENR-CAR) Training Center.
PENRO Apayao garnered a 97.309% overall rating after a thorough evaluation process by the Regional Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) Committee.
Aside from being adjudged as the best PENRO in the region, PENRO Apayao likewise garnered recognition in the best ecological profile, and best bamboo plantation categories.
These awards highlight the exemplary efforts and dedication of the staff and personnel at PENRO Apayao in fulfilling their mandate to protect and preserve the environment and natural resources of the province.
In light of this achievement, PENR Apayao Officer Rainer Balbuena expressed his gratitude to the Regional PRAISE Committee for recognizing their hard work and dedication. He extended his appreciation to the DENR-CAR for providing guidance and support, as well as to the local communities for their active participation in environmental conservation efforts of PENRO Apayao. By JCM