By Claro A. Lanipa
PAGADIAN CITY - The Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-9) has held this week “Exhibit 2013”
featuring Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) Technologies and Programs at
the lobby of the City Commercial Center (C3) this city.
Anchored on the theme, “Rediscovering Research in
Zamboanga Peninsula,” Regional Technical Director Gil T. Ona of the Ecosystems
Research and Development Services (ERDS) said the weeklong activity presented
“the magnanimous contribution of research to the development of Zamboanga
Peninsula” adding “no projects have been implemented by DENR without passing
through thorough research.”
“It is our hope that by this exhibit, we will
successfully develop public awareness on what DENR has been doing in
preserving, conserving and sustaining the environment,” Ona stressed.
In his message, Regional Executive Director Arleigh J.
Adorable emphasized that the exhibit was not only made to showcase DENR’s
successes in research - completed and on-going researches - but to present the
agency’s accomplishments of protecting and developing the natural resources in
the region as well.
City Mayor Romeo Pulmones whose message was read by
City Administrator Vrixsio Daniel said: “This exhibit is very timely for everyone
to be awakened and to brace himself for an active participation in the mission
of DENR.”
“Let us not entrust everything to DENR. We have to do
our share because this problem on climate change that we are facing today
affects you and me and the entire populace,” the mayor pointed out.
“Now is the time to refrain from committing the ‘sins
of commission and of omission’ and let us put a stop to abuses against the
environment. Instead, let us pursue the good programs and activities being
spearheaded by the DENR. Let us take a serious part in the work now,” urged
Pulmones. (PIA9)