By: Alma L. Tingcang
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will embark on a massive awareness and advocacy campaign on the protection, conservation and management of the environment and natural resources in this province starting next week.
DENR-9 Regional Director Arleigh J. Adorable said the activity will spur the participation of stakeholders, particularly students and the academe to become partners in environmental protection.
The Regional Public Affairs Office (RPAO) will spearhead the series of symposia with the support of the Philippine Information Agency at Sibugay Technical Institute Inc., Marian College and Ipil Heights National High School, including a Dalaw Turo Session at Zamboanga Sibugay National High School-Campus A.
Dalaw Turo (DT) is a form of folk media adopted by DENR-Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau (PAWB) as its communication tool in teaching biodiversity conservation especially in protected areas. It is aimed at raising awareness on the importance of biodiversity protection and involving people’s participation in its conservation. DT uses various methodologies such as environmental games, skits and lectures. Its primary audience is the school community including the teachers.