Events

This session will feature interactive discussions and live demonstrations on medicinal and aromatic plants, including traditional preparation methods, product processing, and practical applications. The activity aims to bridge traditional knowledge with scientific practice.

The trade fair will be officially launched through a ribbon cutting ceremony and a tour at the trade show. It will showcase community-based enterprises and organizations producing herbal teas, oils, balms, and other medicinal and aromatic plant-based products.

Booths will feature products of various individuals, organizations, cooperatives, among others. Exhibitors are therefore encouraged to bring their flagship and premium goods to be displayed at their designated booths.

The Forum on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants will be conducted to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of medicinal and aromatic plants through a series of expert-led presentations. The forum will feature resource speakers from national government agencies, academic and research institutions, and the private sector, who will share their knowledge, experiences, and best practices on the sustainable use and conservation of these plant resources.

The forum will cover the following key topics: a) An overview of the diversity of Philippine medicinal and aromatic plants and their role in healthcare and biodiversity conservation; b) Research and development initiatives on medicinal plants, highlighting current scientific studies and innovations; c) Product development and research initiatives showcasing value-added products and industry applications, and; d) A discussion on promoting fair and equitable access and benefit-sharing, emphasizing legal frameworks, intellectual property rights, and community participation.

The forum will highlight the scientific, cultural, and conservation importance of medicinal and aromatic plants, while promoting ethical use, respect for intellectual property, and compliance with biodiversity and wildlife laws, including those governing threatened and CITES-listed species.

Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) Brooke's Point through the leadership of Mayor 𝗖𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗼 𝗥. 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼, 𝗝𝗿., hosted the 1𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 with the localized theme: "Discovering Palawan's Wildlife: Celebrating Our Natural Heritage" Communication, Education, and Public Awareness Seminar Workshop.

Celebration of World Wildlife Day 2025 at Albay Park & Wildlife Rescue Center, Bogtong, Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines. There will be a wildlife (Philippine Serpent Eagles) release during the morning and Mural Painting Contest and Film Showing in the afternoon.

For 12 years, the Regional Integrated Coastal Resource Management Center (RIC-XI) through Davao Oriental State University (DOrSU) has been the hub for biodiversity monitoring and research, training, and demonstration activities and the focal point in undertaking the Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaign in coordination with the Convention on Biodiversity’s efforts in Communication, Education, and Public Awareness (CEPA).

In celebration of World Wildlife Day in 2024, we conducted an IEC campaign entitled "REthinking Impact: An IEC on Marine Conservation and Regenerative Development." It's grounded in the urgent need to address the critical challenges facing marine ecosystems and wildlife conservation. The target participants of the said IEC campaign are the students of Barangay Dahican, Bobon, and Tamisan. This activity will be implemented over three consecutive weeks, targeting six schools.

We successfully conducted our first week of the IEC campaign on March 13, 2024, at the Benito G. Rabat Executive Elementary School and Don Luis Rabat Sr. Memorial School. The activity commenced with informative sessions and interactive presentations at two beneficial schools in Dahican.

This activity was organized by DORSU - BSES GreenPulse in collaboration with the Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences—Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science Program, DORSU Regional Integrated Coastal Resource Management Center XI, DORSU Center for Futures Thinking and Regenerative Development, DORSU M2P2 Research Program, Mama Earth Foundation, DENR-Community of Environment and Natural Resources Office (Mati), BFAR-Provincial Fisheries Office (Davao Oriental), MASONIC District R-XI (Davao Oriental), City of Mati LGU, rrreefs, Sangguniang Kabataan-Barangay Dahican, Project Para Sa Bayan, City ENRO, Sawom Davao Oriental and Coast Guard Station (Davao Oriental).

As we reflect on its achievements, it is evident that RIC-XI will continue to inspire future generations to safeguard our precious coastal resources for years to come.

A venue to formally recognize private individuals and non-DENR officials/personnel who have provided invaluable assistance and unqualified support to the DENR in enforcing the provisions of the Wildlife Act (RA 9147). For the past ten (10) years, the DENR has conferred the award to 880 recipients from various enforcement partner agencies and civil society organizations, including private individuals. For this year, more than two hundred officials/personnel primarily from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Bureau of Customs (BOC), Philippine National Police – Maritime Group (PNP-MG), Philippine National Police – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) and PNP Police Regional Offices will be formally commended for their valuable assistance and dedication to wildlife law enforcement from January to December 2023.

The awarding ceremony will also serve as a venue for the DENR to call for stronger support and greater commitment from each of the awardees and their respective institutions/ agencies to curb illegal wildlife trade. It will also be a way to encourage support from a wider sector of the society and the Filipino citizenry in protecting wildlife.