DENR salutes National Color

BY RACQUEL M. CALDEZ


Officials and employees led by PENRO Alfredo M. Almueda and his staff at the CENRO level successfully celebrated the National Flag Day

Taking instruction from Regional Executive Director Laureano Lingan, Jr. and from PENRO Almueda, the Community Environment and Natural Officers in Isabela moved their resources to facilitate the display of the national flag and have its own innovative approach in coming up with their activities related to the celebration

CENRO Naguilian headed by OIC CENR Officer Samuel Berlin displayed the tarpaulin flags in three strategic places within their area of jurisdiction. The tarpaulin flags were displayed at the Binallay Park in Ilagan and along the high way at Naguilian junction and San Mariano.

OIC CENRO Mindo Aquino of San Isidro displayed the giant tarpaulin flags in a prominent places in this southern town of the province at the Isabela State University in Echague, distributed Flags (posters) to Bus Drivers and LGU while CENRO Roxas headed by Forester Jaime Frogoso had shown support to the DENR Secretary as manifested by the activities undertaken in relation to the celebration. Installed the tarpaulin flag along the intersection road going westward to the Roxas Town proper, Northward to Central Terminal and Roxas Central School, Eastward to CENR Office and Barangay Karagsakan, Southward to the Roxas to Ilagan Road in front of the Roxas Central Park and Philippine National Police.

Palanan CENR Office headed by CENRO Williams Savella immediately moved to comply with the instruction of the PENR Officer to display the Philippine National Flag and conduct related activities to commemorate this event.

CENRO Cabagan chose Isabela State University in Catabayungan, Cabagan as the most appropriate place for them to display the tarpaulin flag provided by the DENR Regional Office. CENR Officer Melchor Abiqui pointed in his report that flag ceremony, motorcade and IEC on the legal basis of the Philippine Flag Day was conducted.

CENRO Cauayan through the leadership of Forester Edilberto Crabajal displayed the tarpaulin flag at the Cauayan Airport clearly seen by the airline passengers.

The six CENRO field offices of the DENR-PENRO coordinated with officials of other government agencies, school heads, LGUs, civic groups, the religious and even the military within their turf for the display of the Philippine flag, posters and stickers.

To boost the participation of other groups to this historic event, PENRO Isabela installed the tarpaulin flags provided with wooden frame in strategic places along the National Highway of Alibagu Capitol compound in coordination with ENRO Geronimo Cabaccan of Provincial Office and in front of the Public Market in Ilagan along national highway which is adjacent to public places like hospitals, parks, and other commercial establishments to catch the attention of passers-by.





On May 28, PENRO Isabela personnel, PEMO Proculo Castaneda and staff, CENRO Samuel V. Berlin of Naguilian with staff and employees, representatives from CENRO Cauayan, Cabagan, Palanan, San Isidro and Roxas with students from Isabela State University in Ilagan covened at the DENR PENRO Office for the Flag Raising ceremony, with some announcement for the activity to be undertaken followed with a short prayer led by Forestry Specialist Arnold D. Frogoso after which the group proceeded to their scheduled motorcade from PENRO Office to Ilagan Town Proper and along Alibagu Capitol with escorts from the Philippine National Police.

Pieces (posters, stickers & flaglets) of national emblem were distributed and to various government instrumentalities, business establishments, educational institutions and private entities as well as private and public utility vehicles.

All participating personnel were given flaglets, flag stickers and their vehicles were marked with controlled numbers.

Administrative Officer Henriza Azurin announced during the motorcade the importance of this event with background song entitled “Pilipinas Kong Mahal”.

A Live News Coverage at DY Patrol Morning Edition anchored by DWDY reporter Conrado Delos Reyes during the date set for the celebration of our national flag.

DENR Secretary Lito L. Atienza Jr. has been tasked by her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to lead the celebration of the National Flag Day for the second consecutive year.

This year’s theme “Kagitingan, Kagalingan at Kasipagan Tungo sa tunay na Kalayaan” echoes President Arroyo’s resolve to foster unity among Filipinos under a national symbol of an extraordinary country blessed by God.#


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