EMB Caraga OIC Regional Director, Engr. Albert G. Arcamo turns over the thirteen (13) units and seven hundred (700) pieces of yellow trash bins and trash bags, respectively to the Mayor of Cabadbaran City, Honorable Judy Chin Amante. EMB provided said items in support to the LGU’s heightened campaign on proper segregation and disposal of continue reading : EMB 13 distributes thrash bins to LGU Cabadbaran
In line with the implementation of Adopt an Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station Program, personnel from EMB Caraga together with the private donor partners– Agata Mining Ventures, Inc., Philsaga Mining Corporation, and Therma Marine, Inc. represented by Genevieve Alindeg & Manilyn Bermudez, Gladess Diane Buot, and Chrisyl Garcia, respectively, conducted ocular inspection on the ongoing continue reading : EMB 13 inspects Air Quality Station in Cabadbaran,Agusan del Norte
In celebration of the World Water Day on March 22, 2022, the EMB Provincial Environmental Management Unit of Surigao del Sur (PEMU-SDS) joined the river cleanup along the riverbank in Brgy. Telaje, Tandag Cityon March 18, 2022. This year’s theme, “Groundwater: making the invisible visible”, focuses on people’s awareness on the importance of groundwater to continue reading : PEMU Surigao del Sur particpates in World Water Day celebration
In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, the Regional Development Council’s Regional Gender and Development Committee (RDC-RGADC) spearheaded the Women’s Summit at Balanghai Hotel and Convention Center, Butuan City. One of the highlights of the event was the Recognition of Successful Women in Caraga. EMB Caraga’s Former GAD Focal Person Ms. Judy Ann continue reading : EMB 13 former GAD Focal recognize by RDC-RGADC
EMB Caraga passed the 1st Surveillance Audit for both the Quality and Environmental Management Systems, 9001:2015 and 14001:2015, respectively on February 28, 2022. The remote audit of the two certified systems conducted by the SOCOTEC International Philippines, Inc. was done to ensure that the Bureau’s system processes and documentation continue to fulfil the requirements for continue reading : EMB 13 passes surveillance audit for ISO
EMB Caraga through the Ecological Solid Waste Management (ESWM) Section organized a two-day meeting for the levelling-off of the guidelines and deliverables of the solid waste management enforcement and programs at Grand Palace Hotel, Butuan City on February 28 to March 1, this year. In attendance were the heads of the Provincial Environmental Management Units continue reading : ESWM personnel initiates meeting on leveling off of programs
“Love your work, as it can do extraordinary things.”EMB Bureau Director, Engr. William P. Cuñado stressed this to employees of EMB Caraga during his visit on February 2, 2022. He reminded them on the mission of the Bureau and underscored the importance of a scientific data as basis for any action or decision for compliance continue reading : Bureau Director visits EMB Caraga
To raise the awareness on the toxicity level of Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS) and Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), EMB Caraga gathered dealers, retailers or resellers, and services providers of refrigerants for a seminar on the proper handling and management of toxic chemical substances at Watergate Hotel, Butuan City on February 22, 2022. The learning event served a venue continue reading : EMB 13 conducts seminar on handling and management of Toxic Chamical Substances
To understand the types of materials, physical and chemical characteristics of our wastes, a Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS) has been introduced to Local Government Units (LGUs) to aid them in effectively managing wastes in their respective areas. This is a process of determining the volume and kinds of wastes generated. On February 21, continue reading : EMB spearheads the conduct of WACS to LGU Prosperidad