DENR campaign vs. illegal logging gains ground

LEGAZPI CITY, March 26 – With a considerable outcome on its anti-illegal logging campaign, the Department of Environment and natural Resources (DENR) scored against illegal loggers at the outset of the creation of the Regional Anti-illegal Logging Task Force (RAILTF).

In its 2011 report, the Forest Management Service (FMS) revealed that 192 anti-illegal logging operations resulted in an apprehension of 476.2253 cubic meters (m³) or 201,812.853 board feet (bd. ft.) valuated at 2,531,657.80 Pesos which stemmed to the filing of nine cases against illegal logging suspects.

DENR Bicol Regional Executive Director Joselin Marcus Fragada attributed the significant anti-illegal logging operations to the creation of the RAILTF last May 17, 2011 which complements the regional office with manpower and firepower through the Armed Forces of the Phils. (air force, navy and army), Phil. National Police (PNP), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Phil. Coast Gurad, Dept. of Justice (DOJ) among others.

“We sure are hoping to sustain this campaign with the help of our partners at the RAILTF,” Director Fragada said.

According to foresters and field personnel of the FMS, a pro-active campaign is a deterrent to illegal logging operations in Bicol’s natural and secondary forests which the DENR is trying to rehabilitate under the National Greening Program (NGP).

FMS report disclosed that along with confiscated woods, various field offices sequestered 68 conveyances used in the transport of illegal logs, 6 animals, 2 carts, 5 logging tools and 11 chainsaws.

Meanwhile, 40 public schools under the Department of Education (DepEd) benefitted from the donation of 24,563 bd. ft. of confiscated wood by the DENR. Under the memorandum of agreement by the DENR and DepEd confiscated woods will be used in making chairs and desks, and with the repairs of school buildings. (Ruby Mendones, DENR/PIA Sorsogon)

Sorsogon City Central Fire Station conducts Tree Planting activity

Personnel of Bureau of Fire protection Sorsogon City headed by City Fire Marshal SInsp Walter Marcial conducts tree planting activity together with the pupils of Bacon East Central School as a way of mitigating effects of climate change as well as raising the public’s awareness of protecting water sources. The activity is part of the observance of this year's Fire Prevention Month. (BFP/BARecebido, PIA Sorsogon)

Photos by: BFP Sorsogon City

Earthquake and Fire Exit Drill at LCC Department Store

Fire prevention Month 2012. Earthquake and Fire Exit Drill conducted by the personnel of the Sorsogon City Central Fire Station at the LCC Department Store in Magsaysay St., Sorsogon City on March 21, 2012 participated by some 40 employees of said establishment. The activity aimed at ensuring efficient and safe use of the exit facilities available in case of emergencies and at the same time enhances emergency response capabilities of the LCC employees. (BARecebido, PIA Sorsogon/Photos by BFP Sorsogon City)

BFP Sorsogon City strengthens capacities of various sectors on disaster preparedness

By: Bennie A. Recebido

SORSOGON CITY, March 26 – The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Sorsogon City, as part of its observance of the Fire Prevention Month this year, conducted various activities that would strengthen capacities of personnel in the business sector and company as well, specifically in terms of disaster preparedness.

Among which is the conduct of the Earthquake and Fire Exit Drill at the LCC Department Store in Magsaysay St., Sorsogon City on March 21, 2012. City Fire Marshal Senior Inspector Walter B. Marcial said that the activity aimed at ensuring efficient and safe use of the exit facilities available in case of emergencies and at the same time enhance emergency response capabilities of the LCC employees.

The activity started with an orientation conducted by FO3 Lolito F. Canares to more or less 40 participants followed thereafter by a drill.

“The sounding alarm signified the shaking/earthquake and as a response, participants do the ‘Duck, Cover and Hold’ activity. An evacuation to the designated safe area of refuge followed right away, observing the proper execution as taught by the BFP personnel during the orientation,” said Marcial.

While in the assembly area, the participants were instructed to make an orderly formation for the headcount. Evaluation and giving of critique ended the activity.

Meanwhile, on March 19 and 20, 2012, personnel of BFP Sorsogon City also conducted a two-day Fire Prevention and Control Seminar and Firefighting Techniques Training to employees of BacMan Geothermal Power Plant Complex (BGPPC).

The activity is in response to the management’s request in their desire to enhance BGPPC personnel’s response capability in fire emergencies considering the grave hazard where they are exposed into, especially when fire strikes.

The team of instructors on the first day was headed by Sorsogon City Fire Station Chief Operation SFO1 Gene H. Mendoza, while the second day was headed by Provincial Fire Marshal CInsp Achilles M. Santiago.

Other members who joined the team were personnel from the Fire Safety Enforcement Section and Operations Section who respectively discussed and demonstrated fire safety awareness, use and classes of fire extinguishers and topics in fire operation like firefighting apparatus, personal protective equipment, phases of firefighting, safety measures and techniques in firefighting.

Prior to these activities, BFP Sorsogon City also conducted fire and earthquake drills in schools, fire prevention seminar in some identified barangays, fire safety inspections of different business establishments within the city, open house and radio hopping.

“We have also conducted tree planting activity as a way of mitigating effects of climate change as well as raising the public’s awareness of protecting water sources,” said Marcial.

Further, Marcial said, other activities they have lined-up this week include inspection and re-painting of fire hydrants, blood letting, and clean-up drive in Brgy. Caricaran, Bacon District. (BFP/BARecebido, PIA Sorsogon)

FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL SEMINAR AND

FIREFIGHTING TECHNIQUES TRAINING

BACMAN Geothermal Power Plant

March 19-20, 2012

(Photos by: BFP Sorsogon City)

 

Bag-ong Community Police Assistance Center Pig-aktibar

Sorsogon Police Provincial Office –  Pinangenotan kan Pilar Municipal Police Station sa pamamayo kan saindang Acting Chief of Police na si PSI DENNIS V. PABELONIA ang pag-aaktibar o pagbubukas kan sarong Community Police Assistance Center (COMPAC) sa Putiao Public Market Building, Brgy Putiao, Pilar, Sorsogon kasubag-ong aga poco mas o menos alas 10:30, Marso, 20, 2012.

Pinun-an ang naonambitan na aktibidad sa paagi kan sarong motorcade hale sa Bonifacio Park, Pilar, Sorsogon sagkod sa Brgy Putiao asin sinundan man tulos kan Blessing na pinangenotan kan Parish Priest kan Putiao na si Rev Fr. Efren Baltog.

Nagkaigwa man ni ribbon cutting na pinangenotan ni PROVINCIAL DIRECTOR POLICE SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT JOHN CA JAMBORA asin ni Mayor Dennis Sy-Reyes kan munisipyo nin Pilar. Nagkaigwa man nin halipo-ot na programa kun saen  nagpahayag nin pasasalamat ang mga taga Putiao sa paagi kan saindang Barangay Captain na si Punong Barangay Joel Lubiano kay Provincial  Director Jambora sa pagkakigwa nin siring na Community Police Assistance Center sa  saindang lugar.

Presente man sa naonambitan na aktibidad ang miyembro kan Sanggunian Bayan kan Pilar sa pamamayo ni Vice Mayor Hon Celso Y Lao Jr.,Bravo Company 31^st IB, 9ID Philippine Army sa pamamayo ni 1^st Lt Dave Estorninas, 3rd Maneuver Company 5^th Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB) sa pamamayo ni PI DOMINIC BORIGAS, ang 27 Barangay Capatin kan Pilar II District asin miyembros kan media. (PSI RMGallinera. SPPO/PIA Sorsogon)

(Photos courtesy of PO2 Mike Espena, SPPO/ PIA Sorsogon)