Feb 02, 2026
World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2 February. This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea.Theme:ย Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage
Jan 01, 2026
Proclamation No. 760, dated May 5, 2014, the then President Benigno Aquino III declared January of every year as Zero Waste Month, which aims to guide people in changing their lifestyles and practices to emulate sustainable natural cycles where all discarded materials are designed to become resources for others to use.
Jan 26, 2026
Calatrava Collects 208 Sacks of Waste in Zero Waste Month DriveA total of 208 sacks or 2,748 kilograms of non-biodegradable waste and 10 kilograms of biodegradable waste were collected during a clean-up activity in Brgy. Suba, Calatrava, in celebration of Zero Waste Month this January.The activity was spearheaded by the Local Government Unit of Calatrava under the leadership of Mayor Marilyn Era, with the support of SWM Focal Person Jerson H. Amparo and ENRO Designate Carmelo Cabataรฑa, in partnership with DILG, Brgy. Suba Council led by Punong Barangay Lyndon Sotes, KaSE, PEMO, Suba Mangrove Growers Association, Civil Society Organizations, TSPS and dedicated community volunteers.By taking part in this initiative, participants showed their shared commitment to changing behavior towards improper waste disposal and ensuring that waste does not end up in rivers and oceans. The collective effort highlights the communityโs responsibility to protect the environment and promote sustainable waste management.We extend our sincerest appreciation to all partners and volunteers for their continued support in building a cleaner, greener and more sustainable Negros Occidental. Abanse Negrense!
Dec 02, 2025
๐๐โ๐ซ๐ ๐ญ๐๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ก๐๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐ง๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐! Please be informed that the venue of the ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ is now at the ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐จ-๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ฅ, ๐.๐. ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ง๐ โ a living classroom for climate, biodiversity, and coastal protection. Transportation to and from the venue will be provided. Participants will convene at the Provincial Capitol steps, departing at ๐๐ฑ๐๐๐ญ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐:๐๐ ๐๐ โ donโt be late! Online applications are extended ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ฅ ๐ญ๐จ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐! Apply here: https://bit.ly/R4RYouthSummit Accepted applicants will be notified via email by December 1 or earlier. ๐๐ก๐ข๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐คโ๐ ๐ค๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ฆ ๐กโ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐โ๐๐๐๐ ๐กโ๐๐๐ข๐โ ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐๐๐๐. Submission of the form does not guarantee acceptance โ please wait for the confirmation email, and remember to check your Spam / Promotions folder. Letโs connect with nature, learn from our mangroves, and lead for the future. #NICE #PEMO #R4R
Nov 01, 2025
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Fauna: Yellow-faced Flameback (Chrysocolaptes xanthocephalus)Flora: Tindalo (Afzelia rhomboidea)Ecosystem: Ilog-Hilabangan River BasinTheme: Isa ka Rehiyon, Isa ka KatuyoanโKinaiya Amligan, Tubig Protektahan!
Nov 01, 2025
The Negros Occidental Provincial Wildlife Month Festival proudly invites college students across Negros Island to join the first Provincial Wildlife Quiz (Tertiary Level) This wildlife quiz bowl is a great opportunity for students to showcase their knowledge, sharpen their critical thinking skills, and celebrate the important role of wildlife in our environment and society. Scan the QR code provided or see the full mechanics below.
Oct 01, 2025
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2025 PROVINCIAL WILDLIFE MONTH: SAYAWIT PARA SA KALIKASAN Access the Confirmation Slip and the full Criteria and Mechanics of the contest through this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SK0T-0pBr7uqM5cMdC1aw76rA77p7c71/view?usp=sharing Please email the scanned copy of the Confirmation Slip to pemonegros1993@gmail.com. Registration will automatically close once the maximum of fifteen (15) entries is reached. Winners shall receive: 1st place- Php 10,000.00 2nd place- Php 8,000.00 3rd place- Php 7,000.00 4th place- Php 5,000.00 Non-winners will receive Php 3, 000/each. Abanse Negrense!
Sep 05, 2025
Calling all creative minds ๐ In celebration of the upcoming 21st Provincial Wildlife Month, weโre launching a Logo Design Competition! Showcase your artistry by creating a logo that highlights Negros Occidentalโs treasures โ the Yellow-faced Flameback, the Tindalo tree, and the Ilog-Hilabangan River Basin. The winning design will be the official logo of this yearโs celebration.
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