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Mar 28, 2026

2026 EARTH HOUR

2026 EARTH HOUR

๐—˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ต ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ 2026 | 12 ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜ Guided by the call to action โ€œ๐˜พ๐™ก๐™š๐™–๐™ฃ ๐™€๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ง๐™œ๐™ฎ ๐™›๐™ค๐™ง ๐˜พ๐™ค๐™ข๐™ข๐™ช๐™ฃ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™š๐™จ, ๐˜พ๐™ก๐™š๐™–๐™ฃ ๐™€๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ง๐™œ๐™ฎ ๐™—๐™ฎ ๐˜พ๐™ค๐™ข๐™ข๐™ช๐™ฃ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™š๐™จโ€, this yearโ€™s celebration brings together communities, institutions, and advocates to support practical and locally driven solutions for energy and climate challenges.From 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, participants will engage in activities that promote ๐™š๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ง๐™œ๐™ฎ ๐™˜๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™จ๐™š๐™ง๐™ซ๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ, ๐™ง๐™š๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ฌ๐™–๐™—๐™ก๐™š ๐™š๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ง๐™œ๐™ฎ ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ซ๐™š๐™จ, ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™˜๐™ค๐™ข๐™ข๐™ช๐™ฃ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ฎ-๐™ก๐™š๐™™ ๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ซ๐™ž๐™ง๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™ข๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ก ๐™–๐™˜๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ. The celebration also encourages stronger collaboration among students, local leaders, civil society organizations, academic institutions, and partner agencies in advancing sustainable energy practices.Earth Hour is more than a symbolic switch-off. It is a collective opportunity to take meaningful steps toward responsible energy use and long-term environmental stewardship.We invite everyone to join and take part in this shared commitment to a more sustainable future.

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Mar 03, 2026

World Wildlife Day

World Wildlife Day

From the shy Visayan Spotted Deer roaming our forests, the striking Rufous-headed Hornbill and Visayan Tarictic Hornbill soaring above the canopy, the elusive Visayan Leopard Cat, the gentle Negros Bleeding-heart Pigeon, to the majestic Philippine Sailfin Lizard by our rivers โ€” the Negrosโ€“Panay Islands are home to wildlife found nowhere else on Earth.

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Feb 02, 2026

World Wetlands Day 2026

World Wetlands Day 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

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Jan 01, 2026

Zero Waste Month

Zero Waste Month

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.

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Jan 26, 2026

Zero Waste Month Clean-Up Activity

Zero Waste Month Clean-Up Activity

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 communityโ€™s 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!

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Dec 02, 2025

Rise for Roots Youth Summit

Rise for Roots Youth Summit

๐–๐žโ€™๐ซ๐ž ๐ญ๐š๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‘๐ข๐ฌ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐‘๐จ๐จ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ก๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž! Please be informed that the venue of the ๐‘๐ข๐ฌ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐‘๐จ๐จ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐’๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ is now at the ๐“๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ๐ง๐  ๐Œ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž ๐„๐œ๐จ-๐“๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ฅ, ๐„.๐. ๐Œ๐š๐ ๐š๐ฅ๐จ๐ง๐š 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 ๐ž๐ฑ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ–:๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ ๐€๐Œ โ€” donโ€™t be late! Online applications are extended ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ฅ ๐ญ๐จ๐๐š๐ฒ ๐Ž๐๐‹๐˜! Apply here: https://bit.ly/R4RYouthSummit Accepted applicants will be notified via email by December 1 or earlier. ๐‘†๐‘ก๐‘ข๐‘‘๐‘’๐‘›๐‘ก๐‘  ๐‘คโ„Ž๐‘œ ๐‘ค๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘’ ๐‘ ๐‘’๐‘™๐‘’๐‘๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘‘ ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘’๐‘›๐‘‘๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘ ๐‘’๐‘‘ ๐‘๐‘ฆ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’๐‘–๐‘Ÿ ๐‘ ๐‘โ„Ž๐‘œ๐‘œ๐‘™๐‘  ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘”โ„Ž ๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘Ÿ ๐‘™๐‘’๐‘ก๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘  ๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘’ ๐‘๐‘‚๐‘‡ ๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘ž๐‘ข๐‘–๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘‘ ๐‘ก๐‘œ ๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘๐‘™๐‘ฆ ๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘™๐‘–๐‘›๐‘’. Submission of the form does not guarantee acceptance โ€” please wait for the confirmation email, and remember to check your Spam / Promotions folder. Letโ€™s connect with nature, learn from our mangroves, and lead for the future. #NICE #PEMO #R4R

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Nov 01, 2025

21st Provincial Wildlife Month

21st Provincial Wildlife Month

Fauna: Yellow-faced Flameback (Chrysocolaptes xanthocephalus)Flora: Tindalo (Afzelia rhomboidea)Ecosystem: Ilog-Hilabangan River BasinTheme: Isa ka Rehiyon, Isa ka Katuyoanโ€”Kinaiya Amligan, Tubig Protektahan!

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Nov 01, 2025

1st Provincial Wildlife Quiz for College students

1st Provincial Wildlife Quiz for College students

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.

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Ecological Census

Biodiversity Database

Discover the richness of life forms found in Negros Occidental โ€” from majestic animals to vibrant plants.

Fauna
Kingdom Animalia

Fauna of Negros Occidental

Negros Island is home to a remarkable variety of animal species, many of which are endemic. Its diverse ecosystems provide habitats for hundreds of terrestrial vertebrates.

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Flora
Kingdom Plantae

Flora of Negros Occidental

Historically covered by lush forests, Negros still sustains an incredible diversity of plant life. Discover the native vegetation that thrives in our mountains and lowlands.

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Others
Marine & Fungi

Other Living Organisms

From the depths of the Taรฑon Strait to freshwater lakes, discover the rich aquatic and marine biodiversity including coral reefs, fungi, and invertebrates.

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Our Mandate

Core Divisions

Directory

Local Conservation Areas

NOCWCA (RAMSAR SITE)

Multiple LGU
Established

SOUTHERN CAUAYAN MUNICIPALITY FOREST WATERSHED RESERVE (SCMFWR)

Municipality of Cauayan
Established

HULAO-HULAO MARINE RESERVE

Municipality of Cauayan
Established

DANJUGAN ISLAND MARINE RESERVE AND SANCTUARY

Municipality of Cauayan
Established

Mt. Malipantao LCA

Municipality of Cauayan
On Process

CANDONI LCA

Municipality of Candoni
Established

CADIZ CITY MANGROVE RESERVE

Cadiz City
Established

MANALIMSIM MARINE ECOSYSTEM AND ECO-TOURISM SITE

Municipality of Hinoba-an
Established

OBONG LCA

Municipality of Hinoba-an
Established

BOLILA ISLAND MANGROVE ECO-TOURISM PARK & WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Municipality of Hinoba-an
Established

DA-AT WATERSHED

Himamaylan City
Established

BALICAOCAO

Kabankalan City
Established

TAGOC

Kabankalan City
Established

SALONG

Kabankalan City
Established

ORINGAO

Kabankalan City
Established

TABUGON

Kabankalan City
Established

CAMINGAWAN

Kabankalan City
Established

CAROL-AN

Kabankalan City
Established

INAPOY

Kabankalan City
Established

LOCOTAN

Kabankalan City
Established

BALARING MANGROVE RESERVE

Silay City
Established
PEMO
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