Mariano Marcos
State University

PENRO Ilocos Norte recognizes MMSU’s environmental protection initiatives

By Criztalene Victorio

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) Ilocos Norte recognized Mariano Marcos State University for its support in environmental initiatives during the culminating activity on October 12 in Laoag City.

PENRO Ilocos Norte acknowledged the university’s contributions during the Handog ng Pangulo: Luntiang Bukas Program in Ilocos Norte last September 10, citing its valuable support and partnership in advancing environmental protection and sustainable development initiatives.

Luntiang Bukas Program is a flagship program of DENR that aims to restore degraded ecosystems, increase forest cover, and build climate-resilient communities. 

President Manzano, who received the commendation, thanked DENR-PENRO Ilocos Norte for recognizing MMSU’s positive contributions to public service. He noted that this will further enrich the university’s participation in environmental programs and initiatives across the province. Prof. Ryan Dean Sucgang, Director of the Human Movement and Artistic Innovation Center, joined President Manzano in receiving the award.
 

For MMSU, this recognition strengthens its commitment to public service, institutional partnerships, environmental efforts, and community initiatives.
 

Other awardees included the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, City Government of Laoag, Philippine National Police Ilocos Norte, and SM City Laoag, to name a few. 

Marking the month-long Civil Service celebration, the “Pagpupugay at Pasasalamat” culminating activity honored PENRO’s partner institutions as well as government employees for their dedication to public service and their contributions to environmental governance.