5th Biennial PCO Summit on October 11, 2019 at Twin Lakes Tagaytay
ATTENTION: POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICER/s and/or MANAGING HEAD/S Warm greetings from PCAPI Region IV-A Chapter! The Pollution Control Association of the Philippines (PCAPI) Region IV-A Chapter in coordination with the DENR - Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Region IV-A will hold its 5th Biennial PCO Summit on 11 October 2019 at the Twin Lakes Hotel, Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway, Laurel, Batangas. As in the past biennial PCO Summits, we have gathered [...]
GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2020 & GENERAL ELECTIONS POSTPONEMENT
The Biennial General Assembly (GA) shall be postponed from October 2020 to a date within a transitory period of two (2) years, either in face to face or virtual set-up. The term of office of the elected Board of Trustees and Officers, whose term covers the period Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2020, shall be extended until a new schedule of GA and Elections are determined [...]
Guidelines/ MCs/Announcements Released by our Regulatory Offices
For your quick reference, co-PCOs! Here are the guidelines/ MCs/announcements released by our regulatory offices. Stay informed! Feel free to download. EMB 4A Submission of 1st Quarterly Monitoring Report Guidelines for submission of application for Hazwaste ID, submission of PTO, securing manifest number, submission of HW manifest and COT, submission for application of PTO Air Pollution Source Equipment Addendum to the Interim Guidelines on the Issuance [...]
EMB Offices Email Addresses for the Submission of SMR
Here's a consolidated list of EMB offices email addresses for the submission of SMR. You can always visit their respective website and facebook page for more information. Region 1: embdenr1.smr@gmail.com or r1@emb.gov.ph Region 2: embr02_emed@yahoo.com Region 3: submityoursmr@gmail.com Region 4A: calabarzon@emb.gov.ph or emb_calabarzon@yahoo.com Region 4B: visit https://tinuyrl.com/ybglyxvh or embmimaropa@emb.gov.ph Region 5: embr5@emb.gov.ph/ mis_emb_r5@yahoo.com CAR: emed.embcar@gmail.com NCR: northembncrsmr@protomail.com; eastembncrsmr@protomail.com; westembncrsmr@protomail.com; southembncrsmr@protomail.com Region 6: smronlinesubmission_r6@emb.gov.ph Region 7: visit https://r7.emb.gov.ph Region 8: [...]
Advanced Training for PCO Renewal, Launched by PCAPI CALABARZON
Wasting no time, PCAPI CALABARZON immediately launched its first Advanced Training for the renewal of Pollution Control Officers seven weeks after receiving its accreditation on September 3 by the DENR-EMB 4A. The Advanced Training Course on Chemical Management, the Association’s debut training, was held on October 22-24, 2019 at Los Baños, Laguna. The key learning objectives of this 20-hour training are: • To understand the mandates of different agencies [...]
PCAPI CALABARZON’S Efforts Recognized
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources Environmental Management Bureau Regional Office IV – A (DENR-EMB 4A) recognized Pollution Control Association of the Philippines Inc. Region 4A (PCAPI Calabarzon) for its exemplary performance in supporting EMB for imparting wisdom and learnings to individuals, group of individuals, and industries through its Pollution Control Officers, during the 2019 Environmental Summit themed “Beat Air Pollution: Managing Solid Waste towards a Pollution-Free Environment”, [...]
Trainers trained by Communicare
In continuous pursuit of excellence, PCAPI R4A conducted a Training of Trainers (TOT) entitled, “Powerful Presentation Skills Training for Trainers” on July 20, 2019 at The Bellevue Hotel, Alabang. This Training of Trainers imparted to its pool of speakers, is a continuing learning programme in the areas of presentation and communications. The workshop includes Mini Lectures, Individual Speaking Activities, Group Activities and Evaluation of Speaking Activities. The event was [...]
PCAPI R4A: A Sector-Focused Association
Sectoral Meeting, a gathering of Pollution Control Officers and representatives from different stakeholders of one sector, is a special seminar regularly conducted by the Pollution Control Association of the Philippines Inc. Region 4A (PCAPI Calabarzon) that aims to provide basic compliance requirements to all relevant environmental laws and to clarify issues in relation to their implementation specialized for one sector. PCAPI Calabarzon acknowledges that different business sectors have different [...]
PCAPI R4A Goes Global
Pollution Control Association of the Philippines Inc. Region 4A (PCAPI Calabarzon) is now an organizational member of International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) effective August 12, 2018 until August 12, 2019. ISSP is the world’s leading professional association of sustainability practitioners and a member-driven organization that moves sustainability profession forward by empowering each other and defining professional excellence. As the premier professional association for members of the sustainability [...]
11th Biennial PCO General Assembly
This year, our GA will revolve around the theme, “GREEN TO GOLD: PCOs as Sustainability Professionals” - which aims to discuss present and emerging agenda, commitment and challenges in achieving sustainability and showcase environmental commitments as they are translated to initiatives that deliver “green to gold” results. We have prepared an indicative program that we hope will cover more knowledge and insights in improving environmental results and enhancing efficiency, and a large exhibition to help us keep up with the trends in our PCO practices and technologies.
PCAPI R4A Now PRC-CPD Units Provider!
From the association’s tagline, “PCOs helping PCOs”, PCAPI R4a wants to provide additional assistance to PCOs in upgrading the practice of their professions and for the continuous improvement of their competence as professionals.
Moving Forward One Training at a Time
In the twenty-three years of being a highly commended training institution in the country, the key of the Pollution Control Association of the Philippines Inc. (PCAPI) Calabarzon to stay on top of its game is to make sure it consistently elevates the quality of the services it provides. A perfect example of such improvement procedure was held on May 18, 2018 as PCAPI Calabarzon’s Technical Working Committee conducted a Module [...]
PCAPI R4A Bags Hall Of Fame Award!
Pollution Control Association of the Philippines Inc. Region 4A (PCAPI Calabarzon) is now nationally recognized as the best PCAPI chapter after being inducted as an Outstanding PCAPI Chapter Hall of Fame Awardee in the recently held 38th PCAPI National Convention on May 9-11, 2018 at L’Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City. PCAPI Calabarzon was the first PCAPI Chapter to have grabbed this highly coveted award in recognition of their four years [...]
First of Many: Sectoral Meetings on Food and Beverages; Services, Consultancy, and Laboratories
Fifty-one (51) Pollution Control Officers and representatives from the Food and Beverage Sectors and from the Services, Consultancy, and Laboratories Sector from different stakeholders gathered at Silid Ng Karunungan Room D, ILCC, Insular Life Drive, Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City on May 29, 2018 to participate in the first sectoral meeting embarked by the Pollution Control Association of the Philippines Region 4A [...]
In Action: PCAPI Calabarzon’s Mangrove Planting
Twenty-five volunteers comprising of the Board of Trustees, Officers, Advisers and Staff of Pollution Control Association of the Philippines Inc. Region 4A (PCAPI Calabarzon) initiated a mangrove planting activity along the stretch of Calatagan Mangrove Forest Conservation Park in Calatagan, Batangas on April 30, 2018. The tree-planting activity was done as part of the PCAPI Calabarzon’s annual team building held near the area. Through this deed, PCAPI Calabarzon was [...]
Three Years of Women Empowerment
The Pollution Control Association of the Philippines Inc. Region 4A (PCAPI Calabarzon) hosted for the third time its highly anticipated annual convention for the Women’s Month Celebration on March 16, 2018 at Acacia Hotel, Alabang, Muntinlupa City. This prestigious event is best known as a platform for a wide array of uplifting topics for our women environment warriors, activities, and exhibits presented by vetted professionals. While staying true to [...]
EMB Registration for Hazardous Waste Management Now Online
Hazardous waste generators, transporters, and treatment, storage and disposal (TSD) facilities can now start registering online as the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) opens its Online Hazardous Waste Manifest System on November 16, 2017. Hazardous Waste Manifest has long been followed by DENR under its Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2013-22: Revised Procedures and Standards for the Management of Hazardous Wastes, in [...]
Beyond Compliance
PCAPI R4A stays true in its mission to provide effective training programs that will capacitate and equip the Pollution Control Officers (PCOs). The regular services provided by the Association such as Basic Training and Refresher Course for PCOs, 8-hour Orientation Seminar for Managing Heads and In-House Training programs are continually being improved and tailor-fitted to the present needs and interests of the country’s environmental warriors. In numbers, six (6) [...]