By Leilanie G. Adriano
Staff Reporter
LAOAG CITY—The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has
simplified the process of issuing environmental clearance certificate (ECC)
which can now be accessible online or secured from the provincial environment
offices.
After attending a Monday flag-raising ceremony at the Ilocos Norte Capitol,
Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer Victor Dabalos told
government workers the application for ECC by mining and quarry operators can
now be done by just a few click of the mouse at the newly-created environment
and management unit in the province.
“For those who are applying for ECC, there is no need to go to San Fernando
City [DENR Regional Office] as you can now directly apply in our office,” said Mr.
Dabalos, noting this is one of the innovations of DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu to
expedite the issuance of ECC.
As part of the Duterte administration’s serious effort to promote ease of
doing business in the country, Mr. Cimatu has removed the burden of project
proponents whose applications for ECCs remained pending at the central and
regional offices.
Quarry operators in the province like Arlene Domingsil, a resident of Laoag
City, said this is a welcome development for them as they will no longer have
to travel far to secure their ECC permits.
“This is good news for us. It saves us so much time and effort to do
business,” she said.
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