Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Environmental Law Enforcement and Protection Service OIC Director Reuel Sorilla is seen on the ground during a successful buy-bust operation conducted by the DENR in coordination with local police. The operation resulted in the seizure of approximately P3.6-million worth of illegally imported counterfeit chainsaws. File photo from DENR
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Thursday unveiled a major reform in enforcing environmental laws by adopting a new national standard for investigating, arresting, and preparing cases involving environmental offenses.
Known formally as the Environment and Natural Resources Law Enforcement Manual of Operations (ELEMO), the manual will serve as the DENR’s main guide for enforcement activities, covering procedures from surveillance and operational planning to arrests, confiscations, evidence management, and prosecution.
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