CENRO Samal Island

ANNOUNCEMENT || The Department of Environment and Natural Resources will be conducting a One-Stop Shop dubbed as DENR Services on Wheels on March 24, 2026, at the City Hall Atrium, Barangay Peñaplata.

Green Runway Samal Eco-Trashion Show 2026

As part of the 28th Founding Anniversary celebration of the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS), the Green Runway Samal Eco-Trashion Show 2026 showcased the creativity and environmental advocacy of high school students across the city through fashion made from recycled and sustainable materials.

What made this year’s competition unique is its focus on repurposing old textiles, as participants creatively transformed old clothing, thrifted garments, curtains, and other fabric materials into stylish and innovative eco-fashion pieces—giving new life to items that might otherwise end up as waste.

The event highlighted how innovation, style, and sustainability can come together to promote environmental awareness and responsible waste management.

Green Runway Samal Eco-Trashion Show 2026 Winners

👑 Green Fashion Ambassador 2026
VJ Carsido – San Isidro Integrated School
(Most Creative Design & Best in Sustainability Concept)

🥈 1st Runner-Up
Wrench Cadungog - Anonang National High School
(Best Runway Presentation)

🥉 2nd Runner-Up – Ameginne Culanggo (Limao National High School)

🏅 3rd Runner-Up – Juliana Getingan (Gamban Dadatan National High School)

🏅 4th Runner-Up – Madison Occena (Nieves Villarica National High School)

The City Government of the Island Garden City of Samal, through the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), congratulates all participating students and schools for demonstrating that sustainability can be creative, inspiring, and impactful.

In celebration of the 28th Founding Anniversary of the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS), the City Government under the leadership of Mayor Lemuel T. Reyes, through the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), successfully held Little Eco-Heroes Day: Enviro-Fiesta for Kids, the Green Runway Samal Eco-Trashion Show 2026, and the Eco-Partners Booth Exhibition at the Mega Tent, New City Hall, Barangay Peñaplata.

Now on its third year, this vibrant environmental celebration highlights the creativity, talent, and environmental awareness of young Samalenyos through fun, educational, and interactive activities.

Participants also attended a learning symposium on sustainability, featuring sessions on the Circular Economy by UNDP Philippines and the Ridge-to-Reef Approach by IDIS, both emphasizing sustainable practices and ecosystem protection relevant to island communities like Samal.

The celebration also featured the Eco-Partners Booth Exhibition, where partner stakeholders showcased innovative environmental programs and sustainable initiatives.

A total of 8 secondary schools and 10 elementary schools participated, creating an exciting and inspiring atmosphere where students proudly showcased their eco-friendly ideas and talents.

✨ Event Highlights

🏆 Enviro-Quiz Bee
Champion – Anonang Elementary School
2nd Placer – Angel Villarica Central Elementary School
3rd Placer – Kaputian Central Elementary School

🏃 WAC Rush Game
Winner – Kaputian Central Elementary School

🎨 Poster Making Contest
Champion – Peñaplata Central Elementary School SPED Center
2nd Placer – Mambago-A Elementary School
3rd Placer – San Jose Elementary School

🌱 Eco-Booth Exhibit
Champion – LimaDOL

The LGU of the Island Garden City of Samal thanks all participating schools, students, coaches, and partner stakeholders for making this celebration meaningful and successful.

On February 28, 2026, the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) conducted a Sanipaan Conservation Day “dubbed” as Sama-Samang Aksyon Para sa Kalikasan,” as one of the highlights in the 28th Founding Anniversary of the Island Garden City of Samal. It is a day dedicated to spreading awareness and protecting our natural resources like water, marine life and wildlife. The activity focused on the removal of excessive barnacle build-up in response to concerns regarding the condition of mangroves as one of the marine protected areas of IGaCoS.

Over accumulation of barnacle can increase the weight on mangrove roots, obstruct gas exchange, and place stress on young trees, thereby affecting their ability to absorb oxygen and nutrients. Barnacle removal is therefore undertaken in conservation and restoration areas when overgrowth threatens root function, recognizing that barnacles are natural beneficial to our ecosystems. In addition to barnacle removal, a regular coastal clean-up was conducted also to help ensure the overall health of the marine environment and to protect marine organisms from waste materials carried ashore by waves.

The activity was participated in by various local offices of the LGU, in collaboration from the Office of Sangguniang Panlungsod. This collective effort demonstrates that coordinated action, guided by a clear environmental objective, can produce meaningful outcomes that benefit both the community and the broader ecosystem. 🐋🌳