MINES AND GEOSCIENCES BUREAU
REGION V - BICOL

Defensor replaces Gozun as new DENR Secretary

CHANGING OF THE GUARDS AT DENR.

Outgoing Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Elisea G. Gozun (left) hands over September 1, 2004 the DENR flag to incoming DENR Chief Michael T. Defensor (right) during the turnover rites at the DENR Central Office in Quezon City.

Defensor vowed to continue and strengthen the programs initiated by Gozun, particularly on solid waste management, anti-pollution and other programs of the Department. (DENR Public Affairs Office)