EMB-CALABARZON conducts Basic Training and Refresher Course for Pollution Control Officers’ Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Region IV-A (CALABARZON) conducted Basic Training and Refresher Course for Pollution Control Officers’ (PCOs) at Pontefino Hotel and Residences, Pastor Village, Gulod Labac, Batangas City, Batangas, on February 18- 20, 2015 which was participated by a total of ninety two (92) PCOs from different industries within Batangas area. The program was opened and the Batangueños was welcomed by Mr. Victor Reyes the former Mayor of Rosario, Batangas, former Provincial Administrator and currently the Consultant of the Governor of Batangas, Ms. Vilma Santos. An inspirational message was afterwards delivered by the Regional Director of EMB- CALABARZON, Engr. Carlos J. Magno, quoting the partnership of EMB with the PCOs of each industry for their relentless support in doing their part to attain the Department Mission and Vision. DAO 2014-02 or the Revised Guidelines for Pollution Control Officer Accreditation was discussed by Engr. Rolly Cuasing, Technical Staff, WQMS / PCD, followed by Atty. Falconi V. Millar, EMB4A Legal Consultant who conversed on the Overview of Various Environmental Laws and its application. All the environmental laws wer e tackled respectively within three (3) days by the Chiefs of each section / division. Republic Act 9275 or Philippine Clean Water Act by Engr. Wilfredo Billones, Focal Person, Adopt-an-Estero / Water Body Program; Republic Act 8749 or Philippine Clean Air Act by Engr. Adonis Tomaro, Chief, Air Quality Management Section; Republic Act 6969 or Toxic Chemical and Hazardous & Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990 by Engr. Marissa Malabana, Chief, Chemical and Hazardous Waste Management Section; and Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act by Ms. Corazon Gasapos, Chief Planning and Management Division / Regional Solid Waste Management Coordinator. Other topics in accordance with the environmental laws were also discussed such as: S M R E - filing by Mr. Carl Bawalan, President, Learnix Global; P.D. 1586 or the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System-New Screening Guidelines by Mr. Robert Angelo M. Metin, Chief, Project Evaluation Section; Writ of Kalikasan by Ms. Faina C. Ifurung; Administrative Fines, Penalties and Sanctions to Violations by Ms. Rysa D. Deron, OIC, Legal Section; Adjudication of Pollution Cases / PAB Procedures by Mr. Joe Amil M. Salino, Special Assistant-Office of the Regional Director; and Monitoring Protocol / CMR with PEMAPs & Module 5 of SMR by Ms. Girliesina E. Sebarillo, Chief, Project Monitoring Section. The training ended with a Post-Training Evaluation examination type following a Graduation & Closing Ceremony. .