CANTILAN, Surigao del Sur -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) -  CENRO Cantilan headed by Gay P. Resullar successfully conducted a four -day training on Geographic Information System (GIS) using ArcGIS recently held at San Pedro Country Farm Resort and Event Center, Inc., Brgy. San Pedro, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur.

The said training  capacitated the Community ENRO Cantilan personnel on the fundamental concepts of ArcGIS and its applications.  

The said activity enhanced the capabilities of the participants on basic map creations and come up with generated maps as outputs and to orient the trainees on the functions of different ArcGIS features.

The independent use of ArcGIS through the knowledge application of basic ArcGIS concepts, principles, and operations; and other ArcGIS applications especially those related to public administration and governance were also introduced.

During the opening program, Resullar emphasized in his message that the conducted GIS training will address the needs of the personnel to be equipped with the necessary skills and expertise.

The knowledge they gained during the activities  would equip them to perform related tasks using ArcGIS application in planning, policy formulation, monitoring and evaluation, and formulation of spatial strategies in relation to Plans/Programs and activities of DENR. (NGPB/CENRO-Cantilan/PIA- Surigao del Sur)