DENR Issues Special Order Authorizing Attendance of Women Engineers and Scientists to ICWES20 and PWESS

We are pleased to share that the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has issued Special Order No. 2026-301, dated May 11, 2026, authorizing the attendance of DENR women engineers and scientists to the 20th International Conference of Women Engineers and Scientists (ICWES20), to be held side-by-side with the 10th Philippine Women Engineers and Scientists Summit (PWESS) on August 5–7, 2026 through an online learning platform.

The Order recognizes the event as part of the continuing capacity development of DENR personnel. It also provides that expenses related to attendance, including registration fees, may be charged against respective office funds, subject to existing accounting and auditing rules and regulations.

Participants are reminded to comply with the submission of the required Individual Learning Report through the DENR-HRDS L&D portal within seven days after completion of the event.

We warmly thank the DENR for supporting the participation and professional development of women engineers and scientists in this milestone international gathering organized by the Philippine Technological Council – Women Engineers’ Network (PTC-WEN).

Source: DENR Special Order No. 2026-301, dated May 11, 2026. Official DENR website indicated in the document: https://www.denr.gov.ph