Environment
Boracay rehab biggest environmental project under PRRD
June 1, 2022, 8:02 pm
ILOILO CITY – An official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Western Visayas said the rehabilitation of Boracay island is considered as the biggest environmental project of the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte in the region. In a press conference on… Read More
Int'l film features Sagay City’s mangrove island
June 1, 2022, 3:11 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The mangrove island of Suyac in Sagay City, Negros Occidental is showcased in an international full-length film helmed by acclaimed Filipino director Anton Juan. Titled “Amon Banwa sa Lawod” (Our Island of the Mangrove Moon), the movie was shot for 10 days between April and… Read More
BFAR helps rehabilitate Marilao river thru mangrove planting
May 27, 2022, 8:44 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – About 8,000 mangrove shoots will be planted in Barangay Nagbalon in Marilao, Bulacan as part of long-term measures to improve the quality of water in the town's major river. Wilfredo Cruz, director of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 3… Read More
Coron reclamation project at unfavorable odds: DENR
May 27, 2022, 6:37 pm
MANILA – Granting renewal or approval for the reapplication of an environmental compliance certificate (ECC) is now highly unlikely for Coron’s reclamation project, a Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) official said Friday. In the Laging Handa public briefing, DENR… Read More
DENR, Parañaque, private sector to rehab Manila Bay
May 3, 2022, 6:04 pm
MANILA – Efforts to fast track the rehabilitation of the southern part of Manila Bay are now underway following the sealing of a partnership between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Parañaque City. The stakeholders include Aseana City’s business establishments… Read More
BCDA kicks off greening campaign in New Clark City
April 26, 2022, 8:04 pm
MANILA – In line with its thrust to promote sustainable development in the country, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) recently launched its year-long reforestation and greening campaign through a tree planting activity in New Clark City, Tarlac. A total of 500 seedlings were… Read More
Biz owners urged to boost climate change mitigation efforts
April 24, 2022, 7:06 pm
MANILA – Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Acting Secretary Jim O. Sampulna has urged businesses to step up efforts in switching to sustainable actions to combat the effects of climate change and environmental destruction in celebration of the Earth Day on April 22. With… Read More
BBM mulls internet-based disaster risk info roadmap
April 24, 2022, 6:38 pm
MANILA – Presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said he will develop a comprehensive internet-based Disaster Risk Information Roadmap as part of his program to protect the general population and environment from the ill-effects of natural disasters, if elected in the May 9 polls.… Read More
DENR rehabilitates 129K hectares of forest lands in C. Luzon
April 19, 2022, 8:21 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – More than 129,000 hectares of denuded forest lands and watersheds in Central Luzon have been rehabilitated since the Enhanced National Greening Program (E-NGP) started in 2011, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Region 3 (DENR-3) office here said… Read More
Rescued python released back into wild in Sorsogon
April 13, 2022, 6:12 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Bicol (DENR-5) through the Sorsogon Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) has released a rescued reticulated python (Malayopython reticulatus) back into its natural habitat in the vicinity of Bulusan Volcano… Read More
DENR, Comelec tear down posters nailed on trees in Isabela
April 12, 2022, 8:15 pm
CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) led a day-long "Oplan Baklas" drive here on Tuesday, removing campaign posters and other paraphernalia on trees along Isabela’s main roads. “We are appealing to the… Read More
Cebu City seeks bolder plan to solve 30-year garbage woes
April 6, 2022, 5:47 pm
CEBU CITY – The city government will embark on a people-driven solid waste management action plan to address the 30-year garbage problem in this capital city, Mayor Michael Rama on Wednesday said. In his message during the 1st Cebu City Solid Waste Management Council Summit at the SM Seaside Sky… Read More
Cops lead mangrove reforestation, coral restoration in Albay
April 5, 2022, 7:40 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – In a bid to protect and secure the environment as well as the marine resources, the Bacacay Municipal Police Station in Albay has conducted a coral restoration and mangrove reforestation project in Barangay Uson. In an interview on Tuesday, Maj. Michael Lorilla, Bacacay police… Read More
Cebu City seeks end to garbage woes after 'Odette' devastation
April 4, 2022, 5:19 pm
CEBU CITY – The city government here will hold a solid waste management summit to gather new concepts for solving the garbage woes in the capital city and as a prelude to the strict implementation of the “no segregation, no collection” policy. In a virtual presser, Mayor Michael Rama on… Read More
NegOr arboretum now home to more native trees
March 30, 2022, 9:02 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – A geothermal power firm and Silliman University (SU) on Wednesday planted 100 endangered native tree species to establish an arboretum in Negros Oriental. The botanical collection dubbed "BINHI" is composed exclusively of a variety of tree species and is located at the Christian… Read More
NegOcc renews vow to protect environment
March 27, 2022, 3:33 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The province of Negros Occidental has renewed its commitment to protect the environment during the observance of Earth Hour 2022 at the Provincial Capitol grounds here on Saturday night. Joined by representatives from 14 youth organizations, the event, themed “Shape Our… Read More
EMB cites Dumaguete's 'trash-to-treasure' MRF project
March 25, 2022, 3:02 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The city government’s Central Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) that converts trash into useful by-products has earned the approval of a key Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) official who wanted the facility to be part of the National Ecological Center.… Read More
DENR, QC sign deal for urban biodiversity park dev't
March 20, 2022, 4:44 pm
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) and DENR-National Capital Region, has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Quezon City government and Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) for the development… Read More
Dominguez cites urgency of tackling climate crisis
March 10, 2022, 2:06 pm
MANILA – Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Carlos Dominguez III underscored anew Thursday the urgency of addressing the worsening climate crisis, saying the “fate of future generations hangs in the balance” if nations continue to dillydally on the implementation of “practical and… Read More
Environmental issues need women participation: DOST
March 8, 2022, 8:37 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is hoping more women would take part in all levels of climate change development planning, as well as in disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM). Secretary Fortunato de la Peña on Tuesday cited a recent survey on 130 countries that… Read More
