Environment
EU officials urge cooperation vs. climate change
April 23, 2021, 6:42 pm
ANKARA – European Union (EU) officials have called for joint commitment and action across the world to reduce emissions by 2030 in the fight against climate change. "Today we must strengthen global unity around ambitious new targets," European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen told the… Read More
Peace with nature vital to humanity's survival: UN chief
April 22, 2021, 2:04 pm
MANILA – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is urging countries worldwide to undertake several steps to end man's "suicidal" war against nature, noting nursing Earth back to health is vital to humanity's survival. Countries must ensure "bold" climate action that will help limit global… Read More
Zamboanga City lines up Earth Day activities
April 21, 2021, 5:54 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The city government here has lined up activities in line with the observance of Earth Day on Thursday. Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar said Wednesday that planting and maintenance activities will be conducted at the mangrove forest in Masepla, the former transitory site, in… Read More
Cimatu urges LGUs to invest in climate, risk resiliency projects
April 21, 2021, 4:52 pm
MANILA – Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy A. Cimatu is urging local government units (LGUs) to pursue investments in the Risk Resiliency Program (RRP) to boost the country’s preparedness in mitigating the impact of climate change. Cimatu, also chair of the… Read More
Duterte OKs 75% emissions reduction PH commitment by 2030
April 16, 2021, 8:33 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the country’s first Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), which sets a 75-percent greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction and avoidance by 2030, as part of the Philippines' commitment to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. The NDC… Read More
17 GenSan, SoCot resorts shut down for forestry law violations
April 13, 2021, 3:51 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has ordered the closure of 17 inland resorts here and nearby Polomolok town in South Cotabato for violation of the forestry law.Elvira Lumayag, head of the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office, said… Read More
Drawing contest promotes environmental awareness among kids
April 13, 2021, 1:49 pm
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has opened a drawing contest for six- to 12-year-old Filipinos nationwide, with entries consisting of doodles reflecting the 2021 Earth Day theme "Restore our Earth". By encouraging submission of such entries, the "E-Doodle… Read More
Surrender invasive turtles, DENR tells public
April 8, 2021, 5:25 pm
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has warned about indiscriminately disposing of turtles commonly called "red-eared sliders", which people raise as pets. Such turtles are actually invasive alien species (IAS) that threaten the environment and health, noted… Read More
Naga City, state university to develop zero-waste tech
April 6, 2021, 6:18 pm
NAGA CITY – The local government unit (LGU) of Naga and the Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) in Pili, Camarines Sur will be working together in developing a technology to help achieve zero-waste management in the city. Once ready, the method will be implemented at the… Read More
DENR eyes more biodegradable waste recovery nationwide
April 6, 2021, 3:11 pm
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is seeking the increased recovery of biodegradable wastes by local government units nationwide. The DENR already began coordinating with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) regarding such matter as… Read More
DENR taps 119 Sarangani families for greening projects
April 5, 2021, 4:08 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has tapped some 119 households in three municipalities in Sarangani province to help rehabilitate starting this year over 500 hectares of forestland in the area. Forester Abdul Cariga, chief of the Community… Read More
‘Scubasurero’ cops lead Gingoog sea cleanup to save corals
March 31, 2021, 2:08 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – A team of divers, led by police officers, on Tuesday began removing fishing nets that have been stuck at the bottom of the sea for years, causing destruction to corals in Puntod Shoal, Barangay San Juan, Gingoog City. Lt. Col. Ariel Pontillas, Gingoog City police chief,… Read More
Earth Hour 2021 rallies global action on nature's plight
March 26, 2021, 8:08 pm
MANILA – This year's observance of the annual Earth Hour aims to intensify global action that will help nature recover faster than it is declining. Such observance is an opportunity that people worldwide must grab to speak up for nature and demand world leaders' action on such decline,… Read More
New partnership to boost Caloocan solid waste management
March 26, 2021, 4:55 pm
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), food giant Nestle Philippines, Inc., and the Caloocan City government are partnering to help boost the implementation of Republic Act (RA) 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000). A memorandum of agreement (MOA)… Read More
Mati City named outstanding coastal community
March 26, 2021, 2:59 pm
DAVAO CITY--Davao Oriental's capital Mati City has been named the regional winner of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources' (BFAR) 2020 Malinis at Masaganang Karagatan (MMK) Search for Outstanding Coastal Community.During Friday's awarding ceremony, Mati City Mayor Michelle Rabat received… Read More
GenSan moves to protect, preserve water resources
March 26, 2021, 1:39 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – The city government plans to expand the rehabilitation of watershed and forest areas to protect and preserve the area’s water resources.Allan Marcilla, head of the City Environment and Natural Resources Office, said Friday they are in talks with various sectors and… Read More
DENR in Caraga, Davao regions close ranks vs. illegal logging
March 24, 2021, 2:56 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The regional offices of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Caraga and Davao regions have agreed to a coordinated approach against illegal logging.In a press statement Wednesday, DENR-13 said Executive Director Nonito M. Tamayo and DENR-11 Director… Read More
‘Climate change deprives 70% of Somalians of safe water’
March 23, 2021, 3:14 pm
ANKARA – Climate change-caused drought in Somalia has left 70 percent of families in the country without access to safe drinking water and in urgent need of humanitarian support, according to the non-profit organization Save the Children. “Thousands of children are now reliant on emergency… Read More
Closure awaits sanitary landfills operating as open dumps: DENR
March 22, 2021, 8:17 pm
MANILA – Some erring sanitary landfills in the country risk getting entangled in the crackdown the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is conducting against open dumpsites nationwide. "We'll shut down sanitary landfills operating as open dumps," said DENR Undersecretary… Read More
Laguna village chair, 4 others nabbed for illegal quarrying
March 17, 2021, 5:40 pm
MANILA – Authorities arrested a village chief and four others for illegal quarrying at the Balanac River in Magdalena, Laguna, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said on Wednesday. NBI officer-in-charge (OIC) director Eric Distor said the suspects, Barangay Balanac chairperson Dennis… Read More
