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Alcala: Visionary in marine conservation
If Dr. Angel C. Alcala's work as a pioneer marine biologist was deemed exemplary in 1992 when he was conferred the Ramon Magsaysay award, such contribution is even more appreciated today. This is so because of threats from ...
- March 1, 2014
No toxic chemicals in dolomite sand Manila Bay, test results show
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has not found toxic chemicals on the dolomite sand from the Manila Bay beach nourishment project, based on the test results released by its Environmental Management ...
- October 2, 2020
Free public beach eyed in Catarman, Cordova
Cordova Mayor Cesar “Didoy” Suan said they are planning to establish a free and open-to-all public beach near the area where the floating cottages were established in the seawaters off Barangay Catarman. Suan made the ...
- October 11, 2022
DENR accepting applications for protected areas permit
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is ready to accept applications for permit for protected areas as the indefinite suspension for its issuance has been lifted after seven years. Special Use Agreement ...
- May 10, 2018
What lies beneath: exploring Benham Rise's unknown treasures
Benham Rise, the underwater landmass northeast of Luzon that the United Nations declared part of the Philippines’ continental shelf, has been grabbing headlines because of the presence of Chinese ships that may or may not ...
- March 19, 2017
Cagayan River dredging, pagtatanim ng 200 milyon puno, tugon sa baha
Iminungkahi ni Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu ang agarang pagkalubkob sa Cagayan River at pagtatanim ng halos 200 milyong punla ng puno sa mga mababang lugar sa Cagayan kasunod ...
- November 17, 2020
Killing watersheds, killing life
The simplest, most graphic and perhaps the most eloquent argument against open pit mining is found, not in the voluminous academic dissertations where arguments encompass the spectrum from bludgeoned biodiversity and ravaged ...
- March 14, 2017
PRRD orders DENR to shun applications for reclamation activities
President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday said he has directed acting Environment Secretary Jim Sampulna to halt the acceptance of applications for reclamation activities. Duterte gave the directive, as he acknowledged that ...
- April 2, 2022
PH hosting Dugong Conservation Summit
Wildlife conservation representative from 21 countries will participate in a two-day conference hosted by the country to discuss the plight of the Sea Cows, known locally as the dugong, on Feb. 19 and 20. Secretary Ramon ...
- February 16, 2013
Manila Bay restoration to continue - DENR
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) vowed that the restoration of Manila Bay would continue until 2022. Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu said rehabilitation efforts remain in “full swing” almost a ...
- January 2, 2020