The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) moves closer to setting up an Ocean Environment Bureau, with plans to finalize the full organization of the Ocean Environment Task Force (OETF) by the second quarter of 2025. The DENR announced this development during the forum “Strengthening Philippines-France Cooperation for a Sustainable Blue Economy,” organized by the Stratbase Institute in partnership with the Embassy of France in the Philippines.

DENR to create office on ocean environment. (2025, April 2). Manila Standard, p. A4.