Browsing by Subject "pollutants"
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219 Boracay establishments slapped fines totaling ₱43 M
(Manila Bulletin,October 23, 2018 , on page 1-7)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through its Pollution Adjudication Board (PAB) has slapped 209 business establishments in Boracay a total fine of P43 million for violation of various environmental ... -
Again, on solid waste management
(Malaya,July 23, 2018 , on page B5)Following the habagat for Southwest monsoon rains that flooded many parts of Metro Manila this week, a team from the group Basura Patrol went to the Manila Bay area and found plastic bags, straws, and other disposables, ... -
'Algae make Boracay sand white and cool'
(Panay News,March 18, 2017 , on page 5-14)The algal bloom in Boracay Island is a blessing, not a curse to the tourism industry, according to the Regional Ecotourism Committee (REC). Algae contributes to making Boracay’s sand white and cool even under the scorching ... -
Apparel brand pledges for cleaner beaches
(Manila Standard,December 18, 2018 , on page C2)International beach apparel brand Reef pledges to make sure beaches stay clean and healthy. To achieve this, Reef is targeting to accomplish 1,500 beach cleanups, remove 150,000 lbs of trash and engage 30,000 volunteers ... -
Asian leaders gather for climate workshop in Bacolod
(The Daily Guardian,April 3, 2018 , on page 6-14)The gathering, dubbed the “First Regional Training-Workshop on Measuring and Mitigating Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) from the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Sector,” is a project of the Department of Environment and ... -
BFAR probes unknown deadly toxin in crabs
(Manila Bulletin,September 12, 2015 , on page 8)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is conducting an investigation to determine an unknown toxin that might have been present in crabs and had caused the death of a couple in Naujan town, this province. ... -
BFAR-10: Just enough fish for region's needs
(Manila Standard,September 20, 2018 , on page B4)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources here in Northern Mindanao said there is just enough fish supply in the region, most of which is highly dependent on the supply from Zamboanga peninsula. BFAR regional Director ... -
Boracay rehab is DENR's single biggest accomplishment in 2018
(Manila Standard,December 28, 2018 , on page A3)The rehabilitation of the world famous Boracay Island in Aklan is the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ “single biggest accomplishment” in 2018. “What we have done in Boracay [Island] could well serve as one ... -
Boracay-like rehab eyed for Manila Bay
(The Philippine Star,December 17, 2018 , on page 12)Following the six-month Boracay rehabilitation, the government is looking at replicating efforts to restore Manila Bay to its pristine state fit for recreation. “We are preparing for an all-out strategy to bring the coliform ... -
Capiz governor vows to save Panay River
(Panay News,August 29, 2016 , on page 6-19)Capiz governor Antonio del Rosario promised to revitalize the Panay River, which he claimed to have become “polluted” and “not fit for human activities.” Del Rosario plans to form a Panay River Council, under which a “Task ... -
Carp an indicator of water pollution
(The Manila Times,September 23, 2016 , on page B8)In a study conducted by Dr. Michelle Grace Paraso of the UPLB College of Veterinary Medicine, carp was found to have a potential use as a biomarker in detecting the level of pollutants in the country’s water resources. The ... -
Carp in Laguna lake emasculated by pollution
(The Philippine Star,October 13, 2016 , on page B8)A study conducted by Michelle Grace Paraso of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) College of Veterinary Medicine found that a majority of the male common carp in the lake have shrunken testes compared with ... -
Catching fish
(Manila Bulletin,January 14, 2018 , on page 6)Despite the contaminated water, fishermen continue to fish in Manila Bay. But the abundance of fish in Philippine waters may start to deteriorate soon, as projected by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, due to ... -
Cavite takes action against water pollution
(Manila Bulletin,February 16, 2017 , on page B9)Local government authorities in this city have started efforts to clean rivers in the lowland and upland districts of the province following reports that some tributaries are contaminated by waste and toxic chemicals. River ... -
Conglomerate commits to rehab river for P1B
(Malaya,March 7, 2019 , on page A3)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said its rehabilitation efforts for Manila Bay got a major boost after San Miguel Corp. (SMC) agreed to clean up the Tulahan-Tinajeros river system, one of the ... -
DENR mobilizing communities in cleaning esteros and rivers draining into Manila Bay
(Manila Bulletin,March 1, 2019 , on page 1-6)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is taking the Manila Bay rehabilitation works down to the esteros and rivers draining into the bay. On March 31, simultaneous cleanup of Manila Bay tributaries, ... -
DENR says 8 central Luzon wetlands are being overrun
(Manila Standard,February 15, 2018 , on page B4)The eight wetland areas in Central Luzon are in danger of being overrun by human activities, prompting government authorities to call for active public support and vigilance in protecting them. Francisco Milla Jr., regional ... -
DENR-6 chief calls for ban on plastic products
(The Daily Guardian,July 21, 2018 , on page 13-14)Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-6 Regional Director Jim O. Sampulna asked the public to avoid using plastic products, especially single-use plastic. For the record, there are about 8 million metric ... -
DENR: last call for fish pens ‘self-demolition’ order stressed
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,January 15, 2017 , on page A3)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) issued on Saturday its “last call” to owners and operators of fish pens and cages in Laguna de Bay to conduct “self-demolitions” before it starts clearing the ... -
Desilting of Manila Bay begins
(Manila Bulletin,March 6, 2019 , on page 3)Amphibious excavators, dumping scows, dump trucks, debris segregator, and vacuum sewer jet cleaners were deployed in Manila Bay Tuesday, the first day of dredging operations to clean up the bay. “Sagip Manila Bay,” according ...