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Fisherfolk laud DENR for mining shutdowns
A fisherfolk group has lauded Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Gina Lopez for revoking the mining agreements of 75 undeveloped mine operations near watersheds. The Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang ...
- February 18, 2017
‘Coral reefs of Asia Pacific’ symposium gathers participants from 30 countries
Over 500 participants from more than 30 countries are participating in the 4th Asia-Pacific Coral Reef Symposium (APCRS), which started on Monday at the Marco Polo Hotel here. The five-day Symposium is hosted by the ...
- June 6, 2018
President backs Lopez on closure of mine operations to protect watersheds
President Duterte is backing the country’s environment secretary to keep the precious watersheds “off limits” to destructive mining operations. Environment Secretary Regina Lopez affirmed that the closure of mining operations ...
- February 10, 2017
Cleanest river
The “Tapuakan” river here was adjudged as the Cleanest, Safest and Greenest Inland Body of Water, recently, in the Provincial Search for Cleanest, Safest and Greenest (CSG) municipality in the year 2014. Tapuakan river was ...
- February 1, 2015
Asian Terminal supports Manila Bay rehabilitation efforts
Listed Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI), operator of international gateway port Manila South Harbor, expressed readiness to support multi-sectoral efforts, led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), to ...
- February 13, 2019
DENR to empower environmental laws with the creation of the EPEB
The Philippines is a diverse country with rich ecosystems that serve as habitat of endemic species flora and fauna. Such bountiful natural resources, however, are facing environmental changes brought about by exploitation ...
- February 20, 2020
Dismantling of Laguna Lake fish pens now in full force
The dismantling of fishpens in Laguna Lake, the largest lake in the Philippines and the second largest inland freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, continues and is now in full force. The Department of Environment and Natural ...
- January 28, 2017
DENR wants to declare Boracay island as critical habitat
If President Rodrigo Duterte wants to declare Boracay Island as a land reform area, Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu has another thing in mind. For him, Boracay Island is better off as a critical habitat area for endemic ...
- April 15, 2018
Manila Bay rehab comes next
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is preparing to rehabilitate Manila Bay using the same ambitious strategy that restored Boracay Island to its pristine condition. Manila Bay is known for its ...
- December 17, 2018
Heroes of the environment - A narrative of hope
“Never doubt for a single moment that a handful of thoughtful and committed men and women can change the world…. Let it be said that in our time and during our watch, we did our share… And maybe, just maybe, we make a ...
- February 2, 2019