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'Clear riverbanks of illegal structures'
Capiz Governor Antonio del Rosario reminded local chief executives to make sure that there are no illegal structures in riverbanks in the province. Del Rosario fielded this reminder during the recent meeting of the Provincial ...
- November 29, 2017
Boracay rehab '50-60 percent complete'
The rehabilitation of this famed island resort is about “50- to 60-percent” complete more than two months into its half-year closure, according to Environment secretary Roy Cimatu. He assured that the inter-agency task ...
- July 20, 2018
DENR leads Boracay underwater cleanup
To mark Coral Triangle Day today, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 6 is conducting a coastal and underwater cleanup and crown of thorns starfish (COTS) collection competition in Boracay ...
- June 9, 2018
'Protect Iloilo river'
Specifically, Drilon wanted Benigno Aquino Avenue, or Diversion Road, to be rid of establishments, big and small, selling oysters (talaba) and small oysters (sisi). "I'm asking the barangay captains and the residents to ...
- March 7, 2015
Guimaras to present best coastal mgt practices in East Asia forum
The best practices of the local government unit in this island province in terms of international coastal management (ICM) will be presented in a forum of the 2018 East Asian Seas Congress. The forum – dubbed as the ...
- October 29, 2018
'Let the corals recover’: Ban on Boracay water sports activities mulled
Diving and other water sports activities in this famed beach destination must be regulated, according to the Environment department. A study that the DENR conducted showed that Boracay’s coral reefs have been degrading due ...
- October 6, 2018
27 train on coral restoration
Twenty seven participants have graduated from the recently concluded training on underwater search and rescue and coral restoration in Nogas Island, Anini-y town. They were mostly form the Philippine Army. Experts from the ...
- February 26, 2013
Addressing the plastic problem
The problem with plastic materials is that many of them last forever. While some types are considered biodegradable, many require industrial-level processes to be recycled or broken down to harmless materials. Plastics ...
- September 13, 2019
DENR Region VI supports ‘Ocean’s Ride’ set June 3
To raise awareness and to promote sustainable management of our valuable coastal and marine resources, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources ( DENR) Region VI supports the Zoological Society of London ( ZSL) ...
- June 1, 2017
Expert backs creation of river councils
An expert sees the need for a legislation mandating local government units (LGUs) to create councils that would manage rivers. "Rivers are sources of water for various uses, provide food, serve as transportation routes and ...
- December 8, 2018