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Fishers group: Thriving reefs one reason to save Manila Bay
A local fisherfolk group cited the recent discovery of thriving coral reefs as another reason to protect Manila Bay from massive reclamation projects. “It is crystal clear that Manila Bay is alive and well; it is still the ...
- May 3, 2019
DENR lauds Boracay folks’ support of rehab initiatives
Boracay residents and stakeholders showed overwhelming support and cooperation as the six-month rehabilitation of the famed beach destination got underway last week, according to the Department of Environment and Natural ...
- April 30, 2018
Baguio City after Boracay
The timely intervention of President Rodrigo Duterte in closing Boracay for rehabilitation is to be applauded, given the political, and the moral will, to save the pristine beaches and bucolic lifestyle of the world-famous ...
- January 10, 2019
DENR pressed to develop marine conservation program ASAP
The Senate climate change committee has pressed the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to develop a major marine conservation program, particularly on coral restoration since only five percent of corals ...
- September 20, 2015
DENR-7 spearheads massive river clean-up in C.Visayas
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Central Visayas will initiate local river clean-up on February 22, urging all local government units and private institutions to do the same in their respective ...
- February 17, 2019
Artificial reefs revive Oton coast
The marine life in the southern Iloilo town of Oton will be revived with the continuing installation of artificial reefs. Oton Mayor Vicente Flores said the ceremonial installation Thursday is part of the on-going program ...
- February 1, 2013
PH, Dutch sign MOU on cooperation for rehabilitation of Manila Bay area
The Philippines and the Netherlands signed yesterday a memorandum of understanding (MOU) sealing the cooperation of the two countries on the sustainable development and management of the Manila Bay area. Socioeconomic ...
- January 23, 2018
House leader wants total ban on further reclamations of Manila Bay
Deputy Speaker and Pangasinan Rep. Rose Marie “Baby” Arenas wants to prohibit and declare a total ban on further reclamations of Manila Bay. She branded as “alarming” the ongoing rush to execute the reclamation projects, ...
- February 20, 2019
Boracay Water eyes more sewer connections
Boracay Island Water Company (Boracay Water) is eyeing more customers following the recently issued order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) directing hotels, resort, and other establishments to ...
- September 28, 2018
Vital role of stakeholders cited in speedy Boracay rehabilitation
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has cited the important role of stakeholders in the successful rehabilitation and early reopening of Boracay Island to tourism activities. Environment and Natural ...
- July 12, 2018