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PRRD orders DENR to shun applications for reclamation activities
President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday said he has directed acting Environment Secretary Jim Sampulna to halt the acceptance of applications for reclamation activities. Duterte gave the directive, as he acknowledged that ...
- April 2, 2022
Fish kill
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources' Environment Management Bureau (DENR-EMD) recently inspected the water tributary in Brgy. Estefania, this city where fish kill was reported. Barangay residents are wary ...
- November 22, 2012
Protection of marine mammals promised
Lawyer Adam Relson Jala, who topped the race for councilor of this capital city, vowed this weekend to help enact a measure protecting marine mammals within the city waters. "I can assure you that I will personally spearhead ...
- June 30, 2013
No swimming: DENR orders extensive cleanup of Paoay Lake
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has recommended an extensive cleanup drive around Paoay Lake before its new waterpark "inflatable island" can be fully enjoyed by visitors. The recommendation was ...
- January 28, 2022
"Sea Citizens" launched
An all women organization focused on the maritime environment is set to launch its "Citizens of the Sea" project here in Iloilo anytime within the year. This was disclosed by Environment and Natural Resources Regional ...
- March 8, 2010
Paraw sailing, island hopping to be regulated
Paraw or sailboats and island hopping activities on this resort island will not be banned, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). However, it will only be temporarily suspended up to two ...
- October 21, 2018
Crackdown on illegal logging, fishing in E. Visayas
The Philippine National Police (PNP) regional office here has intensified its fight against illegal logging and fishing that has resulted in the arrest of 92 suspects. From October 5 to 8 alone, the police conducted 69 ...
- October 12, 2017
Bohol's mangrove growers get boost
Residents in the island barangay of Banacon, this town, which has the largest man-made mangrove forest in Asia in terms of area planted with different species, have been promised more jobs by the Department of Environment ...
- February 20, 2017
Bicol mangroves
More than 231,000 seedlings of mangrove trees have been planted in 52 hectares in adjacent barangays of Taopon, San Nicolas and San Pedro on Panganiban town, Catanduanes under the National Greening Program (NGP). The scope ...
- February 4, 2013
Revisiting the country's first crocodile farm
If there’s one more thing Palawan is known for aside from its tourist attractions like the secret lagoons, the white sand island coves of El Nido, the cleanest Kayangan Lake of Coron, and the extraordinary Puerto Princesa ...
- March 19, 2015