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Consider rule on suitable land use for Boracay Island - Recto
Senator Ralph Recto on Monday urged the government to reconsider the plan to turn Boracay Island into a land reform area following its six-month rehabilitation. The Senate President Pro Tempore made the appeal after President ...
- April 11, 2018
219 Boracay establishments slapped fines totaling ₱43 M
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 ...
- October 23, 2018
DENR firming up Boracay environmental protection
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will strictly enforce environmental rules and guidelines as the dry run for the reopening of famed Boracay Island gets underway on Monday. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu ...
- October 14, 2018
Verde Island reefs show resilience to climate change
In the face of climate change, the reefs of Verde Island, situated in the middle of the “center of the center of marine biodiversity” in the world, are showing signs that they are protected from the major impacts of climate ...
- October 13, 2018
DENR to ban single-use plastic in Boracay
The government could soon ban the single use of plastic items in Boracay Island. Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Roy Cimatu is “seriously considering” this to address the growing garbage problem in the island. ...
- June 14, 2018
Keeping the faith despite unfinished work in Boracay
Six months ago, Boracay Island was closed to tourism activities to pave the way for its rehabilitation. President Duterte had then described the country's premier beach destination as a "cesspool", referring to the huge ...
- October 21, 2018
Zero-tolerance policy vs litterbugs in Boracay eyed
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is more bent on enforcing the law against litterbugs after it found trash left by tourists along Boracay's beachfront during its first day of soft opening. DENR ...
- October 19, 2018
Pasig River rehab program bags Asia Riverprize award
The Philippine government’s efforts to manage and protect the Pasig River were recognized in this year’s first Asia Riverprize awards in Sydney, Australia on Wednesday. The award, received by Pasig River Rehabilitation ...
- October 18, 2018
Boracay Island is now a sight to behold - Cimatu
Boracay Island is no longer a cesspool, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu declared on the first day of the 10-day dry run for the soft opening of Boracay Island on Monday. The DENR ...
- October 16, 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