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Sea turtle habitat protection established
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has declared 5,756 hectares along the coast of Carmen, Agusan del Norte as a critical habitat for marine turtles, as most species are considered endangered. Secretary ...
- October 31, 2012
No big bash for Boracay reopening
There will be no big celebration for the reopening of Boracay on October 26. "It will not be high profile. Rehabilitation is a work in progress," explained Helen Catalbas, Department of Tourism (DOT) regional director for ...
- July 27, 2018
Marine protection declaration sought for Ticao-Burias Pass
Albay 3rd District Rep. Fernando Gonzalez revealed he is preparing a legislative measure seeking the declaration of the Ticao-Burias as a Marine Protected Area. (MPA). PAMB—as provided under the NIPAS Act of 1992—is composed ...
- August 6, 2015
PH renews commitment to sustain coastal development across East Asia
The Philippines has renewed its commitment to sustain coastal development across East Asia, continuing its support towards the sustainable use of coastal and marine ecosystems. The Department of Environment and Natural ...
- August 2, 2018
DENR: From Boracay rehab success to 'Battle for Manila Bay' cleanup
Bolstered by the success of the Boracay Island rehabilitation in 2018, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) took on a bigger challenge in 2019 – to bring Manila Bay back to life. “The year 2019 was a ...
- December 26, 2019
Alarm sounded on illegal online wildlife trade
Senator Nancy Binay has filed a resolution urging the Senate to probe the rising illegal online wildlife trade in the Philippines, saying the country’s environmental laws should be strictly enforced even through the Internet. ...
- December 28, 2018
#MoreFunForever: LaBoracay no more, but LoveBoracay now and always
Among the jewels in the crown of Philippine tourism is Boracay, considered one of the best beaches in the world. Its name alone conjures up images of sand and sea. After all, “bora” in Inati means bubbles or the froth of ...
- May 5, 2019
‘Bantay Danao’ reactivated for Agusan Marsh Protected Area
In an effort to strictly protect the Agusan Marsh Protected Area (AMPA) and other protected areas within and along Agusan River, the Bantay Danao Conservation Group (BDCG) was reactivated in the marsh communities/municipalities ...
- February 13, 2019
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
Wastewater treatment pressed
An official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is urging local governments in Western Visayas to toughen laws on the treatment of wastewater. "It's only a matter of implementation," said Arjunn ...
- December 9, 2016