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SBITC joins coastal cleanup
Subic Bay International Terminal Corporation (SBITC) joined the celebration of International Coastal Cleanup Day in support of ocean preservation activities of the Subic Bay Freeport community. SBITC volunteers, together ...
- November 8, 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
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
#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
Mining sediment threatens marine life in Surigao del Sur
Environmental group Haribon Foundation expressed concern over the threats to the marine life caused by the runoff sediments from mining sites in Surigao del Sur. On the second day of the four-day “Partners’ Forum: People ...
- October 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 intensifies drive against wildlife poaching in E. Visayas
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources regional office (DENR-8) has stepped up its drive to protect wildlife in Eastern Visayas, as the agency celebrates World Wildlife Day. Director Leonardo Sibbaluca, DENR-8 ...
- March 21, 2015
Boracay re-opens tomorrow after 6-month cleanup
The Philippines re-opens its crown jewel resort island Boracay to holidaymakers on Friday, after a six-month clean up aimed at repairing the damage inflicted by years of unrestrained mass tourism. President Duterte ordered ...
- October 25, 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