Browsing BusinessMirror by Subject "water pollution"
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DENR says Manila Bay water quality improves but still not good enough for bathing, swimming
February 19, 2021 , on page A4)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said water quality in Manila Bay continues to improve more than two years after launching the ambitions P47-billion, 7-year “Battle for Manila Bay” rehabilitation ... -
DENR to probe ‘discoloration’ of Manila Bay after Luzon ECQ
March 31, 2020 , on page A3)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will look into the reported discoloration of the waters of Manila Bay last week once the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) over Luzon is lifted by Malacañang. ... -
Iloilo oil spill sparks calls to limit use of fossil fuels
July 7, 2020 , on page A8-A4)AC Energy is facing severe penalty and fine for the Iloilo oil spill under Republic Act 9275 or the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004. This, as several groups have expressed fear that failure to contain the oil spill may ... -
Manila Bay rehab ‘unhampered’ by pandemic, DENR chief says
December 29, 2020 , on page A3)Despite threats posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and community quarantines put in place by the government since March this year, government’s efforts to rehabilitate Manila Bay remain unhampered, according to Department of ... -
Pasig River to be rehabilitated through blockchain technology
(BusinessMirror,September 26, 2018 , on page B4)The Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC) and Cypher Odin, a homegrown blockchain company, have signed a memorandum of understanding linking its network by sharing and exchanging data vital to the resurrection of ... -
Whatever it takes: Gov't claims initial victory with P1.7B spent out of P47B 7-year outlay to win ‘Battle for Manila Bay’
October 3, 2020 , on page A1-A2)The Duterte administration has allotted a whopping P47-billion budget for the rehabilitation of Manila Bay that may include as well the desilting of clogged esteros and clean-up of heavily polluted river tributaries and ...