Browsing Philippine Daily Inquirer by Subject "waste water"

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    • Boracay cleanup jacks up Ayala unit’s capex 

      Domingo, Ronnel (Philippine Daily Inquirer, June 23, 2018, on page B4)
      The Ayala group unit that is one of the two water service providers on Boracay Island expects its capital expenditures this year to rise to P700 million from P677 million amid cleanup efforts in the area. Joseph Michael ...

    • Boracay waters safe for swimmers-DENR: Environment chief notes absence of algal blooms on beach after island rehab 

      Burgos, Nestor P. Jr. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, April 27, 2019, on page A8)
      These days, visitors to White Beach need only a quick glance at the shoreline to conclude that the water quality in the country’s premier tourist destination has improved, according to Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu. ...

    • Businesses blamed for Olongapo fish kill 

      Gonzaga, Robert (Philippine Daily Inquirer, January 28, 2013, on page A13)
      Fish along the Kalalake River here floated dead on Tuesday night, providing free food to residents who live beside the river that empties into Subic Bay. But authorities are looking into allegations the fish kill was due ...

    • DENR to issue violation to vessel over waste water 

      Valenzuela, Nikka G. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, May 1, 2021, on page A4)
      The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will serve a notice of violation against the owner of the MV Sarangani, a vessel that was tagged as the source of waste water in Manila Bay. Jonas Leones, ...

    • Fishkill blamed on factory wastes 

      Partlow, Judy Flores; Matus, Carmel Loise (Philippine Daily Inquirer, July 11, 2015, on page A10)
      Two government agencies are investigating claims linking the fishkill in four coastal villages in Bais City and the town of Manjuyod in Negros Oriental to the operations of two factories in the areas. The fishkill has ...

    • Fukushima water to be dumped in sea 

      Agence France-Presse (AFP) (Philippine Daily Inquirer, April 14, 2021, on page A10)
      Japan will release more than a million tonnes of treated water from the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean, the government said Tuesday, despite concern from neighboring countries and fierce opposition from ...

    • LLDA cites 17 more bay polluters: Violators include PICC, hotels, condominiums, restaurants and a popular marine attraction 

      Enano, Jhesset O.; Andrade, Jeannette I. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, February 11, 2019, on page A14)
      A total of 17 more establishments in the cities of Manila and Pasay, including the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) and several hotels, have been cited by the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) for ...

    • Manila Bay rehab needs everybody's cooperation 

      (Philippine Daily Inquirer, July 14, 2018, on page A6)
      Poor and inefficient solid waste management as well as inadequate proper wastewater treatment facilities have been identified as contributory factors to the worsening state of water in Manila Bay. At least 13 government ...

    • Maynilad launches project to revive Pasig river 

      (Philippine Daily Inquirer, November 17, 2018, on page A9)
      Maynilad Water Services Inc. has launched the “Sagip Estero, Balik Sigla” project, which aims to improve the water quality in the esteros and tributaries of the Pasig River before water is released back into the river and ...

    • Metro mayors back Manila Bay cleanup 

      Ramos, Mariejo S.; De Vera, Ben O.; Gamil, Jaymee T. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, February 3, 2019, on page A7)
      Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu and Interior Secretary Eduardo Año have met with six Metro Manila mayors who backed plans to “restore the beauty and bounty” of Manila Bay. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chair ...

    • More firms closed over bay pollution 

      Reyes-Estrope, Carmela (Philippine Daily Inquirer, February 2, 2019, on page A9)
      Environment officials on Friday shut down more companies in Bulacan province that were found polluting Manila Bay while they required other firms to clear their septic tanks. Lormelyn Claudio, director of the Environmental ...

    • More Manila Bay polluters face closure 

      Gamil, Jaymee T.; Yee, Jovic (Philippine Daily Inquirer, February 5, 2019, on page A1-A11)
      Last month, the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) issued cease-and-desist orders against three popular restaurants along the bay—Aristocrat and Gloria Maris in Manila and The Esplanade (San Miguel by the Bay) in ...

    • What next after Boracay? 

      Ordoñez, Ernesto M. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, April 10, 2018, on page B6)
      Talk is cheap, but action is needed. We are already seeing decisive action on the water issues in Boracay but that is only the tip of the iceberg. The bigger problem that should be addressed is water security. Consistent ...