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'New war' looms in Boracay-task force
The government task forces in Boracay Island are waging a new war in the beachfront – sans bullets and guns – to protect the island. The so-called “Battle of the Front Beach” on Feb. 21 of the Boracay Inter-Agency Task ...
- February 20, 2019
Boracay Tubi assures 'no discharge' of untreated wastewater off sea
The Boracay Tubi System Inc. (BTSI) said it complied the water quality and effluent standards after the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) lifted its cease and desist order on BTSI Lugotan outfall in ...
- September 28, 2019
Clean Iloilo wows lawyers
This city's cleanliness and the Ilonggos' friendliness impressed the thousands of lawyers who attended the 17th National Convention of Lawyers from March 28 to 31 at the Iloilo Convention Center, according to Mayor Jose ...
- April 1, 2019
Marine env't protection a top concern-Palace
Malacañang said the protection of marine environment in the West Philippine Sea was one of the top concerns of President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration. Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo made the remark after the ...
- May 6, 2019
'Love Boracay' to promote responsible, sustainable tourism
The Boracay Inter-Agency Rehabilitation Management Group (BIARMG) will conduct an initiative to celebrate the rehabilitation efforts in the world-famous island. The weeklong celebration dubbed as "Love Boracay: Celebrate, ...
- April 1, 2019
DOT chief Puyat on Boracay Island rehab: We’re on track
Tourism secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat disclosed Tuesday that the rehabilitation on the popular tourist destination Boracay Island has been on track. “So far it’s been successful. Of course sinasabi namin may phases ...
- February 23, 2019
Gov't mulls reopening Boracay's Bulabog beach
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu on Friday said they are mulling reopening to the public the island's Bulabog Beach, which draws kiteboarding and windsurfing enthusiasts. Coliform level in the waters off the eastern side ...
- January 20, 2019
Manila Bay rehab: Gov't probes return of structures near estero
The award-winning rehabilitation of Pasig River, a major tributary of Manila Bay, faces a setback as authorities found new structures near a supposedly "recovered" estuary connected to it. The Pasig River Rehabilitation ...
- January 19, 2019
More industries found violating env’t laws as Manila Bay rehab continues
A leather processing plant in Bulacan is just one of the latest to receive a cease and desist order from authorities as Manila Bay rehabilitation efforts continue. The plant sits beside the Meycauayan River in Bulacan which ...
- February 2, 2019
DENR urges public to stop throwing trash in waterways
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) urged the public to stop throwing trash into waterways to address the growing problem of marine pollution. The appeal was made as the DENR led another successful ...
- September 28, 2019