Browsing SunStar Philippines by Name "Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)"
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2nd batch of pawikan hatchlings released
(SunStar Philippines,September 5, 2023 , on page 10)The Davao Light and Power Co. (Davao Light) released anew 130 pawikan hatchlings from the second sea turtle nest found this year at the Aboitiz Cleanergy Park, Sitio Punta Dumalag, Matina Aplaya, Davao City, on Friday, ... -
4K mangroves planted in Macabebe town
(SunStar Philippines,June 27, 2021 , on page 1-11)More than 4,000 mangrove propagules covering two hectares were planted on June 26, 2021 in the coastal waters of Barangay Consuelo in Macabebe town, Pampanga, in a bid to strengthen the protection of marine ecosystem and ... -
600 turtle hatchlings return to sea in Bataan
(SunStar Philippines,February 16, 2021 , on page 1-11)More than 600 hatchlings of olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) successfully made their way back to sea through the conservation efforts of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and their ... -
Apo Island has enough fish, income to sustain food security
(SunStar Philippines,May 19, 2023 , on page 12)Residents of the world-renowned dive destination Apo Island in Dauin town, Negros Oriental province have enough fish to sustain their daily food requirements while boosting their income from fisheries and eco-tourism. This ... -
Bangkung Malapad now an eco-tourism area
(SunStar Philippines,November 30, 2021 , on page 3-11)Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu issued Department of Environment and Natural Resource Administrative Order (DAO) 2021-36, declaring the 405-hectare Sasmuan Bangkung Malapad Coastal Wetland in Sasmuan town as a critical ... -
Capitol's gripes against 2 dolomite companies in Alcoy
(SunStar Philippines,September 14, 2020 , on page 5)[1] The provincial and municipal governments and the barangay (Pugalo) where the mining and processing of dolomite take place are not getting their due share in the profits of the enterprise in the form of taxes. Problem: ... -
Cebu seeks SC order to clear 18k structures, revive rivers
(SunStar Philippines,September 14, 2022 , on page 2)In a bid to revive and restore its seven major rivers that were already declared “dead,” the Cebu City Government will file a petition for the issuance of a writ of kalikasan before the Supreme Court (SC). Lawyer Gerardo ... -
Cimatu linked to Mandaue fish pen, net destruction
(SunStar Philippines,November 19, 2023 , on page 3)The proposed demolition of fish nets and fish pens in Sitio Tubigan, Barangay Banilad in Mandaue City, Cebu was recommended by former Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) secretary and now Cebu City ... -
Cimatu suspends dolomite mining operations in Alcoy
(SunStar Philippines,September 26, 2020 , on page 2)Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, ordered the two companies that supplied dolomite sand to Manila Bay to temporarily cease their operations in Alcoy to pave the way for an investigation into the ... -
Corals in Sarbay remain protected and healthy
(SunStar Philippines,September 30, 2020 , on page 6)With the constant environmental conservation efforts being done by the local government units and the communities, Sarangani Bay’s coral ecosystem remains in “a good status, is healthy, and is improving,” Rolando Tuballes ... -
Cordova town unveils coastal tourism projects
(SunStar Philippines,December 23, 2022 , on page 2)A boat camping site, souvenir shops and a mangrove park are among the coastal tourism projects that the Municipality of Cordova will undertake to give residents environment-friendly livelihood options and tourists a ... -
Councilor wants construction of fish port inspected
(SunStar Philippines,October 5, 2023 , on page 2)Bacolod City Councilor Al Victor Espino, chairperson of the City Council committee on law, has asked the Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO), Office of Building Official (OBO), and City Engineer’s Office (CEO) to ... -
DENR 7 set to release result of water check on Cordova's coastal villages where floating cottages operate
(SunStar Philippines,July 22, 2022 , on page 4)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Central Visayas will release next week the result of the beach water quality check conducted within the vicinity of floating and fixed cottages in Cordova town. ... -
DENR calls for protection of watersheds in Central Luzon
(SunStar Philippines,November 3, 2021 , on page 2-11)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) launched an advocacy campaign that seeks to intensify the protection and conservation of forests and watersheds in Central Luzon. During the Provincial Launch of ... -
DENR chief urged to reject reclamation projects to save Manila Bay
(SunStar Philippines,August 29, 2022 , on page 2-7)The People's NICHe group has urged the Environment secretary to stand by her "scientific convictions" and reject Manila bay reclamation projects. Environmentalists, marine scientists, fisherfolk and coastal community ... -
DENR donates boat for coastal patrol
(SunStar Philippines,January 11, 2022 , on page 5)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the City of San Fernando recently donated a motorized boat to the 91st Infantry Battalion (IB) of the Philippine Army in an effort to boost patrolling and ... -
DENR donates motorized banca for Manila Bay rehab
(SunStar Philippines,June 29, 2021 , on page 2)Six towns in Bulacan recently received motorized bancas from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to further boost the cleanup and rehabilitation of river systems directly flowing into the greater ... -
DENR Earth Day clean up nets 2,000 kilos of waste
(SunStar Philippines,April 26, 2022 , on page 2)Over 200 government employees of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the City of San Fernando and partner agencies converged in a fun run and cleanup activity in support of the annual celebration ... -
DENR launches save watershed campaign
(SunStar Philippines,November 2, 2021 , on page 2-11)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga launched recently the “Save Our Watershed” advocacy campaign in a bid to intensify the protection and conservation of forests ... -
DENR puts up e-toilet in Bataan to curb pollution in Manila Bay
(SunStar Philippines,January 13, 2023 , on page 2)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Central Luzon (DENR-3) has put up an ecotoilet (e-toilet) facility in Orion town, Bataan province as part of the continuing effort to reduce the pollution in Manila ...