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DENR's next mission: Cleaning PH oceans
After the closure of all 335 open dumpsites nationwide, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is now shifting its focus to cleaning the country’s oceans. Undersecretary for Solid Waste Management and ...
- June 28, 2021
Sinkhole, landslide, flooding in Masbate after 6.5-magnitude quake
A sinkhole was spotted near the shore of Barangay Casabangan, Pio V. Corpuz town in Masbate province, purportedly created after a 6.6 magnitude quake struck the province on Tuesday morning. Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) ...
- August 20, 2020
DENR urges public to protect sea turtles from extinction
Following the recent release of five endangered green sea turtles in Lapinig, Northern Samar, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has appealed to the public to protect them from extinction. All sea ...
- January 14, 2022
SC awaits report on Manila Bay pollution
Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta led a group that inspected the dolomite sand beach in Manila Bay last Wednesday, along with Associate Justices Rodil Zalameda, Mario Lopez, Edardo delos Santos, and Ricardo Rosario. There had ...
- October 18, 2020
Manila Bay beach could reopen after pandemic
The Manila Bay white sand beach could re-open to the public after the pandemic, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Undersecretary Benny Antiporda said on Tuesday. “I will personally propose to Secretary ...
- September 23, 2020
Manila Bay cleanup must continue beyond 2 years
The rehabilitation of the Manila Bay remains its top priority in the next two years, Secretary Roy Cimatu of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources said Tuesday as he looked to the new year about to begin. The ...
- January 5, 2020
Cagayan River dredging, planting of 200 M trees proposed
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu has proposed the immediate dredging of Cagayan River and planting of some 200 million tree seedlings on low-lying agricultural areas in Cagayan ...
- November 17, 2020
'New' Boracay becomes a turtle haven
Sixty-six Olive Ridley hatchlings were released back to their home in the early morning Jan. 10. this was after the 65 days of incubation period. The eggs were found last Nov.5 in front of Movenpick Resort & Spa Boracay ...
- January 30, 2020
Collective action needed to protect mangroves
Mangroves, found in many coastal areas around the world, are ecosystems that serve as crucial carbon sinks. It also protects coastal communities from storm surges, and provides habitat for various species of animals. ...
- October 7, 2023
Saving the seas must be a way of life
The Philippines is home to some of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Looking at many of our popular tourist attractions—Palawan, Boracay, Siargao, La Union, and other named and unnamed coastal beauties—it is difficult ...
- February 2, 2023