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DENR rejects Coron, Palawan underwater theme park project
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) yesterday said it will not allow the establishment of the 400-hectare underwater resort and theme park being proposed by an American children’s television network ...
- January 13, 2017
Protected areas
The Protected Area and Ecotourism Management Board has adopted a resolution regulating maritime navigation and the passage of watercraft in between the Great and Little Sta. Cruz Islands in this city to ensure the protection ...
- March 29, 2015
Six months to save Boracay
Sustainable Tourism Development has been the subject of both international and domestic discourse, and is particularly important when the life cycle of many tourist destinations, including Boracay, is at risk of irreversible ...
- April 28, 2018
Target arrivals for Boracay to be revised
The Department of Tourism (DOT) will revise its target for tourist arrivals for Boracay in Aklan. DOT Western Visayas Director Helen Catalbas said the target for this year and onward will be anchored on the update carrying ...
- April 23, 2018
DENR urged: clarify boracay sewage policy
Stakeholders at Boracay in Aklan are calling on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to clarify its directive compelling resorts and hotels to install their own sewage treatment plant (STPs).“We have ...
- August 24, 2018
DENR to ban single-use plastic in Boracay
The government could soon ban the single use of plastic items in Boracay Island. Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Roy Cimatu is “seriously considering” this to address the growing garbage problem in the island. ...
- June 14, 2018
DENR: Respect protected areas
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Central Visayas is calling on the public to respect the country’s protected areas (PAs) which are being promoted as major tourism destinations. DENR regional ...
- October 14, 2018
Keeping the faith despite unfinished work in Boracay
Six months ago, Boracay Island was closed to tourism activities to pave the way for its rehabilitation. President Duterte had then described the country's premier beach destination as a "cesspool", referring to the huge ...
- October 21, 2018
Biliran mangrove garden blends environment protection, livelihood
Barangay Looc, Cabucgayan, Biliran – This town’s mangrove gardening project is the perfect blend of environmental protection, ecotourism, livelihood and poverty alleviation. The project in sitio Naga, Rawis Villa Corro ...
- May 16, 2017
Dialogue on Mararison Island rehab
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will gather stakeholders from the town of Culasi to discuss the proposed temporary closure of the Mararison Island for a clean-up activity, Governor Rhodora Cadiao ...
- October 7, 2018