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MWSS says full sewerage coverage by 2026 'unrealistic'
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory Office has branded as “unrealistic” the goal of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to expand Metro Manila’s sewerage coverage up to 100 percent ...
- March 4, 2019
Making Manila Bay great again
Efforts to rehabilitate Manila Bay still have a long way to go. But, since the project kicked off earlier this year, there have been remarkable results—the government, together with mandated agencies, the private sector, ...
- May 5, 2019
Manila Bay rehab comes next
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is preparing to rehabilitate Manila Bay using the same ambitious strategy that restored Boracay Island to its pristine condition. Manila Bay is known for its ...
- December 17, 2018
Bataan sewage treatment pact inked to protect water sources
The provincial government of Bataan has entered into an agreement with a major Freeport, a government agency, and private firms to amplify moves on sewage treatment that will ultimately enhance the biological viability of ...
- November 29, 2015
DENR vows to enforce environmental laws, regulations aggressively
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has vowed to be more aggressive in enforcing environmental laws and regulations in 2019 to sustain the momentum generated by the rehabilitation of Boracay Island ...
- January 6, 2019
House leader wants total ban on further reclamations of Manila Bay
Deputy Speaker and Pangasinan Rep. Rose Marie “Baby” Arenas wants to prohibit and declare a total ban on further reclamations of Manila Bay. She branded as “alarming” the ongoing rush to execute the reclamation projects, ...
- February 20, 2019