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Environment patrol to guard Boracay
With the reopening of Boracay in Aklan, an environmental patrol team has been deployed to keep the resort island pristine. “They are there to make sure policies are strictly enforced,” said Jesse Vego, assistant regional ...
- November 22, 2018
DENR halts 'balling' of mangroves
The multi-million expansion project of the Iloilo Esplanade has been criticized both by environmentalists and residents who warned about the destruction of the mangroves. A pet project of Ilonggo Senator Franklin Drilon, ...
- March 23, 2018
'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
No changing Boracay's rehabilitation timetable
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is rushing to complete the rehabilitation of Boracay Island in Aklan within the six-month timetable, according to DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu. Cimatu was reacting ...
- July 9, 2018
Cebu town has healthiest coral habitat in Central Visayas
Two barangays in Sibonga town, Cebu, have the healthiest massive live coral covers in Central Visayas based on an assessment survey by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The survey was made as the ...
- May 11, 2018
After Boracay, rehabilitate Laguna de Bay, Manila Bay
Long before he acted decisively on the “cesspool” that, he said, Boracay’s waters had become, President Duterte had singled out Laguna de Bay as a body of water that demanded immediate government attention and action. ...
- September 30, 2018
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
Protesters ask DENR to revoke Laguna Lake dredging project
Fisherfolk and urban poor residents along Laguna Lake appealed yesterday to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to revoke the contract of a Belgian dredging firm for the conduct of the controversial ...
- September 24, 2010
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
Manila Bay is 'alive and well'; reclamation poses a big threat
Manila Bay is not dead. While marine resources of Manila Bay are “at risk” and threatened by reclamation projects, the Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) stressed that a significant number ...
- February 4, 2023