DENR-6 launches 'R.I.V.E.R.S. For Life' Award

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April 24, 2019

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Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-Region VI

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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-6 announced the launching of the program, Recognizing Individuals/Institutions towards Vibrant and Enhanced Rivers (R.I.V.E.R.S.) for Life Award. Danilo Lorilla, chief of the Conservation and Development Division of DENR-6, said that DENR is giving priority to the cleanup of rivers nationwide to improve water quality, hence, the launching of the award. Further, it aims to raise awareness of Filipinos to conserve and protect rivers; involve stakeholders in order to protect rivers from degradation and further pollution; and to come up with mitigations and interventions.

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DENR-6 launches 'R.I.V.E.R.S. For Life' Award. (2019, April 24). Daily Guardian, p. 13.