Environment
5 persons arrested for illegal quarrying in Bulacan
September 7, 2022, 5:33 pm
CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan – Five persons were arrested Tuesday following a surprise inspection of an illegal quarry operation site which has been closed due to a lack of operating permit in Barangay Camangyanan, Santa Maria, this province. Gov. Daniel Fernando, together with the Bulacan… Read More
New UN report warns of rising interconnected disaster risks
September 1, 2022, 4:12 pm
BERLIN/GENEVA – A new report launched by the United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) on Wednesday warns of an increase in interconnected disaster risks around the world. According to the "Interconnected Disaster Risks 2021/2022" report, the world has… Read More
NegOr guv taps more forest rangers to protect environment
August 26, 2022, 7:08 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Negros Oriental Governor Pryde Henry Teves has increased the number of forest rangers or “Bantay Lasang” to support his administration’s efforts in stepping up biodiversity conservation and protection of the environment. Teves on Wednesday hired 51 additional forest… Read More
APEC to strengthen cooperation in sustainable forest management
August 25, 2022, 8:44 pm
JAKARTA – Ministers responsible for forestry from Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) members are pressing for deeper cooperation to curb deforestation and further biodiversity loss as the region steps up its fight against climate change and advances action for a sustainable future. APEC… Read More
Mt. Talinis in NegOr still off-limits to trekkers
August 23, 2022, 7:08 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Mt. Talinis in Valencia town, Negros Oriental remains closed to trekkers even as pandemic restrictions have already eased up in the province to allow the recovery of biodiversity that is threatened by human activity. Desiderio Tilos Jr., Valencia tourism officer, told the… Read More
PrimeWater adheres to global call to protect planet
August 22, 2022, 5:10 pm
MANILA – PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. and Cathay United Bank pursue partnership on environmentally and socially sustainable initiatives after signing a sustainability-linked loan agreement on August 10. “PrimeWater understands that commitment to sustainability is the future. This… Read More
Program to fight ocean plastic pollution launched in Parañaque
August 21, 2022, 7:42 pm
MANILA – The United States government, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), and Clean Cities, Blue Ocean (CCBO) program grantee Communities Organized for Resource Allocation (CORA) Inc. has recently launched a plastic buying and exchange center to address ocean plastic… Read More
Food, beverage firm kicks off efforts to reach plastic neutrality
August 4, 2022, 1:54 pm
MANILA – Universal Robina Corp. (URC), one of the country’s largest food and beverage companies, has kicked off a slew of initiatives to collect, recover, and divert plastic waste as part of its overall goal to achieve plastic neutrality. These include long-term collaborative projects on… Read More
Volunteer groups vow to sustain mangrove planting in NegOr
July 26, 2022, 7:45 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – An alliance of volunteer groups in Negros Oriental has committed to planting thousands of mangrove trees yearly and relentlessly to protect the province’s shorelines and support global efforts against climate change. Sidney Lee, the planting coordinator of the Allied Mangrove… Read More
DENR reclassifies 4 Luzon caves for proper management
July 19, 2022, 7:53 pm
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has approved the reclassification of four caves in the provinces of Abra, Quezon, and Albay for proper management and conservation. The DENR, through its Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB), Regional and Provincial offices,… Read More
Maynilad program gears up for its 1 millionth tree this year
July 17, 2022, 5:36 pm
MANILA – The Maynilad Water Services Inc. and other MVP Group of Companies recently launched the Plant for Life’s Road to One Million Trees Planted with 90,000 trees committed for 2022 at the Million Tree Nursery and Eco-Learning Center at La Mesa Watershed, Quezon City. This, as Maynilad… Read More
Over 13K board feet of illegal logs seized in Nueva Ecija
July 12, 2022, 3:20 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Over 13,000 board feet of illegal logs were seized in General Tinio, Nueva Ecija on Monday, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) regional office here said on Tuesday. The confiscation was the result of the crackdown on illegal forest… Read More
Plastic bag ban creates new opportunities in Tanzania
July 11, 2022, 9:05 pm
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – The blanket ban on plastic bags Tanzania introduced three years ago has unleashed a huge market potential for eco-friendly paper bags, creating new opportunities for local traders who reap bigger profits. Tanzania effected its ban on single-use plastic bags in June… Read More
Biosphere reserve center soon to rise in Albay
July 11, 2022, 8:55 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – A biosphere reserve research and development center building amounting to PHP15 million will soon rise in Albay, the Provincial Environment and Natural Resource Officer (PENRO) said. Jerry Arena, Albay ENRO chief, in an interview on Monday, said the construction of the building… Read More
DENR official bats for more mineral processing plants
July 10, 2022, 2:19 pm
MANILA – Former Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Acting Secretary Jim O. Sampulna pushed for the establishment of more mineral processing plants and utilization of rare earth deposits to help increase the country’s mineral production and revenue generation. “Mineral… Read More
Mobile game, mascot to promote proper waste management in Bicol
June 24, 2022, 5:59 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Bicol (DENR-5) on Friday cited the importance of new technology as it launched its new mascot and mobile game application in promoting awareness on solid waste management. In an interview, Joan Mariscotes, DENR-5 communication… Read More
DENR Region 8 uses 'fun way' to promote proper waste management
June 21, 2022, 3:38 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) are upbeat about raising the young generation’s awareness of proper solid waste management via its new mascot and mobile game app. On Tuesday, the agency launched the Pinas:… Read More
DENR, PCG to boost protection of marine environment
June 20, 2022, 7:58 pm
MANILA – In celebration of the World Ocean Day 2022, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)—through the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB)—has signed a landmark agreement with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to address gaps in protection and conservation of the… Read More
Droughts may affect more than 75% of world’s population by 2050
June 19, 2022, 10:54 am
ANKARA – Droughts may affect more than three-quarters of the world’s population by 2050, the UN said Friday as World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed. The day that is annually observed June 17 since 1995, focuses on changing public attitudes toward the leading driver of… Read More
Fish 'spillover' seen as NegOr town's marine reserves thrive
June 17, 2022, 5:36 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Marine protected areas (MPAs) in the municipality of Zamboanguita in Negros Oriental are thriving, with some of them already showing signs of "spillover" a few years after they were identified as fish sanctuaries. Wilbert Partosa, officer-in-charge of the town’s Coastal… Read More
