Environment
Archdiocese of Cebu to hold environmental confab
January 29, 2020, 9:01 pm
CEBU CITY – To put religious perspective in the global environmental conservation effort, the Roman Catholic Church in Cebu is set to hold a convention on climate emergency. Archbishop Jose Palma on Wednesday announced that the Cebu Archdiocesan Commission on Environmental Concerns (CACEC) will… Read More
More materials recovery facilities eyed for Dumaguete villages
January 28, 2020, 12:48 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The city government here through its Environment and Natural Resources Office (ENRO) is looking at establishing additional Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) in the barangays to help address the growing problem of garbage disposal in the city. The mayor is appealing for the… Read More
Pampanga villagers taught to beat plastic pollution
January 24, 2020, 7:51 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga—Some 600 residents in this city joined the “Refill Revolution” and trooped to the Poblacion Basketball Court in Barangay Sto. Rosario here, bringing recycled plastic bottles and containers, which were refilled with condiments and household products. “Refill… Read More
Awake from a long slumber: Taal Volcano eruption
January 22, 2020, 3:20 pm
MANILA -- It was a typical Sunday for most Filipinos on January 12 when the Taal Volcano in Batangas province began spewing ashes in the afternoon. Alert Level 3 was raised only about two hours after Alert Level 2 was announced. By 7:30 p.m., authorities raised the Alert Level 4 status, meaning… Read More
Albay village execs told to abide by waste management policies
January 17, 2020, 9:33 pm
DARAGA, Albay -- The Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) here has warned all barangay captains against non-adherence to the strict implementation of waste management programs, particularly the "no segregation, no collection" policy. Henry Jacob, MENRO chief, in a meeting… Read More
Taal Volcano ashfall seen to replenish soil nutrients
January 15, 2020, 6:00 pm
MANILA -- Despite the PHP577.59-million worth of agricultural damage caused by Taal Volcano eruption in Calabarzon, the ashfall spewed by the restive volcano still has a benefit because it replenishes the nutrients of the soil, improving its fertility in the long run, the Department of Agriculture… Read More
Koalas could be endangered as result of bushfires
January 13, 2020, 3:14 pm
CANBERRA -- Australian Minister of Environment Sussan Ley has warned that koalas could be listed as an endangered species as a result of bushfires. Ley and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on Monday announced USD34.5 million in funding to support species affected by the bushfire crisis. Ley told… Read More
EDC vows to continue reforestation of Mt. Talinis this 2020
January 6, 2020, 4:15 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY -- Geothermal power leader Energy Development Corporation (EDC) has vowed to continue to reforest Mt. Talinis in Negros Oriental as part of its massive greening efforts of the entire Negros Island. Last year, EDC personnel planted native trees in the Mt. Talinis range and hopes to… Read More
Protection measures tightened for tarsiers in Mt. Matutum
December 27, 2019, 3:05 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Environment personnel have limited the entry of visitors to a declared tarsier sanctuary on Mt. Matutum in South Cotabato province in a bid to protect the critical primate and its habitat. Forester Gabriel Baute, area superintendent of the Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape… Read More
'Ursula' maintains strength, traverses Aklan-Antique area
December 25, 2019, 4:33 pm
MANILA -- Typhoon "Ursula" has maintained its strength while traversing the northern tip of the Aklan-Antique area at 20 kph, the weather bureau said on Wednesday afternoon. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Ursula was packing maximum… Read More
'Tisoy' slightly weakens; rains expected until Wednesday
December 3, 2019, 7:52 pm
MANILA -- Typhoon "Tisoy" continues to weaken and is now off the coast of Occidental Mindoro, the weather bureau said Tuesday afternoon. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said "Tisoy" now packs maximum sustained winds of 130 kph near the… Read More
'Tisoy' enters PAR, may make landfall over Bicol Region next week
November 30, 2019, 7:08 pm
MANILA -- Typhoon Kammuri has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and was named "Tisoy", the weather bureau reported Saturday afternoon."Tisoy" was last seen 1,165 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes, moving west southwest at 15 kph, according to the Philippine Atmospheric,… Read More
'Sarah' intensifies, may weaken and exit PAR by weekend
November 21, 2019, 7:50 pm
MANILA -- Severe Tropical Storm "Sarah" has intensified, but may weaken by Friday or Saturday, the weather bureau said Thursday afternoon. "Sarah" was last eyed 255 km. east of Basco, Batanes, and was heading northwest at 10 kph, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 110 kph near the center,… Read More
'Sarah', LPA to bring rains over Luzon
November 20, 2019, 6:18 pm
MANILA -- Tropical Storm Sarah and the low- pressure area (LPA) that used to be Tropical Depression Ramon will bring rains over Luzon, the weather bureau said Wednesday afternoon. “Sarah” will bring occasional rains with gusty winds over Batanes and Cagayan, according to the Philippine… Read More
'Ramon' will continue to bring rains over most of Luzon
November 19, 2019, 7:39 pm
MANILA -- Typhoon Ramon will continue to bring rains over most parts of Luzon, the weather bureau said Tuesday afternoon. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecast stormy weather over Cagayan, Batanes, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, and Ilocos… Read More
Signal 1, 2 up in Luzon, Visayas areas
November 14, 2019, 7:04 pm
MANILA -- Several areas in Luzon and Visayas are under tropical cyclone wind signal (TCWS) no. 1 and 2 as tropical storm "Ramon" maintains its strength, the weather bureau said Thursday afternoon. Ramon was last eyed 500 kilometers east of Baler, Aurora, heading north-northwest at 15 kph. It has… Read More
DENR shuts down 4 open dumpsites in Pampanga
November 13, 2019, 5:39 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) shut down on Tuesday four illegally operating dumpsites in this province. Benny Antiporda, DENR Undersecretary for Solid Waste Management and Local Government Unit Concerns, issued the cease and desist… Read More
'Ramon' may intensify to tropical storm in next 2 days
November 12, 2019, 8:05 pm
MANILA -- Tropical Depression Ramon may intensify into tropical storm in the next two days, the weather bureau said Tuesday afternoon. Ramon is slowly moving westward, and was last eyed 670 kilometers east of Borongan City, Samar. Meanwhile, tropical cyclone wind signal (TCWS) No. 1 was raised… Read More
Bulacan allots P58-M for sewerage treatment plants in hospitals
November 11, 2019, 7:10 pm
CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan -- A total of PHP58 million has been allotted for the construction of sewerage treatment plants in the provincial and district hospitals being administered by the provincial government of Bulacan. This was disclosed by Governor Daniel R. Fernando after the successful… Read More
Thousands join ‘Takbo Para sa Kalikasan’ for Manila Bay rehab
November 10, 2019, 7:07 pm
CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan -- Government officials as well as ordinary folks showed their cooperation and support for the rehabilitation of Manila Bay by participating in the "Takbo Para sa Kalikasan 2" run held on Sunday at the Bulacan Sports Complex in this city. The event dubbed as "Philippines… Read More
