MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) has underscored the critical impact of climate change on the real estate and housing industry at the Chamber of Real Estate and Builders' Association Inc.’s (CREBA) 50th National Convention and Housing Expo.In his address to industry... Read More
CALAPAN CITY– The Catholic Church leadership here and an environmentally-focused non-government organization (NGO) are jointly calling for the enactment of more stringent laws to protect Verde Island Passage (VIP), the ecologically rich strait that separates the islands of Luzon from... Read More
PUERTO PRINCESA, Palawan – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) has conducted a series of capacity-building activities here to strengthen the province’s Local Climate Change Action Plan (LCCAP) and facilitate access to the People's Survival Fund (PSF).The recent training workshop on... Read More
ANTIPOLO CITY – A water treatment plant currently being constructed on top of the famous Hinulugang Taktak waterfalls here is expected to restore the ecological balance of river water flowing through at least four barangays in this city.In an interview on Tuesday, Manila Water (MW)... Read More
LEGAZPI CITY – The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is to file this week a criminal case against a mining company in Camarines Norte for alleged continued defiance of a cease and desist order issued last June 9.MGB-Bicol Regional... Read More
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan – The meeting held in Tajikistan by the Executive Committee International Fund of Saving the Aral Sea brought up the biggest environmental disaster of Central Asia, which occurred with the drying up of the lake, on the agenda again.Studies have shown that Aral, once the... Read More
MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) on Thursday called on the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to formulate a policy that would prohibit the use of plastic-made campaign materials in the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).In a statement, CCC Commissioner... Read More
PUERTO PRINCESA, Palawan – The City Council here on Tuesday announced that Mayor Lucilo Bayron has been given the authority to sign agreements aimed at conserving the population of the critically endangered green sea turtle and designating additional habitat areas within Mt. Cleopatra's... Read More
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is establishing collaborative efforts with infrastructure and public works agencies to use bamboo as a key element in controlling floods in Metro Manila.In an interview Friday, DA Undersecretary Deogracias Victor Savellano said bamboo can be used to... Read More
INCHON, South Korea – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) highlighted Philippine policies, partnerships and good practices that promote gender-responsive climate action during the 8th Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Pre-Forum Discussion in Incheon, Republic of Korea on Aug. 29.CCC... Read More
MANILA–The Climate Change Commission (CCC) on Thursday advised local government units (LGUs) to boost their disaster resilience by turning to nature for life-long solutions.In a statement, Commissioner Albert Dela Cruz Sr. noted that nature-based measures could help communities stay safe by... Read More
MANILA – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Tuesday reported that municipalities and cities covering coastal waters are now more aware of how to take care of bodies of water under their jurisdictions.Nazario Briguera, BFAR spokesperson and head of its information and... Read More
ISTANBUL – China and Arab nations have signed a deal to establish an international research center to fight drought, desertification and land degradation, Chinese media reported on Monday.The memorandum of understanding was inked at the Kubuqi International Desert Forum held in Ordos, Inner... Read More
LUCBAN, Quezon – Participants from various sectors, policymakers and experts gathered at the Climate Change Commission’s (CCC) 2nd National Panel of Technical Experts (NPTE) Policy Forum held here on Aug. 25 to explore policy and technological solutions to address flooding in the... Read More
MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to formulate a comprehensive and effective National Adaptation Plan (NAP) through the invaluable contributions of diverse stakeholders.The CCC, the policy-making body tasked to coordinate, monitor and evaluate... Read More
ROME – Wednesday (Aug. 23) was the hottest day in Milan for 260 years, the Lombardy regional environmental protection agency said on Friday.Arpa said the average temperature during the day was 33 degrees Celsius, 0.2 degrees above the previous record of 32.8 degrees Celsius set on August 11,... Read More
MANILA – An official of Negros Oriental on Tuesday vowed to step up efforts to safeguard the marine ecosystem in Bais Bay and its surrounding regions following reports of a decline in dolphin sightings in Tañon Strait.Negros Oriental Provincial Tourism Board executive director Woodrow... Read More
MANILA – The Olongapo solar power project is expected to intensify further the strategic cooperation between Energy China and AboitizPower Group in promoting the diversification of local power supply modes in the Philippines.This after a joint venture formed by China Energy Engineering Group... Read More
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan – Anti-mining advocates on Monday held a “victory motorcade” in Brooke's Point town, this province to celebrate the issuance of a cease and desist order (CDO) by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and writ of kalikasan by the Supreme... Read More
BATANGAS CITY – The group Protect Verde Island Passage (Protect VIP) on Tuesday urged the government to reevaluate fossil gas development plans in Batangas Bay and accelerate the country's shift to renewable energy sources in order to protect the ecological hotspots and fishing grounds of the... Read More
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