Environment
PH incurs $10-B losses due to climate-related hazards over 10 yrs
November 2, 2021, 1:27 pm
MANILA – The Philippines has incurred losses and damages estimated to reach PHP506.1 billion (about US$10 billion) from climate-related hazards over a decade, underscoring its extreme vulnerability to the climate crisis despite contributing only 0.3 percent of the planet’s total greenhouse gas… Read More
PH reiterates call for urgent global climate action
November 1, 2021, 5:58 pm
GLASGOW – The Philippines has amplified the call of developing nations for urgent action and results on the climate change commitments of developed countries ahead of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) that opened here Sunday. Prior to the COP26 meeting,… Read More
COP26 begins as countries plan future actions on climate change
November 1, 2021, 5:39 pm
GLASGOW, Britain – The 26th United Nations Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP26), delayed by a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, kicked off on Sunday in Glasgow, Scotland. As the first conference after the five-year review cycle under the Paris Agreement inked in 2015, delegates are… Read More
DOF chief to highlight PH agenda at COP26 climate change summit
October 31, 2021, 4:46 pm
GLASGOW – Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Carlos Dominguez III will lead the Philippine delegation to the 26th United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 26) in this city, where world leaders and other decision makers will gather starting Sunday to determine how to… Read More
UN climate conference in Glasgow to bring over 100 global leaders
October 31, 2021, 3:14 pm
GLASGOW – More than 100 heads of states and governments from all over the world, including US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron, will take part in the 26th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP26), to begin in Glasgow on Sunday. In the run-up to the conference,… Read More
Cops to intensify crackdown vs. environment destroyers
October 28, 2021, 2:04 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday vowed to continue working with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in going after perpetrators of acts that destroy the environment. PNP chief, Gen. Guillermo Eleazar, made the statement following separate… Read More
PH moves to institutionalize carbon pricing instrument
October 27, 2021, 8:14 pm
MANILA – Studies instituting an appropriate carbon pricing instrument (CPI) are ongoing as the Philippines helps combat climate change. The Office of Department of Finance (DOF) spokesperson and Assistant Secretary Paola Alvarez said the country currently does not have a carbon taxing plan… Read More
Hollow promises must end, says UN as world on track to warm 2.7°C
October 27, 2021, 2:06 pm
WASHINGTON – The world is on track for a global temperature rise of 2.7°C by the end of the century, according to a report, with the UN chief saying world leaders can still work for a greener future. "The era of half measures and hollow promises must end," said Antonio Guterres in opening… Read More
PH starts capacity building, foundations vs. climate change
October 26, 2021, 7:58 pm
MANILA – Developed countries have yet to deliver on the promised USD100 billion climate change financing to developing countries but the Philippine government has started capacity building and policy foundations to easily implement its programs. In a virtual pre-26th United Nations Climate… Read More
DENR mulls allowing more tourists in Boracay Island
October 22, 2021, 7:46 pm
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is looking into the possibility of increasing Boracay Island's carrying capacity so more people can visit this world-famous tourist destination. Boracay's carrying capacity at present is about 19,000 people daily but it's time… Read More
DOF chief taps youth for fresh ideas in fight vs. climate change
October 20, 2021, 1:25 pm
MANILA – Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has called on young innovators to contribute their skills and ideas in the fight against climate change, and spearhead efforts to educate and motivate the country’s youth to take action in protecting the planet’s… Read More
Manila Bay dolomite beach reopens; swimming still banned
October 19, 2021, 8:05 pm
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) plans to implement measures against wading and swimming in the water along the recently re-opened Manila Bay dolomite beach in Manila. Such a plan aims to protect public health as DENR Undersecretary Jonas Leones said the… Read More
Butuan cops go green through ‘Bike and Plant’ program
October 16, 2021, 2:25 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) launched on Saturday its “Bike and Plant” program, hoping to promote environmental awareness among its personnel, partners, and other stakeholders. “The program also intends to foster unity among the partners and other stakeholders of BCPO… Read More
No letup on fight vs. climate change amid pandemic: DOF chief
October 13, 2021, 4:36 pm
MANILA – The pandemic has not waned the government’s resolve to implement programs to address the impact of climate change, Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said. During the virtual launch of the reconstituted 16-member National Panel of Technical Experts (NPTE) of… Read More
Learners, teachers to help promote environment in SoCot
October 13, 2021, 3:26 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Region 12 (Soccsksargen) has tapped learners and teachers of public schools in South Cotabato to promote advocacy on various environmental initiatives. Lawyer Felix Alicer, DENR-Region 12 executive director,… Read More
'Hot' logs, chainsaw seized in Aurora town
October 11, 2021, 7:24 pm
BALER, Aurora – Joint operatives of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Philippine Army’s 91st Infantry “Sinagtala” Battalion (91IB) seized on Monday at least 1,000 board feet of illegally-cut logs and a chainsaw in Barangay Dimabuno, Dipaculao town, this… Read More
P290-K 'illegally sourced' narra flitches seized in Tarlac
October 11, 2021, 6:21 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – More than 3,000 board feet of premium narra flitches worth some PHP290,000 were seized on Monday along the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) by joint operatives of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Community Environment and Natural… Read More
Thousands march in Brussels to raise climate change awareness
October 11, 2021, 2:06 pm
BRUSSELS – Thousands of people marched in Brussels on Sunday to raise awareness on climate change prior to the UN COP26 conference in Glasgow, slated to be held from Oct. 31 to Nov. 12. Crowds chanted slogans on combating climate change with the participation of nearly 80 non-governmental… Read More
Vulnerable countries urged to lead fight vs. climate change
September 29, 2021, 7:05 pm
MANILA – Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has called on climate-vulnerable countries to “lead the charge” in saving the planet from the worsening climate crisis and to demand from rich nations largely responsible for this global emergency to fulfill their pledge of… Read More
Coalition hails ordinance protecting marine reserves
September 28, 2021, 8:03 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – A coalition of groups opposing the proposed controversial 174-hectare offshore reclamation project here is thankful to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Negros Oriental for its firm stand on the protection of marine protected areas (MPAs) to ensure food security. “The… Read More
