Environment
ASEAN mulls more wetlands as heritage parks
February 2, 2023, 6:53 pm
MANILA – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is looking to designate more wetlands as heritage parks to boost conservation efforts for this vital ecosystem. Wetlands, which include lagoons, mangroves, rivers, estuaries and lakes, help improve water quality, provide fish and… Read More
Scientific research vital in addressing climate change: CCC
February 1, 2023, 5:32 pm
MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) on Wednesday sought cooperation and collaboration with the local research community to ensure the country's success in the fight against climate change. During the 34th Regional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights in Batac City, Ilocos… Read More
Cleanup boosts Pasig River's flood-carrying capacity
January 31, 2023, 7:05 pm
MANILA – San Miguel Corporation (SMC) said it expects its PHP2-billion Pasig River cleanup project to cross the 1 million metric tons threshold in silt and solid wastes removed by next month, as its dredging teams focus their efforts on both ends of the river -- the Manila Bay and Laguna Lake,… Read More
Group opposes 2 fossil gas power plant projects in Cebu
January 31, 2023, 6:13 pm
CEBU CITY – An environmental group on Tuesday filed a petition before the Department of Health (DOH) in Central Visayas, calling on the agency to deny permit applications for liquefied natural gas (LNG) or fossil gas project in the cities of Cebu and Naga. The Philippine Movement for Climate… Read More
DENR-EMB to conduct air, water tests on 2 Pampanga steel plants
January 26, 2023, 5:23 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) will conduct air and water sampling tests on two smelting and steel plants in San Simon, this province. The move came on the heels of reported massive air pollution… Read More
DENR, private firms tie up to protect Bulacan forest
January 25, 2023, 6:13 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has partnered with two private corporations to boost forest protection in Bulacan. DENR Regional Executive Director Paquito Moreno Jr. said on Wednesday Eagle Cement Corporation (ECC) and its wholly-owned… Read More
First granular plastic shredder to reduce waste in Legazpi City
January 25, 2023, 2:20 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – After almost two months of civil works, the first granular plastic shredding machine in this city has finally become operational. Benjo Calleja, Office of City Environment and Natural Resources (OCENR) officer-in-charge, on Wednesday said the machine would be used to shred plastic… Read More
DENR to pursue green recovery, build sustainable communities
January 22, 2023, 5:01 pm
MANILA – The Philippines, through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), will build resilient, inclusive and sustainable communities post-pandemic as it prepares its portfolio of environmental projects for consideration under the 8th funding replenishment of the Global… Read More
SSCIS project to enhance PH capacities on climate action
January 15, 2023, 1:39 pm
MANILA – It won’t be long before climate information services become more accessible to Filipinos. In a press release, the Climate Change Commission (CCC) announced that the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) South-South Collaboration on Climate Information Services (SSCIS) Project Team paid… Read More
World's oceans hottest ever in 2022, study shows
January 12, 2023, 4:04 pm
ANKARA – The world’s oceans were at their hottest ever on record in 2022, according to a new study. “The Earth’s energy and water cycles have been profoundly altered due to the emission of greenhouse gases by human activities, driving pervasive changes in Earth’s climate system,” reads… Read More
DENR puts up e-toilet in Bataan to curb pollution in Manila Bay
January 11, 2023, 7:01 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Central Luzon (DENR-3) has put up an eco-toilet (e-toilet) facility in Orion town, Bataan province as part of the continuing effort to reduce the pollution in Manila Bay areas. DENR-3 Regional Executive… Read More
Baler coastal cleanup drive yields 5 truckloads of trash
January 10, 2023, 7:51 pm
BALER, Aurora – Some 200 volunteers from various sectors in this province took part in a cleanup activity along Sabang Beach here on Tuesday. The move aims to raise awareness of the importance of environmental sanitation and cleanliness. Lt. Col. Julito B. Recto Jr., commander of the Army’s… Read More
Ozone layer’s recovery on track, averting 0.5C temperature hike
January 10, 2023, 4:08 pm
NAIROBI, Kenya – The United Nations environment office in Kenya’s capital Nairobi said Monday that the ozone layer is on the path to repair, which will help avert a warming of the planet of 0.5C. According to a statement from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), efforts to halt… Read More
UN to convene 'no-nonsense' climate summit in 2023
December 20, 2022, 2:45 pm
UNITED NATIONS – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced Monday that he would convene a ''Climate Ambition Summit'' in September 2023, saying ''it will be a no-nonsense summit. No exceptions. No compromises.'' Speaking at his year-end news conference, he warned that the world is still… Read More
No waste segregation, no disposal at sanitary landfills: DENR
December 16, 2022, 7:38 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) has urged operators of sanitary landfills in Central Luzon not to collect residual waste from the local government units (LGUs) that are not properly segregated.… Read More
New climate fund program to hasten climate action launched
December 7, 2022, 4:26 pm
MANILA – The Department of Finance (DOF) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) signed an agreement for the country’s Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness Program that seeks to speed up climate action through green finance. Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno and GGGI Philippines Country… Read More
Foundation urges planting of more trees to combat global warming
November 30, 2022, 7:02 pm
MANILA – In its continued support to contain the ill effects of global warming and climate change, the Million Trees Foundation, Inc. (MTFI) has renewed its call for all stakeholders in the country to plant more trees in support of the government's ongoing reforestation program. “Our goal is… Read More
PH, Germany take joint action vs. climate crisis
November 29, 2022, 2:48 pm
MANILA – The German government, through its Embassy in Manila, is partnering with the Philippine government in addressing the climate crisis. “We consider the climate crisis the greatest security challenge of our time. The world cannot afford to wait longer. We need to end the fossil age and… Read More
VP Sara backs reforestation efforts vs. climate change
November 28, 2022, 1:24 pm
MANILA – To increase carbon sinks and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, more trees should be planted, Vice President and Department of Education Secretary Sara Duterte said. In her message at the 15th Global Warming and Climate Change Consciousness Week (CCC Week 2022) on Nov. 25, Duterte… Read More
BOC employees plant 4.5K tree seedlings nationwide
November 28, 2022, 12:42 pm
MANILA – Officials and employees of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) from its central office and the 17 collection districts held a nationwide simultaneous tree planting activity. In a statement Monday, the BOC said employees planted a total of 4,500 seedlings during the activity dubbed as "Puno ng… Read More