A small, fluffy visitor that looks like “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” seen darting across trees and power lines in Metro Manila, may appear harmless, even cute, but the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is warning the public as sightings continue to increase. From campuses to...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Tuesday, April 14, explained why air quality readings in Navotas remained at “good” to “fair” levels despite lingering smoke from a recent landfill fire. To recall, the Navotas City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office...
Amid the fuel crisis due to the war in the Middle East, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Tuesday, April 14, simultaneously rolled out DENR’s “Permitting on Wheels” across the country to bring their services closer to the public, especially to micro, small, and...
Air quality levels turned “very unhealthy” in Quezon City (Manila Observatory) and “unhealthy” in Quezon City (Commonwealth Avenue), Navotas City, and Malabon City following a recent fire at a landfill in Navotas, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said. This was...
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Region 12 (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and General Santos City or Socsksargen region) rescued 17 endangered species from Indonesia in a checkpoint in Barangay Tamblers in General Santos City on Wednesday,...
Residents of a remote island barangay in Zamboanga City, long surrounded by seawater but with little to drink, are now able to access safe drinking water following the installation of a government desalination system, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said. DENR Secretary...
BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has documented several notable fauna and flora species within Tinagong Dagat of the Northern Negros Natural Park (NNNP) based on the results of a recent assessment. In a report on Tuesday, the NNNP management said from that...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Saturday, March 28, urged Filipinos to switch off lights and unplug unnecessary devices during Earth Hour 2026 to help protect homes and the future. “[T]he government cannot do this alone. This Earth Hour, we ask every Filipino to...
Despite the possible danger, a tricycle driver bravely rescued an approximately six-foot reticulated python and turned it over to the Antipolo local government for proper handling. On Wednesday, March 25, Antipolo City Mayor Jun Ynares thanked the driver, known as Kuya Andres, for choosing to...
Stronger investments in climate adaptation are needed to secure Filipino homes, livelihoods, and food supply, especially for vulnerable sectors, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said. During the recent Adaptation in Action Investment Forum held at the SM Aura Convention...
Alarmed by recent fatal landfill incidents in Binaliw, Cebu and Montalban, Rizal, two environmental groups urged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the San Mateo, Rizal local government to probe the operations of another mega landfill in the province. In a joint...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) needs P200 billion to address water scarcity in the Philippines, as around 40 million Filipinos still rely on water sources that may be unsafe or compromised. “They’ve had an estimate of P200 billion to address the water scarcity...
