Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Undersecretary Benny Antiporda believes that part of the solution on the issue on single-use plastics or SUPs--considered a scourge by environmentalists--is to define the word "unnecessary" as it pertains to plastic products. DENR...
Environment and toxics watchdog EcoWaste Coalition said that the issuance of the list of non-environmentally acceptable products and packaging or the NEAPP list should be among the most pressing concerns of the Duterte administration in its final year. (Photo from the EcoWaste Coalition) In a...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will design a revenue-sharing scheme for farmers and indigenous people (IPs) who will manage the forest areas surrounding the massive P4.37-billion Chico River Pump Irrigation Project (CRPIP) in Pinukpuk, Kalinga. In a statement, the DENR...
The dolomite beach in Manila Bay is still intact. River warriors from the Department Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and members of Manila City Hall's Department of Public Safety collect trash and water plants washed up along Manila Bay reaching up to the edge of the dolomite beach on...
Gen. Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNO) is offering security training programs for forest rangers following the attack on two forest guards of the Masungi Georeserve in Rizal on July 24. He said the attack on the two forest rangers of Masungi Georeserve was not...
Some 1,000 mangrove trees were planted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Macabebe, Pampanga to mark this year's observance of the National Disaster Resilience Month. (Photo from DENR Undersecretary Benny Antiporda Facebook Page) DENR Undersecretary Benny D. Antiporda...
Authorities seized over P790,000 worth of illegal hardwood lumbers in Surigao del Norte after the interception of a truck carrying the illegal-cut woods on Sunday, July 18. Authorities seized over P790,000 worth of illegal hardwood lumbers in Surigao del Norte on Sunday, July 18, 2021. (Photo...
To recognize their efforts in conserving and protecting the environment, the Department of Education (DepEd) commended 10 schools through the “Search for Heritage Trees.” Partida I Elementary School in Nueva Ecija is among the winners in DepEd's 'Search for Heritage Trees' (Photo from DepEd...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) reopened the first phase of the artificial white sand along Manila Bay in Roxas Boulevard today, Sunday, July 18, 2021. The Manila Bay dolomite beach. (Photos by Noel Pabalate) The dolomite beach, however, can only be accessed by the public...
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy A. Cimatu said the massive clean-up of rivers and management of solid waste will remain at the top of his agenda for the remainder of his term. DENR Secretary Roy A. Cimatu "We will continue our programs such as the Battle for...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) have partnered for another project that seeks to protect Manila Bay's waters from further pollution. (From left to right) Pasay Rep. Antonio Calixto, Pasay Mayor Imelda Calixto-Rubiano,...
The Philippines is home to more than 200 species of animals. Some of which are endemic to the country and considered rare or endangered, thus requiring the utmost care and preservation from those involved. Such species continue to be at risk due to the illegal wildlife trade which is the...
