The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is set for a leadership change, with the chief of the Department of Energy (DOE) tapped to head the agency. Former Energy Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla will now bring his sustainability focus to the DENR, following the announcement by...
As part of its bilateral cooperation with the Philippines, the European Union (EU) is set to conduct a scoping study of mineral-rich sites in the country to identify potential sources of critical raw materials, ensuring sustainable utilization of resources and promoting new investment...
To protect six endangered species from extinction, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and its partner, SM Supermalls, held the "Save from Extinction" campaign event on May 16, 2025 at Mall of Asia in Pasay City. The event is set to raise awareness and funding for the...
Alcantara-led Alsons Consolidated Resources Inc. (ACR) announced that its net income slightly went down during the first three months of this year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Friday, May 16, ACR said it recorded a ₱472-million net income in the first quarter of...
Yuchengco-led PetroEnergy Resources Corp. (PERC) reported a decrease in its net income for the first three months of 2025 due to expenses for its renewable energy (RE) developments. In a statement, PERC reported a consolidated net income of ₱281 million for the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a...
Following the success of their initial collaboration, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and SM Supermalls are set to continue the “Save from Extinction” campaign on May 16, 2025, at the Mall of Asia Main Mall Atrium. Aimed at raising awareness, Save from Extinction...
The World Bank has cited some inroads in the long-delayed Metro Manila flood control project, which is being partly funded by a loan it approved eight years ago. "The progress is moderately satisfactory with 38 pumping station construction sites and solid waste reduction activities," the...
Yuchengo-led PetroEnergy Resources Corporation (PERC) announced an increase in its net income, fueled by increased electricity sales from its renewable energy (RE) ventures. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Monday, April 21, PERC reported an 89.22 percent surge in its 2024...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has warned of potential supply strains if Excellent Energy Resources Inc.’s (EERI)’s natural gas plant faces a delay in power delivery. In a media briefing on April 14, Energy Assistant Secretary Mario Marasigan said that EERI, a joint venture between Meralco...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has opposed the transfer of the Ancestral Domains Office (ADO) of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). In a statement, the CHR said the proposed transfer of ADO with a new name...
Axelum Resources Corp., the country’s leading fully integrated manufacturer and exporter of premium coconut-based food products, reported a financial turnaround with a net income of ₱688 million last year, from a loss of ₱818 million in 2023. “Our turnaround strategies delivered positive...
Community women in 35 key forest countries lack protection but work day and night to protect the world’s treasures. Laws respecting their land and forest rights are still "alarmingly weak" decades after governments worldwide vowed to advance gender equality, a report out March 2025 found....
