ILOILO CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will get the public’s input following the awarding by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) of the P7.8-billion Boracay bridge contract to San Miguel Holdings Corp. DENR Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna said the...
Satellite data from the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) shows that nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) levels over Metro Manila have fallen below pre-fire readings for two consecutive days. PhilSA said in a statement on Wednesday, April 29, that the latest data coincided with reports on Tuesday, April 28,...
Amid ongoing concerns over the Navotas landfill fire, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Tuesday, April 28, said it is studying possible legal remedies against the operator of the inactive Navotas Sanitary Landfill. DENR Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna said the agency is...
Amid worsening floods, droughts, stronger typhoons, and rising sea levels, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna on Monday, April 27, said that climate action must translate into real, on-the-ground benefits for communities. The statement was made as the...
The current air quality in Metro Manila is “not good” due to the continuous smoke coming from the Navotas Sanitary Landfill, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna said on Monday, April 27. Drone footage from the Obando Municipal Disaster Risk...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) kicked off their climate-resilient housing program dubbed Luntiang Bukas with Western Visayas region as the pilot area on Friday. DENR Secretary Juan...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has directed sanitary landfill operators nationwide to submit contingency plans for fires and other emergencies, while ordering local government units (LGUs) to immediately cease the operation of open and controlled dumpsites to protect...
International marine conservation group Oceana on Sunday, April 26, warned of possible contamination of water surrounding the inactive Navotas Sanitary Landfill, citing the potential spread of pollutants from smoke, landfill leachate, and runoff into nearby waterways and coastal areas. “Landfill...
Air quality in Metro Manila has yet to return to pre-fire levels nearly two weeks after the blaze at the Navotas Sanitary Landfill, with satellite monitoring showing nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) levels still higher than those recorded before the fire as of Thursday, April 23, the Philippine Space...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has hailed Parañaque City as a model for solid waste management, crediting its sustained and effective programs. The recognition was conferred on April 15, citing the city’s strict compliance with Republic Act 9003, a landmark law aimed...
Back when I was a seafood reporter, I encountered the topic of eco-labels for the first time. Sustainability as a beat was fascinating, and I asked my editor if I could cover it. The eco-labels in question were the little blue checkmarks often found on cans of sardines or tuna, given by bodies such...
ILOILO CITY—With haze affecting parts of Metro Manila and Metro Cebu, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-6 assured that air quality in Metro Iloilo is within safety standards. “Based on the latest monitoring conducted today, air quality across all stations remains within good...
