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...
Environmental and health groups on Monday, April 20, called for an expanded investigation into air quality ahead of Earth Day 2026, observed every April 22, warning that toxic smoke from the Navotas landfill fire continues to worsen and pose a threat to public health. The 40-hectare Navotas...
Months after being at the center of controversy, Slater Young has finally broken his silence regarding the Monterrazas development and its alleged link to the devastating floods in Cebu . The issue stemmed from the tragic impact of Typhoon Tino November last year, which led to severe flooding and...
Only four cities in Metro Manila recorded “good” to “fair” air quality levels, while most areas fell under “unhealthy” to “acutely unhealthy” categories following the fire at the Navotas Sanitary Landfill, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said on Sunday,...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) Region 7 said it lifted the Cease and Desist Order (CDO) against the Monterrazas de Cebu after the project proponent implemented the required corrective measures. In November last year, the DENR formed...
The increasing sightings of Finlayson’s squirrels across Metro Manila, from university campuses to public parks, may appear harmless and even delightful. With their striking color, agility, playful behavior, they easily capture public attention. Yet this growing presence signals a deeper...
