Following President Marcos’ acceptance of her courtesy resignation, several of the country’s leading environmental organizations have expressed gratitude and respect for outgoing Environment Secretary Maria Antonia “Toni” Yulo-Loyzaga, lauding her science-based leadership, policy reforms,...
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...
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia “Toni” Yulo-Loyzaga on Thursday, May 22, said she would file her courtesy resignation, following President Marcos’ directive for all cabinet officials to do the same. “I serve at the pleasure of the President...
Having witnessed the formidable private sector support that Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Ma. Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga garnered during the launch of her “Forests For Life: 5M Trees by 2028” campaign earlier this year, it came as no surprise that the “Save From...
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...
The cat known as “Pugal,” who gained attention after being spotted at the summit of Mt. Pulag, is now under the care of a staff member from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Cordillera Administrative Region (DENR-CAR), the agency confirmed on Sunday, May 18. “Pugal is now...
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...
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...
Degraded forest cover in major parts of the country will once again grow as a major telecommunications firm has committed to support the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in its Forests for Life: 5M Trees by 2028 initiative. DENR photo The DENR said the program aims to restore...
What arrived on April 22 was no hero who descended from the sky, nor was it a god that could expose all companies guilty of greenwashing (unfortunately). It was hope—a sliver of it, produced by people who demanded change and renewed their commitment to our only home. Earth Day 2025 has urged...
BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environment Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) in Western Visayas (Region 6) has issued an interim cease and desist order (CDO) on the molasses discharge in the perimeter canal of Binalbagan-Isabela Sugar Co. (Biscom) Inc. in...
Five regions in the country have been identified where the build-up of environmental cases will be enhanced, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said. In a statement, the DOJ said the five regions were identified during a high-level meeting held between the agency and the Department of Environment and...
