Tag: #denr
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Pampanga solon welcomes signing of bill 'protecting' Mt. Arayat
Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. has highlighted the importance of the new law that effectively declared Mt. Arayat in Arayat town as a protected landscape or area.
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5,000 election tarpaulins removed as DENR intensifies ‘Oplan Baklas’ in Caraga region
BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Northeastern Mindanao (The Caraga Region) started its environmental cleanup on Friday by dismantling thousands of tarpaulins installed by candidates on trees.
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Pasig LGU, DENR sign MOA on urban greening
The local government of Pasig and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – National Capital Region (DENR-NCR) signed on Monday, April 18, a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on the implementation of a Climate Resilient and Localized Urban Greening Plan (CRLUGP).
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DENR orders review of fire prevention measures as 'summer' starts
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has ordered on Saturday, April 2, the review of the existing forest fire prevention measures to prevent further incidents of man-made forest fires nationwide, especially with the increasing temperature as the dry (referred to as summer) season starts.
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DENR, GSIS, industry sector forge ties for Upper Marikina River Basin rehab
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced on Saturday, April 2, that it has partnered with the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and three major firms in the industry sector to intensify the rehabilitation of the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape (UMRBPL).
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DENR-9 releases 123 Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings back to the sea
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources region 9 (DENR-9) released 123 Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings back to the sea during a ceremony at President Manuel A. Roxas Municipality, Zamboanga del Norte last Thursday, March 31.
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Duterte reveals he fired DENR officials 'due to corruption'
President Duterte said that he had fired several officials at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) because of their alleged involvement in corruption, particularly in reclamation projects in Manila.
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DENR promotes ‘safe work space’ for its employees nationwide
To raise awareness of sexual harassment and guarantee a safe space for its employees, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has conducted an orientation on the Safe Spaces Act of 2019 or Republic Act (RA) 11313 for its executives nationwide.
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DENR urges public to practice 'environment stewardship' on Earth Day
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) urged the public to practice “environmental stewardship” by going beyond the traditional hour-long switching of light as the world observes Earth Day on Saturday, March 26.
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Sta. Lucia Foundation partners with DENR for arboretum project
'Through the Sta. Lucia Foundation, we continue to partner with various groups because this will allow us to realize our goal of helping build a better, safer living environment for the Filipinos.'
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DENR fast-tracks rehab of typhoon-ravaged areas in Siargao
BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) here has ordered its field officers and disaster teams to double their efforts in rebuilding typhoon-damaged areas in coordination with the local government units (LGUs).
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DENR: Boracay algae not toxic
ILOILO CITY—After new photos circulated online of algae at the world-famous Boracay Island, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) clarified its presence is not toxic and the waters are still safe for swimming. “This is non-toxic and should not be a cause for concern,” said Martin Jose Despi, the new general manager of the DENR-led Boracay Inter-Agency Rehabilitation Management Group (BIARMG). The photos of the green algae in Boracay that circulated online were taken by Jhay-are Nabua Padilla who vacationed with his family in the island last February.
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Villar tells public, gov't once again: Protect wetlands
Senator Cynthia Villar has renewed her call to take action for the country’s wetlands and appeal to the public to protect them from disappearing.
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Cimatu resigns as DENR secretary, cites 'health reasons'
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu has resigned from his post citing “health reasons,” Malacañang announced Friday, Feb. 18.
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Pro-env't group rallies support for elimination of 'disease-causing' PCBs
Environmental group EcoWaste Coalition (EWC) has called on the public to support a government-led initiative that seeks to eliminate polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) — a highly toxic and disease-causing chemical used in old electrical equipment such as transformers and capacitors.
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DENR: Do not post campaign materials on trees
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Eastern Visayas reminded political candidates and their supporters to refrain from posting campaign materials on trees.
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Binay urges gov't to educate public on proper disposal of COVID-19 self-test kits
Senator Nancy Binay on Sunday called on the government to come up with a comprehensive medical waste management plan now that COVID-19 self-test kits have been made commercially available.
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Illegal wildlife trade in PH: DENR warns buyers
• In the Philippines, the value of that illegal trade is estimated at P50 billion per year