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DENR: MORE JOBS WITH INTEGRATED FORESTRY PERMITS

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through its Forest Management Bureau (FMB), announced the integration of forestry permits and mechanisms into one agreement that will benefit forest-dependent communities around the country. Launched in Pasay City, the Sustainable Forest Land Management Agreement (SFLMA) consolidates forest land management by consolidating seven forestry tenure instruments into […]

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LOYZAGA HANDS OVER DENR REINS TO LOTILLA

Secretary Raphael Lotilla formally assumed leadership of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) during a turnover ceremony at the DENR Central Office in Visayas Avenue, Quezon City from Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga. Lotilla brings with him a wealth of experience as a public servant, legal scholar, and energy policy expert. “I take […]

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DENR STARTS RECYCLING OF POLL CAMPAIGN MATERIALS

With the country’s mid-term elections concluded, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga directed the Environment Management Bureau (EMB) and its field offices nationwide to lead the collection, repurpose, reuse and recycle of campaign materials. Loyzaga also directed DENR-EMB to work with the civic group Green Convergence and other non-government […]

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DENR SEIZES P3.6M ILLEGALLY IMPORTED CHAINSAWS

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and local police have successfully seized approximately P3.6 million worth of illegally imported counterfeit chainsaws. The buy-bust operation focused on Eseki Industrial Enterprises Corporation, which was found in violation of Republic Act No. 9175, also known as the Chainsaw Act of 2002. Section 7 (1) of the […]

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NOGRALES VOWS TO CREATE BETTER JOBS IN DAVAO CITY

As the country grapples with increasing joblessness, Davao City mayoralty candidate Karlo Nograles outlined his plan to “create not just more, but better” jobs that would help Dabawenyos cope with the rising costs of living. According to Nograles, “economic growth is meaningless if it does not lead to a better life for the people. As […]

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PH SENDS RECOVERY TEAM TO QUAKE-HIT MYANMAR

Top officials from the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), the Department of Health, and the Philippine Air Force participated in a send-off ceremony for the first batch of humanitarian responders heading to Myanmar to assist with recovery efforts following a devastating earthquake. The Philippine contingent departed from Colonel Jesus Villamor Air Base in Pasay City […]

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OPEN MUNICIPAL WATERS TO SMALL FISHERFOLK — KIKO

Former senator and senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan expressed his full support for reinstating the 15-kilometer municipal water zone that gives preferential access to small-scale fishermen.  Noting a current petition asking to reverse the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision to declare as unconstitutional the 15-kilometer municipal water zone, the former senator said it is unfair for commercial […]

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AKSYON AGAD AIDS OVER 400K QC DISTRICT 1 RESIDENTS

In a comprehensive State of the District Address (SODA) delivered on Monday at the Skydome in SM North, Quezon City 1st District Rep. Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde reported that more than 400,000 individuals have directly benefited from his signature “Aksyon Agad” programs since taking office in 2022.“Sa ilalim ng Aksyon Agad, naisakatuparan natin ang mga […]

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BATO: SENATE PROBE BARES ICC ARREST VIOLATIONS

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said that the recent Senate hearing into the circumstances surrounding the administration’s arrest and surrender to the International Criminal Court (ICC) of former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte had uncovered various violations and irregularities. “Pero gano’n pa man, ako’y nagpapasalamat pa rin sa hearing na ginawa ni Senator Imee dahil at least, […]

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ICC ARRESTS WARRANTS ARE ILLEGAL – DELA ROSA

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa warned of legal implications if the Philippine authorities will continue to implement any arrest warrant from International Criminal Court (ICC). The former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief made the remark as he joined the thousands of Filipinos in a rally calling for the return of former President Rodrigo Duterte at […]