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Incoming Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles took his oath of office on Wednesday, June 28, before Vice President Sara Duterte in Davao City. Nograles won in the newly-formed district, which constitutes the Municipality of Montalban, by a landslide, winning by over 60,000 votes over his rivals. In particular, Nograles voiced his support for the […]
As part of its 35th founding anniversary celebration, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) kicked off the “HR @ Ur Service” project to provide employees with a convenient transaction processing system for several basic government and leisure services. “The DENR, through the Human Resource and Development Service (HRDS), has brought the services of […]
Despite the challenges and limitations brought about by the pandemic, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has finally reopened the Manila Bay Dolomite Beach on June 12, in conjunction with the 124th observance of the Philippine Independence Day. The reopening of the 500-meter beach along Roxas Boulevard in Manila City was led by […]
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Emil K. Sadain, Chief Implementer of the Build Build Build Program, graced the partial turnover of irrigation facilities of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) at the Lower Malitubog Service Area (LMSA) that will benefit more than 1,000 farmers in the Municipality of Pikit, North Cotabato. According to Undersecretary […]
Four years after President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the closure and massive rehabilitation of Boracay Island, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Acting Secretary Jim Sampulna announced the successful rehabilitation efforts for the famous tourist destination. “Mission accomplished, Mr. President,” Sampulna declared at the culmination of the rehabilitation and management of the island by the […]
The countdown to the long-awaited day for the full opening to vehicular traffic of the newly built iconic bridge in Loay, Bohol has come to an end. In his report to Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Acting Secretary Roger G. Mercado, Undersecretary and Build Build Build Program Chief Implementer Emil K. Sadain said […]
The Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) launched ERDB Youth’s EcoYouth Podcast via Facebook, YouTube, and Spotify. It is a four-episode podcast that aims to feature different individuals and their stories in raising awareness in the youth sector about the most pressing concerns on the environment and natural resources (ENR). The podcast features previous youth desk officers […]
In celebration of the World Ocean Day 2022, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)—through the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB)—has signed a landmark agreement with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to address gaps in the protection and conservation of the country’s coastal and marine ecosystems. With the theme “Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean,” […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has given recognition to volunteers and partners who had made significant contributions to the cleanup and rehabilitation of Manila Bay during the “Manila Bayani Awards” ceremony. DENR Acting Secretary Jim Sampulna led the recognition of local government units (LGUs), private organizations, river rangers, and individuals in Metro […]
A total of 3,714 nursing graduates from the Philippines indicated their desire to practice their profession in America by taking the U.S. licensure examination for the first time from January to March this year, Cebu Rep. Eduardo Gullas said on Sunday. The number is up 147 percent compared to the 1,501 nursing graduates from the […]