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DENR OPENS VIRTUAL ART WORKSHOP FOR PWDS – CIMATU

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, through the Strategic Communication and Initiatives Service (DENR-SCIS), conducted a virtual art workshop for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in observance of the 43rd National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week. Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu emphasized that “PWDs who use art as a medium of expression would have a more […]

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GIVE METRO MOTORCYCLISTS COVERED LAY-BYS – CASTELO

Quezon City District 2 Councilor Winnie Castelo is urging authorities to put up covered motorcycle lay-by areas along major roads in Quezon City and other parts of Metro Manila. His appeal is contained in a resolution he introduced in the city council and is addressed to the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Department of Public Works […]

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LIBERTAD STP TO IMPROVE MANILA BAY WATER QUALITY

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is hopeful that the soon to rise Libertad sewage treatment plant (STP) and wastewater interceptor will further improve the water quality of Manila Bay. “The current fecal coliform level in Libertad Outfall 1 is at 160 million MPN (most probable number) per 100 ml (milliliters). But with […]

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NOGRALES: GIVE SOLDIERS, COPS FREE LEGAL AID

A law that would provide free legal aid to enlisted personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police should prevent abuse from all parties, a neophyte lawmaker said as President Rodrigo Duterte urged Congress to pass a bill providing for such legal aid during his State of the Nation Address on […]

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DENR TO DOUBLE EFFORTS UNTIL DUTERTE’S TERM ENDS

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) extended its gratitude to President Rodrigo Duterte for his “immeasurable support” to the environmental programs and projects of the agency, as it committed to double its efforts until his term ends in 2022. “We at the Department have the utmost gratitude to our honorable President Rodrigo Roa […]

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DENR FETES MANILA BAY ENVIRONMENTAL FRONTLINERS

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recently held a thanksgiving event to acknowledge the efforts of estero rangers, as well as partners from the government sector, civil society and DENR field offices for their continuous support to rehabilitate Manila Bay. The appreciation event was initiated by Secretary Roy Cimatu, citing the invaluable contributions […]

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NEA CELEBRATES 52ND ANNIVERSARY IN AUGUST

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) is celebrating its 52nd founding anniversary this August and the 12th National Electrification Awareness Month (NEAM), with the theme “NEA-ECs: Arise as One, Championing National Development and Building Sustainable Communities through Rural Electrification.” NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong said this year’s celebration, however, will once again be different due to the COVID-19 pandemic […]

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VILLAFUERTE TO CONGRESS: HASTEN PH DIGITAL SWITCH

Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte has made a final push in this third and last session of the 18th Congress for a troika of initiatives to further accelerate the Philippines’ digital switch that would help the Philippines keep up with the expected strong rebound of many of its regional neighbors from the Covid-driven economic malaise.  These digitalization […]

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SOLID WASTE PLANS OF 21 LGUS GET DENR OK — CIMATU

The National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC) has approved the 10-year solid waste management (SWM) plans of 21 local government units (LGUs). Of the 21 approved plans, four are in Ilocos Norte, four in Misamis Occidental, two in Zambales, two in Bohol, two in Lanao del Norte, and one each in Nueva Ecija, Quezon province, […]

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P220-M INFRA PROGRAM UNVEILED IN QC’S DISTRICT 2

Quezon City Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo and her husband Quezon City District 2 Councilor Winnie Castelo have unveiled an infrastructure program worth P220-million in the city’s  2nd District. The program consists of the concreting of major roads, the improvement of drainage and canal systems, school buildings, multi-purpose halls, and similar projects. “Public works projects like roads, drainage […]