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The Philippine mining industry contributed ₱102.3 billion to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2020 despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released by Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).In the report, the DENR-MGB estimated the metallic mineral production value of gold, […]
“While we celebrate what we have achieved thus far, we renew our commitment to this advocacy and we acknowledge that there is still much work to be done,” said Peter Dator, President of Vapers PH, in his closing remarks for the 4th annual Asia Harm Reduction Forum held last June 28. This year’s virtual gathering of […]
An initial 144 seedlings of endemic tree species have been planted at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center (NAPWC) in Quezon City as part of the efforts of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Biodiversity Management Bureau (DENR-BMB) to manage green spaces in urban areas amid the pandemic. “By planting trees especially in urban […]
Instead of arming anti-crime groups, Quezon City Councilor Karl Castelo is urging the government to rollout free or affordable education and decent employment programs. Castelo, councilor of the city’s fifth district said employment and learning are proven effective against poverty which is the root cause of many crimes in the country. He said poor Filipinos […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has partnered with the Rotary Club of Binangonan for the clean-up of Laguna de Bay to restore biodiversity, as well as help improve water flow, in time for the onset of the rainy season. “The cleanup of water bodies does not only contribute to biodiversity conservation. They […]
The Asia Harm Reduction Forum is back in a virtual setting to gather a wider audience of health practitioners, academics, and consumer advocates to join the tobacco harm reduction discussions on June 28, 2021. Organized from the Philippines, this year’s lineup of speakers features experts from around the globe to lead the exchanges on public […]
“We should not lose by default to this pandemic.” This according to Quezon City 6th District Councilor Bobby Castelo who lamented that almost 3 million students dropped out of school last year because of the pandemic. “Three million is three million. We have to get all these children back to school.” According to Philippine Business […]
The Philippines, through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), will host the 6th Meeting of ASEAN Task Force on Peatlands (ATFP) Meeting and 3rd Programme Steering Committee Meetings of ASEAN Peatland Programmes and Projects slated for June 28-30, 2021. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu said the meetings will “keep the country on track in […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has begun planting matured coconut trees along the Manila Baywalk on Roxas Boulevard as part of the government’s efforts to rehabilitate Manila Bay. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu said around 60 matured coconut palms will be planted along the shore to complement the agency’s beach nourishment project, which […]
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles made a brief but productive visit to the Tablas Island Electric Cooperative (TIELCO) main office in Romblon last June 18, 2021 where he expressed full support for electric cooperatives’ (ECs) advocacy of achieving comprehensive rural electrification in the countryside. In a meeting with Congressman Budoy Madrona, Governor Jose Riano, TIELCO OIC-General […]