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Senator Dick Gordon urged Filipinos to resort to fuel-saving measures considering the recent spikes in oil prices. Gordon said that the government must also find ways to set aside a stock of oil and gas as the Philippines is competing with other countries to get their supply. “Kailangan maghanda ang mga tao kasi hindi natin […]
Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Roy Cimatu urged the private sector to follow the lead of telecommunications giant PLDT-Smart in contributing to the conservation of peatlands in the country. Cimatu issued the statement after the DENR, through the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB), received additional equipment from PLDT-Smart for the protection and conservation of the Agusan […]
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu has expressed his strong support for a bill seeking to conserve the critically endangered Tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis). Cimatu issued the statement following calls for the passage of House Bill (HB) 8299 or the proposed Tamaraw Conservation Management Act in response to the pressing need to […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) has recently called for the protection of heritage trees in public schools and promotion of its educational and historical values in the 64th episode of “Stories for a Better Normal: Philippines’ Heritage Trees in Schools”. “It is always a good opportunity for DepEd and for us educators to bring environmental education […]
A lawmaker in Albay has filed a bill seeking the declaration of Mt. Masaraga in Ligao City, Albay as a protected area. Albay 3rd District Representative Fernando Cabredo said the proposed measure entitled “Mt. Masaraga Protected Landscape (MMPL) Act of 2021” aims to provide funds for the mountain’s forest management operations. “Mt. Masaraga is home […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has entered into new agreements with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to advance the country’s biodiversity conservation and water access and sanitation services. Secretary Roy Cimatu welcomed the five-year partnership with the USAID for the Sustainable Interventions for Biodiversity, Oceans and Landscapes (SIBOL) and […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)—through its Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB)—has partnered with digital services provider PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) to help raise awareness on the peatlands of Caraga region. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu said peatlands are vital for providing safe drinking water, assist in preserving global […]
A young lawmaker from Rizal is proposing the creation of a government body tasked with protecting the Sierra Madre mountain range. Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles is pushing for the establishment of the Sierra Madre Development Authority to prevent its wanton destruction and ensure balanced development. “We must always be mindful of the need […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar underscored the need for stronger measures on the conservation and management of the fisheries sector. “Now that the Department of Agriculture is more emphatic on fully implementing laws and making fisheries management more efficient and effective, we recognize the need to strengthen enforcement agencies and equip their people with the necessary […]
With the Masungi Georeserve in Rizal province recently being recognized as one of the most sustainable and innovative tourism projects worldwide, Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles has urged private sector businesses to “be like Masungi“ in exploring sustainable tourism and help protect the environment.The conservation project was cited earlier this month by the United […]