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LAGUNA LAKE CAN BE METRO MANILA’S ADDITIONAL WATER SOURCE — CIMATU

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is supporting the government’s plan of sourcing additional water supply from the Laguna Lake to address the perennial water woes of Metro Manila, Secretary Roy Cimatu said. During the agency’s presentation of its proposed P25 billion budget for 2020, Cimatu told the House Committee on Appropriations that […]

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RECLAMATION ACTIVITIES OF COAL FIRM IN ZAMBALES SUSPENDED – CIMATU

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has suspended the expansion activities of Alpha Water Realty Services Corporation (AWRSC), operator of the Masinloc Coal-fired thermal power plant project in Zambales after several violations were found related to its reclamation activities within the Masinloc Oyon Bay Marine Reserve (MOBMR). “We will review their compliance to […]

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DENR RENEWS EL NIDO JOINT CONSERVATION AGREEMENT – CIMATU

Residents, government officials, civic groups, and environmentalists in El Nido, Palawan have renewed their commitment to protect and strengthen the natural resources of the island and work together towards the sustainability of one of the Philippines’ most prized tourism destinations. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through El Nido-Taytay Managed Resource Protected Area […]

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SANCTIONS AWAIT BORACAY FIRMS THAT WON’T OBEY ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS – CIMATU

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu said that there could be cease and desist orders and other actions issued to erring businesses in Boracay very soon. “We are fast tracking our processes, and we’ll probably see sanctions handed out before the end of March to businesses that fail to roll out […]

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TAKE ZERO WASTE ADVOCACY SERIOUSLY – CIMATU

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu encouraged anew all sectors of society to take zero waste seriously amid the worsening garbage problem in the country. “The issue of solid waste management has hounded us for many decades now. It is time that we address this once and for all, and ensure […]

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MAYON VOLCANO UNDER CLOSE WATCH – CIMATU

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is closely monitoring the activity of Mayon Volcano and will advise the public on its potential effects on the environment and public health. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu gave this assurance following his recent visit to Albay province to check on the air quality conditions of affected areas […]

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TWO COMPANIES BLAMED FOR KILLER FLOODS IN ZAMBOANGA SUSPENDED – CIMATU

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has suspended the operations of two big companies over alleged violation of their Industrial Forest Management Agreements (IFMAs) after President Rodrigo Duterte blamed them for the flash floods and mudslides, which killed dozens of people in Zamboanga del Norte at the height of Typhoon Vinta. DENR regional […]

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FIRECRACKER BAN SPARKS SIGNIFICANT DROP in NEW YEAR AIR POLLUTION LEVELS – CIMATU

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has credited the significant drop in air pollution levels recorded in Metro Manila during the recent New Year revelry to Executive Order (EO) no. 28 signed by President Rodrigo Duterte that strictly regulated the use of firecrackers and other harmful pyrotechnic devices. “This just goes to show […]