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DTI, PCX INK MOA FOR SUSTAINABLE PLASTIC USE

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Plastic Credit Exchange (PCX) virtually signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to collaborate in achieving the goal of diverting post-consumer plastic from landfills and oceans through responsible collection and processing. The signing of the MOA was led by DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez and PCX Founder and Chairperson […]

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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 LAUNCHES ‘SAVE OUR WATERSHED’ CAMPAIGN

As it continues to work to counter the climate change threats faced by the country’s watershed areas, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has launched a nationwide campaign to expand watershed conservation and protection efforts involving grassroots communities. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu said the campaign dubbed Save Our Watershed (SOW) will serve as […]

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DENR, USAID RENEW PACT FOR ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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 […]

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DENR: PROTECT WILDLIFE HABITATS, BIODIVERSITY

In celebration of this year’s International Day of Biological Diversity (IDBD), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) reiterated its call to protect wildlife habitats and properly manage the country’s protected areas to restore its biodiversity. “The DENR’s marching order is the restoration and protection of wildlife habitats and ecosystems through area-based conservation measures, […]

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CIMATU CALLS FOR RENEWED BIODIVERSITY PROTECTION

As the world celebrated the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDBD) recently, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) renewed its call for unified efforts of every Filipino toward biodiversity protection and conservation despite the pandemic. With the global slogan, “We’re part of the solution”, the DENR underscores both individual and community actions, regardless […]

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HELP BRING BACK A GREENER ENVIRONMENT – VILLAR

In consonance with the theme “Restore Our Earth” of this year’s Earth Day celebration on April 22, Senator Cynthia Villar called on everyone to participate in initiatives to bring back a greener and healthier environment. Villar also cited the global significance of the 175-hectare mangrove forest and marine habitat Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park, one of […]

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EMBRACE THE ZERO-WASTE LIFESTYLE – LEGARDA

With the celebration of the World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) in the Philippines, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Consumer Policy and Advocacy Bureau (CPAB) under the Consumer Protection Group (CPG), conducted the first Consumer Youth e-Forum recently via online conference. With the WCRD 2021 theme “Tackling Plastic Pollution,” the DTI together […]

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DENR ENFORCEMENT BUREAU SOON TO BE A LAW – CIMATU

Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu is hopeful the Environmental Protection and Enforcement Bureau (EPEB) will be created soon, as two committees in the House of Representatives held a joint meeting on proposed measures seeking to strengthen the enforcement of the country’s environmental laws. “What we are seeing is a sense of urgency and concerted effort at […]

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ABANTE MOURNS PASSING OF FORMER SENATOR HEHERSON “SONNY” ALVAREZ

“This is a sad day; the country has lost one of the legislators who helped rebuild Philippine democracy after the Edsa Revolution––an outspoken lawmaker who was one of the first Filipino leaders to fight for the protection of the environment.” This according to House Minority Leader Benny Abante Jr., who on Monday extended his prayers […]