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DENR HONORS MINING GROUPS, MINE WORKERS

Recognizing that mining activities and environmental protection can co-exist, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) honored exemplary mining firms during the culminating event of the 67th Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference recently. “These awards are not only individual accolades but are actual testimonies that responsible mining is indeed possible and is […]

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BIKE GROUP LAUDS DENR FOR PROMOTING CYCLING

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has expressed its commitment to promote the interests of the bicycle-riding community, as a bicycle advocacy group lauded the agency’s pivotal role in the annual celebration of the National Bicycle Day. “Such is the robust partnership we have nurtured through the years with the bicycle-riding communities particularly […]

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ASIAN NATIONS NEED CLIMATE FUND SUPPORT – CIMATU

The Philippines, through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), led Asian nations in the second climate fund replenishment talks to particularly seek funding support for developing countries to meet the 2030 international environmental goals. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu highlighted the significance of the 8th Global Environment Facility (GEF-8) Fund Replenishment discussions to finance […]

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DENR MARKS DEAFNESS AWARENESS WEEK — CIMATU

To promote environmental communication and learning for people who are blind or deaf-blind, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) launched an information, education, and communication (IEC) project as a highlight of the annual observance of the Deaf Awareness Week. Through the DENR’s Strategic Communication and Initiatives Service (SCIS) – Person With Disability Desk […]

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DENR, PCW INK PACT FOR GENDER EQUALITY – CIMATU

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has signed a partnership agreement with the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) to mainstream gender and development (GAD) programs and capacitate officials and employees to promote gender equality in all aspects of work within the DENR. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu said the agreement will bring great strides […]

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NO DOLOMITE BEACH? TRY ECOTOURISM SITES – CIMATU

With the temporary closure of the Manila Baywalk Dolomite Beach, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu said the public may consider visiting other local ecotourism sites in the country for relaxation. “Those living in nearby provinces who wish to rejuvenate their minds and bodies need not go to Manila just to […]

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CIMATU TO PRIVATE GROUPS: HELP PROTECT PEATLANDS

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 […]

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DENR BACKS TAMARAW CONSERVATION BILL IN CONGRESS

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 […]

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CIMATU TO LGUS: REHABILITATE OPEN DUMPSITES

Six months after the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has completed the closure of all operating open dumpsites in the country, Secretary Roy Cimatu prodded local government units (LGUs) to implement their plan of action for the safe closure and rehabilitation of these garbage dumps. “After our successful feat to close dumpsites all […]

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CAGAYAN RIVER SANDBAR DREDGING DONE IN Q1 2022

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary and Task Force Build Back Better (TF BBB) chair Roy Cimatu is hoping to complete the dredging of a “mega” island sandbar along the Cagayan River by early next year. Cimatu said that so far 81,807 cubic meters or 8.43 percent of the targeted 970,962 cubic meters […]