PHL delegation working on 7 major deals at COP28
THE Philippine delegation is working on seven major negotiating working schemes at the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) happening now in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Jonathan L. Mayuga
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Jonathan L. Mayuga is a journalist for more than 15 years. He is a product of the University of the East – Manila. An awardee of the J. G. Burgos Biotech Journalism Awards, BrightLeaf Agricultural Journalism Awards, Binhi Agricultural Journalism Awards, and Sarihay Environmental Journalism Awards.
Group warns against buying FDA-banned ‘mercury-tainted’ skin whitening lotions
THE EcoWaste Coalition has warned the public anew against using skin whitening lotions that may contain high concentrations of mercury, a hazardous chemical banned in cosmetic product formulations.
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Keep button cell batteries away from children–group
BUTTON cell batteries power household, office, school, and personal products. Curious children, however, see them like yummy little candies or chocolates and may decide to pick them up and swallow them without warning.
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Group asks govt to declare Marinduque as mining-free zone
The Marinduque Council for Environmental Concerns (MACEC) called on the national government to declare Marinduque a mining-free zone and remove the island province in the Mimaropa region from the list of priority mining areas.
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Group warns vs safety of bouncy, squeaky toys
CUTE and cuddly, toys are flooding the market. They are on store shelves and peddled along sidewalks.
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Group asks consumers to buy DTI-approved Christmas lights
THE Ecological Waste Coalition of the Philippines (EcoWaste Coalition) is warning the public to avoid buying unsafe Christmas lights.
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PSF Board approves climate projects worth ₱540 million
THE Board of the People’s Survival Fund (PSF), chaired by the Department of Finance (DOF), has approved five climate change adaptation projects endorsed by the Climate Change Commission (CCC) amounting to P540.3 million.
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US-funded solar-powered boat launched in Palawan
Promoting energy-efficient means of transportation in a tourism area, the United States government through the US Agency for International Development (USAID) recently launched the solar-powered boat Adlao Azul.
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Online illegal wildlife trade threatens endangered freshwater turtles, tortoise
Who hasn’t heard of Leonardo, Donnatelo, Raphael and Michaelangelo?
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Eastern Samar execs vow miners’ 100% mining law compliance
THE provincial government of Eastern Samar will play a key role in the interagency monitoring of mining operations to ensure responsible mining in the province.
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DENR set to revise guidelines for mining social development schemes
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is set to partially revise the guidelines for the Social Development and Management Programs (SDMP) to ensure lasting benefits for host communities beyond the life of the mines.
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Greenpeace decries ‘one-sided’ US-PHL nuke deal, urges PBBM to cancel deal
GREENPEACE Philippines decried as one-sided the nuclear cooperation agreement signed by Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla and US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken at the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Cooperation (Apec) meeting in San Francisco, USA last week.
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‘Wing of hope’: Boeing SEA chips in $135K for Philippine eagle conservation drive
Boeing South East Asia (SEA), through its president Alexander Feldman, recently turned over $135,000 to support the development of a new breeding facility for the critically endangered Philippine Eagle in Davao City.
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DA chief urged to ‘withdraw’ reclamation project allegedly controlled by his family
Fisherfolk group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) urged Department of Agriculture (DA) chief Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. to “withdraw” a 420-hectare reclamation project in Bacoor City, Cavite allegedly controlled by his family.
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‘More work needed to improve PHL resilience to disaster’–UN
UNITED Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction Mami Mizutori has hailed the Philippines’s disaster risk reduction effort even as she reiterated that more work needs to be done to improve the country’s resilience.
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Imus LGU acts vs illegal sale of hazardous cosmetics
RESPONDING to a report and public health warning pitched by the toxics watchdog EcoWaste Coalition, the local government unit (LGU) of Imus, Cavite has ordered owners of six retail stores to immediately remove cosmetics products tainted with mercury off the shelves.
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Saving Philippine eagle through forest restoration
An innovative forest restoration initiative that aims to help save the critically endangered Philippine eagle and their habitats was launched recently.
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DENR releases new guidelines and criteria for ‘Gawad Taga-Ilog contest in Metro Manila
The search is on for the most improved esteros for 2023.
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‘Community EcoHub’ recycling facility launched in Pasig City
The United States government, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), announced on Thursday the unveiling of a P14 million recycling facility in Pasig City.
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Groups laud UN expert’s finding for climate, human rights actions
Cause-oriented groups welcomed the findings and recommendations of United Nations Special Rapporteur on Climate Change Ian Fry, which include the abolition of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) and the repeal of the Anti-Terrorism law (ATL).
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Didipio community asks Malacañang to cancel Oceana Gold mining permit
Citing failure to conduct consultations and secure the consent and approval of the community, members of the Tuwali tribe based near the Didipio mine in the Municipality of Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya formally called on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to cancel the Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA) between the Philippine Government and OceanaGold Philippines, Inc. (OGPI).
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DENR to rely on science, nature-based solutions in watershed management
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) vowed to strengthen its engagement in scientific research to ensure a sustainable and climate-resilient management of the country’s precious watersheds.
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BIR computing Samar’s take from tax on mining
THE Provincial Government of Eastern Samar is eyeing to finally receive its share of mining revenues next year.
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UN Special Rapporteur Fry asked to probe Jalaur, Iloilo dam project
UN Climate Change and Human Rights Special Rapporteur Ian Fry may visit Jalaur, Iloilo to look into the alleged environmental and human rights impact of a mega dam project in the municipality.
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Fishers submit ‘climate action’ agenda to UN Special Rapporteur
THE Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya), a nationwide organization of small fishermen and fisherfolk organizations, has recently met with United Nations Special Rapporteur Iam Fry and submitted a list of climate action recommendations that will protect and promote the welfare of the country’s “poorest of the poorest” sector.
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DENR eyes strict producer responsibility compliance
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is pushing for strict compliance with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act and is calling on “obliged companies” to register under the program.
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Latest addition to Mindanao’s described weevils: The Madayaw flightless weevil
The madayaw weevil of Maragusan, Davao de Oro, and Caraga, Davao Oriental, is now among the growing number of weevils in Mindanao that are now described.
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Environment groups to probe reported lead pollution in Pampanga, other areas
Two environment groups will conduct a new round of lead pollution contamination tests in San Simon, Pampanga, and other areas to look into the reported pollution caused by the illegal operation of used lead-acid battery (ULAB) recyclers and lead smelters.
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DENR exec cites need to break barriers to a circular economy
The world needs to overcome the barriers to establishing a “circular economy,” a key to achieving sustainable and livable cities and ultimately achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) targets, an official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said.
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Despite recent smog, vog episodes, PHL air quality generally improved in 2023–DENR
Despite the recent hazy conditions brought about by the prolonged suspension of dust, dirt, and other particles in the air due to thermal inversion that triggered so-called smog in Metro Manila and vog over the Taal Volcano region, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) reported that air quality in the country has generally improved.
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