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Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Treasure beyond measure: Accounting for the environment, natural resources
ON March 3, 2021, in celebration of World Wildlife Day, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) released a study on the economic value of marine turtles and blue-naped parrots.
Ex-EMB chief: ECCs for Manila Bay reclamation projects legal
THE Environmental Compliance Certificates (ECCs) for land reclamation projects granted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) are above board and proponents of the projects have complied with the provisions of the environmental impact system (EIS) law, a former Director of the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) said.
Groups back DENR move to review Manila Bay reclamation and quarrying projects
Groups opposed to the massive land reclamation and seabed quarrying in Manila Bay expressed support behind the move of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to review ongoing development in the area.
EPR Act implementor, author push timely compliance with law
BOTH the author and the main implementor of a 2022 law mandating large enterprises to take responsibility for the proper and effective recovery, recycling and disposal of plastic packaging used for their products—after these are sold and used by consumers—agree that the law is a work in progress, but ensuring strict compliance is crucial given the environmental crisis facing the country.
Palace orders national government agencies to implement water conservation measures ahead of El Niño
All national government agencies and instrumentalities (NGI) will now be required to reduce their water consumption by 10 percent in ahead of the El Niño threat under a new issuance from Malacañang.
DENR, JICA reaffirm cooperation on management of PHL forestland
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) vowed to strengthen forest management in the Philippines to boost the livelihood of upland dwellers and farmers to help sustain economic development.
Boracay task force’s return pitched
THE Department of Tourism (DOT) is pushing for the re-establishment of the Boracay Inter-Agency Task Force (BIATF) to oversee the management of the popular resort island.
Land Management Bureau official vows delivery of land-related services to Filipinos to improve
EXPECT a more efficient and effective land administration and management services from the government this year.
DPWH halts controversial bridge project in Palawan
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has suspended the controversial P4.2-billion Coron-Culion Inter-Island Bridges project, as it seeks to secure the necessary permits and environmental clearance required by several laws.
‘Just let them be, stay away’
25 Boracay resorts allowed to reopen on October 26
AN initial batch of 25 resorts has been approved by the inter-agency Task Force Boracay to resume their operations when the island reopens on October 26.
The failure at DENR
Some 10 months ago, when Ms. Regina Paz “Gina” La’O Lopez was appointed by President Duterte as secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), we welcomed that decision.
With environmentalists behind her, Lopez makes final pitch before C.A.
As the powerful Commission on Appointments (CA) resumed public hearing on the interim appointments of three Cabinet secretaries on Tuesday, environmental groups reiterated their support behind Secretary Regina Paz L. Lopez for the top Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) post.
Let the ‘sacred’ mountain heal itself
Some portions of Mount Banahaw are now open to tourists and pilgrims this Holy Week, an official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said.
IBON tells DENR to be firm vs big miners
Mining firms should not resort to international arbitration in forcing the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to revoke its decision to suspend 28 mines and cancel 75 mineral-production sharing agreements, think tank IBON Foundation said.
DENR distributes 4,146 land titles to farmers in Central Luzon
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga—The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) here distributed about 4,146 land titles covering 317 hectares of public lands to landless farmers in Central Luzon in support of Environment Secretary Regina Paz L. Lopez’s social justice and equitable access to land resources, environment authorities announced on Monday.
Duterte to impose more stringent mining rules
While he has ruled out a total ban on mining for now, President Duterte on Monday said he will tighten mining regulations to ensure that their operations will not destroy the environment.
OceanaGold PHL asked to start rehab of Didipio mining village
KASIBU, Nueva Vizcaya—Town officials here have called on the national government to order a foreign mining firm to start its rehabilitation of the mine site in Didipio village after its operation was ordered suspended by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
DENR, USAID launch P1.2-billion biodiversity-conservation project
To enhance the protection and conservation of the country’s rich biological diversity, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has partnered with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to launch Protect Wildlife Project.
Lopez backed by top environment advocates
SOME of the country’s top environment advocates are backing Environment Secretary Regina L. Paz Lopez’s advocacy in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
‘Three-month-long mining review is fair enough’
Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III, cochairman of the Mining Industry Coordinating Committee (MICC), said a three-month review of the contracts of the mining operations ordered closed by Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is reasonable.
Responsible mining in PHL
Lost in the noise and confusion generated by the decision of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to shut down 28 large-scale mines is the fact that 12 companies were given the go signal to continue their mining operations. Along with her decision to close 23 mines and suspend five others, Environment Secretary Regina Paz L. Lopez announced that she spared the mining operations of 12 firms. These include Philex Mining Corp., Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corp., Carmen Copper Corp., Taganito Mining Corp., Agata Mining Ventures Inc. and Apex Mining Co. Inc. Mines being operated by Cagdianao Mining Corp., Greenstone Resources Corp., Philsaga Mining Corp., Pacific Nickel Philippines Inc., Century Peak Metals Holdings Corp. and SR Metals Inc. will also remain open.
Mines closure to cost LGUs up to 60% of annual income
At least 17 cities and municipalities in 10 provinces would have to find alternative revenue sources soon, as they are likely to lose as much as 60 percent of their annual income due to the decision of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to close or suspend the operations of 28 mining sites across the country.
DENR pushes partnership with LGU to fight illegal logging
DAVAO CITY—The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) 11 is pushing for a stronger partnership with local government units (LGUs) and communities in their fight against illegal logging.
COMP affirms vow to responsible mining, rehab of mined-out areas
Taking the cue from President Duterte and affirming a commitment to responsible mining, the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) on Monday vowed to rehabilitate mined-out areas in compliance with existing mining laws.
Search for Ocean Heroes 2017 in Tañon Strait officially starts
By Charles R. Pepito / Correspondent
Mining industry gasps for breath
With over $1.4 trillion worth of minerals waiting to be excavated from identified mining areas, who could fault those who compare the Philippines to a poor man sitting on a pot of gold?