Environment

Air pollution: A public health concern in the Philippines

On World Environmental Health Day on September 26, 2017, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Health (DOH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) Philippines jointly highlight the...

Muntinlupa launches Comprehensive Smoke Free Ordinance campaign

MUNTINLUPA CITY, Sept. 20 (PIA) -- The Muntinlupa City local government unit recently launched Comprehensive Smoke Free Ordinance campaign signaling the strict implementation of a law banning smoking in public. Mayor Jaime...

House moves to avert water, sewerage crisis

In the face of a bleak potable water and sewerage scenario forecasted for the Philippines by international bodies, a technical working group (TWG) in the House of Representatives is now harmonizing...

Cimatu honors slain barangay captain,seeks help of AFP, police to combat illegal logging in Palawan

via Pauline Requesto   Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Roy A. Cimatu on Friday visited the wake of slain barangay captain Ruben Arzaga in El Nido, Palawan, honoring him as a ‘Bayani ng...

More Mindanao ecotourism zones soon

The House committee on tourism has approved several measures declaring various areas in Mindanao as ecotourism zones, with committee vice chair Rep. Franz Alvarez (1st District, Palawan) steering the bills’ passage. The...

TWG to fine tune Clean Air, Solid Waste Management laws

The House committee on ecology chaired by Rep. Estrellita Suansing (1st District, Nueva Ecija) on Wednesday approved the creation of a technical working group (TWG) that will fine tune House Bill...

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