Environment

Manila Bay’s initial cleanup inspires more volunteers to join

By Christine Cudis/PNA MANILA -- Last January 27, thousands of volunteers trooped to Manila Bay to help clear out the trash that for years sullied its natural beauty. Days after the initial cleanup,...

Army leads cleanup drive in 4 Maguindanao towns

By Edwin Fernandez/PNA CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao -- The Army in Maguindanao on Friday spearheaded a cleanup drive involving soldiers, local officials, residents and former Moro rebels along the national highway traversing four...

DILG probes LGUs’ liability in Manila Bay pollution

By Aerol John Pateña/PNA MANILA -- Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año said Thursday they will look into the liability of local government units (LGUs) that issued...

LLDA closes down 4 establishments for polluting Manila Bay

By Aerol John Pateña/PNA MANILA -- The Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) has closed down the operations of four more establishments for dumping wastewater into the Manila Bay. The LLDA issued cease and...

NegOr guv warns of strict sanctions vs. river polluters

By Mary Judaline Partlow/PNA DUMAGUETE CITY – Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo has sternly warned commercial establishments of strict sanctions if they are found to be continuously contributing to the pollution of...

Pasig River commission opposes postponing Manila Bay rehab

By Aerol John Pateña/PNA MANILA -- The Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC) is opposing proposals to postpone the rehabilitation of Manila Bay. In a statement Wednesday, PRRC Executive Director Jose Antonio Goitia said...

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