Environment

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...

Environment group lauds passage of anti-littering ordinance

By Leilanie Adriano/PNA LAOAG CITY -- Ilocos Norte’s anti-littering ordinance was finally approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan on Monday charging violators with stiffer penalties. The Movement Against Plastic Pollution (MAPP), a group of...

Baguio schoolchildren seek PRRD’s help to save pine tree park

By Pamela Mariz Geminiano/PNA BAGUIO CITY -- Elementary pupils from a private school asked President Rodrigo Duterte to help keep and maintain the pine tree park beside the Baguio Convention Center and...

Sarangani gears for P103-M river rehab project

PNA GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The provincial government of Sarangani is gearing up for the implementation of the PHP103 million ecosystem rehabilitation and flood control project in a major river in Maitum...

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