Environment

Scholars push renewable energy, environmental protection

DUMAGUETE CITY – More than 100 scholars of geothermal power leader Energy Development Corporation (EDC) from different colleges and universities in the country are pushing for renewable energy (RE) for their future...

Boracay mess shows system in permit issuance lacking: DENR official

MANILA -- The issuance of government permits nationwide must be systematized to prevent the ill-effects of unabated development and environmental ruin, an environment official has said. "We must fix policy gaps to ensure...

DENR-12 taps police in campaign vs. illegal logging

COTABATO CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Region 12 (DENR-12) has stepped up its campaign against illegal logging by capacitating 65 police officers to act as “DENR partners”...

Ilocanos back Duterte’s environment protection drive

LAOAG CITY — Village officials and residents pushing for environment protection in the province have praised President Rodrigo Duterte's State of the Nation Address (SONA), particularly his statement that environment is a...

El Nido eco-warriors extol PRRD’s environment protection target

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- Eco-warriors in El Nido on Wednesday tagged as “spot on” President Rodrigo Duterte’s cautionary advice to local government units (LGUs) to take initiative in the recovery of...

Laoag residents reminded to clean up to avoid dengue

LAOAG CITY -- Officials and residents here have been reminded to clean up their homes, schools and surroundings to avoid having stagnant water where dengue-carrying mosquitoes lay their eggs. Dr. Renato Mateo, City...

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