Environment

LGU, private sector tie-up to save Banaue Rice Terraces

MANILA -- With a huge land area of the Banaue Rice Terraces deteriorating, the local government has partnered with the private sector to save the country's northern treasure and prevent it from...

Fertilizer use endangers Palawan seaweed industry

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- A member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) has discouraged the use of synthetic fertilizer on Palawan seaweeds as it endangers the industry. Board Member Roseller Pineda told...

Confiscated wood becomes Marawi rehab aid

MANILA -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has donated to Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) nearly 871,453 board feet of confiscated illegally cut wood valued at over PHP43.5 million...

Coca-Cola Philippines recognizes partners in NegOcc projects

BACOLOD CITY -- Beverage giant Coca-Cola Philippines has acknowledged its partners in its various sustainability programs in Negros Occidental. President and general manager Winn Everhart led the hosting of the fellowship night to...

Senator pushes for more developed PH bamboo industry

TACLOBAN CITY -- Senator Cynthia A. Villar is pushing for higher production and a more diversified use of bamboo in the Philippines, using China as a model. Villar, who attended the Global Bamboo...

Koronadal City all set for 2018 tree growing fest

KORONADAL CITY--More than 5,000 volunteers have confirmed participation for the city's 2018 Tree Growing Festival on Friday, June 29, which is touted as one of the biggest in Mindanao. Augustus Bretaña, head...

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