Environment

MGB sets up system to monitor mining firms

BAGUIO CITY—The Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Mines and Geosciences Bureau (DENR-MGB) has put up a system that would check compliance and violations in the operations of mining companies in...

Legarda stresses urgency for PH to be climate – Smart

In observance of this year's Climate Change Consciousness Week, Senator Loren Legarda encouraged stronger convergence among national agencies, local government units, climate advocates, and stakeholders to synthesize fragmented adaptation and mitigation...

Puerto Princesa bay now red tide-free

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Monday declared that samples of shellfish harvested from the Puerto Princesa bay tested free of the red...

No ECC, no plant expansion for JG Summit in Batangas

BATANGAS CITY – A petrochemical plant in this city would not expand its polymer plant and naphtha cracking plant in Barangay Simlong here sans the environmental compliance certificate (ECC) issued by...

18th Tour of the Fireflies, bike for the environment

MANILA --Nearly 3,000 cyclists turned-out for the 18th Tour of the Fireflies with the theme “Kalikasan, Kalusugan, Bisikleta,” that was held at the Oblation Plaza at the University of the Philippines,...

Private initiative seeks improved air quality monitoring

MANILA -- The private sector is stepping up its participation in the government's campaign to promote clean air nationwide. Clean Air Philippines Movement Inc. (CAPMI) chairperson Michael Aragon said Friday they will deploy...

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