Environment

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...

Concerted multi-sector initiatives on climate change pushed

MANILA -- The government's Climate Change Commission is pushing for a concerted multi-sectoral action to better prepare the country for the effects of global warming to mark this year's observance of Climate...

Filipino eco group urges Trump to re-think global warming stance

MANILA -- Environmental group Clean Air Philippines Movement Inc. is urging United States President Donald Trump to re-think his stance on global warming. The local group said the Philippines, a long-time ally...

DOE upgrades national standard for diesel

MANILA -- To be at par with existing international and environmental standards for fuel, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced Friday an upgraded Philippine National Standard (PNS) for automotive diesel fuel. The new...

ASEAN-China adopts declaration on marine environment protection

MANILA -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China have moved forward towards the implementation of the 2002 Declaration of Conduct after it adopted on November 13 a document declaring...

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