Environment

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...

Koronadal raises incentives for organic farm produce

KORONADAL CITY -- The city government has increased its incentives for organic farm products in a bid to encourage more local farmers to practice and venture into organic farming. Emelita Miguel, city...

Palawan LGUs receive maps for disaster readiness

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) had given the Palawan provincial government and its 23 municipalities copies of a map they could use to manage watersheds,...

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