Tag: Environment

U.S. gov’t donates Php11.6-M equipment to boost Cagayan’s disaster response

ON September 9 and 10, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), handed over a mobile storage unit and mobile energy systems worth more than Php11.6 million ($208,000) to boost Cagayan province’s disaster risk reduction capacity. USAID Mission Director Ryan Washburn handed over a mobile storage unit that can store… Read More U.S. gov’t donates Php11.6-M equipment to boost Cagayan’s disaster response

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Subic Bay Freeport sets carbon-neutral goal

By Henry Empeño | September 11, 2024 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) declared on Wednesday its commitment to bring to zero balance all the carbon footprint of industries, business establishments, offices and households in the Subic Special Economic and Freeport Zone within 16 years. SBMA Ecology Center manager Amethya dela… Read More Subic Bay Freeport sets carbon-neutral goal

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DENR hastens processing, issuance of public land patents

By Marita Moaje | September 10, 2024 MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) vowed to further speed up the processing and issuance of public land patents to eligible beneficiaries nationwide, in celebration of the “Handog Titulo” Month this September. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the DENR said this complies with the… Read More DENR hastens processing, issuance of public land patents

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Gov. Ebdane: Developments in hazard zones up for review

By Henry Empeño | July 28, 2024 IBA, Zambales — Ongoing construction and other development projects located in coastal areas and identified hazard zones will be monitored and reviewed by the provincial government of Zambales to ensure the safety of residents and local communities in disaster-prone locations, said Gov. Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr. over the… Read More Gov. Ebdane: Developments in hazard zones up for review

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DPWH: Over 5K new flood control projects ongoing

By Ferdinand Patinio | July 27, 2024 MANILA (PNA) – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported on Saturday that over 5,000 flood control projects are currently being constructed across the country. These projects are not included in the 5,521 flood control projects completed between July 2022 and May 2024 that President Ferdinand R.… Read More DPWH: Over 5K new flood control projects ongoing

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PH denies China’s environmental damage claim vs. BRP Sierra Madre

By Priam Nepomuceno | July 9, 2024 MANILA (PNA) – The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) on Tuesday belied China’s claims that the Philippine Navy ship BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) is causing massive environmental damage to the Ayungin Shoal. “The accusation against the Philippines by so-called ‘Chinese experts’ is false and a… Read More PH denies China’s environmental damage claim vs. BRP Sierra Madre

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U.S. Peace corps trains volunteers, PH partners on management of marine protected areas

MANILA | July 5, 2024 — From June 18 to 21, the United States Peace Corps, in collaboration with the U.S. Agency for International Development, conducted a four-day training workshop in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, on enhancing marine protected area (MPA) management. MPAs are established to conserve and protect diminishing coastal resources.  To address this… Read More U.S. Peace corps trains volunteers, PH partners on management of marine protected areas

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SBMA cited for upcycling program in DENR environment summit

CLARK FREEPORT — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) in Central Luzon has recognized the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) for its successful programs in waste management and upcycling. The DENR-EMB presented the recognition to the SBMA Ecology Center during the Environmental Summit 2024 held on June 28 at the Widus… Read More SBMA cited for upcycling program in DENR environment summit

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SM and Olongapo agri office plant 1,000 Narra trees

THE Olongapo City Agriculture Office, in collaboration with SM City Olongapo Central, SM City Olongapo Downtown and other NGOs, hosted its annual tree planting activity to promote sustainability and enhance the local environment. The event took place last June 28, drawing enthusiastic participation from community volunteers, including students, local officials, and environmental advocates. Held at… Read More SM and Olongapo agri office plant 1,000 Narra trees

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BCDA: Tarlac LGUs support redevelopment plans for Kalangitan landfill

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority’s (BCDA) said it has received support from concerned local government units (LGUs) in Tarlac for its plan to redevelop the Kalangitan sanitary landfill in Capas into a more productive and high-impact project that will accelerate growth in the province and provide more jobs. The agency said in a statement… Read More BCDA: Tarlac LGUs support redevelopment plans for Kalangitan landfill

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