By Kris Crismundo | June 13, 2024 MANILA – The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said on Thursday, June 13, it has secured the support of the local government units (LGUs) in Tarlac to convert the Kalangitan sanitary landfill in Capas into an industrial zone as part of the development of the New Clark City… Read More BCDA says Tarlac LGUs back conversion of Kalangitan landfill into industrial zone
BASES Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) Chairman Delfin N. Lorenzana allayed fears of a looming garbage crisis in Central Luzon, pointing out the presence of three operational facilities that may serve as alternatives once the contract for the operations of the Kalangitan sanitary landfill in Capas, Tarlac expires. During an interview with Net25, Chairman Lorenzana… Read More No looming garbage crisis in Luzon–Lorenzana
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — With the planned closure this October of its waste depository in Capas, Tarlac, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is now looking for options on how to dispose of tons and tons of garbage generated daily by industrial and commercial establishments here. Amethya dela Llana, manager of the SBMA Ecology Center,… Read More Kalangitan landfill closure ‘a huge problem’; Subic seeks options
MANILA, May 23, 2024—In celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) launched the “Biodiversity Crisis Escape Room”—an interactive new attraction at The Mind Museum in Taguig City where children and adults can learn more… Read More U.S., Philippines launch ‘Escape Room’ experience for biodiversity education
MANILA | May 3, 2024 – Coastal areas will continue to have high heat indices as the country continues to deal with the effects of El Niño this month, the head of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Friday. PAGASA on Thursday said the heat index peaked at 48 degrees in Dagupan… Read More High heat index to continue in coastal areas
By ALEX GALANG SUBIC, Zambales – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is now undertaking construction of a P94-million flood-control project in this town to help ease the rise of water in the flood-prone areas of Barangay Matain and Sta. Monica Subdivision. Zambales 2nd District Engineer Rosbe Dizon said the DPWH started the… Read More DPWH to finish P94-M Subic flood-control project this year
LEADING building solutions provider Holcim Philippines, Inc. has successfully completed a project to help families make their homes more disaster-resilient in collaboration with non-profit social innovator Build Change, and Alalay sa Kaunlaran Microfinance Social Development, Inc. (ASKI). The partners helped 37 families in Aurora and Baler strengthen their houses against extreme weather. The project dubbed “Matibay na… Read More Holcim, partners help families in Central Luzon strengthen homes vs. climate change
By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 17, 2024 SAN FELIPE, Zambales — After hearing complaints of dwindling catch in municipal waters along Zambales coast, Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. urged marginal fishermen here to form cooperatives and avail of funds from the provincial government for sustainable fishing methods and increased livelihood. “Don’t go back to marginal fishing—that… Read More Gov. Ebdane urges fishers to organize, avail of govt assistance
By Nanette Guadalquiver BACOLOD CITY – The approval of House Bill (HB) 9662, or the proposed “Blue Economy Act,” is expected to sustain the country’s economic growth, Negros Occidental Third District Rep. Jose Francisco Benitez, the principal author, said on Wednesday. “It will transform the maritime economy to a sustainable blue economy,” he said in a… Read More Passage of blue economy bill to sustain PH economic growth
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