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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said that while propagation of agarwood-producing species like Aquilaria malaccensis is allowed, it is however highly regulated and collecting its seeds directly in the wild is prohibited. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu issued the statement following the granting of Wildlife Culture Permit through the regional offices to certain […]
Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles lauded the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology for its speedy administration of COVID-19 vaccines to persons deprived of liberty under its jurisdiction. “The BJMP has averted a potential crisis with the swift roll-out of the vaccines for our PDLs. Given the cramped conditions in our jails, it was […]
“We need to elect leaders who will put our country’s interests first and foremost” This was the statement of Atty Alex Lacson, a Negrense senatorial candidate running under the team of VP Leni Robredo and Sen Kiko Pangilinan. Lacson was the guest speaker of the virtual forum entitled “Patriotism in the time of the Pandemic”, […]
The Philippines, through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), led Asian nations in the second climate fund replenishment talks to particularly seek funding support for developing countries to meet the 2030 international environmental goals. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu highlighted the significance of the 8th Global Environment Facility (GEF-8) Fund Replenishment discussions to finance […]
On its 23rd commemorative year, Junior Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers– Batangas State University (JPIChE–BatStateU) proudly launches the 2nd ChEnematography, with an overall theme, “Unblur: Sharpening Distorted Imagery through Media and Information Literacy.” JPIChE-BatStateU is a well-known organization promoting the excellence and holistic development of Chemical Engineering students of the 21st century. This competition aims to showcase […]
To promote environmental communication and learning for people who are blind or deaf-blind, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) launched an information, education, and communication (IEC) project as a highlight of the annual observance of the Deaf Awareness Week. Through the DENR’s Strategic Communication and Initiatives Service (SCIS) – Person With Disability Desk […]
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, in coordination with the National Housing Authority and local government officials, led the turnover of titled houses and lots to family beneficiaries in Guiuan, Eastern Samar last November 8, 2021, as part of the 8th year remembrance since Typhoon Yolanda ravaged the Visayas. “As we commemorate eight years since Typhoon Yolanda, […]
Quezon City District 2 Councilor Winnie Castelo is proposing the grant of a tax amnesty to thousands of delinquent business establishments in the city. In Proposed Ordinance No. 513-2021 the vice mayoral aspirant said it cannot be denied that the COVID-19 pandemic and the series of lockdowns have caused untold suffering on businesses and the […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has signed a partnership agreement with the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) to mainstream gender and development (GAD) programs and capacitate officials and employees to promote gender equality in all aspects of work within the DENR. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu said the agreement will bring great strides […]
The use of face shields in areas under Alert Levels 3 to 1 is no longer mandatory after President Rodrigo Roa Duterte approved the recommendations of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) on the use of face shields under the Alert Levels System. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, in his […]