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WOOD RECOVERY IN CALAMITY-HIT AREAS GETS DENR OK

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Acting Secretary Jim Sampulna has given his go-signal on the use of fallen trees to boost the rehabilitation efforts in areas affected by recent typhoons. In a memorandum dated March 2, 2022, Sampulna ordered the DENR field offices to issue wood recovery permits (WRPs) for uprooted trees in […]

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USE PLASTIC WASTES TO MAKE CEMENT — DENR

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) urged cement makers to explore ways to utilize plastic waste as raw material to help reduce the country’s solid waste generation by at least 40 percent. “When all these cement plants will participate, we can dramatically reduce the volume of plastic waste which will be […]

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DENR, USAID PARTNER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) are exploring ways to further enhance the partnership of the Philippines and the United States in environmental protection and climate change mitigation. US Charge d’Affaires Heather Variava, USAID Mission Director to the Philippines Ryan Washburn, and USAID Philippines […]

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DENR REVIEWS MASUNGI GEORESERVE PACT

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is closely scrutinizing the details of a 2017 memorandum of agreement (MOA) it signed with the Masungi Georeserve Foundation Inc. (MGFI) to ensure its consistency with the country’s laws on protected areas. DENR-Region 4A Executive Director Nilo Tamoria said the move was in line with the order […]

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NCR HAS ENOUGH WATER FOR DRY SEASON — DENR

Amid the decreasing water level in Angat Dam, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Acting Secretary Jim Sampulna assured the public that the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) remains on top of the situation as it continues to undertake measures to ensure sufficient water supply during the dry season. “The NWRB will be in […]

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LOCSIN FOUNDATION GIVES LAND FOR PUERTO GALERA STP

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has received a land donation for the proposed installation of a sewage treatment plant (STP) near Puerto Galera’s popular white beach. DENR OIC Secretary Jim Sampulna said the donation will be a big boost in the agency’s efforts to preserve Puerto Galera’s marine resources and to make […]

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GROUPS JOIN DENR FOR MARIKINA WATERSHED REHAB

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-CALABARZON (DENR-Region 4A) has partnered with various non-government organizations for the implementation of a new program aimed at rehabilitating Marikina Watershed through the use of bamboo planting materials. A memorandum of agreement (MOA) was signed that will provide program partners with bamboo production technology training and good agro-forest practices […]

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ROXAS BLVD TO HAVE REPLICA OF FORT DRUM CANNON

To mark the challenges and achievements of the “Battle for Manila Bay” rehabilitation program, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has partnered with the Department of National Defense (DND) for the installation of a replica of a cannon from Fort Drum along the Roxas Boulevard Baywalk in Manila. Former Secretary Roy Cimatu said […]

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PH, JAPAN TO HOLD 1st ENVIRONMENTAL WEEK IN MARCH

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Ministry of the Environment Japan (MOEJ) organized the first-ever Philippines-Japan Environmental Week to discuss environmental issues and share opportunities for cooperation towards a decarbonized infrastructure and society. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu said the event will pave the way for new opportunities for strengthened partnerships as […]

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DENR LAUNCHES TREE HUGGING CAMPAIGN – CIMATU

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu is calling on the public to take part in the week-long Tree Hugging Campaign to raise awareness on the importance of trees and nurturing forests as a measure to address climate change. Organized by the DENR-Forest Management Bureau (FMB), the Tree Hugging Campaign will be […]