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Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu has ordered the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in Region 12 to immediately close down an illegal small-scale mining operation in Magpet town, Cotabato province. The mining site is located some 10 kilometers away from the Mt. Apo Natural Park. It has not been declared […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has won a legal case against the wildlife trader who was behind the illegal shipment of over 700 pieces of live tarantulas intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport last year. In a seven-page decision dated Nov. 20, 2020, Judge Allan Ariola of the Pasay City Metropolitan […]
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu has assured that indigent families affected by ongoing enforcement activities in Boracay will be given aid and access to social safety nets. Cimatu gave the assurance when he presided over the meeting of the Boracay Inter-Agency Task Force (BIATF) at the world-renowned resort island recently. “We have to balance our duty […]
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu has approved the dredging of sandbars in 19 priority sites along the Cagayan River as part of immediate solutions to prevent a repeat of the devastating floods that hit Cagayan Valley during the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses. “Removing these obstructions is the most immediate measure […]
The lowly bamboo will be playing a crucial role in the rehabilitation of the heavily silted Cagayan River, which overflowed during the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses leading to massive flooding that submerged the provinces of Cagayan and Isabela and killed at least 29 people in the area. This developed as the Department of Environment and […]
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu expressed hope the use of bicycles as a means of public transportation will continue even after the COVID-19 pandemic is over, citing its potential to fight climate change. “With COVID-19, we have rediscovered the benefits of cycling and walking—saving money, getting fit, and helping to reduce pollution and mitigate climate change. […]
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu is eyeing immediate dredging and strict enforcement of the 20-meter easement rule along the Cagayan River to avoid a repeat of massive flooding that submerged the provinces of Cagayan and Isabela during the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses. Cimatu’s plans for the Cagayan River received a warm reception from four governors and […]
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu recommended the widening of Marikina River to increase its flood-carrying capacity after Marikina City and nearby areas submerged in deep floodwaters during the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses. “Marikina River has to be widened to reduce the risk of flooding in the area,” Cimatu said during his visit to Marikina City three […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has welcomed a presidential proclamation declaring the fourth Sunday of November of every year as the “National Bicycle Day.” President Rodrigo Duterte issued Proclamation 1052 in a bid to ensure ecological integrity and a clean and healthy environment. “We are very happy that the President recognized the […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has vowed to continue its cleanup operations in Manila Bay and its tributaries to help prevent flooding due to clogged waterways. “As the rehabilitation of Manila Bay pushes forward, we have not waned in our efforts to declog esteros in Metro Manila to ensure that these are […]