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DENR: DON’T USE FROGS, FISH TO FIGHT DENGUE

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Biodiversity Management Bureau (DENR-BMB) has warned the public against releasing frogs and fish in swamps and stagnant water to fight the dengue outbreak, as it can disrupt the ecological balance of the surrounding environment. BMB Director Natividad Bernardino explained that placing frogs and fish is not an effective solution […]

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DENR-ACE WELCOMES YULO-LOYZAGA APPOINTMENT

The Association of Career Executives (ACE) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) welcomed the appointment of Ma. Antonia “Toni” Yulo-Loyzaga as the new DENR Secretary. In Board Resolution No. 2022-06, the ACE national board members have agreed that Yulo-Loyzaga’s appointment will “greatly benefit the DENR, its clientele, and stakeholders”. DENR Undersecretary for […]

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DENR AWARDS VILLAR SIPAG FOR ENVIRONMENTAL WORK

Villar Sipag, the foundation built by the family of Senator Cynthia Villar, was awarded by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for its dedication, continuous support, and esteemed contributions toward a cleaner, healthier and greener environment.The awarding ceremony was held during the agency’s Environmental Summit and Exhibit 2022 recently at the Manila Hotel. […]

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MANILA BAY WATER QUALITY HAS IMPROVED — DENR

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) – through the Environmental Management Bureau–National Capital Region (EMB-NCR) – has observed a significant improvement in the water quality of Manila Bay, which was attributed to the continuing rehabilitation efforts in all river systems and tributaries within the bay region. Based on the data of the EMB-NCR, […]

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YULO-LOYZAGA IS NEW DENR CHIEF

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) welcomed the nomination of Ma. Antonia “Toni” Yulo-Loyzaga as its new secretary under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. DENR OIC Undersecretary Ernesto Adobo Jr. expressed optimism over Yulo-Loyzaga’s nomination, as he envisions a more climate-resilient Philippines under her leadership. “The DENR family looks forward to […]

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DENR, TESDA OPEN TAGUIG COLD CHAIN INNOVATION HUB

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), inaugurated the Cold Chain Innovation Hub Building in Taguig City. The CCI Hub, which is a project funded by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization-Global Environment Facility (UNIDO-GEF), is the physical platform of the Global Partnership […]

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DENR TURNS OVER SANITARY LANDFILL TO MARAWI CITY

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has turned over the operations, maintenance, and management of a newly built sanitary landfill facility (SLF) to the government of Marawi City in Lanao del Sur province. Former DENR OIC Secretary Joselin Marcus Fragada said that the completion of the engineered SLF serves as a “landmark accomplishment […]

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APO REEF PARK BAGS INT’L CONSERVATION AWARD

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has commended Occidental Mindoro’s Apo Reef Natural Park (ARNP) for bagging the prestigious Blue Park Award for exceptional marine wildlife conservation at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. The ARNP, along with Indonesia’s Raja Ampat Islands Marine Conservation Area and Colombia’s Old Providence McBean Lagoon […]

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DENR JOINS KOREA, GERMANY TO CONSERVE PEATLANDS

The Philippines, through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), has signed partnerships with the Republic of Korea and Germany to pursue development projects on marine litter management and peatlands conservation, respectively. The Enhancement of Marine Litter Management in Manila Bay (EMLM) Project and the Ensuring Sustainable Benefits from Peatlands through Protection and Wise […]

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DENR HOLDS ‘HR @ UR SERVICE’ FOR EMPLOYEES

As part of its 35th founding anniversary celebration, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) kicked off the “HR @ Ur Service” project to provide employees with a convenient transaction processing system for several basic government and leisure services. “The DENR, through the Human Resource and Development Service (HRDS), has brought the services of […]