Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua expressed his support for the environment department’s plan to increase the country’s forest cover by an additional three million hectares by 2028 to minimize the effect of climate change. “We wholeheartedly support this program, and in fact I would like to call […]
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Senator Loren Legarda has called on the private sector to play a pivotal role in environmental protection, emphasizing their significant impact on the ecosystem. Legarda reminded the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) partner-stakeholders of their crucial role in environmental protection during the 2024 Philippine Environmental Month Culminating Activity at the National Museum of […]
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga is optimistic over the effective implementation of the Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) Act with the launch of the “Sukat ng Kalikasan” (SnK) framework and toolkit during the International Day for Biological Diversity recently. The PENCAS law will serve as […]
LEGARDA LAUDS SIGNING OF PENCAS ACT
Senator Loren Legarda lauded the signing into law of the Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) Act or Republic Act No. 11995. This landmark legislation, principally authored and sponsored by Legarda, marks a significant stride in integrating environmental sustainability into the country’s economic framework. The veteran legislator, renowned for her dedication to environmental […]