Tag: DENR
Cimatu resigns as DENR chief due to health reasons, to return to private life, says Palace
Malacanang wishes Cimatu good health as it cites his ‘stellar performance” in gov’t (Eagle News) — Environment Secretary Rey Cimatu has resigned due to health reasons and will be returning to private life, Malacanang confirmed on Friday, February 18. In a statement, acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles announced Cimatu’s resignation and wished him well after a “stellar service in government.” “Malacañang confirms the resignation of Roy Cimatu as Secretary of the Department of Environment […]
WATCH: Interview with DENR Usec. Antiporda on alleged dumping of human waste in the West PHL Sea
Balitalakayan interviews Environment Undersecretary Benny Antiporda on the alleged dumping of human waste in the West Philippine Sea by China. Antiporda said the DENR will investigate the issue, and has already coordinated with the Department of National Defense. He said that they are yet to validate the matter, and pointed some inconsistencies regarding the report. Watch the full interview by clicking the video above, or clicking this link: Interview with Usec. Benny Antiporda, DENR, […]
Plastic straws, stirrers may soon be banned in PHL
(Eagle News) — Plastic straws and stirrers may soon be banned in the Philippines. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources said on Wednesday, Feb. 3, this was after the two items were included in the list of non-environmentally acceptable products drawn up by the National Solid Waste Management Commission. The list of items which are supposed to be banned was drawn up in compliance with the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. It […]
Ilang basura at water hyacinth naanod sa Manila Bay white sand beach dahil sa bagyong Pepito
Ni Madelyn Villar Moratillo Eagle News Service (Eagle News) — Dahil sa masamang panahon dulot ng bagyong “Pepito,” sari saring basura ang inanod sa Manila Bay white sand beach. May mga plastik, water hyacinths, mga kahoy at iba pang basura. May mga itim na buhangin rin na inanod at humalo sa dinurog na dolomite. Pero kahit na may mga black sand na makikitang humalo sa dolomite sand, una nang sinabi ng Department of Environment […]
In photos: Manila Bay’s white sand beach wows locals and tourists alike
(Eagle News) — The Manila Bay Beach has social media buzzing as both locals and tourists have visited the white sand strip in the Philippine capital’s famous bay known for its dazzling sunsets. Locals and tourists flocked to the white sand beach of Manila Bay in its brief weekend public opening. It has since been the subject of vloggers as they raved about the new attraction in Manila. The Manila Bay beach area was closed […]
Cimatu attests to safety of dolomite sand in Manila Bay; cites research, previous use in Cebu resorts
DENR chief says dolomite use will even clean, nourish Manila Bay water (Eagle News) – Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu stressed that the crushed dolomite being used to cover the baywalk area of Manila Bay does not pose any health risk to the public, but will in fact even clean the waters of Manila Bay because of its properties. Cimatu, speaking during budget deliberations in Congress on Sept. 8, explained that the crushed dolomite used […]
DENR pushes through beautification of Manila Bay; shoreline to be filled with crushed dolomite rocks from Cebu
(Eagle News) — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has started its beautification project of Manila Bay by covering its shoreline with crushed dolomite rocks from Cebu. The department clarified earlier that they are using crushed dolomite boulders from Cebu, and not white sand. DENR Undersecretary for Solid Waste Management and Local Government Units Concerns Benny Antiporda said that transporting sand from the country’s coastlines is prohibited. He did not however say if […]
Environment Chief Cimatu says Cebu City should remain under ECQ
(Eagle News) — Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu wants Cebu City to remain under an enhanced community quarantine even after June 30. Cimatu, who was made the point person in Cebu by President Rodrigo Duterte, said in a television interview on Tuesday, June 30, that this was his recommendation to the national government, which is expected to announce today the new community quarantine levels. Cebu City was the sole city to retain the ECQ status after […]
Man turns over Burmese python pet to DENR when it grew 10 feet long after 2 years
(Eagle News) — A man who kept a Burmese python as a pet for two years turned over the reptile recently to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources office in Davao City after it grew to a length of 10 feet. The Davao City resident, Benjie Putot, said that he found the python inside a bus in January 2018. Out of pity, he brought it home to take care of the reptile. It was […]
“Very high concentration” of suspended particulates in Batangas due to Taal eruption; danger to health noted
(Eagle News) – The total suspended particulates (TSP) in the air in Batangas province have reached “very high concentration” and way above the standard for public health due to the Taal Volcano’s eruption as of Monday, Jan. 13, according to data released by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Based on the Taal Volcano Air Quality Hourly Manual Monitoring Update at its Batangas station, the sample air collected this January 13 for […]
After successful Boracay, Manila Bay clean-up, DENR to rehabilitate more bodies of water
(Eagle News) — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) would protect and rehabilitate more bodies of water in the country after its successful rehabilitation efforts in Boracay and Manila Bay, according to Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu. “If we can rehabilitate Boracay and Manila Bay, we can give the same protection to all water bodies in the country by strictly adhering to our annual target and even going beyond it,” Cimatu said. He […]
