The Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau 6 (DENR-EMB 6) has called on owners, operators and drivers to properly maintain their vehicles to keep roads in Metro Iloilo and other parts of Western Visayas free from air pollution. Lawyer Jonathan Bulos, Director of DENR-EMB 6 and Chairman of the Metro Iloilo Airshed, said it is an obligation of motorists and owners to maintain their vehicles. “They will be not allowed on […]
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DENR encourages public to observe smoke-free New Year celebration
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) enjoins the public anew by observing a health-risk free and eco-friendly New Year celebration. “Let’s do away with lighting those dangerous paputok (firecrackers) this New Year’s celebration,” said Asec. Juan Miguel T. Cuna who is also the concurrent director of DENR’s Environment Management Bureau. “These pyro techniques generate harmful fumes or smoke that’s not only hazardous to our health but to the environment as well.” Cuna noted […]
PH now has 415 classified caves
The country now has a total of 415 classified caves, which the government is required to preserve and ensure their sustainable use. This developed as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has classified an additional 51 caves to guide communities on their responsible management. Prior to this, 364 caves had already been classified by the agency according to their characteristics. “As with other natural resources, caves are natural treasures that we need to […]
National Greening Program Regional Summit, isinagawa sa Lingayen, Pangasinan
Upang mabawasan ang epekto ng climate change, isang National Greening Program Summit ang isinagawa sa Lingayen, Pangasinan. Ito ay bahagi lamang ng programa ng Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) kung saan target nilang makapagtanim ng puno sa may 1.5 milyong ektarya sa buong bansa. Layunin ng programang ito na ibalik ang mga puno sa kagubatan, magkaroon ng food sustainability, lunasan ang kahirapan, mabigyan ng kabuhayan ang mga mamamayan sa kanayunan sa pamamagitan ng […]
DENR launches project to protect marine biodiversity
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources launched a project to preserve and nurture the country’s marine biodiversity in commemoration of Ocean Month. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
DENR Capiz, wasto ang paggamit sa pondo ng National Greening Program – COA
Ikinatuwa ng Provincial Officer ng Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-Capiz) na si Valentin Talavero ang lumabas na ulat ng Commission on Audit (COA) na wala silang nakita na negatibong findings sa paggamit ng pondo para sa National Greening Program ng DENR. Ayon kay ginoong Talavero tama ang nagging pagpapatupad nila sa proyektong ito.
Paje: Long term solution to water woes needed
QUEZON CITY, May 29 — Environment Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje, called for a long term solution to water woes in the Philippines especially in Metro Manila. Paje who serves as Chairperson of the Cabinet Cluster on Climate Change said that alternative water sources for Metro Manila and other urban centers must be developed. “Small water impounding dams or SWIDs must be established in strategic locations in order to benefit from gravity flow to cater to […]
DENR urges public to save “rainforest of the sea”
QUEZON CITY, 20 May (PIA)–The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is urging Filipinos to take action to help save what remains of the country’s coral reefs. It said concerted effort is necessary to ensure the survival of the so-called “rainforests of the sea,” which is threatened by human activities and climate change. “We must act now to save our remaining coral reefs, before it’s too late,” the DENR said in a statement. The […]
DENR fails to implement projects
QUEZON City, April 24 (Eagle News) — According to the audit report of the Commission on Audit (COA), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) failed to implement properly two projects worth 7.2 billion pesos which resulted in a waste of said funds. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
DENR asks the public to protect the environment
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) asked the public to take care of the environment. Said announcement was made in advance of the national celebration for Earth Day on April 22. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Help counter El Niño effects, public told
QUEZON CITY, PIA—The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has appealed for public support and cooperation in countering the adverse effects of El Niño phenomenon, mainly water shortages and forest fires. According Environment Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje the country is now experiencing a mild case of El Niño. “Mild as this El Niño may be compared to the past, its impacts will be no less significant for everyone,” Paje explained. He said people […]
DENR advises public to conserve water
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) advised the public to conserve water this summer season.





