Tag: Environment

Embassy of France congratulates PH gov’t for Paris Agreement ratification

MANILA, March 15 – The Embassy of France in the Philippines has congratulated the Philippine government and the Philippine Senate for the ratification of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. In a statement, the Embassy of France said with the ratification, the Philippines “now joins 133 other parties to the Paris Agreement, representing more than 80 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.” “The ratification of the Paris Agreement, which coincides with the 70th year anniversary of […]

President Duterte: Some in mining industry funding efforts to destabilize gov’t

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday revealed that apart from drug lords, some people in the mining industry were funding destabilization efforts against him. “I know you (from the mining industry) are funding the opposite side. Alam ko na ngayon..that some of you are even funding..to destabilize (my government),” Duterte said in a media briefing. When asked if people outside the country were helping them, he said:  “Yes. Dyan sa America madalas..” Duterte did not […]

“He’s the real thing,” says DENR’s Lopez of President Duterte; thanks him for his support to fight irresponsible mining

(Eagle News) — Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Gina Lopez on Sunday, March 12, thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for supporting her on her campaign against irresponsible mining. Lopez also commended the President on his love and care for the country. She also called the President the “real thing” due to his perseverance to support her on her anti-mining stance. “In the plane already… want to say one more thing.. that I am deeply and profoundly […]

Storm destroys Malta’s famous rock window

VALLETA, Malta (AFP) — Gale force winds and huge waves on Wednesday destroyed the iconic Azure Window, a coastal rock formation on the Maltese island of Gozo. The Azure Window, believed to have formed naturally in the mid-19th century, has become a landmark of Gozo and the island’s natural beauty. The massive rock arch landmark, with its flat top over the blue sea at Dwejra, is a staple image for Maltese tourist brochures. It seemed to […]

DOST, tutulong sa pag-aalis ng lumot sa Boracay

(Eagle News) — Tutulong ang Department of Science and Technology sa pag-aalis ng makapal na algae o lumot sa dalampasigan ng Boracay. Ayon sa DOST, nakikipag-ugnayan na sila sa lokal na pamahalaan para linisin ang mga lumot nitong nakaraang buwan. Kamakailan ay maraming turistang nag-reklamo sa makapal na lumot sa white sand beach ng Boracay. Hangad ng DOST na matulungan sila ng lokal na pamahalaan para makapag-tayo ng satellite office sa boracay  upang mas maging […]

Dalawang pawikan na natagpuan sa isang hukay, ibinalik na sa karagatan

STA. MARIA, Romblon (Eagle News) – Nasagip ng mga tauhan ng Philippine National Police (PNP) at Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) ng Romblon ang dalawang pawikan sa bayan ng Sta. Maria noong Martes ng umaga, March 7. Ang nasabing pawikan ay nakuha sa isang hukay malapit sa dalampasigan ng Sitio Tuburan, Brgy. Concepcion Norte, Sta. Maria, Romblon. Ayon kay Benito Largueza na pansamatalang nag-alaga ng nasabing mga pawikan, nakita aniya niya ang mga ito sa […]

Coastal clean up drive sa Manila Bay, matagumpay na naisagawa

METRO MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – Nagsagawa ng coastal clean up drive kamakailan ang dalawang grupo ng NGO sa tabi ng US Embassy. Layunin ng grupo na mapangalagaan ang Manila Bay. Maaga pa lang ay nagtipun-tipon na ang mga kasapi ng Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) at Motorcycle Riders Againts Crimes (MRAC) para pagtulungang linisin ang tabing dagat ng Roxas Boulevard. Makikita ang kahandaan ng mga dumalo dahil nagsuot sila ng bota at hands glove, may dala rin […]

Clean up drive inilunsad sa Orani, Bataan

ORANI, Bataan (Eagle News) – Inilunsad sa bayan ng Orani, Bataan ang clean-up drive kaalinsabay ng ika-120 anibersayo nito. Pinangunahan ito ni Mayor Efren Bonjong Pascual, Jr. at ni Vice Mayor Godofredo Galicia, Jr. Kasama rin nila ang Sanguniang Bayan Members at sa pakikipagtulungan naman ng Municipal employees, national Agencies, mga estudyante, senior citizens at mga Non-government Organizations. Nagtulong-tulong ang mga dumalo sa paglilinis sa paligid ng Munisipyo at karatig Barangay. Ayon kay Mayor Bonjong Pascual kung […]

Protect Wildlife Project, inilunsad ng DENR at USAID

By Aily Millo Eagle News Service (Eagle News) — Isa ang Pilipinas sa maituturing na World’s most mega-diverse na bansa. Sapagkat dito matatagpuan sa Pilipinas ang iba’t ibang endemic species. 70 percent (%) ng flora at fauna na matatagpuan sa Pilipinas ay endemic. Pero sa likod nito, ay mayroong banta sa mayamang bio-diversity ng bansa. Kaugnay nito,  Inilunsad ng Department Of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) at United States Agency for International Development (USAID) ang […]

Face masks for kids to counter toxic city air

LONDON, England (Reuters) — A London-based designer has developed pollution-busting face masks to protect children from the English capital city’s toxic air. Doodle Masks come in colourful designs, including Disney film themes, designed to attract children, and are sold for £7.50 ($9.41 USD) each online. “The face mask is important because you want to protect your children from taking the pollution into their lungs and affecting them, especially as my son could develop asthma in […]

Mga turista, dismayado sa duma-daming algae sa Boracay

(Eagle News) — Dismayado ang ilang turista sa Boracay, bunsod umano ng maka-kapal na algae o lumot sa dalampasigan ng isla dahil sa halip na malinaw ay berdeng kulay ng tubig ang kanilang nakikita. Ayon sa ilang turista, sana ay maalagan ang dagat , dahil aniya pangit nang tingnan at kailangang lumayo para maging malinaw ang tubig. Sinabi ng mga residente na nakikita ang algae sa dagat tuwing Enero hanggang Marso, subalit nawawala naman aniya […]

Relaunching ng Ecological Waste Management Program isinagawa sa Bataan

BALANGA CITY, Bataan (Eagle News) – Isinagawa ang Relaunching of Ecological Waste Management Program sa Plaza Mayor de Balanga, Bataan. Dinaluhan ito ng mga empleyado ng City Government at iba pang LGU’s sa pangunguna ni Mayor Francis Garcia. Narito ang mga binalangkas na programa o aktibidad ng Solid Waste Management; Balik Basket and Bayong Program Gamit pang eskwela mula sa Basura Plastic Palit Bigas Junkshop ng Bayan No Segregation No Collection Schedule of Garbage Collection KAANIB […]