Tag: Local government units

School children enjoined to protect mother earth

In celebration of the World Wetlands Day, (February 2), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources- National Capital Region (DENR-NCR) partnered with Philippine Information Agency (PIA-NCR) for a roadshow presentation in the different local government units (LGUs) in the National Capital Region (NCR) to teach school children the importance of wetlands and at the same time promote its conservation. The joint teams were able to visit the following schools: Nazirite Christian Academy in Malabon City, […]

Local governments have learned a lot from Typhoon ‘Yolanda’, says Palace official

MANILA, Dec. 4 — Local government units (LGUs) have learned to follow the safety guidelines set by the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) following the onslaught of Typhoon ‘Yolanda’ last year, a Palace official said on Wednesday. Now that the country is facing another strong storm, to be called Typhoon ‘Ruby’ once it enters the Philippine area of responsibility, LGUs are expected to prepare and coordinate with national agencies to minimize damage and […]