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The so-called “dolomite beach” will no longer be included in projects to be funded by Manila Bay’s rehabilitation program in 2022, according to an official of the Department of Environment …
This serves as a notice for the lowering of the alert status of Pinatubo Volcano from Alert Level 1 (Low-level Unrest) to Alert Level 0 (Normal). Since 1 July 2021, …
A rock garden was added as a new attraction to the controversial dolomite beach at Manila Bay. Phase 1 of the Manila Bay beach enhancement project, part of which includes …
President Rodrigo Duterte is concerned that he is receiving reports regarding the improper disposal of medical wastes. In his “Talk to the Nation” Monday night, the President emphasized the worldwide …
On Tuesday afternoon, brothers Klent Dave and Carissa Gadinez were relaxing on the beach when they noticed the seemingly thick smoke on the rocky shore. The two brothers approached the …
It is too early to say whether the dolomite sand dumped in Manila Bay has been washed out, said Environment Undersecretary Jonas Leones. According to Leones, the “dolomite beach” project …
Nearly 600 kilos of garbage were hauled in separate underwater cleanup operations in Batangas and Davao del Norte last week. In Davao del Norte, members of the Coast Guard District …
Authorities are investigating a ship after it released wastewater or dirty water into Manila Bay. Vloggers on Saturday captured the ship’s release, citing the reason why a large part of …
The controversial dumping of crushed dolomite in Manila Bay is expected to end by the middle of the year, Environment Undersecretary Jonas Leones said Thursday. The piling of dolomite sand …
After nine years, the new mining agreements are now allowed in the Philippines after President Rodrigo Duterte lifted the ban implemented by his predecessor, Benigno Aquino III, in 2012. Duterte …
Pinatubo Volcano’s monitoring network recorded thirty-five (35) volcanic earthquakes during the 24-hour observation period, according to PHIVOLCS bulletin on Monday, March 8. Alert Level 1 (Abnormal) prevails over Pinatubo Volcano, …
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has closed three open dumpsites in Calabarzon. This is also under the order of DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu that all open dumpsites …
An ammonia leak in an ice plant in Navotas City killed one employee while 60 were brought to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon. The family of Navotas City Mayor Toby …
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced Wednesday that plastic soft drink straws and coffee stirrers would be banned in the Philippines soon, as the world celebrates International …
Four people died while six were still missing after a landslide at the Carmen Pit of Carmen Copper Corporation (CCC) in Toledo City, Cebu occurred. CCC said that a landslide …
Police and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources arrested a group for allegedly shooting migratory birds in Candaba town, Pampanga, on Thursday. According to the police, 2 great egrets …
Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda urged Thursday operators to revisit and update their dam protocols after the massive flooding in Cagayan and Isabela, partly due to Magat Dam’s water release. “I …
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) explained that the Magat Dam was not designed for flood control. As per the Magat Dam’s operations manual, NIA Administrator Ricardo Visaya said, “[i]t is …
National Irrigation Administration (NIA) chief Ricardo Visaya on Tuesday insisted that the Magat Dam’s opening of the water gates was not the major cause of the massive flooding in Cagayan …
Instead of benefits, the construction of the Kaliwa Dam will only cause damage, a lawmaker said. This was emphasized yesterday by Bayan Muna Rep. Eufemia Cullamat. Hence, he called on …
Greenpeace Philippines has renewed its call to declare a national climate emergency that would outline the government’s priorities in protecting Filipinos from the adverse effects of the climate crisis. According …
The House Committee on Agriculture and Food will investigate the massive flooding in Cagayan and Isabela on Tuesday next week. “We have already communicated with the proper resource persons an …
President Rodrigo Duterte blamed “squatters” or informal settlers for deforestation, which contributed to Luzon’s massive flooding during Typhoon Ulysses. In a briefing with Cabinet officials on Tuesday night, the President …
A geologist suggested Tuesday to widen the Cagayan River, the longest river in the Philippines, to prevent massive flooding from happening again in the future. According to Dr. Fernando Siringan, …
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) said Tuesday it would revisit and consider revising the protocols on opening the dams and releasing water to prevent massive flooding from happening again. “Actually …
Cagayan provincial government will study if it continues with filing charges against the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) over Magat Dam’s release water, which allegedly caused the massive flooding in the …