Dolomite not cause of fish kill in Baseco – DENR
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) official explained Thursday that the dolomite used in the white sand project in Manila Bay did not cause the fish kill in Baseco, …
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COA flags ‘Notice to Proceed’ of Kaliwa Dam project
The Commission on Audit questioned the Notice To Proceed (NTP) for the Kaliwa Dam project over several technicalities, including the alleged consent of indigenous people and tribal communities that would …
Crushed dolomite in Manila Bay bad for health – toxicologist
A toxicologist on Thursday refuted the statements of the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) that crushed dolomite, such as those used in …
DOH clarifies white sand in Manila Bay not a health hazard
The Department of Health clarified Wednesday that dolomite, the white sand used in Manila Bay, is in bulk state and would be a health hazard. The DOH initially warned the …
White sand project in Manila Bay untimely amid pandemic – bishop
Archdiocese of Manila Apostolic Administrator Bishop Broderick Pabillo is disappointed with the untimely project of beautifying and placing artificial white sand in Manila Bay as part of its rehabilitation amid …
Robredo: White sand Manila Bay is ‘insensitive,insulting’
Vice President Leni Robredo said Sunday the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR’s) project to cover Manila Bay with synthetic white sand was “insensitive” and “insulting” to Filipinos who …
Kanlaon, Taal volcano emit steam, remain under Alert Level 1
The Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island and Taal Volcano in Batangas emitted steam but remained under Alert Level 1, Tuesday, August 18. According to Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology …
Tropical depression Ferdie to bring rain in Ilocos Norte, Sur
Tropical depression Ferdie continues to move northward and raised wind signal number one (1) in Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur, Pagasa reported. Pagasa weather bulletin issued at 5 am, 10 …
Pagasa update tropical depression Enteng
The low pressure area east of Aurora has developed into tropical depression Enteng Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported, Saturday morning. The Low Pressure Area (LPA) developed …
Online system to monitor solid waste management launched
The Environmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources launched an online monitoring system to intensify the monitoring of local governments’ compliance with the Solid Waste Management …
DENR shuts down Calamba sanitary landfill
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) closed down a sanitary landfill in Calamba City in Laguna for not complying with its environmental compliance certificate’s (ECC) terms and conditions. Authorities …
DA-BAI detects bird flu in Pampanga egg farm
The Department of Agriculture, through the Bureau of Animal Industry (DA-BAI), confirmed Wednesday the detection of avian influenza A(H5N6) or bird flu in an egg-producing farm in San Luis, Pampanga. …
Bishop slams reopening of mining firms
An official of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines expressed concern over the resumption of operations of mining firms that were suspended by former Department of Environment and Natural …
10 Largest Holes in the World
Humans all over the world have excavated deep into the Earth’s crust for many different reasons. Some do it for scientific research while others drill a hole for mineral and …
Largest Holes in the World – See Them Here
Many natural and man-made holes and excavations exist all around the world, and they each draw many tourists yearly. However, some of them are so dangerous that people are not …
900 ASF infected pigs culled in Bulacan
Almost 900 pigs infected with African Swine Fever (ASF) were culled on an eco-farm at Brgy FVR, Norzagaray, Bulacan, Monday. According to Agapito Pascual, municipal agriculturist, the owner of the …
Mayon volcano ‘crater glow’ could be precursor to eruptive activity, alert level 2 remains
DOST-PHIVOLCS reported that Mayon Volcano “crater glow,” which was observed Tuesday, could be a precursor to a new eruptive activity. The agency posted on its Tweeter account, “#MayonVolcano crater glow …
Taal Volcano spews more ash, ‘strongest in the past few days’ says volcanologist
Taal Volcano spewed more ash Friday morning, which described by a volcanologist as the “strongest in the past few days.” State seismologists said such volcanic activity proves that magma continues …
Taal Volcano seems calm in a photo taken early Friday
Allan Gatus of Super Radyo’s DZBB shared a photo of seemingly calm Taal Volcano after several days rumbling, early Friday morning. However, the PHIVOLCS bulletin issued on Thursday morning said …
Vegetables, fruits with ashfall safe to eat- DOH
DOH said fruits and vegetables covered in ashfall are safe to eat, but consumers need to wash them thoroughly. Health Undersecretary Eric Domingo said that fruits and vegetables are safe …
Duterte approves declaring Taal Island as ‘no man’s land’
President Rodrigo Duterte approved Interior Secretary’s recommendation to declare the Taal Volcano Island as “no man’s land” following its eruption last Sunday. Taal Volcano is still under Alert Level 4, …
NDRRMC warns public against Taal alert level fake news
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) appealed to the public to stop spreading fake news related to Taal Volcano’s alert level. Information that the Phivolcs allegedly raised …
Air quality worse during New Year, no need to wear face masks for ashfall in Metro Manila
An environmental scientist said on Monday that residents of Metro Manila do not need to wear face masks now following the ashfall brought by Taal Volcano’s eruption. Dr. Gerry Bagtasa …
More than 200 earthquakes recorded around Taal volcano
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded up to 240 earthquakes around Taal Volcano and nearby areas, Tuesday. According to Phivolcs Director Renato Solidum, 140 of these were felt. …
Pagasa weather bulletin today: Isolated rains may cause mudflow in Taal ashfall affected areas
Pagasa weather bulletin today: Isolated rains in Taal ashfall affected areas such as Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, and Quezon. At 3:00 AM today, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based …
Taal volcano eruption: lava fountain shows ‘limited’ potential damage
A University of the Philippine geologist said on Monday that lava flow for the Taal Volcano eruption was a “good news” and showed “limited” potential damage as Alert Level 4 …