La Union Government Shutdowns Illegal Quarry Caught Operating Amid Prohibition The local government of La Union has ordered a shutdown against the illegal quarry that was caught operating despite the ordinance prohibiting the activity. For allegedly breaking the law and existing laws, the provincial government has shut down unlawful quarrying operations on the Aringay River … Read more
DENR Wants P1.6B For Manila Bay Rehabilitation DENR WANTS P1.6B – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) sought out a budget of P1.6 billion for 2022. According to environment chief Roy Cimatu, the budget aims to allocate funds for the “white sand project“, drainage cleaning, and relocation programs. Meanwhile, the total budget proposed … Read more
“Pandi,” Critically Endangered Pangolin Discovered in Muntinlupa City Rescued The environment authorities have rescued a critically endangered pangolin discovered in a commercial establishment in Muntinlupa city. In Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City, a severely endangered pangolin weighing nearly five kilograms was rescued. According to a source, the pangolin appeared afraid when environmentalist Anna Varona sighted it … Read more
DENR Employee in Cagayan Caught with Grenades, Ammunition Arrested Local authorities arrested an employee of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) over illegal possession of grenades and ammunition. The suspected DENR employee was arrested during a search of his residence in Gonzaga, Cagayan, according to the report. Dinemark Camit, 31, is the suspect, … Read more
Customs Intercepted Live Leopard Gecko Shipped from Thailand Worth P20k The Bureau of Customs (BOC) personnel intercepted a parcel shipped from Thailand containing live Leopard Gecko worth P20,000. A shipment containing a “leopard gecko” from Thailand was intercepted by BOC-Port of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) officials in coordination with the Department of Environment and … Read more
DENR Seized P3 Million Worth of Agarwood from Illegal Traders in Quezon City The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) agents seized nearly P3 million worth of agarwood from illegal traders in Quezon City. According to the report, DENR operatives seized P2.9 million worth of agarwood from two traffickers. The agarwoods were collected on … Read more
Endangered Cockatoos Rescued After 2 Wildlife Traffickers Tries Selling Them Online WILDLIFE TRAFFICKERS – Two (2) suspects selling endangered cockatoos online were arrested in an ongoing wildlife enforcement operation. Two wildlife dealers in Bulacan who illegally sell umbrella cockatoos online were arrested last week as part of an ongoing wildlife compliance operation by the Department … Read more
DENR Encourages Public to Properly Dispose Face Masks and Other Healthcare Wastes DENR reminded the Filipino people to properly dispose their face masks to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) appealed to the Filipinos to dispose their used face masks and face shields properly amid the health crisis … Read more
DENR Warns to Close Mount Apo for Trekkers, Mountaineers Following Violations The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has warned to close the highest mountain in the country Mount Apo due to trekkers and mountaineers violations. According to the DENR in Davao Region, there is a possible closure of the country’s highest mountain after … Read more
DENR Wants Hikers Picking Endangered Plants in Marinduque Face Charges The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) called on the group of hikers to face charges for allegedly picking endangered plants in Marinduque. The DENR summoned a group of hikers after they were caught picking up an endangered pitcher plant in Marinduque. In the … Read more
