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)Â 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
Plastic Straws, Stirrers Included In Non-Environmentally Acceptable Products List NON-ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE PRODUCTS – Plastic straws and coffee stirrers are added to the list of non-environmentally acceptable products. The two items were added to the said list, which has the acronym NEAP, by the National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC). They are more likely to be … Read more
Dispose Face Masks, Face Shields and Gloves Properly, DENR Reminds Public The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has reminded the public to dispose face masks and face shields properly. Environment Undersecretary Benny Antiporda is urging the public to dispose their personal protective equipment and household health care waste properly to avoid contamination and to prevent … Read more
Philippine Long-Tailed Macaque Rescued By DENR PHILLIPINE LONG-TAILED MACAQUE – DENR in Eastern Visayas recently rescued a Philippine long-tailed macaque in Tacloban City. The long-tailed macaque was rescued after it broke free from being held captive, according to a report from Manila Bulletin. DENR-8 Regional Executive Director Tirso P. Parian, Jr. showed fear among members of … Read more