The viral ostrich in Quezon City died On August 4, the online community was surprised when an ostrich in Quezon City was seen running on the street. That unexpected incident caught the attention of many netizens and it went viral on social media. There were various reactions to this but mostly netizens related this situation … Read more
Here’s Why Loren Legarda Calls Out Globe Telecom LOREN LEGARDA – Find out why House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda called out telecommunications company Globe Telecom. Last month, the founder and leader of a church called “Kingdom of Jesus Christ,” Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy threatens to shutdown telecommunications operators Smart, PLDT, and Globe. He said that … Read more
Asian Small-Clawed Otters In Turtle Islands, Tawi-Tawi ASIAN SMALL-CLAWED OTTERS – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recently documented two Asian small-clawed otters in Turtle Islands, Tawi-Tawi. In the official Facebook post of DENR-Zambnoanga Peninsula, the said otters, also known by locals as “Hanjing Laut” or its binomial name as Aonyx cinereus, they … Read more
Iloilo City To Ban Single-Use Plastics From City Halls, Public Parks ILOILO CITY – Iloilo City mayor Jerry Treñas recently said that they have banned single-use plastics from the city hall and public parks. In a memorandum order released, Treñas said that single-use plastics pollute waterways, kill marine life and causes the increase of the … Read more
Over 60 Baby Pawikan in Quezon Released by DENR The Department of Environment and Natural Resources together with other local government agencies released over 60 baby pawikan in Quezon. Nowadays, olive ridley sea turtle or also known as Pacific ridley sea turtle is the second smallest and most abundant sea turtles all around the world. … Read more
Pipe Allegedly Discharges Human Feces Beneath Boracay Beach BORACAY – A pipe owned by a concessionaire in Boracay allegedly release human feces beneath the beach. Last year, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has ordered a 6 months closure for the rehabilitation of Boracay Island. The purpose is to prevent further deterioration. The top tourist destination in … Read more
The Philippines’ Oldest And Tallest Tree Is Saved PHILIPPINE ROSEWOOD – Environmental groups as well as government officials have both made efforts to save the Philippines’ colossal centuries-old Rosewood. This tree is believed to be the oldest as well as the tallest in the Philippines. It is located along Maharlika Highway at Brgy. Alegria. The … Read more
DENR Procceds With Temporary Order Regarding Importing Waste DENR – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recently made a temporary order against importing waste. A report in Inquirer states that it is an administrative order which would implement a moratorium which would take three months in regards to the ongoing controversies on different … Read more
Isko Moreno And Environment Chief Cimatu On Drainage Inspection In Manila ISKO MORENO – Manila City mayor Isko Moreno and DENR Sceretary Roy Cimatu made an inspection in the city canals on Saturday morning. A recent report in ABS-CBN states that most of the dirty canals, sewers and drainages are in Manila City, as well … Read more
DENR Orders Closure of Siargao Dumpsite DENR – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources released an order mandating the closure of a dumpsite in Siargao. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources visibly continues to strengthen its pursuit to protect nature. Previously, it was among those that helped in the rehabilitation of Boracay Aklan … Read more