Environment
DENR: Tree cutting in Manila is legal, with environmental offsets
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) confirmed on Wednesday that tree cutting along Quirino Avenue in Manila is authorized. The work is part of the Southern Access Link Expressway Project, developed by San Miguel Corp., and covered by Permit No. 2026-02-24-TCEBP-1609.
Potable wayer reaches remote Butbut tribe in Kalinga
A new water system project has finally brought potable water closer to families in Barangay Butbut Proper, easing the long-standing burden of collecting water from distant sources.
SteelAsia secures P1.25B loan for green expansion
SteelAsia Manufacturing Corporation has secured a P1.25-billion green loan from Taiwan-based Cathay United Bank, boosting the Philippine steelmaker’s low-carbon expansion plans and reinforcing regional sustainable finance momentum.
Wawa-Calawis project emerges as key defense vs Manila water crisis
Manila Water in Monday said the Wawa-Calawis Water Supply System is becoming a major safeguard for water security in Metro Manila’s East Zone as climate change continues to put pressure on traditional water sources.
Beached, bewildered, battling Philippine monsoons
Every year, somewhere along the Philippine coastline, a dolphin, whale, or dugong shows up in the worst possible place. On the sand.
