Environment

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has issued Administrative Order 2026-34 to attract responsible, climate-smart investments to suitable forest lands.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has introduced a new policy to unlock an estimated ₱38 trillion in production value from Philippine forests between 2027 and 2052, aiming to create jobs and raise rural incomes while protecting natural resources. DENR Administrative Order No. 2026-34 sets clear rules to identify and develop suitable forest lands through responsible, climate-friendly investments.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources gathered over 200 representatives from government, finance groups, civil society, diplomatic bodies, and community forestry organizations in an investment forum held Thursday. The event aims to grow inclusive investments and strengthen cooperation for sustainable forest management.

Manila Water is calling on customers in its East Zone concession to join its scheduled August desludging activities, noting this helps protect public health and keep waterways clean. Regular removal of septic tank waste stops untreated sewage from contaminating drains, groundwater and rivers.

Century Pacific Food Inc. (CNPF) announced on Wednesday that it has fully recovered the equivalent of all flexible plastic packaging waste it generates, preventing some eight billion sachets worth of plastic from ending up as environmental waste.