Protecting the Philippine Eagle goes beyond saving a single species—it demands safeguarding entire forest landscapes, upholding Indigenous stewardship, and uniting communities and stakeholders, Environment Secretary Juan Miguel “Mitch” Cuna said during the formal launch of a landmark conservation initiative at the Philippine Eagle Center in Malagos.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Juan Miguel “Mitch” T. Cuna called on all local government units to follow Bayawan City’s example, proving proper landfill design and solid waste management are fully achievable under Republic Act 9003.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is carrying out ongoing waterway cleanups as directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., responding to massive garbage buildup in Metro Manila’s rivers and drainage systems during recent southwest monsoon rains.
The Philippines is moving beyond reliance on public funds and grants for forest restoration, laying down clear frameworks to draw sustained private sector investment into nature-based solutions and build a robust, investable forest carbon market.
The government is investing P1 billion to upgrade the Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards, better known as Project NOAH, its artificial intelligence-powered flood forecasting and hazard monitoring initiative, aiming to give authorities more time to respond to disasters and reduce damage to lives, livelihoods, and public infrastructure.