Environment

Following an overwhelming response to this year’s Philippine Arbor Day on June 25, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is moving its priority from planting saplings to ensuring they thrive long-term, after exceeding its one-day target by more than a million trees.

Manila Water has released its July desludging schedule, encouraging qualified customers to take part in this regular maintenance to keep septic systems safe and reliable. Desludging clears accumulated sludge from septic tanks to prevent blockages, foul odors, and overflows, while also helping households avoid costly repairs and supporting proper wastewater treatment and environmental protection.

The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) has brought together Metro Manila local government units and key national agencies to prepare coordinated measures against the expected impact of El Niño on water resources.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Environment Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna will lead the inauguration of the MV Nilad on June 30, a modern cleanup vessel donated by the Government of South Korea through KOICA.

Finding a new home is hard enough. Finding one for the world's largest forest eagle is a whole different challenge.