Environment
Tree removing permits come with heavy rehabilitation requirements – DENR
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said Monday it understands public concerns over tree cutting, including issues at Quirino Avenue and the Berong Nickel Project in Palawan. It said the policy is clear: no tree may be removed without legal basis, environmental safeguards, and mandatory long‑term rehabilitation plans.
BPI strengthens financial inclusion and environmental action
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has reinforced its commitment to financial inclusion and environmental sustainability, aligning efforts with this year’s Sustainability Awareness Month theme “Sustainable Progress for All” to drive inclusive growth and a greener economy nationwide.
Nestlé PH, Robinsons Supermarket launch sachet recycling initiative
Nestlé Philippines and Robinsons Supermarket have partnered to install 10 reverse vending machines, or Smart Eco-llection Bins (SEBs), in select Metro Manila branches to collect and recycle sachets. Supported by Restore Solutions PH and Robinsons Malls, the collected sachets will be turned into durable boards for making furniture.
DENR suspends Davao landfill after fatal trash slide; Misamis Oriental steel mill still non-compliant
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has suspended operations at the Davao City sanitary landfill following a trash slide on May 20 that killed one person, injured two others, and left two missing.
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.
