Environment
Nature‑based river restoration shields Ata‑Manobo lands in Davao del Norte
A community‑led nature‑based restoration project is helping protect over 1,000 Ata‑Manobo residents in Sitio Patil, Barangay Gupitan, Kapalong from worsening riverbank erosion and climate‑driven hazards. Ten major flood and landslide events hit the area between 2020 and 2023, as strong currents at the Kapalong‑Maguimon river confluence wore away soil and threatened homes, farms and ancestral lands.
DENR rolls out national ecosystem restoration drive to boost resilience ahead of projected super El Niño
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has launched a country‑wide ecosystem restoration program designed to soften the blow of prolonged dry heat expected under a super El Niño event forecast to last from late this year through the first half of 2027.
Manila Water unit bolsters North Luzon El Niño preparedness to secure year‑round supply
Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV) is rolling out proactive water security upgrades across Pangasinan and Isabela, two North Luzon provinces flagged by PAGASA as highly vulnerable to dry spells through late 2026, with drought risks extending into the first quarter of 2027.
Public feedback set for P3.2-billion Pangasinan project
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) will hold a public scoping meeting on October 29, 2026, for the proposed 12-megawatt waste-to-energy (WTE) facility here, a key step that gives local residents and stakeholders a voice before the project moves forward.
Canada-funded PDRF drive unites sectors for PH water security
The Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) has brought together government, local units, water providers, and businesses to strengthen national water security, launching the Canada-funded four-year BRIDGE Project focused on Baguio and Antipolo Cities.
