Environment
Waste pickers as frontline environment defenders seek cover under a Magna Carta
The Philippine National Waste Workers Alliance (PNWWA) is seeking recognition for the indispensable work they do for the environment in the form of a legislation, a Magna Carta for waste pickers addressing their social and economic challenges.
1.6 million kilos of trash removed from Pasig River
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has removed 1,603,530 kilograms of solid waste and water hyacinth from the Pasig River and its tributaries from January to mid-May this year.
DENR turns over heavy equipment for Manila Bay cleanup
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has turned over 11 units of backhoes-on-barge to local government units (LGUs) for use in the continuing effort to clean up rivers and waterways flowing out to the Manila Bay under a project costing P491.46 million
DENR calls on public participation in verifying PH mangroves data
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has urged the public to take an active role in the rehabilitation and conservation of the country’s mangrove forests by helping validate the mangrove map created through satellite data.
Cleanup drive yields 2,944 tons of plastic waste from rivers, beaches in PH
Bottler Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. reported having collected 2,944 tons of plastic waste since 2020 from rivers and beaches all over the country.
