Environment
₱11.35-B nickel mine expansion proposed in Zamboanga del Norte
Florjenmar Mining Corp. is seeking regulatory clearance to increase its annual nickel extraction from 500,000 metric tons to 5 million metric tons under its Gutalac Nickel Project in Zamboanga del Norte, according to a recent filing with the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB).
Flooding sparks clash over infrastructure and climate impact
A growing debate over the causes of severe flooding in Metro Manila has prompted the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to urge for “science-based” evaluations, amid conflicting claims and ongoing urban development projects.
Over 8,000 barangays prone to landslides, flooding
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has identified 8,170 barangays nationwide as prone to rain-induced landslides and flooding due to Tropical Depression Crising, expected to affect the country from 16 to 19 July.
SM Group pushes unified corporate drive to cut plastic waste
The SM Group is ramping up its environmental initiatives with a consolidated effort to reduce plastic waste across its commercial and corporate operations, aligning with the country's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act of 2022.
P&A Grant Thornton launches first sustainability report
P&A Grant Thornton has released its inaugural sustainability report, signaling a strategic move from compliance-focused operations to values-based leadership in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.
