Environment
Soil quietly logs climate’s carbon balance sheet
In the Agno River Basin, climate science is not just about storms and emissions reports. It is also happening silently underground, where soil keeps a running account of how land use decisions affect carbon storage.
DENR orders landfill operators to submit emergency plans; LGUs told to shut down open dumps
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has ordered sanitary landfill operators across the country to prepare contingency plans for fires and other emergencies, following a nationwide audit of waste facilities.
Government environment spending up, but gaps remain
Government spending on environmental protection in the Philippines posted a modest increase in 2025, but the latest data suggests persistent gaps in how resources are allocated and tracked.
LG Philippines collects 1.2 tons of e-waste for Earth Day 2026
LG Electronics Philippines (LGEPH) marked Earth Day 2026 with an employee-led e-waste collection drive, gathering about 1,200 kilograms of discarded electronic items from March 31 to April 21.
DENR to issue 660 land titles for public schools in 2026
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will roll out 660 land titles for public school sites this year, giving schools permanent ownership of the land they occupy.
