Environment
SMC San Juan River cleanup in progress, boosts larger Pasig River cleanup
San Miguel Corporation (SMC), which has taken for itself the task of cleaning up major river systems in and around Metro Manila, reported that...
Mindoro oil spill endangers 21 marine protected areas
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Thursday said 21 locally-managed marine protected areas risk environmental damage arising from the wreckage of MT Princess Empress in Oriental Mindoro.
Nickel miner’s documents prevail over LGU, IP protests
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) said the mineral production sharing agreement (MPSA) obtained by Ipilan Nickel Corp. (INC) remains in force and valid...
MARINA penalizes Chinese dredgers
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) on Monday sanctioned the Chinese dredgers engaged in irregular activities in the Manila Bay and rivers in Zambales.
Single-use plastics tax in the works
The Philippines is looking at various tax reforms including excise tax on single-use plastic bags as part of initiatives to address plastic pollution and mitigate the impact of climate change, according to a Department of Finance (DOF) official.
