Environment
MGB suspends exploration permit for contested Nueva Vizcaya mining project
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has temporarily suspended the mining exploration permit of Woggle Corp. for a proposed gold and copper project in Dupax Del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya, amid strong public opposition in the area.
Businesses urged to adopt standardized emissions reporting to support climate action
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), together with Japan’s Ministry of the Environment, has called on businesses to strengthen greenhouse gas (GHG) measurement and reporting, stressing that the private sector plays a key role in addressing climate change.
Gov’t launches roadmap for voluntary forest carbon market
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has officially adopted the Philippines’ Roadmap to Readiness in the Voluntary Forest Carbon Market (VFCM) for 2026–2030. DENR Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla signed the Department Administrative Order (DAO) formalizing the plan.
Antipolo City integrates nature-based solutions into urban planning
The Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) and the Antipolo City Government have formalized a partnership to strengthen the city’s water resilience and disaster preparedness.
DENR moves to tighten rules, inspections after Cebu trash slide
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will push key changes to address waste disposal problems following the deadly trash slide in Binaliw, Cebu, which has killed 27 people as of January 16, 2026.
