Environment
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.
Less than a third of LGUs still without solid waste management plans
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is optimistic the remaining local government units (LGUs) still without approved solid waste management plans should have...
ECCP hails Manila interim water resource body
The creation of a Water Resources Management Office (WRMO) as transitory body pending the creation of a Water Resource Department is a welcome first step in improving the country's water supply management, according to the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP).
Supreme Court lowers fine imposed on Maynilad, Manila Water
The Supreme Court has upheld its earlier decision to substantially reduce the fine imposed on Manila Water Co., Maynilad Water Services Inc., and regulator...
