Watershed conservation info drive in Tawan-Tawan
THE Davao City’s Watershed Management Council conducted another Information Education and Communication (IEC) activity in Barangay Tawan-Tawan, Baguio District on May 10......»»
Agusan water district rejects Lumad group’s claim over watershed area
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 04 June) – A top executive of the San Francisco Water District (SFWD) has stood pat that the Mt. Magdiwata Watershed must be excluded in the ancestral domain claims of a local Manobo clan. Elmer Luzon, SFWD general manager, made the commitment Tuesday when asked about the possibility […].....»»
DENR’s Yulo-Loyzaga to shut down Marikina watershed reforestation
Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga will expel forest conservationists from the Upper Marikina Watershed......»»
PEACETALK: The Jolo Siege of 1974, Half a Century Hence: Notes on History, War, Peace, Law and Justice (2)
(Last of two parts) Watersheds in Philippine and Bangsamoro History: War and Peace NAGA CITY (MindaNews / 21 February) – In Philippine national history of the contemporary period of the past five or six decades, there are two clear key watershed events: first, the September 1972 declaration of martial law that established the Marcos dictatorship; […].....»»
SMC’s P1.03-trillion gift
Sept. 15, 2024 will be a watershed date for millions of Filipino travelers, for Philippine tourism and indeed for the country’s economy in general......»»
Last ride? You can still bike, run in La Mesa watershed soon
La Mesa Nature Reserve and Ecopark are expected to reopen in March. Park rangers will be absorbed under new management......»»
ABS-CBN Foundation ends 25-year stewardship of La Mesa Watershed
The La Mesa Nature Reserve and La Mesa Ecopark will temporarily be closed to the public starting Monday, February 12, as ABS-CBN Foundation turns over management to MWSS.....»»
Councilor urges social media influencers to observe local laws
The Davao City councilor, Temujin “Tek” Ocampo, has urged social media influencers to familiarize themselves with local ordinances before promoting areas to their followers. Ocampo, who heads the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, appreciates the promotion of Davao City by social media influencers but emphasizes the importance of understanding local laws before attracting crowds to specific areas. He expressed gratitude for the promotion but highlighted the challenge of controlling the influx of people once a location is featured. Ocampo plans to collaborate with Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, Chair of the Committee on Tourism and Beautification, to accredit social media vloggers through the local government unit. He underscored the need for accredited vloggers, recognizing their contributions to the city and addressing any mistakes they might make. This initiative aims to balance recognition for positive actions with corrective measures for any missteps. The concerns arose in November 2023 when a Davao City-based environment group criticized a travel vlogger for promoting recreational activities in a river within the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed. Following a waste dumping incident on January 11, 2024, the group urged Dabawenyos, especially vloggers and influencers, to refrain from visiting protected areas for leisure. They emphasize the importance of understanding and respecting rules and regulations before endorsing specific parts of the city......»»
Our heritage conservation champion
In my last column, I wrote about the role we all share in safeguarding our heritage......»»
DENR seeks public participation to verify Philippine mangrove map
Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said the public can play an active role in mangrove rehabilitation and conservation by validating the national mangrove map......»»
Philippines hailed as Sustainable Dive Destination of the Year at Asia Dive Expo
The Philippines was named as Sustainable Dive Destination of the Year at Asia Dive Expo in Singapore, in recognition of its unwavering commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable practices in dive tourism......»»
Palawan’s Siete Pecados bags Blue Park award
A marine protected area in northern Palawan has received the Blue Park Award for ”exceptional marine biodiversity conservation.”.....»»
LIST: Miss Philippines Earth presents 2024 candidates
The Miss Philippines Earth national pageant is dedicated to honoring heritage, as well as championing environmental conservation efforts......»»
Marcos orders gov’t offices to lead in energy conservation efforts
In a post on X, Marcos directed government agencies to “set the standard” in conserving energy......»»
DENR warns of water rationing in Metro Manila
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources yesterday warned of possible water rationing if residents, particularly in Metro Manila, will not practice conservation measures amid the impact of the El Niño phenomenon and the dry season......»»
DENR warns of water rationing in Metro Manila
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources yesterday warned of possible water rationing if residents, particularly in Metro Manila, will not practice conservation measures amid the impact of the El Niño phenomenon and the dry season......»»
DENR, Masungi 2017 MOA voiding ‘untenable’ — Masungi Foundation
In the statement of the Masungi Georeserve Foundation, it said that the contract between the foundation and the DENR was entered under the e-NIPAS act “to enter into agreements with non-state actors in pursuit of conservation.”.....»»
Task force to public: Continue water conservation
As the water level in major dams can drop further during the dry months, the Task Force El Niño is urging the public to continue conserving water to avert a possible water crisis, especially in Metro Manila......»»
‘Adopt a penguin egg’ Easter campaign helps endangered African birds
CAPE TOWN – Bored of buying eggs made of chocolate and wrapped in foil with predictable bunny motifs? This Easter in South Africa you could instead spend your cash an egg that will hatch a live penguin. But these ones are not for taking home. Since the start of the year, a South African conservation.....»»
World’s rarest, most threatened migratory shore bird seen in PH
In a historic moment for Philippine avian biodiversity, the world’s rarest and most threatened migratory shorebird has been sighted for the very first time in the country. The spoon-billed sandpiper, with a global population estimated at around 490 mature individuals, is a critically endangered species on the Red List of the International Union for Conservation.....»»
Agoda Spotlights Three Philippine Havens for Mindful Explorers
As the Philippine government invests more in its Green Economy Model (GEM), digital travel platform Agoda spotlights three destinations that are leading the pack in more conscious tourism. Coron in Palawan, Panglao in Bohol, and Siargao in Surigao del Sur have been prioritized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for their conservation […].....»»