The Department of Environment and National Resources (DENR) has reported the discovery of at least three new species of the Philippine songbird Bulbul (Hypsipetes philippinus) within the 340.82-hectare Mahagnao Volcano Natural Park (MVNP) in the towns of Burauen and La Paz, Leyte.

3 new species of Philippine songbird discovered

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said it is still finalizing the guidelines on the proposed solar panel projects in Laguna de Bay.

DENR still crafting guidelines on floating solar panels

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) was told to be more proactive on reclamation projects evaluation and improve its oversight on such undertakings to mitigate the risk of flooding.

DENR told to be more proactive on reclamations

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has canceled its agreement with the developer of Masungi Georeserve due to irregularities in a government housing project.
In a press briefing at the DENR main office in Quezon City on Friday, Assistant Secretary for Legal Affairs Norlito Eneran said the decision to cancel the agreement with Blue Star Construction Development Corporation (Blue Star) was due to the lack of a bidding process in the company's housing project and its failure to deliver the units.

Masungi back to the gov't

Concerned sectors are now pushing for the reconstitution of the Regional Eagle Watch Team (REWT) to enhance monitoring, protection, and awareness campaigns across key eagle habitats in Eastern Visayas.

Groups want to re-engage EV Regional Eagle Watch Team 

The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law should not just be applied on single-use plastics but on all types of toxic wastes like used lead acid batteries (ULAB) and hospital wastes.

DENR told: apply EPR to all toxic wastes

Chinese nationals, in the guise of business or investments, enter our shores and indulge in illegal operations for months, even years, before government regulators find out about their activities.

Something's wrong with our gov’t regulators

Manila residents are encouraged to report uncollected garbage to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) if local authorities fail to address the issue, according to Environment Undersecretary Jonas Leones.

DENR urges complaints on garbage issues

The cities of Calbayog and Catbalogan in Samar have implemented waste segregation strategies to produce reusable materials from trash while creating livelihood opportunities.

Samar cities turn waste into livelihood

Because Makati is the most prosperous city in metropolitan Manila, wealthy people had more disposable money for fireworks in the days leading to New Year.

When progress equates to pollution

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