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Jonathan L. Mayuga
New study shows plastic waste ‘choking’ Manila Bay coastline
ON the surface, it all appears clean and good,but a thorough look underneath the surface of Manila Bay’s coastline would reveal the opposite: Garbage is all over the marine environment.
City council resolution nixes mining operation in Negros Occidental
Members of the Sagay Young Tourism Volunteers (SYTV) based in Sagay City lauded the Sangguniang Panlungsod for passing a resolution denying the entry of Tambuli Mining Company Inc. (TMCI) in the city.
DAR exec vows to boost DAR’s support service component
Stressing that support service is the “heart and soul” of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), a senior official of the agency tasked to implement agrarian reform vowed to make a unified Support Services Office more visible under her leadership.
EcoWaste calls out QC stores for selling mercury-laced cosmetics
THE EcoWaste Coalition on Sunday criticized beauty product stores in Quezon City for selling skin-lightening products containing mercury despite the nationwide ban imposed on the hazardous chemical.
Study: PHL eagle’s unknown behavior discovered
Researchers have discovered a lot about the Philippine eagle. But its behavior in the wild remains largely unknown. Where they go, how much time they spend in the wild or how far they are willing to go hunting and leave their nest behind?
Imitation, counterfeit perfumes flood PHL market, group reports
The toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics on Thursday warned the public against buying perfumes or fragrances, saying fake products have recently been spotted in the market.
Batangas town okays ridge-to-reef integrated coastal management approach to conservation
The coastal town of Mabini in Batangas, which boasts unique dive sites, approved an ordinance that would put in place a ridge-to-reef approach to protecting and conserving the environment, particularly its coastal and marine biodiversity.
Manila Water hurdles quality tests
Manila Water Co. Inc. said it remains compliant with the water quality standard set by the government.
DENR told: Water quality in Verde Island Passage deteriorating, too
Protect VIP, a group that advocates the protection of the Verde Island Passage (VIP), reiterated its call to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to address the deteriorating water quality in the region the same way it intends to address environmental issues in other tourism areas.
Environmental issues in top tourist spots on officials’ eyes
ENVIRONMENT and Natural Resources Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga joined other cabinet members to tackle environmental issues hounding some of the country’s top tourist destinations.
Aqua Centro to hike water tariff rates in Cavite city in Feb
Aqua Centro, a Manila Water Philippine Ventures company, will charge its customers in General Trias, Cavite higher water tariff rates starting next month.
Ready to face the dry spell
Protecting man’s best friend
Dogs are known as man’s best friend. With the dogs’ loyalty and his owners’ care, they have developed close ties.
MGB projects ‘strong’ outlook for PHL mining industry in 2024
With the sterling performance of the Philippine mining sector last year amid “favorable” global mining developments, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) is confident of declaring a bright outlook for the industry throughout the year.
Group urges DA to protect local fish producers amid El Niño fears
An alliance of small fishermen and fisherfolk on Thursday urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to put in place measures that will protect domestic capture fisheries production amid the El Niño threat.
Group releases list of paint brands allegedly laced with hazardous lead
A local waste and pollution watchdog on Thursday reminded consumers to steer clear of aerosol paints allegedly containing lead, a “hazardous” chemical banned in the manufacture of paints and similar surface coatings
In a statement, EcoWaste Coalition said they have discovered 31 more spray paint products representing 12 brands, which have been reportedly verified to contain lead above the legal limit of 90 parts per million (ppm).
Before 2023 ended, the group submitted 31 bright-colored paint products to SGS, a global testing company, for lead content analysis. The products, mostly imported from China and Thailand, were obtained from online sellers and retail stores located in the cities of Baliwag, Makati, Manila, Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue, and Davao, and the municipalities of Pateros and San Antonio (Nueva Ecija).
Based on the laboratory test results, all 31 paints contained lead above 90 ppm, the maximum limit for lead in paint products under the DENR A.O. 2013-24, or the Chemical Control Order (CCO) regulating lead and its compounds.
Fisherfolk urge LLDA to freeze 22 land reclamation projects in Laguna de Bay
Fisherfolk under the Rizal Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council (FARMC) filed a formal complaint against the reported ongoing land-reclamation activities in Laguna de Bay.
Litter free ‘Traslacion’ remains to be an aspiration, group laments
The holding of the “Traslacion” on Tuesday participated by at least 6-million devotees proved that a litter-free religious rite remains elusive, the environmental group EcoWaste Coalition (EcoWaste) lamented on Wednesday.
Businesses told to shift to ‘circular economy’ track
An official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) called on business leaders to increase the adaption of the “circular economy” concept and move away from the traditional linear models.
Group to DA: End fish importation, food insecurity
The Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) has called on Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. to renounce food importation policies and instead support the local food producers.
MGB identifies top mining forest contributors to NGP
Helix Resources and Development Corporation topped the list of mining companies with the highest contribution to the National Greening Program (NGP) for the mining sector.
Group sounds alarm over high Holiday Season trash
Environmental group EcoWaste Coalition on Thursday sounded the alarm over tons of holiday trash left by revelers on the streets, sidewalks, parks, and market areas in the wake of the recent New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Maynilad to build water reservoirs
Maynilad Water Services Inc. said it will increase its water storage capacity by 28 percent in the next 3 years with the construction of 4 new reservoirs in different locations.
Toxic ‘lucky charms’ tainted with cadmium may be harmful to your skin, group warns
Lucky charms tainted with high levels of cadmium, a cancer-causing chemical, are being sold in the market, ironically, “to bring good fortune.”
Saving sharks and rays
The award-winning short film about sharks, “Older Than Trees,” was launched recently. It is a story of hope for the future of sharks and rays.
Firecrackers and fireworks harmful to pets, too–groups
Aside from causing air and noise pollution and threatening life and limb, loud firecracker explosions during the New Year Eve revelry traumatize your beloved cats and dogs.
Public told: Watch out for falling debris from China space rocket
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) confirmed the launch of the Long March 3B rocket of the People’s Republic of China and advised the public about potential risks it may incur to ships, fishing boats, and other vessels that will pass through Rozul Reef and Ayungin Shoal, the identified drop zone of the debris.
Upper Wawa Dam project on track,to start water supply by end 2025
THE Upper Wawa Dam, the second phase of the Wawa Bulk Water Supply Project, is making significant progress and is on track to begin commercial operations by the end of 2025, the proponents said on Wednesday.
Groups intensify campaign against hazardous firecrackers, fireworks
Less than a week before the New Year’s Eve revelry, environmental groups intensified the campaign against illegal firecrackers and fireworks.