Bamboo grass is effective in sequestering or absorbing carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. “It's not just economics that makes bamboo attractive for reforestation – bamboo is also ideal for climate change mitigation” DENR secretary Roy Cimatu says. YAGAMCOFFEE.COM

Bamboo help boost climate change mitigation in PH

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THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is promoting bamboo-planting as a climate change mitigation strategy. Bamboo not only thrives in the country and...
The Northern Negros Natural Park is in the northwestern part of Negros Island within the province of Negros Occidental. It covers 11 local government units, including the cities of Cadiz, Silay, Talisay, Victorias, Sagay, and San Carlos, as well as the towns of E.B. Magalona, Taboso, Calatrava, Salvador Benedicto, and Murcia.

Protected areas should remain protected – DENR

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THE recent campaign of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Western Visayas (DENR-6) against illegal occupation in protected areas resulted in the issuance of...
Gulayan sa Nabitasan volunteers with John Jesner Perce Punsaran (orange), chairman of Barangay Nabitasan’s Committee on Livelihood and Job Opportunities.

‘Gulayan sa Nabitasan’ Strengthening community ties, empowering women amid pandemic

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The initiative of the barangay officials of Barangay Nabitasan in the district of La Paz, Iloilo City, is currently yielding positive results after they...
Philippine serpent eagle (right) turned over to PENRO-Iloilo; and White-throated kingfisher rescued in Cadiz City (left).

Why is wildlife conservation important?

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With the current state of our world – a raging pandemic, forest fires, illegal logging, illegal tree cutting, and illegal wildlife trade – the...
Iloilo City's Iloilo River Esplanade is an example of a thriving coastal and marine ecosystem. The Iloilo River is a renowned tourist destination because of its breathtaking magnificence and beautiful green spaces. LIPAD AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY/PAULO ALCAZAREN

Mangroves: Life source of the coast

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DID you know that out of the world’s more than 70 self-tolerant mangrove species, around 46 species exist in the Philippines? According to the Department...
The Jalaur River is a source of irrigation, water supply for domestic use in Iloilo City and its adjacent municipalities, and generates up to 6.6 megawatts electric power supply. DENR

DENR-6 launches ‘Save our Watershed’ campaign

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THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region 6 (DENR-6) launched the “Save our Watershed” (SOW) last Aug. 10, following the national launching in...
According to a report launched by WWF-Philippines in October last year, more than two million tons of plastic waste is generated annually in the Philippines, 760,000 tons are leaked to the open environment, 706,000 tons go to landfills and dumpsites while only nine percent is recycled. ALO LANTIN/WWF-PHILIPPINES

House OKs bill banning single-use plastics; WWF lauds approval

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THE House Bill (HB) 9147, or the Single-use Plastic Products Regulation Act, was unanimously approved on the third and final reading by the House...
Once finished, these green tunnels will not only beautify the Diversion Road but also provide a safe place for leisure and exercise.

12 Green tunnels for greener Iloilo City up

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ILOILO City – The city government here has started putting up green tunnels along Diversion Road, Mandurriao. According to city architect Regie Gregorio, 12 green...
Green sea turtle hatchlings crawl their way to the sea of Tibiao, Antique.

Endangered sea turtles thriving; hatchlings released in Culasi

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GREEN sea turtles hatchlings happily crawled their way back home to the vast ocean in the province of Antique. A total of 84 Green sea...
In Leganes, Iloilo, AC Energy will help construct a boardwalk at the Katunggan Ecopark mangrove forest.

AC Energy: Creating tangible value through marine life protection in Visayas

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MOVING sustainability beyond just a management strategy to become the driving force for its business, AC Energy’s latest environmental and social programs in Western...
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