Environment

Why jeepneys are stopping: How fuel prices, taxes, and policy delays are driving a transport crisis

MANILA  (April 7) — The decision of jeepney operators to halt trips is not just a labor issue—it is the visible edge of a broader economic shock driven by...

PDEA-9 nabs ‘high-value’ shabu dealer linked to BARMM network in P6.8-M bust

COTABATO CITY  (April 7) — Anti-narcotics agents have arrested a suspected high-value drug dealer with alleged links to...

P2.5-M cigarette bust in Davao points to persistent illicit trade networks

DAVAO CITY (April 7)  — The seizure of P2.5 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes in Barangay Ma-a...

Bukidnon town builds first LGU-run septage plant in NorMin—but can local systems fix PH sanitation gaps?

MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon  (April 7) — A P23.9-million septage treatment plant (STP) in Barangay Alae is nearing completion...

102 OFWs from Soccsksargen Flee Middle East Conflict, Face Uncertain Return Home

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato (April 7) — At least 102 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from the Soccsksargen region...
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Manila Bay’s initial cleanup inspires more volunteers

SAVING MANILA BAY. Few men volunteer to speed up Manila Bay's rehabilitation.  The three volunteers who came separately said they gathered up to 50...

Sarangani partners with academe, NGOs for watershed project

GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The provincial government of Sarangani has forged a partnership with the state-run Mindanao State University (MSU) and two other non-government organizations...

No turning back for Manila Bay rehab: Cimatu

MANILA — Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu on Sunday said there’s no turning back for the planned rehabilitation of the...

In DavOr: Rain subsides, displaced families advised to go home

MATI, DAVAO ORIENTAL (January 28) -–The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Council (PDRRMC) here has advised the 312 families from Cateel town, to go home...

Soldiers evacuate 107 families in DavOr as water level rises

MATI, DAVAO ORIENTAL (January 27)  ---  Members of the 67th Infantry Battalion here helped the 107 families fom Cateel town to evacuate starting 12:07...

House OKs medical marijuana bill on 2nd reading

MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading a proposed bill allowing the use of medical marijuana in the country. House Bill...
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