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DENR urges LGUs to use updated geohazard maps for disaster preparedness

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DAVAO CITY – Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga is urging local government units (LGUs) to utilize geohazard maps from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Mines and Geosciences Bureau (DENR-MGB) to reduce casualties and improve disaster preparedness during severe weather events. In a briefing at the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Camp Crame, … [Read more...] about DENR urges LGUs to use updated geohazard maps for disaster preparedness

NBI files case against Aklan mayor, 12 others over Boracay mess

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DAVAO CITY (July 20) —  The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed criminal cases against Malay, Aklan mayor Ceciro Cawaling,  local government officials  and business groups before the Department of Justice over the Boracay mess. Attorney Eric Roque, chief of the  NBI's Environmental Crime Division filed violations of the Revised Forestry Code, Philippine Fisheries … [Read more...] about NBI files case against Aklan mayor, 12 others over Boracay mess

Hundreds of establishments face raps for polluting Boracay: DENR

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MANILA, Philippines  -- Establishments that go on polluting top tourist destination Boracay Island will face legal charges before the government's new Pollution Adjudication Board (PAB). Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu made sure this will be done after ordering over 100 Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) personnel to identify the sources of untreated … [Read more...] about Hundreds of establishments face raps for polluting Boracay: DENR

Sandiganbayan convicts DENR exec for failure to name his wife

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DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- After less than a year of trial, prosecutors from the Office of the Ombudsman secured the conviction of Jacob Miemban, Jr., Director III of the Department of the Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Miembran was convicted of Perjury and violation of the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees and was sentenced … [Read more...] about Sandiganbayan convicts DENR exec for failure to name his wife