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DENR-MGB clamps down on illegal, small-scale miners in Nueva Vizcaya
5 August 2021
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) led the dismantling of various illegal mining equipment during...
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Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary and Task Force Build Back Better (TF BBB) chairperson Roy A. Cimatu is pushing for the early completion of the removal of sandbars in Bicol River from 2025 to 2023, and in the Cagayan River from 2028 to 2025. To accomplish these, Cimatu requested the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for additional P1.45 billion and P3.2 billion funding assistance to purchase new equipment for the dredging operations in Bicol and Cagayan River Basins, respectively. Part of the proposed funding for the Cagayan River dredging activity is for the restoration and replacement of 40 floodgates along the Naga-Calabanga embankment worth P64.1 million. Cimatu said the TF BBB’s achievements in the restoration of the river basins of Cagayan, Bicol, and Marikina are proof that the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) can finish the project faster and more cost-effective than by hiring private contractors. “This is really a big policy shift and I hope the next administration will continue this. They cannot afford not to continue this,” Cimatu said. “You can just imagine if we bid these out to contractors, baka wala pa sa kalahati nagagawa natin ngayon,” he added. Cimatu, who likewise heads the Cabinet Cluster on Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation and Disaster Risk Reduction said that while priority funding should be made to address the pandemic crisis, “priority should likewise be given to equally important efforts on climate change and disaster mitigation programs meant to assure the country of its food security and prevent, or at least minimize loss of precious infrastructures due to flooding.” “If we invest now, the best option is to already have these pieces of equipment this year,” Cimatu said noting the TF BBB’s initiatives “will go a long way in accelerating the recovery of the country from the social and economic disruptions from the global pandemic.” The Cagayan River Dredging Plan consists of eight phases with projected completion within the first quarter of 2025 with the additional equipment. The undertaking, however, will likely extend until 2028 if limited to DPWH’s existing fleet. Meanwhile, the Bicol River Dredging Plan is scheduled to be finished by the end of 2025 using the present fleet of DPWH equipment but can be shortened by two years if request for additional equipment is granted. ###
5 August 2021
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has welcomed the signing of Republic Act (RA) 11573, which will significantly improve the land titling...
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DENR, DPWH move to Pasig City for Phase 2 of Marikina River dredging ops
3 August 2021
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary and Task Force Build Back Better (TF BBB) chairperson Roy A. Cimatu said that with the...
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Cimatu-led task force begins 2nd phase of Marikina River rehab
1 August 2021
The government’s “build back better” drive continues with the commencement of the second phase of dredging operations in the portion of the Marikina River...
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DENR conducts online environmental art workshop for PWDs
31 July 2021
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, through the Strategic Communication and Initiatives Service (DENR-SCIS), conducted a virtual art workshop for persons with disabilities...
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DENR-led summit adopts resolutions aimed at eradicating environmental crimes
29 July 2021
The 4th National Environmental Law Enforcement (NELE) Summit led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) ended recently with the adoption of...
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Cimatu gets praise from PRRD for his environmental protection efforts
29 July 2021
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy A. Cimatu has received compliments for his commitment to protect the environment during President Rodrigo...
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DENR sees improved water quality in Manila Bay with construction of Libertad STP
28 July 2021
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is hopeful that the soon to rise Libertad sewage treatment plant (STP) and wastewater interceptor will...
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DENR praises PRRD’s commitment to environmental initiatives
27 July 2021
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) extended its gratitude to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for his “immeasurable support” to the environmental programs...
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DENR lauds allies for cleanup efforts in Manila Bay
26 July 2021
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recently held a thanksgiving event to acknowledge the efforts of estero rangers, as well as partners...
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