Wednesday, 6 May 2026
4 days ago
DENR allows partial reopening of Cebu landfill
CEBU CITY— The Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Environmental Management Bureau in Central Visayas (DENR-EMB 7) has partially lifted the cease-and-desist order (CDO) on the sanitary landfill operated by Prime Integrated Waste Management Inc. (PIWMI), which collapsed and killed 36 people in January.
13 Apr 2026
8:40AM
DENR rolls out mobile hubs to bring permits closer to SMEs
Filipinos running small and medium-scale businesses no longer need to travel long distances to process environmental permits, as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) rolls out mobile permitting services nationwide.
26 Feb 2026
11:41AM
P4-B waste-to-energy plant in Clark secures DENR support
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), led by Secretary Raphael P. M. Lotilla, has expressed support for the development of the country’s first large-scale waste-to-energy (WTE) facility in New Clark City, Tarlac.
24 Feb 2026
7:00AM
DENR forest tenure reform to create jobs, protect uplands
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has rolled out one of its most significant forest policy reforms in decades, positioning forest protection as both a climate strategy and a major source of green jobs for upland communities.
12 Feb 2026
7:59AM
DENR sets stricter rules for Boracay projects
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has issued Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2025-36, prescribing stricter guidelines for the processing of Environmental Compliance Certificates (ECC) and Certificates of Non-Coverage (CNC) for projects on Boracay Island.
10 Feb 2026
9:14AM
PH moves to diversify markets, expand critical minerals processing
After decades of exporting unprocessed minerals to a limited number of buyers, the Philippines is moving to diversify its markets and expand domestic processing capacity in its critical minerals sector.
8 Feb 2026
12:21PM
DENR sets forest carbon market roadmap for 2026–2030
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has formally adopted a national roadmap aimed at preparing the Philippines for participation in the voluntary forest carbon market, a move seen as unlocking the economic value of the country’s forest carbon assets while supporting climate and conservation goals.
14 Jan 2026
3:00PM
Lotilla seeks long-term solid waste management solution for Cebu
CEBU CITY—Environment Secretary Raphael Lotilla has ordered the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Central Visayas (DENR-7) to pursue long term-solid waste management solutions for Cebu.
13 Jan 2026
8:46AM
DENR shuts down Cebu landfill after deadly collapse
CEBU CITY —The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Central Visayas (DENR-7) has ordered the shutdown of a landfill in Barangay Binaliw, Cebu City, following its collapse on Jan. 8 that left at least eight people dead.
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