Marcos establishes innovation hub in Biñan, designates protected area in Quezon
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has established an innovation hub in Biñan, Laguna and designated a new protected area in San Francisco, Quezon.
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Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Also known as DENR
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is responsible for managing environmental policies and initiatives in the Philippines, including establishing protected areas and promoting waste management. Recently, DENR has been working on projects like designating new protected landscapes and partnering with universities to monitor waste diversion. The department also collaborates with other agencies to address flooding issues by encouraging developers to integrate flood control measures into their projects.
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Last updated at August 2, 2025.
Recent stories about DENR
DENR, DHSUD discuss incentives for developers to integrate flood control measures
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is discussing with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development ways to encourage developers to integrate flood control measures into their projects, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s pronouncement against corruption in flood control projects.
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Senators push for disaster reforms, food banks, strict waste rules
Senators Jinggoy Estrada, Loren Legarda, and Joel Villanueva are advocating for systemic reforms in disaster preparedness and response amid recurring natural calamities.
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PNP deploys 12,000 for Marcos' SONA security
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III announced on Monday that around 12,000 personnel will be deployed for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28.
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Rep Ridon files HR to probe Manila Bay Dolomite Beach project's environmental impact
Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon has filed House Resolution (HR) No. 56 to investigate environmental concerns and potential negative impacts of the Manila Bay Dolomite Beach project.
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Marcos signs EO to boost Task Force Diwalwal
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order No. 88 on July 4 to strengthen the National Task Force Diwalwal, which oversees mining operations within the Diwalwal Mineral Reservation Area (DMRA), an 81-hectare gold-rich zone in Monkayo, Davao de Oro.
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GCGI seeks P3B ECC for Palinpinon 1 geothermal plant expansion
GREEN CORE Geothermal, Inc. (GCGI), a subsidiary of Energy Development Corp., plans to expand its Palinpinon 1 Geothermal Power Plant Project in Negros Oriental by P3 billion.
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DENR aims to plant 3M trees in UMRBPL, target 43% forest cover by 2028
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) plans to fast-track reforestation in the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape (UMRBPL) by planting three million trees over the next three years, aiming to nearly double its current 24.99 percent forest cover.
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Sharon Garin named DOE chief, Dave Gomez new commo sec
On Thursday, Malacañang announced Sharon Garin as the new secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE) and Dave Gomez as the new communications secretary.
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Rescued serpent eagle transferred to wildlife park
A Philippine serpent eagle found weak and dehydrated in Donsol, Sorsogon was rescued by Lalaine Herrera Amor three weeks ago and turned over to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Bicol on Monday.
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