Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Also known as DENR

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is responsible for managing environmental conservation efforts in the Philippines, including initiatives like the Kalbario-Patapat Natural Park awareness event and mountain tourism campaigns. DENR collaborates with other agencies to promote sustainable practices and protect natural resources across various regions, such as Ilocos Norte and Northern Mindanao. Additionally, DENR enforces pollution control measures, such as closing Baseco Beach in Manila due to high fecal coliform levels, ensuring public health and environmental safety.

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Last updated at April 25, 2025.

Recent stories about DENR

Marcos vetoes BCDA charter amendment over legal conflicts

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has vetoed a bill seeking to amend the charter of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), citing potential conflicts with existing laws and adverse impacts on government fiscal position.
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Marcos signs AO establishing Task Force Kanlaon for Mount Kanlaon response

President Marcos signed Administrative Order No. 32 on April 24 to establish the National Task Force Kanlaon for coordinating government response efforts related to Mount Kanlaon鈥檚 volcanic activity.
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EU launches grants for green waste reduction and education in PH

The European Union (EU) has launched two new grant programs to support green initiatives in the Philippines, focusing on reducing waste and promoting environmental education.
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SC upholds CA ruling for Matabungkay Beach demolitions

The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld a ruling by the Court of Appeals (CA) to demolish unauthorized structures on public land, including videoke machines, sari-sari stores, billiard tables, eateries, and other businesses at Matabungkay Beach in Lian, Batangas.
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SC petition seeks halt to PHP23B Davao-Samal bridge over environmental concerns

On Monday, environmental advocates petitioned the Supreme Court to halt the construction of a PHP23 billion bridge connecting Davao City and Samal Island due to environmental concerns.
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DENR seizes P3.6M worth of counterfeit chainsaws

On Tuesday, April 15, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) seized P3.6 million worth of counterfeit chainsaws during a buy-bust operation at Eseki Industrial Enterprises Corporation in Barangay Mapulang Lupa, Valenzuela City.
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Duterte-era Cagayan River dredging halted due to poor market conditions

Malaca帽ang announced on Tuesday that dredging operations in the Cagayan River ceased in 2023 due to poor market conditions for dredge materials and currently there are no ongoing operations.
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BuCor, DENR sign MOA for Iwahig prison land title

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) signed a memorandum of agreement on Thursday to assist BuCor in securing a land title for its 29-hectare Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.
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DENR cancels Masungi Georeserve agreement, eviction deadline passes with protest

The Masungi Georeserve in Rizal province is facing eviction after the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) unilaterally canceled its Supplemental Joint Venture Agreement.
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Coal plant accused of contaminating Ta帽on Strait

Environmental advocates and San Carlos Bishop Gerardo Alminaza have raised concerns over the operations of a 340-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Toledo City, Cebu, accusing it of contaminating the T茫帽on Strait.
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