Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Philippine government agency
- Reports this week
- 9
- Active events
- 13
- Connections
- 126
What's happening
Active this week
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The Senate is conducting a strict review of anti-pollution program spending.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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DENR presented its 2027 budget during a Senate hearing.Some support1 report
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DENR recognized Baguio's environmental management efforts, and the Mayor represented the city in summits.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Risa Hontiveros led a budget hearing grilling the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Philippines.Some support1 report
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Farmers in Albay appealed to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for assistance.Some support1 report
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Protest targets DENR regarding a proposed US ammunition factory in Subic, Zambales.Some support1 report
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Calauan is a municipality in the Philippines, and the DENR is the national authority for carbon markets.Some support1 report
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DENR outlines measures to build forest carbon market in the Philippines, involving AEV.Well supported3 reports
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DENR enforces laws in Zambales.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Fisherfolk urged the DENR to take action against the proliferation of resorts in Zambales.Some support1 report
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DENR called for sustained community action in Central Luzon regarding ongoing environmental matters.Some support1 report1 development inside
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DENR launched an initiative aimed at rehabilitating ecosystems.Some support1 report
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DSWD launches filtration systems in Metro Manila while DENR promotes drought and nature-based solutions in Batanes.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is enforcing wildlife protection measures in Arakan, Cotabato province, Philippines.Some support1 report
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DENR is investigating illegal waste disposal in Davao City after allegations surfaced that the Mayor encouraged the dumping.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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DENR managed a water conservation campaign for the Philippines in 2021.Some support1 report
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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) launched a national Nature-based Solutions (NbS) policy in the Philippines.Some support3 reports4 developments inside
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DENR issued a cease and desist order regarding waste operations in Aloguinsan, Cebu City, and ordered the hauling of stockpiled garbage.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Marcopper is ignoring DENR remediation orders in Marinduque, prompting calls for official communication and a settlement agreement involving Barrick Gold.Some support2 reports
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DENR issued permits on May 27, 2026, for the toll road expansion through the capital and the Berong Nickel Project.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Indigenous communities in Palawan face land tenure insecurity as corporate expansion intersects with DENR permitting processes.Some support1 report
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DENR is leading a rehabilitation program for Manila Bay, which involves the Talisay River in Bataan, and mandates are being issued across Luzon.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources provided services to residents in Bataan province on September 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources manages marine resources and fisheries in Bermuda.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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DENR expanded forest protection efforts in Tarlac on August 1, 2026.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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DENR developed Paraiso Linear Park in Tarlac City.Some support1 report
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A partnership for nature conservation has been established in Cervantes, with the project signing event held in Ilocos Norte.Some support1 report
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DENR supports sustainable tourism initiatives across Luzon.Some support1 report
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A collaborative study was conducted between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences.Some support2 reports
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DENR is leading the expansion of marine protected areas in Zambales.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources responded to stranded marine turtles in Zambales province.Some support1 report
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DENR held a technical workshop in Roxas City, Panay, involving Capiz State University.Some support1 report
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Marikina demonstrates successful waste management practices, supported by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.Some support1 report
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Haze from Indonesian forest fires is affecting air quality across multiple regions in the Philippines, prompting agency monitoring.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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The little fire ant has been established in Florida and near shipping areas, while DENR is raising awareness about invasive species in Bermuda.Some support2 reports
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DENR directs Mines and Geosciences Bureau to implement a program as the Philippines establishes a national framework for critical minerals.Some support4 reports
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Reclamation permit issues are revealed involving the DENR and Laguna Lake Development Authority in Taguig City.Well supported9 reports
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DENR allowed a dumpsite operation in Subic, prompting calls for an inquiry into the agency's oversight failures.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Urging DENR to suspend earth-balling guidelines regarding a dumpsite operation in Subic.Some support1 report
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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has not assessed the environmental impact of the Pax Silica Project.Some support1 report
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The Philippines hosted an event with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), attended by a DENR undersecretary.Some support1 report
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Local government in Surigao del Sur approved a resolution regarding an application submitted to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.Some support1 report
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DENR temporarily closed Mt. Pico de Loro for cleanup.Some support1 report
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DENR is pushing a geopark bid in the Davao Region, supported by the Department of Tourism highlighting Mt. Apo's significance.Some support2 reports
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Department of Environment and Natural Resources collaborates on coastal cleanup initiatives in the Philippines.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources receives weather data from PAGASA and utilizes the specialized Mines and Geosciences Bureau for risk assessment to issue public warnings.Some support2 reports
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Energy projects are being filed with the DENR for approval, utilizing blocks designated by the Laguna Lake Development Authority to contribute to Luzon's energy supply.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Maton PSHPP project is undergoing DENR environmental review and DOE approved its configuration change to stabilize Luzon's power grid.Some support1 report
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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is involved in regional environmental management, providing technical assistance and overseeing rehabilitation efforts across Central Visayas, Bohol, and Cebu.Some support1 report1 development inside
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DENR manages a protected area in Quezon, and Julian Gonsalves was invited to interview there.Some support2 reports
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DENR announced a new policy for investment sites in Eastern Visayas, identifying Cuna as a key potential area.Some support1 report
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DPWH is conducting a road widening project in Cebu City, with a subdivision securing an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) from DENR.Some support1 report
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Suspected illegal importation of e-waste into the Subic Freeport Zone is underway, involving the DENR and local authorities.Some support2 reports
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Investigations are underway in Subic regarding environmental compliance, ancestral land status of a dumpsite, and documentary claims.Some support1 report1 development inside
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DENR partnered with BFAR for research and also partnered with the Coast Guard for enforcement actions.Some support1 report
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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) launched an e-book series targeted at the general population of the Philippines.Some support1 report
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An inquiry is probing systemic failures in waste management, with DENR overseeing environmental compliance in Cebu City.Some support3 reports
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Agencies, including DENR and the Department of Energy, are pushing for Waste-to-Energy solutions to address the waste crisis in Metro Manila, with the President calling for law updates.Well supported5 reports
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The DICT secretary outlined new project goals on June 1st, including connecting various government offices via a new fiber backbone.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A partnership involving the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Mondelēz International, and YouTube promotes environmental causes through animation.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Events traced to Department of Environment and Natural Resources, step by step, newest first- Wind farm push in Negros Occidental increases DENR's regulatory workloadWind farm development in Negros Occidental increases regulatory demand on DENRLikely
- Widespread lead paint violations may increase DENR's enforcement burdenDENR may face increased pressure to enforce lead paint regulations after widespread violations are exposedLikely
- DENR coordination needed for Bulacan flood managementDENR's coordination with provincial government is needed for Bulacan flood effortsLikely
- New water law may reshape Department of Environment and Natural Resources' roleNew water management law may alter DENR's mandate and responsibilitiesPossible
Explainers that pass through Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Department of Environment and Natural Resources is a step on the way to someone elseAround Department of Environment and Natural Resources this week
News at the entities that move Department of Environment and Natural Resources most-
Office Of The President StructuralPhilippine officials and the DOJ discussed national security threats, foreign interference, and the lack of legal protection for government secrets.Moves Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Philippines StructuralMetro Manila and Cebu are metropolitan areas and islands, respectively, within the Philippines.Moves Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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PHIVOLCS reported a magnitude 4.2 earthquake on October 13, 2026.
Moves Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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senate StructuralVolodymyr Zelenskyy met with Senate members on August 27, 2026, to discuss strategy in the war against Russia.Moves Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Marinduque StructuralBuenavista was identified as a vulnerable area on October 9, 2026.Moves Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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PAGASA StructuralThe province prepares for El Niño warnings and builds facilities in Aloguinsan, Cebu.Moves Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Connections
The 40 strongest of 126, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Philippines Structural
DENR functions as the national environmental authority, operating under the laws and policies of the Philippines.
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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources serves as the parent agency for the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
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Mines and Geosciences Bureau Structural
Mines and Geosciences Bureau is a specialized bureau formally integrated under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources structure.
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Metro Manila Structural
DENR formally regulates, manages, and assesses environmental impacts on development within Metro Manila.
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Zambales Operational
DENR actively enforces environmental laws and coordinates protection measures within the province of Zambales.
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Davao City Structural
DENR maintains a physical presence in Davao City and exercises formal regulatory and investigative oversight over local environmental issues.
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Subic Operational
DENR exercises regulatory oversight, monitoring, and compliance checks on operations within the Subic area.
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Cebu City Structural
DENR exercises formal regulatory oversight, issuing compliance orders and requiring clearances for operations within Cebu City.
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Luzon Structural
DENR holds formal authority over environmental management and resource planning within the geographical boundaries of Luzon.
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Office Of The President Structural
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources operates as a commission under the authority of the Office of the President.
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Central Luzon Structural
DENR exercises formal environmental oversight, monitoring, and restoration activities within Central Luzon.
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Manila Structural
DENR regulates infrastructure and environmental projects within Manila through permitting and approvals.
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Northern Mindanao Structural
The government agency (B) has a mandated function to monitor environmental conditions, such as air quality, within the specific geographic region of Northern Mindanao (A).
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senate Structural
The Senate formally exercises oversight and budgetary review over the Department of Environment and Natural Resources' programs and spending.
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Aurelio Umali Transactional
Aurelio Umali is actively challenging the DENR regarding its failure to implement Republic Act 9275.
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Juan Miguel Structural
Juan Miguel serves as the chief leading the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
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Binondo Structural
A pilot program has been launched in Binondo district involving the DENR.
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Toledo Structural
DENR standards formally regulate and affect the air quality in Toledo.
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Magalang Transactional
DENR issued a shut down order regarding Chuangxing Steel Inc., which is located in Magalang.
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PAGASA Structural
DENR receives weather data from PAGASA to issue public warnings.
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Philippine National Police Operational
DENR issues advisories and coordinates operational responses with the PNP regarding environmental incidents and enforcement.
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Marinduque Structural
DENR exercises regulatory oversight over Marinduque's environmental matters.
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Risa Hontiveros Operational
Risa Hontiveros exercises legislative oversight by questioning and grilling DENR officials during budget hearings.
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Kalimantan Operational
Fires in Kalimantan produce transboundary haze that impacts the operational area and responsibilities of DENR.
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Francis Escudero Structural
Francis Escudero secured necessary operational permits from the DENR while conducting business in Sorsogon.
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Didipio mine Structural
The mine operates under formal regulatory oversight, requiring data reporting to the government agency.
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Cervantes Operational
Active partnership established between DENR and Cervantes focused on nature conservation efforts.
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Camarines Norte Structural
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources imposes formal environmental regulations and requirements on activities within Camarines Norte.
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Armed Forces of the Philippines Operational
The Armed Forces of the Philippines provides operational support to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for clean-up activities.
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Naga Structural
DENR establishes standards that govern and impact the air quality of Naga.
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Eugenio Jose Lacson Structural
one depends on the other
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Baguio Operational
The city government of Baguio coordinates with the DENR regarding shared environmental and water resource management issues.
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Binaliw Structural
The DENR formally manages the operational status of the landfill (A).
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El Niño Shared context
DENR reacts to El Niño conditions by strengthening environmental protection and promoting drought mitigation solutions.
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Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences Operational
The two organizations are engaged in a collaborative study on factors affecting local fishery.
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Capiz State University Structural
Capiz State University participated in a capacity-building workshop organized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
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Daniel Fernando Operational
Functional coordination between the DENR and Daniel Fernando regarding flood issues.
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ombudsman Operational
The Ombudsman exercises oversight by criticizing DENR for institutional shortcomings in waste management.
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National Water Resources Board Structural
DENR holds the functional mandate to mobilize NWRB for specific well shutdown operations.
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Murcia Structural
DENR provides technical oversight for site rehabilitation in Murcia.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
10 events- DENR presented its 2027 budget during a Senate hearing.
- Risa Hontiveros led a budget hearing grilling the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Philippines.
- Farmers in Albay appealed to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for assistance.
- Protest targets DENR regarding a proposed US ammunition factory in Subic, Zambales.
- Calauan is a municipality in the Philippines, and the DENR is the national authority for carbon markets.
- Fisherfolk urged the DENR to take action against the proliferation of resorts in Zambales.
- DENR launched an initiative aimed at rehabilitating ecosystems.
- DSWD launches filtration systems in Metro Manila while DENR promotes drought and nature-based solutions in Batanes.
- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is enforcing wildlife protection measures in Arakan, Cotabato province, Philippines.
- DENR managed a water conservation campaign for the Philippines in 2021.
September 2026
16 events- The Senate is conducting a strict review of anti-pollution program spending.
- DENR called for sustained community action in Central Luzon regarding ongoing environmental matters.
- Marcopper is ignoring DENR remediation orders in Marinduque, prompting calls for official communication and a settlement agreement involving Barrick Gold.
- Indigenous communities in Palawan face land tenure insecurity as corporate expansion intersects with DENR permitting processes.
- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources provided services to residents in Bataan province on September 1, 2026.
- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources manages marine resources and fisheries in Bermuda.
- DENR developed Paraiso Linear Park in Tarlac City.
- A partnership for nature conservation has been established in Cervantes, with the project signing event held in Ilocos Norte.
- DENR supports sustainable tourism initiatives across Luzon.
- A collaborative study was conducted between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences.
- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources responded to stranded marine turtles in Zambales province.
- DENR held a technical workshop in Roxas City, Panay, involving Capiz State University.
- Marikina demonstrates successful waste management practices, supported by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
- Haze from Indonesian forest fires is affecting air quality across multiple regions in the Philippines, prompting agency monitoring.
- The little fire ant has been established in Florida and near shipping areas, while DENR is raising awareness about invasive species in Bermuda.
- DENR directs Mines and Geosciences Bureau to implement a program as the Philippines establishes a national framework for critical minerals.
August 2026
14 events- DENR outlines measures to build forest carbon market in the Philippines, involving AEV.
- DENR expanded forest protection efforts in Tarlac on August 1, 2026.
- Reclamation permit issues are revealed involving the DENR and Laguna Lake Development Authority in Taguig City.
- Urging DENR to suspend earth-balling guidelines regarding a dumpsite operation in Subic.
- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has not assessed the environmental impact of the Pax Silica Project.
- The Philippines hosted an event with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), attended by a DENR undersecretary.
- Local government in Surigao del Sur approved a resolution regarding an application submitted to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
- DENR temporarily closed Mt. Pico de Loro for cleanup.
- DENR is pushing a geopark bid in the Davao Region, supported by the Department of Tourism highlighting Mt. Apo's significance.
- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources receives weather data from PAGASA and utilizes the specialized Mines and Geosciences Bureau for risk assessment to issue public warnings.
- Maton PSHPP project is undergoing DENR environmental review and DOE approved its configuration change to stabilize Luzon's power grid.
- DENR manages a protected area in Quezon, and Julian Gonsalves was invited to interview there.
- DENR announced a new policy for investment sites in Eastern Visayas, identifying Cuna as a key potential area.
- DPWH is conducting a road widening project in Cebu City, with a subdivision securing an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) from DENR.
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July 2026
12 events- DENR recognized Baguio's environmental management efforts, and the Mayor represented the city in summits.
- DENR enforces laws in Zambales.
- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) launched a national Nature-based Solutions (NbS) policy in the Philippines.
- DENR is leading the expansion of marine protected areas in Zambales.
- DENR allowed a dumpsite operation in Subic, prompting calls for an inquiry into the agency's oversight failures.
- Energy projects are being filed with the DENR for approval, utilizing blocks designated by the Laguna Lake Development Authority to contribute to Luzon's energy supply.
- Investigations are underway in Subic regarding environmental compliance, ancestral land status of a dumpsite, and documentary claims.
- DENR partnered with BFAR for research and also partnered with the Coast Guard for enforcement actions.
- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) launched an e-book series targeted at the general population of the Philippines.
- An inquiry is probing systemic failures in waste management, with DENR overseeing environmental compliance in Cebu City.
- Agencies, including DENR and the Department of Energy, are pushing for Waste-to-Energy solutions to address the waste crisis in Metro Manila, with the President calling for law updates.
- A partnership involving the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Mondelēz International, and YouTube promotes environmental causes through animation.
June 2026
8 events- DENR is investigating illegal waste disposal in Davao City after allegations surfaced that the Mayor encouraged the dumping.
- DENR issued a cease and desist order regarding waste operations in Aloguinsan, Cebu City, and ordered the hauling of stockpiled garbage.
- DENR issued permits on May 27, 2026, for the toll road expansion through the capital and the Berong Nickel Project.
- DENR is leading a rehabilitation program for Manila Bay, which involves the Talisay River in Bataan, and mandates are being issued across Luzon.
- Department of Environment and Natural Resources collaborates on coastal cleanup initiatives in the Philippines.
- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is involved in regional environmental management, providing technical assistance and overseeing rehabilitation efforts across Central Visayas, Bohol, and Cebu.
- Suspected illegal importation of e-waste into the Subic Freeport Zone is underway, involving the DENR and local authorities.
- The DICT secretary outlined new project goals on June 1st, including connecting various government offices via a new fiber backbone.