Mangrove cutting rap surprises mayor
By Joey A. GabietaA municipal mayor in Eastern Samar has denied violating environmental laws in the implementation of a resettlement project.
A municipal mayor in Eastern Samar has denied violating environmental laws in the implementation of a resettlement project.
News of toxic waste dumping by Glenn Defense Marine Asia, the Malaysia-based United States Navy contractor in Philippine waters was headline news the past days. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has scheduled a meeting today with the parties concerned. Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago is calling for a Senate investigation of the incident. A very effective environmental crusader, the EcoWaste Coalition, is pushing for a transparent investigation and the filing of a legal action, as warranted.
Residents of West Tower Condominium and its immediate community in Barangay Bangkal, Makati City have accused the Lopez-owned First Philippine Industrial Corp. and its contractors of continuously discharging fuel-contaminated water directly into the city’s sewage system.
The endless opportunity to learn from and be captivated by nature beckons one to gardening. Have you taken the time to observe the black ants? They are always stepping forward, constantly on the go, searching for food to feed the queen and the growing brood in the colony. I wonder if they even take a [...]
