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Miners, gov’t nix ban in Palawan
Mining companies and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) are opposing calls by civil society groups for the government to stop large-scale mining projects in Palawan.
Fast-food firms complying with Muntinlupa plastic ban
MANILA, Philippines—Muntinlupa environment inspectors were pleasantly surprised Monday when they went around several establishments in the city to check their compliance with an ordinance banning the use of plastic bags and containers made of polystyrene.
Miners, gov’t oppose closure of large-scale mines in Palawan
MANILA, Philippines—Mining companies and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources are opposing calls for government to unilaterally stop mining projects, particularly large-scale ones, in Palawan.
Oppressed hilly land
The extended wet season due to the La Niña leaves people with more time to plant trees for the rains to water, but in this time of badly needed reforestation, a Cebu City councilor’s announcement of plans for a theme park in an upland village is baffling.
Absolute ban required
IN CONNECTION with the President’s Executive Order No. 23 for a moratorium on logging in natural and residual forests (Inquirer 2/4/11)