Top News Stories for June 1
Top news stories from America, the Philippines, China and Asia Pacific
Category: environment
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Illegal Dredging of Black Sands, A New Alarm
In a recent Senate session focused on funding for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Senator Raffy Tulfo highlighted alarming reports of illegal dredging of black sands from Zambales going to China. Tulfo contended that Chinese entities are extracting valuable minerals from these sands, subsequently dumping excess material back into the West Philippine…
New Legislation enacted to Combat Plastic Pollution
In a landmark move to address the escalating plastic pollution crisis, the Philippines has enacted the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Law, making it mandatory for large companies to take responsibility for their plastic packaging waste. This legislation, hailed as a significant step in environmental protection, aims to curb the country’s contribution to ocean plastic, which…
EXPERTS: COLLABORATION AMONG GOVT, PRIVATE SECTOR, INT’L COMMUNITY KEY IN PROTECTING THE WEST PH SEA
MAKATI CITY – Marine science and geopolitical experts urged the government, private sector, and international community to collaborate to protect our marine environment in the West Philippine Sea amid massive coral destruction due to China’s continuous illegal activities in the area. The experts made the statement during a West Philippine Sea marine conservation forum on…
Promoting Sustainable Growth: The Green and Blue Economies in the Philippines
In recent years, the concepts of the green and blue economies have gained global momentum as nations urgently strive to achieve sustainable development goals. These paradigms underscore the critical importance of environmental conservation, resource efficiency, and economic prosperity. For the Philippines, a country blessed with abundant natural resources on land and in its surrounding seas,…
Philippine Government Expands Mining Opportunities to Foster Clean Energy and Infrastructure Development
By Luke Allen – lukeallenmanila@journalist.com In a bold move to boost economic growth and secure a sustainable energy future, the Philippines government has announced plans to open up mining opportunities with a focus on clean energy infrastructure projects. This initiative aims to leverage the country’s rich mineral resources to drive development in refining capabilities, power…
Natural Gas vs. Renewables: A Comparative Analysis of Power Generation in the Philippines
Luke Allen – Military Political Analyst – Makati, Manila lukeallenmanila@journalist.com With the Philippines grappling with its energy demands, the debate over natural gas versus renewable energy sources for power generation is not just a theoretical discussion, but a pressing issue that requires immediate attention. Both options present unique challenges and benefits, compelling policymakers and energy…
