In response to mounting allegations concerning her family’s purported landholdings conflicting with her role as the head of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga has finally spoken out. The accusations, primarily centered around the Yulo King Ranch (YKR) and its alleged involvement in land grabbing, particularly in the … Read more
At present, the government has not yet issued a direct order regarding the demolition of the proposed resort at the foot of the Chocolate Hills, despite its authority as stated by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). It is considered private property, even though it is located within a “protected area.” According to … Read more
Netizens have recently expressed dismay over the trending transformation of the Chocolate Hills, where a new resort has been erected, altering its original appearance. Numerous memes, criticisms, and questions about the legality of the resort’s construction in the Chocolate Hills, a protected area where any form of structure is strictly prohibited, have surfaced. As part … Read more
The recent uproar over a resort constructed within Bohol’s iconic Chocolate Hills has prompted a swift response from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The resort, which gained significant attention on social media, was built directly within the cherished landscape of the Chocolate Hills, a protected area and a National Geological Monument. In … Read more
The recent construction of a resort amidst the iconic Chocolate Hills in Bohol has sparked outrage among netizens, who are questioning whether the local government unit (LGU) granted the necessary permits for its establishment. The Chocolate Hills, a natural wonder of the Philippines, hold significant cultural and environmental value, intruding a resort a cause for … Read more
Davao City, Philippines – In a stunning discovery, an “Ibong Adarna” or Adarna Bird, known for its mythical significance in Filipino literature, has been sighted in the lush woodlands of Mount Apo. This extraordinary finding has captured the attention of nature enthusiasts and conservationists alike. The remarkable bird was photographed by Kemuel Libre, a member … Read more
Philippine Tarsier First Sighting in Tacloban Philippine Tarsier – Researchers from the University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College (UPVTC) announce to public the first sighting of Philippine Tarsier (Tarsius [Carlito] syrichta) in Tacloban City, Wednesday August 10. In a Facebook post of the UPVTC, researchers from the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, validated … Read more
A woman living in Boracay loses her mind because of the impending closure of the popular summer destination in Visayas region. A woman loses her mind due to the impending closure of Boracay Island on April 26, 2018. It can be recalled that the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte decided to close the said popular … Read more
Fisher folks in Boracay held a protest against the planned construction of a casino resort in the tourist destination island. Boracay Island is one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines, however, since President Rodrigo Duterte saw that the place is already in a degraded environmental situation, it might be soon closed to all … Read more
DENR identifies 70 Hectares Of Undisturbed Coral Reefs In Guimaras. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Western Visayas identifies 70 hectares of undisturbed coral reefs in Guimaras. Top officials of DENR Western Visayas revealed that they discovered new undisturbed paradise in Guimaras island. In a recent news report of Manila Bulletin, the Regional Director … Read more