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Mussels used to gauge health of rivers

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Credit to Author: besguerra| Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2019 23:20:09 +0000

Mussels used to gauge health of rivers

PARIS — Seafood lovers who prize the mussel for its earthy taste and succulent flesh may be unaware of its growing potential in the fight against water pollution. The mussel is the hoover of the sea, taking in phytoplankton for nourishment along with microplastics, pesticides and other pollutants—which makes it an excellent gauge. One day, […]

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Malacañang mourns demise of former DENR chief Gina Lopez

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Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2019 23:13:19 +0000

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MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang on Monday mourned the death of former environment secretary Regina “Gina” Lopez, described as one of the most “passionate” Cabinet members of President Rodrigo Duterte. “News has reached the Office of the President that former Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources Regina Paz L. Lopez has passed, and it is with […]

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One-year extension of 2019 budget sought

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Credit to Author: besguerra| Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2019 21:35:38 +0000

Void Legarda’s proclamation, ex-Antique gov asks Comelec

MANILA, Philippines — To avoid further delays in government projects and operations, Deputy Speaker and Antique Rep. Loren Legarda has sought a one-year extension of the 2019 budget for capital outlays and operating expenses. Legarda, former chair of the Senate finance committee, filed proposed Joint Resolution No. 9, extending the availability of the current P3.7-trillion […]

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DENR to LGUs: Set up landfills or face sanctions

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Credit to Author: besguerra| Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2019 21:19:41 +0000

DENR to LGUs: Set up landfills or face sanctions

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet, Philippines — More than 30 local government units (LGUs) in the Cordillera were asked to fast-track efforts to put up waste disposal facilities or face sanctions for failure to comply with environmental law. Environment Undersecretary Benny Antiporda last week warned officials of these towns against ignoring the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act […]

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Polluted San Juan River to undergo rehab

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Credit to Author: besguerra| Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2019 21:03:18 +0000

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has entered into a partnership with the Aboitiz Group to spearhead the rehabilitation of San Juan River, earlier identified as one of the most polluted waterways in Metro Manila. Under a memorandum of agreement signed on Friday, the private company will help clean up […]

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PUP student leaders oppose drug testing

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Credit to Author: besguerra| Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2019 21:00:50 +0000

PUP student leaders oppose drug testing

MANILA, Philippines — Student leaders of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) in Manila have objected to the conduct of random drug tests on campus, saying it would bring “Oplan Tokhang” — the government’s notorious antidrug campaign — inside the school grounds. “[It will create] a culture of impunity and violence, which we abhor […]

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Skyway coping beam falls, causing heavy traffic at NLEX

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Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2019 14:15:23 +0000

Traffic flow starts to slow along NLEX on Maundy Thursday

A coping beam at the Skyway Stage 3 protect got detached from its hook during installation on Sunday, causing heavy traffic on the southbound lane of the North Luzon Expressway.

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Panelo hits back at Lacson for ‘Chinese Embassy spokesman’ jab

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Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2019 13:13:20 +0000

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Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo on Sunday fired back at Sen. Panfilo Lacson for insinuating that he was speaking for the Chinese Embassy when he shared to the media its ambassador’s reaction to fears that some Chinese workers in the country could spy on Philippine military bases.

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From tusks to tails, nations eye trade in endangered species

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Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2019 12:42:20 +0000

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From guitars to traditional medicines and from tusk to tail, mankind’s exploitation of the planet’s fauna and flora is putting some of them at risk of extinction. Representatives of some 180 nations are meeting in Geneva to agree on protections for vulnerable species, taking up issues including the trade in ivory and the demand for shark fin soup.

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