Capitol, Pinamangajan mayor surprised by DENR order on tree-cutting

Victor Anthony V. Silva 02/05/2015

Cebu Provincial Engineer Hector Jamora expressed surprise at the stoppage order for the cutting of trees issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a district hospital in Pinamungajan. He said his staff told him…

Petition asks Court of Appeals to stop tree cutting in Naga

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 11/08/2014

Five concerned citizens yesterday asked the Court of Appeals (CA) to stop the cutting of trees in Naga City Central School where a sports oval is supposed to be built. They filed a petition for the court…

Stringent tree cutting guidelines to delay road projects – DPWH 7

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 10/10/2014

  The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Central Visayas said it is worried that stringent guidelines on tree-cutting may result in a backlog of road-widening projects in the region. “That’s tedious. We have 16…

Contractor wants DENR assessment of trees

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 09/08/2014

THE contractor of a road widening project in barangay Manipis, Talisay City wants an assessment from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-7) of the 30 trees in the area before proceeding with their work. “We…

Cordova town to use marine probe findings to bolster damage suit

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 09/02/2014

The findings of the Board of Marine Inquiry’s (BMI) investigation that both ships in last year’s sea collision were in error will reinforce Cordova town’s damage suit against 2GO Group Inc. and Philippine Span Asia Carrier Corp.…

Cordova unfazed by refusal of two firms to pay damages

Peter L. Romanillos 02/24/2014

Cordova Mayor Adelino Sitoy is unfazed by the refusal of two shipping companies to recompense Cordova for the oil spill that affected his town. He said the  municipal government will pursue its demand for P126.8 million in…

DENR says damage cost in oil spill may go higher

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 02/14/2014

THE cost of damages to mangrove trees and other damages demanded by the Cordova municipal government from the two shipping firms could go higher after a joint assessment in the area by environmental authorities. “We are still…

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