Mandaue’s congressional bid

Editorial 11/02/2016

The Mandaue City Council’s passage of a resolution urging Rep. Jonas Cortes of Cebu’s sixth district to lobby for the passage of a bill creating Mandaue City as a lone congressional district has several obstacles in its…

Difficult road seen for P10M anapog proposal at Cebu City Council

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 10/26/2016

CHANCES of the Cebu City Council’s approval on the P10 million proposal to buy anapog (limestone) for the Inayawan landfill looks bleak. Cebu City Councilor Joel Garganera said he is not bent on endorsing the approval of…

Mandaue shifts from Casili from Umapad

Norman V. Mendoza 10/26/2016

Umapad landfill to be closed, collected garbage to be dumped in Casili dumpsite The Mandaue City government will start dumping their garbage in a new dumping area in Barangay Casili by the middle of November this year.…

It’s up to court, Osmeña on Lopez’s comment to close the Inayawan landfill

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 10/21/2016

Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña issued statement after Environment Secretary Gina Lopez suggested to have the Inayawan Landfill closed. “I cannot disobey the law. But the issue is pending in court. I don’t think she can close…

Tomas to attend court hearing on landfill

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 10/19/2016

CEBU City Mayor Tomas Osmeña will appear at the Court of Appeals (CA) next Monday in relation to the hearing on the petition for a temporary environmental protection order (TEPO) against the city’s operation of the Inayawan…

The fate of our fish

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 10/16/2016

We all agree that fish is a very important source of food for us and marine resources. It is a major provider of livelihood and economic and recreational opportunities for millions, apart from its nutritional benefits. But…

Inayawan Landfill CA urges parties to settle amicably

Izobelle T. Pulgo 10/12/2016

No Temporary Environmental Protection Order (TEPO) was issued during yesterday’s summary hearing for the application of a TEPO in connection with the Writ of Kalikasan which the Court of Appeals issued for the Inayawan Landfill. Instead, the…

Secure permits for wildlife, public told

Izobelle T. Pulgo 10/09/2016

Possession of wildlife as small as tarantulas and lovebirds should be covered by permits, the regional Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said last week. Forester Ariel Raca, acting chief of the DENR’s enforcement division, said…

Where are we going?

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 10/09/2016

The thought of losing one’s parents who are aging or suffering from the ravages of ailment makes one ensure that moments with them are very special. Through little ways from our heart, we want them to feel…

EMB: No oil spill in Alegria

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 08/18/2016

A four-man team from Environmental Management Bureau in Central Visayas (EMB-7) was sent to Lumpan Lake in Barangay Montpeller, Alegria town, southwest Cebu on Wednesday to conduct an oil and grease measurement in the area following reports…

Eco advocacy

Editorial 07/03/2016

The appointment of environmental advocate and philanthropist Gina Lopez as Environment secretary by President Rodrigo Duterte may be welcomed by ecology advocates that have long clamored for stronger action against unmitigated mining and deforestation activities. But as…

Man as the culprit

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 07/03/2016

Here is a piece of good news. Next year, the Philippines would host for the first time the 15th Annual Colloquium of the IUCN Academy of Environmental Law (Academy). The IUCN Academy of Environmental Law is a…

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