EMB-7 to get more air monitor equipment

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 11/02/2015

THE Environmental Management Bureau (EMB-7) said it is expecting new equipment worth P11 million from the central office to monitor air quality in Cebu. EMB-7 Regional Director William Cuñado said the cities of Cebu, Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu…

EMB: Air quality still erratic, wear masks

Inquirer, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/29/2015

THE air quality in Metro Cebu improved yesterday, but the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) is not yet lifting its advisory to wear protective masks. William Cuñado, EMB-7 regional director for Central Visayas, said their monitoring showed that…

Hazy predicament

Editorial 10/29/2015

  Public concern over the haze that has swept Metro Cebu  has been on a roller coaster  since last weekend’s official  confirmation that forest fires in Indonesia are affecting the iair quality here. On Saturday, the meter…

EMB: Cebu still not haze-free

Jhunnex Napallacan, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 10/28/2015

Cebu is still not haze-free, according to the regional Environmental Management Bureau (EMB-7). EMB-7 Regional Director William Cuñado said they noticed erratic results of the air quality monitoring taken from Monday evening until yesterday afternoon. Cuñado said…

EMB to local governments: Buy masks for constituents

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 10/26/2015

Although the sky seemed to have cleared yesterday, environment officials said the amount of dust particles in the air has remained above the standard limits and everyone is advised to wear an N95 mask. William Cuñado, regional…

‘Wear masks, hope for rain’

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 10/25/2015

  EMB says haze, air pollution in Metro Cebu produces dust particles beyond allowable limits The air in Metro Cebu was declared “unhealthy for sensitive groups” yesterday afternoon as the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB-7) confirmed haze conditions…

‘Shipping vessels equipped with sewage tanks’

Melissa Q. Cabahug 06/19/2015

EMB probes Sta. Fe waste plaint THE Environmental Management Bureau (EMB-7) said the shipping vessels that head to Sta. Fe Bantayan Island northern Cebu were equipped with sewage tanks, contrary to claims by residents there. Engineer Cindylyn…

DENR greenlights BRT project

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 06/18/2015

The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) issued an environmental compliance certificate for Cebu City’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project which is expected to be operational by 2018. EMB-7 Regional Director Fernando Quililan said they expect Cebu City Hall…

Probe sought on wastes in Sta. Fe waters

Melissa Q. Cabahug, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 06/11/2015

AN environment group called on the DENR and the Philippine Coast Guard to investigate passenger vessels that dump human waste into the waters of Sta. Fe town, Bantayan Island, northern Cebu. Environmental lawyer Antonio Oposa, who heads…

DENR ready to issue ECC for Naga oval

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 12/19/2014

THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)  is awaiting for the City of Naga to submit requirements for the Environmental Compliance Certificate of the track and field oval at the Naga City Central School. With no…

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