Unavoidable closure

Editorial 10/23/2016

It only took a few hours’ visit by Environment secretary Gina Lopez to order the closure of the Inayawan landfill, something which opponents like City Councilor Joel Garganera and the rest of his allies in the City…

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…

SHUT IT DOWN

Izobelle T. Pulgo 10/20/2016

First, there was the stench. Then, there were the flies. This was the scene that greeted Environment Secretary Regina “Gina” Lopez when she visited the Inayawan Landfill located in Barangay Inayawan, Cebu City to see for herself…

Lopez: ‘Common good’ must be prioritized in resolving landfill dispute

Izobelle T. Pulgo 10/20/2016

ENVIRONMENT Secretary Gina Lopez said Cebu City officials should make decisions based “on the common good” in relation to the Inayawan landfill dispute. “Lahat ng decision should be made with the common good in mind. Kung walang…

Engaging with constituents

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 08/21/2016

DENR Secretary Gina Lopez hit the ground running by meeting the agency officials together with the civil society leaders upon assuming her post. This was a first in the history of the department and was widely lauded.…

Energy dilemma

08/02/2016

It was only a matter of time before President Rodrigo Duterte renounced the country’s signing of the Paris accord that required countries from all over the world to reduce carbon emissions substantially over the next few years.…

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…

Mining firm backs new DENR secretary

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 06/23/2016

OFFICIALS of a large-scale mining company in Cebu promised to continue practicing responsible mining and to work closely with incoming Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Gina Lopez in her campaign against illegal mining. Chito Maniago, director for…

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