Read more about the article BIMP-EAGA holds env’t confab to highlight best practices, challenges among ASEAN countries
Delegates to the 6th meeting of Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippine East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Environmental Cluster shared best practices in eco-tourism, farming, and fishing. (Photo from DENR)

BIMP-EAGA holds env’t confab to highlight best practices, challenges among ASEAN countries

The Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippine East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) held its 6th Environmental Cluster Meeting to discuss the best environmental practices and the challenges faced by each member country, an official said Wednesday.

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Read more about the article Duterte vows to resolve mining impasse
President Rodrigo Duterte at Camp Quintin M. Merecido, Catitipan, Buhangin, Davao City. 29 June 2017 (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Duterte vows to resolve mining impasse

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he will resolve the mining impasse in the country, as he warned mining companies anew to shape up.

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Read more about the article Solons hit joint circular for allowing ‘endo’ in government
ACT Teachers Representatives Antonio Tinio and France Castro (Contributed photo)

Solons hit joint circular for allowing ‘endo’ in government

Two militant lawmakers hit out the joint circular issued by the Civil Service Commission, Commission on Audit, and Department of Budget and Management, saying that it allows labor contractualization instead of ending it in the public sector.

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Read more about the article Green group warns DENR chief Cimatu’s move to decentralize ECC approvals
Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Roy Cimatu (PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO)

Green group warns DENR chief Cimatu’s move to decentralize ECC approvals

An environmental group expressed concern on the move of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Roy Cimatu to decentralize the processing of Environmental Compliance Certificate to the agency’s regional offices.

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