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October 22, 2011
Bishop condemns ill effects of mining in Sorsogon

SORSOGON CITY (Oct. 21, 2011) - Outspoken Sorsogon bishop, Arturo Bastes told local news group “Media Solutions” how Iron ore mining is slowly destroying the environment in Matnog, Sorsogon, as he also opposed  a planned geothermal exploration around Bulusan
volcano that poses risks to communities.

SORSOGON CITY (Oct. 21, 2011) - Outspoken Sorsogon bishop, Arturo Bastes told local news group “Media Solutions” how Iron ore mining is slowly destroying the environment in Matnog, Sorsogon, as he also opposed  a planned geothermal exploration around Bulusan
volcano that poses risks to communities.

During the “Ecumenical Bishop’s Forum” held in Legazpi City, the effects of mining in the Bicol region was discussed and Bastes dared pro-mining officials in Sorsogon to live with the poor people in the mining areas.

July 6, 2011
Environment Secretary Paje to cleanse Bicol mining industry

RAWIS, Legazpi City (July 5, 2011) – Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Ramon Paje promised to protect legitimate mining industry players in this region by strict implementation of the “use it or lose it” policy.

RAWIS, Legazpi City (July 5, 2011) – Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Ramon Paje promised to protect legitimate mining industry players in this region by strict implementation of the “use it or lose it” policy.

In a statement issued by Paje to the DENR regional office here, he said that President Aquino has ordered to cleanse the mining industry of all non-compliant projects.

June 24, 2011
Governor still resents DENR illegal logging report

Daet Camarines Norte (June 24, 2011) — The Governor of this province is still sore about a report by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) regional anti-logging task force that Camarines Norte is one of two Bicol provinces tagged as “hot bed” of illegal logging.

Daet Camarines Norte (June 24, 2011) — The Governor of this province is still sore about a report by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) regional anti-logging task force that Camarines Norte is one of two Bicol provinces tagged as “hot bed” of illegal logging.

Camarines Norte Governor Edgardo Tallado reiterates that DENR executive regional director Joselin Marcus Fragada should have checked with his DENR provincial officer the real situation of timber theft at the Bicol National park portion of this province.

June 21, 2011
Rampant Gecko trade alarms DENR Bicol

Rawis, Legazpi City (June 20, 1022) – A top official of the Environment agency has expressed alarm over the rampant trade of Geckos, locally known as “Tuko,” as the lucrative but illegal activity spreads all over Bicol.

Rawis, Legazpi City (June 20, 1022) – A top official of the Environment agency has expressed alarm over the rampant trade of Geckos, locally known as “Tuko,” as the lucrative but illegal activity spreads all over Bicol.

This lizard variety commands very attractive prices in the illegal market and and created a frenzy of hunting in rural area and excitement among wild life traders and sales agents of all kind.

June 20, 2011
Green turtle rescued and released

Minalabac Camarines Sur (June 20 2011) - A large tropical green turtle (Chelonian mydas) was released back to sea after it was trapped in a fish net in Ragay Gulf off Bagulatao, a coastal village here.

Minalabac Camarines Sur (June 20 2011) - A large tropical green turtle (Chelonian mydas) was released back to sea after it was trapped in a fish net in Ragay Gulf off Bagulatao, a coastal village here.

Town Mayor Gil Basmayor Jr., said Philip Oco, a fisherman who caught the turtle, turned over the sea animal to authorities upon learning that it is already included in the list of endangered species.

April 26, 2011
Mining Firm in Hot Water Yet Again in Lagonoy

Lagonoy, Camarines Sur April 25, 2011 - Lagonoy Mayor Delfin Pilapil, Jr. vows to investigate the alleged continued mining operation at Barangay Himagtocon by the Benguet-based Prime Rock Mining Corporation despite the cease and desist order issued to the mining firm by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

Lagonoy, Camarines Sur April 25, 2011 - Lagonoy Mayor Delfin Pilapil, Jr. vows to investigate the alleged continued mining operation at Barangay Himagtocon by the Benguet-based Prime Rock Mining Corporation despite the cease and desist order issued to the mining firm by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

April 19, 2011
Bikol Tax Collection Surpasses 1st Quarter Target

LEGAZPICITY, Apr. 16 - Despite the slowdown in the implementation of government projects during the first quarter and the transfer of some large taxpayers to the central office, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Bicol regional office was still able to surpass its higher collection target for the period January to March 2011 by P58,616,398.87.

LEGAZPICITY, Apr. 16 - Despite the slowdown in the implementation of government projects during the first quarter and the transfer of some large taxpayers to the central office, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Bicol regional office was still able to surpass its higher collection target for the period January to March 2011 by P58,616,398.87.

March 22, 2011
Bikolanos Prepare for 2011 World Water Day Celebration

Legazpi City (21 March 2011) —Various stakeholders in Bikol prepare for this year’s World Water Day Celebration to be held at the Bicol University Amphitheater on March 22, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Legazpi City (21 March 2011) —Various stakeholders in Bikol prepare for this year’s World Water Day Celebration to be held at the Bicol University Amphitheater on March 22, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

March 6, 2011
DENR Bicol Names Key Officials in New Posts

LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced recently the new assignments of key officials in Bikol, as part of the DENR’s continuing organizational development in its bid to ensure  efficient enforcement of the agency’s mandates.

LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced recently the new assignments of key officials in Bikol, as part of the DENR’s continuing organizational development in its bid to ensure  efficient enforcement of the agency’s mandates.

In a special order dated March 2, 2011, two Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officers (PENRO), three Community Environment and Natural Resources Officers (CENRO) and a new official were re-assigned or designated.

February 25, 2011
Green

President Noynoy Aquino’s ceremonial tree planting at San Antonio, Ocampo, Camarines Sur last February 23 was a welcome boost to both the National Greening Program (NGP) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and to the Camarines Sur Provincial Government which had launched the “El Verde Movement.”

February 25, 2011
PNoy Leads El Verde, NGP in Bikol

Legazpi City (23 February 2011) --With President Aquino's Kamagong seedling firmly rooted to the ground in the El Verde ceremonial tree planting, the Bikol leg of National Greening Program of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources kicked-off yesterday at a 17-hectare clearing area in San Antonio, Ocampo, Camarines Sur.

Legazpi City (23 February 2011) --With President Aquino's Kamagong seedling firmly rooted to the ground in the El Verde ceremonial tree planting, the Bikol leg of National Greening Program of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources kicked-off yesterday at a 17-hectare clearing area in San Antonio, Ocampo, Camarines Sur.

February 16, 2011
DENR Vows Strict Enforcement of Logging Ban in Bikol

LEGAZPI CITY, Feb. 14  -— The regional office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Bikol has assured the public that it will take the lead in strictly implementing President Benigno Aquino III’s Executive Order (EO) 23 that places the entire country under an indefinite log ban.

LEGAZPI CITY, Feb. 14  -— The regional office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Bikol has assured the public that it will take the lead in strictly implementing President Benigno Aquino III’s Executive Order (EO) 23 that places the entire country under an indefinite log ban.

December 21, 2010
DENR Warns LGUs: Comply or be Penalized

15 December 2010 -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) yesterday issued a stern warning to local governments in Bikol Region to comply with Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid W aste Management Act of 2000 lest, face class suit for failure to obey the mandate of the law.

15 December 2010 -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) yesterday issued a stern warning to local governments in Bikol Region to comply with Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid W aste Management Act of 2000 lest, face class suit for failure to obey the mandate of the law.

November 28, 2010
Opposition Mounts vs San Miguel Bay Mining

CALABANGA, Camarines Sur, Nov. 24  – It may be an uphill battle but local leaders opposed to the proposed offshore magnetite exploration at the marine life-rich San Miguel Bay are standing their ground.

CALABANGA, Camarines Sur, Nov. 24  – It may be an uphill battle but local leaders opposed to the proposed offshore magnetite exploration at the marine life-rich San Miguel Bay are standing their ground.

They fear massive environmental degradation and economic dislocation of thousands of fisher folk around the bay should the mining operations push through.

The mining would be initiated by Bogo Resources and Mining Corporation (BRMC), a Filipino-Korean firm.

November 21, 2010
Golden Shower to Line South Luzon Expressway

18 November -- Like missing teeth, the conspicuous gaps of treeless patches along the stretch of the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) is what  a unique tree planting project  wants to fill in  with aesthetically pleasing trees like  Golden Shower (Cassia fistula), Palawan Cherry (Prunus javanica),  Balitbitan (Cynometra ramiflora)  and Caballero (Caesalpinia pulcherrima).