Environment Secretary Gina L. Lopez shows the media photos of a river in Palawan that became silted and ruddy because of the irresponsible mining activities in the province. According to Lopez, fishermen in the area have complained  of fewer catch  due to the poor river condition. The photos were part of the report submitted by the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development after conducting a water sampling activity in the area. ###

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Published: 29 July 2016

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) officials led by Undersecretary Jonas Leones (second from right) and Assistant Secretaries Corazon Davis and Michelle Go (third and fourth from left, respectively) join the DENR Employees Union (DENREU), represented by its president Galo Martinez (right), during the opening of an exhibit marking 23 years of the organization’s existence. The exhibit, which is located at the DENR’s main lobby, displayed photos of the DENREU’s officers and activities showcasing collective action in fighting for DENR employees’ rights and benefits. ###

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Published: 28 July 2016

Environment Secretary Gina L. Lopez welcomes members of the press in the gathering of DENR beat reporters dubbed as "Meet the Beat" on July 27 in Bulwagan Ninoy at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center, Quezon City.  Lopez said she plans to meet with the group weekly to give them updates on her projects and inform them of her plans. ###

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Published: 28 July 2016

Environment Secretary Gina L. Lopez explains to the media that the audit of all mining companies is proof that they are given a chance to shape up before sanctions are imposed. Last July 8, Lopez issued DENR Memorandum Order No. 2016-01 directing a comprehensive review of all operating mines, including those under suspended and/or care and maintenance status. ###

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Published: 28 July 2016

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) employees line up to shake hands with Vice President Maria Leonor 'Leni' Robredo (left) during her visit to the DENR Central Office on July 21. Robredo was in the DENR to attend the inter agency meeting hosted by Environment Secretary Gina L. Lopez to discuss convergence efforts to address environmental and socio-economic strategies in Parola-Baseco areas. Also on hand to welcome Robredo is DENR Head Executive Assistant Anabelle Plantilla (second from left).  ###

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Published: 27 July 2016