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American beauty crowned Miss Earth 2020
An American beauty who calls for ecological restoration was crowned Miss Earth 2020 during a virtual presentation on Sunday, Nov. 29. Lindsey Coffey, 28, is the first American to win the Miss Earth title since the environment-driven competition started in 2001. She bested 83 other international delegates for the crown. “As a representative of the…
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Villar turns coconut wastes into viable source of income
The coconut tree has long been considered as the “Tree of Life” and for good reasons. All the parts of the tree can sustain a human life—the coconut fruit as food, the coconut juice is better than water as it is very nutritious, the palms and trunks can be used to make shelter among many…
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Villar calls for improved sewerage system to save Manila Bay
RECOGNIZING the importance that Manila Bay serves for Filipinos, Senator Cynthia A. Villar underscored the importance of a Sewerage Treatment Plan (STP) to help clean and save the bay. This was in response to the plan of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to build the solar-powered Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Baywalk…
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Villar: Protecting the environment will save us from disasters
Senator Cynthia A. Villar rallied the public to help protect the environment saying that doing so will save us from disasters and calamities. Villar made the remarks as the country celebrates “National Environmental Awareness and National Clean Air Month” this November. “Calamities are added burden to us. It can make one poorer because all efforts…
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Mayor Macalinao helps owners of untitled houses in Samal
By MAR T. SUPNAD SAMAL, Bataan – Mayor Aida de Guia Macalinao is now closely working with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to provide, at last, titles to the untitled lots and houses erected along the town’s highways in yet another record-breaking history of this town. Mayor Macalinao’s action came after Raul H.…
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Stars join campaign to help protect peatlands
Hollywood and local stars have joined the campaign to protect peatlands which are crucial to fight climate change. “Peatlands are crucial to fight climate change. They are large, often forested swamps that can be found all over the world. They matter for the planet because they actually store twice as much carbon as all the…
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Villar stresses value of wetland park as bird sanctuary
Sen. Cynthia Villar stressed anew the importance of wetlands in providing wildlife habitats, including as sanctuary of migratory birds. On the occasion of the World Migratory Bird Day, Villar said the Las Pinas-Paranaque Wetland Park (LPWP) located South of Manila Bay, has served as resting and feeding grounds for migratory birds coming from Japan, China,…
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It’s green and go for Miss Earth 2020
Preparations are underway for the 20th edition of the advocacy-driven Miss Earth 2020 beauty pageant. While there would be a slight change in the presentation this year, fans could still expect the international competition to bring the world together and promote its environmental campaign with the help of technology. “We decided not to skip this…
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Villar: Reclamation project of Paranaque gov’t will worsen flooding
Sen. Cynthia Villar has asserted that the reclamation project being pushed by the Paranaque local government will cause flooding in Cavite, Paranaque, and Las Pinas and will be detrimental to the viability of the Las Pinas-Paranaque Wetland Park. Villar, chairperson of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, made this statement as a response to…
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Villar cites growing number of volunteers, partners in Manila Bay clean up drive
Senator Cynthia Villar said the growing number of volunteers and partner organizations that take part in the clean-up and mangrove planting activities should be credited for the strides made in the Manila Bay rehabilitation campaign. Villar, chairperson of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, made this statement as the International Day of Coastal Cleanup…