DENR urged to strictly enforce environmental laws

The Manila Times 21 h Philippines

SEN. Francis Pangilinan on Wednesday said the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) must strictly enforce environmental laws and permit requirements on reclamation, quarrying, mining and land conversion, warning that poorly planned development can magnify flooding already worsened by extreme rainfall and rapid urbanization. In a statement, Pangilinan said the DENR must fulfill its

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