Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Philippines has begun the removal of sandbars to clear the constricted section of Cagayan River, known as the Magapit Narrows, and the massive planting of bamboo along its bank.
The start of the Duterte administration on July 1, 2016 proved to be a morale booster as far as pro-environment groups were concerned, particularly with the appointment of the late staunch environmentalist Gina Lopez at the helm of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Buoyed
In order to avoid future flooding of the "Ulysses" magnitude in Cagayan Valley, six government agencies under the Regional Build Back Better Task Force (RBBBTF) have agreed to continue their commitment and perform their responsibilities in the rehabilitation of the Cagayan River.
The Philippines Department Of Environment And Natural Resources (DENR) has been busy lately working on a massive dredging project in the Cagayan River.
The Task Force Build Back Better (TFBBB) is stepping up the rehabilitation of the Cagayan River with the removal of huge sandbar that formed a mini island within the country’s largest river. Environment Secretary and TFBBB Chairman Roy A. Cimatu is hopeful of completing the dredging of the “mega” island…