Typhoon Odette (international code name Rai) devastated parts of Visayas and Mindanao in December last year. The typhoon, which nearly reached the supertyphoon category, caused severe and widespread damage, killing at least 409 people, and damage of at least P39.3 billion or $794 million. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical…
Environment Secretary Roy A. Cimatu recently highlighted local ecotourism sites, particularly in the country’s protected areas, which can be an alternative to the “dolomite beach” on Roxas Boulevard, Manila, for rest and relaxation. Taking the cue from this policy pronouncement, the DENR’s Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) will hold an online…