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Gaea Katreena Cabico has been a reporter for Philstar.com since 2017. She writes stories about climate change, environment, COVID-19 pandemic and human rights.

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Gov’t partners with gas giants to safeguard Verde Island Passage

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - May 7, 2024 - 5:57pm

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources announced a partnership with the country’s three largest conglomerates to protect and conserve the Verde Island Passage.

NSC: Aerial resupply mission in West Philippine Sea eyed

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - May 7, 2024 - 3:07pm

The Philippines is exploring aerial supply missions to Filipino troops at Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, a top security official said.

Groups file complaint against Manila Bay reclamation, dredging projects

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - May 6, 2024 - 12:14pm

Fishers and environmentalists on Monday filed a complaint against the Philippine Reclamation Authority and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources over reclamation and dredging projects in Manila Ba...

PAGASA: Up to two cyclones likely in Philippines this May

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - May 1, 2024 - 2:41pm

The weather agency forecasts two possible cyclone tracks.

Marcos calls for review of minimum wage rates

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - May 1, 2024 - 11:52am

Groups have been calling on the government to raise the minimum wage to keep up with the rising cost of living.

Pharma firm denies pyramid scheme, admits doctor incentives

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - April 30, 2024 - 5:55pm

Bell-Kenz Pharma Inc. Chief Executive Officer Luis Raymond Go described the claims as “misinformation” and said the firm, owned by a group of doctors, adhered to government allegations.

DENR seeks public participation to verify Philippine mangrove map

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - April 29, 2024 - 4:01pm

Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said the public can play an active role in mangrove rehabilitation and conservation by validating the national mangrove map.

Senate to tackle heat’s toll on education, remote learning hurdles

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - April 29, 2024 - 12:01pm

The absence of airconditioning in many Philippine schools subjects students to stifling heat in crowded and poorly ventilated classrooms, raising concerns about their health and ability to learn.

Amnesty urges Marcos to end 'drug war' as killings persist

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - April 24, 2024 - 5:23pm

Human rights group Amnesty International has called on the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to adopt a clear and unequivocal policy ending the "war on drugs" and extrajudicial killings.

Nueva Vizcaya folk challenge OceanaGold mine renewal in court

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - April 23, 2024 - 1:54pm

The petition, filed on Monday at the Bayombong Regional Trial Court, seeks to nullify the Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA)-001 issued to OceanaGold Philippines Inc., which operates the Didipio gold...

ASEAN urged to champion ambitious global plastics pact

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - April 21, 2024 - 1:02pm

Southeast Asia is severely impacted by plastic pollution, which poses threats to the environment and human health.

Masungi denies resort claims, demands proof from DENR chief

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - April 21, 2024 - 11:34am

In a statement, MGFI President Ben Dumaliang stressed that Masungi is not a resort, but a non-profit conservation initiative “powered by low-volume geotourism.”

DENR to assess abandoned fishponds for mangrove restoration

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - April 17, 2024 - 4:58pm

A document signed by Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga on February 26 ordered the immediate assessment of AUU areas in Bicol region, Western Visayas, and Zamboanga Peninsula.

Power plant woes spark call for clean energy shift

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - April 17, 2024 - 12:30pm

Power for People Coalition convenor Gerry Arances said the recent power woes were caused by the country’s “continued addiction to fossil fuels and the government’s refusal to heed civil society’s...

DENR: Review of mining rules underway

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - April 16, 2024 - 6:15pm

The DENR said it welcomes the calls of Sen. Risa Hontiveros to conduct an investigation into the environmental and social impacts of mining and quarrying, and to address the shortcomings in policies related to extraction...

Philippines urged to tighten emission standards to protect public health

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - April 16, 2024 - 12:48pm

The government should tighten “outdated” emission standards for sources of air pollution, including coal-fired power plants, to safeguard public health and the environment, a group said on Tuesday.

Senator pushes for probe into mining, quarrying impacts

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - April 15, 2024 - 5:22pm

“The devastation and loss caused by mining and quarrying activities are distressing. Not only livelihoods are lost, but also the lives of our fellow countrymen,” Hontiveros said after filing Senate Resolution...

Dumaguete diocese asks Marcos to veto Negros Island Region bill

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - April 11, 2024 - 5:17pm

The Diocese of Dumaguete urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to veto a bill that would create an administrative region comprising Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental and Siquijor, citing the lack of consultation...

Senator urges gov’t aid for ‘cult’ victims after land deal termination

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - April 9, 2024 - 4:24pm

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources announced on Monday the cancelation of its Protected Area Community-Based Resource Management Agreement with the Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc., an alleged cult...

Pertussis cases top 1,000 as gov’t scrambles for vaccines

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - April 9, 2024 - 2:56pm

Data from the DOH showed 1,112 pertussis cases from January 1 to March 23, a nearly 34-fold increase over last year's 32 cases for the same period.

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