Rappler's latest stories on biodiversity management bureau
Greenpeace to DENR: Opening protected areas to businesses leads to exploitation
'We would like to remind the Philippine government that our environment is not for sale,' says Vince Cinches, Greenpeace Southeast Asia-Philippines political campaigner

Private landowners vow to protect endangered species in Boracay
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources prods local government units, residents, businesses, and private landowners to work together on a conservation plan that could make demolition orders unnecessary

DENR to identify 'critical habitat' areas in Boracay
(UPDATED) Existing resorts and infrastructure projects would be affected as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources seeks to protect biodiversity in the world-famous island

Philippines to host international wildlife conference
This is the first time that the Philippines will host a meeting this huge This is the first COP that will be held in the Philippines says Environment Undersecretary Ernesto Adobo Jr

News Briefs: February 27, 2017
Stories from across the Philippines on Monday February 27

What you need to know about tilapia, guppies, and maya
In this globalized world humans alone will decide whether native or invasive species will reign supreme

PH eagle Pamana's death sounds alarm for conservation efforts
Pamana s death in UNESCO World Heritage Site Mount Hamiguitan a protected area highlights the need for greater local community involvement in conservation efforts

The unsung lives of illegal wildlife trade cops
On Earth Day 2015 Rappler looks into the lives of Filipino operatives trained to catch illegal wildlife traders and save the endangered animals so valuable to Philippine ecology

PH most lacking in funds, staff for conservation in ASEAN
Protected areas in the Philippines are underfunded and understaffed by 324 and 540 respectively says a new study

State of threatened PH birds: New dangers, new solutions
The number of threatened bird species has increased Philippine birds face old threats like habitat loss poaching and new threats like climate change

2 pygmy sperm whales killed by dynamite fishing in Siargao
But locals say 22 more were killed The government is still verifying where the carcasses are
'Endangered' Nicobar pigeons to be released into the wild
Five Nicobar pigeons will be released into Apo Reef Natural Park after 6 years of rehabilitation in a government wildlife rescue center
5 ways to improve how we protect our parks
Sustainable ecotourism projects and involving indigenous peoples can help conserve the most beautiful places in the country