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Presumed extinct Philippine deer reemerges in Marinduque

Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring, NewsWatch Plus — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:43:38 +0000

The Philippine deer, presumed extinct for decades, has been spotted akin a number of towns in Marinduque, environment officials in the Mimaropa region reported on Friday, March 20.

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‘New technology’ incineration in solid waste management review – DENR

Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring, NewsWatch Plus — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:14:44 +0000

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) signaled openness to adopt “new technology” incineration and other waste-to-energy alternatives as part of possible amendments to the 25-year-old law on solid waste management.

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UN biodiversity treaty enters into force, aims to protect 30% of oceans by 2030

Reuters — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 06:40:07 +0000

A landmark global treaty to safeguard biodiversity in the high seas came into effect on Saturday, Jan. 17, providing countries with a legally binding framework to tackle threats such as overfishing and meet a target to protect 30% of the ocean environment by 2030.

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