A rare and encouraging discovery was made along the shores of Panglao Island after the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 7–Bohol confirmed the nesting of an endangered green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
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303 clients benefit from DENR’s streamlined business services
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has brought its services closer to communities through its Permitting on Wheels initiative, while also streamlining processes to make doing business with the agency more accessible.
Bohol furniture sector at risk as 200 shops cited for permit violations
A potential crisis is looming over Bohol’s furniture industry after more than 200 shops were flagged by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for operating without required environmental permits, raising fears of closures and job losses.
DENR reopens Virgin Island, imposes visitor limits and no-vendor policy
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has announced the official reopening of the popular Virgin Island, also known as Puntod Island, to tourists on February 2, under tighter environmental regulations aimed at protecting the fragile ecosystem.
Aumentado seeks DOJ intervention to give leeway for chocolate hills establishments
Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado is set to personally appeal to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for leniency and more time for local residents and business owners within the Chocolate Hills Natural Monument (CHNM) to comply with environmental requirements, following the issuance of Notices of Violation (NOVs) by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
EcoWaste Coalition and 26 CSOs ask DENR and DTI to regulate toxic metals in water faucets
In an urgent request initiated by the EcoWaste Coalition and endorsed by 26 civil society organizations, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) were asked to regulate toxic metals in water faucets after tests indicated alarming levels of lead, as well as cadmium, in the analyzed products.
Good water quality keeps Bohol as ’green economy model’-EMB
Bohol is already a green economy model site, and with this, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) is making sure communities are engaged on the responsibilities at hand.
Gov deputizes DENR, CLEC, PCG, PNP to enforce EO 10 closing whale shark interaction
The ball is now in the hands of the mayors of Lila, Alburquerque and Dauis, the local offices of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environment Management Bureau (DENR-EMB), Philippine National Police-Maritime Group (PNP Maritime), Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Coastal Law Enforcement Councils in enforcing the cessation of whale shark interaction in Bohol.
Tree growing activity held in Ubay
In celebration of the 124th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary, the Provincial Government of Bohol, in partnership with the Bohol Provincial Environment Management Office (BPEMO) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), spearheaded a tree-growing activity in Calanggaman, Ubay, on September 18.
Virgin island sa Puntod, pormal nga gipasirad-an
Pormal na nga gisirad-an ang tanang kalihukan sa kadagatan sa palibut sa Puntod Island, ilabi na sa puti nga mga sandbar sa Virgin Island, hangtud mapiho na sa Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) nga napahimutang na ang mga pamaagi aron mapaugmad ang pagpanalipud ug pagpatunhay sa kahinguhaan sa Panglao Island Protected Seascapes (PIPS).
DENR: 558 Chocolate Hills establishments without required documents
A total of 558 establishments within Chocolate Hills are operating without the proper documents, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) reported on Monday.
Bohol Provincial Athletic Meet Swimming Competition 2024 held at Captain’s Peak
DENR issued TRO agains Captain’s Peak Garden and Resort last September of 2023. But Bohol Provincial Athletic Meet Swimming Competition was held at the Captain’s Peak Garden and Resort last February 2024.