PBEST, Private-Sector Partners Launch Fact-Finding Mission in Large-Scale Mines (BusinessMirror)
April 25, 2014Published: April 25, 2014
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Philex, Environmental Biz Group Link Up for ‘Pusong Luntian Eco-Forum’ (InterAksyon.com)
April 23, 2014April 23, 2014 Philex senior vice-president for corporate affairs Michael Toledo, Climate Change Commission Secretary Lucille Sering, House Committee on Ecology chairman Congressman Amado Bagatsing, PBEST secretary general Lysander Castillo, and Department of Environment and Natural Resources Environmental Management Bureau media production specialist Winnie Passe perform a symbolic stopping of the climate change clock to […]
Read moreClimate Change Commission Prods Private Sector to Undergo Disaster Preparedness Review (Business Mirror)
April 23, 2014Published: April 22, 2014 The Climate Change Commission (CCC) on Monday urged the private sector to volunteer for vulnerability assessment to strengthen capabilities for disaster preparedness, as well as that of the communities where they operate in the face of the worst impacts of climate change. The call was made by CCC Vice Chairman Lucille […]
Read morePBEST Launches Fact-Finding Mission on Large-Scale Mines (Manila Bulletin)
April 23, 2014Published: April 22, 2014 A multi-sectoral group led by the Philippine Business for Environmental Stewardship (PBEST) has launched the first leg of a series of fact-finding missions to study the environmental and social development commitments of large-scale mining operations. PBEST Secretary General Atty. Lysander Castillo said the group has recently visited the biggest mining operations […]
Read morePrivate Firms Urged to Undergo Vulnerability Assessment (The Philippine Star)
April 23, 2014Published: April 23, 2014 MANILA, Philippines – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) is urging the private companies to submit to vulnerability assessment to strengthen their capabilities to adapt to climate change and natural disasters. Speaking at the Pusong Luntian Eco-Forum in UP Diliman yesterday, CCC vice chair Lucille Sering encouraged the private sector to take […]
Read morePhilex Launches Green Advocacy (The Philippine Star)
April 23, 2014Published: April 22, 2014 Things are definitely green with the launch of the “Pusong Luntian” (translated as green heart) eco-forum series of Philex Mining Corporation and the Philippine Business for Environmental Stewardship (PBEST) at the GT-Toyota Asian Cultural Center in UP Diliman yesterday. The event marked the start of a four-part series that gathers thought […]
Read morePBEST Pushes for Revision of Small-Scale Mining Law (BusinessMirror)
April 2, 2014Published: April 1, 2014 Environmental risks and foregone government revenues have triggered a public-private think tank to back legislative reforms on the People’s Small Scale Mining Act of 1991, and recommends tougher government regulation on illegal small-scale mining. The Philippine Business for Environmental Stewardship (PBEST), comprised of policy experts, government stakeholders and members of the […]
Read moreGov’t Urged to Amend Small-Scale Mining Act (Manila Bulletin)
March 31, 2014Published: March 28, 2014 The Philippine Business for Environmental Stewardship (PBEST) calls for the amendment of Republic Act No. 7076, also known as the People’s Small-Scale Mining Act of 1991, to ensure environmental protection and mine safety. PBEST convenor Carlos Primo David said the small-scale mining industry has a role to play in both subsistence […]
Read moreMore Environment Warriors Needed (The Philippine Star)
March 27, 2014Published: March 27, 2014 “If there is one good side to the country’s struggle to keep its environment safe from irresponsible businesses and uncaring humans, it is the fact that there are already adequate laws and regulations on the ground that would cover its intentions… ..On the other side of the fence, but not to […]
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