Complete List and Table of Environmental Permits for every type of Small Business and mSME in the Philippines
The poem “Shoulders” by Shane Koyczan has garnered over two million views on YouTube within a span of nine years. It stands as a poignant piece created under the Blue Dot Movement, aiming to raise environmental awareness by emphasizing the current crisis we face. Shane metaphorically urges humans to emulate rain, where each drop bears equal responsibility in nurturing the earth. While this notion appears idealistic, it prompts critical questions regarding its practicality, particularly considering disparities in individuals’ capacities to shoulder equal responsibilities. As the poem puts it, it is not the word “crisis” that evokes fear, but rather the word […]
How to Get an ECC from DENR
The Department of Natural Resources (DENR), through its Environment Management Bureau (EMB) and local offices, is the lead agency that handles and implements the PEISS. All projects that pose some level of potential significant impact to the environment are required by the PEISS to secure an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC). Otherwise, the project shall be issued a Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC). The Environmental Impact Assessment and Management Division (EIAMD) of the EMB Central and Regional Offices is in-charge of processing applications for ECC and CNC as well as post-ECC monitoring.