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DENR Suspends Quarrying, Crushing Plant Permits of 11 Firms in Rizal

DENR Suspends Quarrying, Crushing Plant Permits of 11 Firms in Rizal

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has suspended the quarrying and crushing plant permits of 11 companies in Rizal. During the hearing of the Senate Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change on Thursday, DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu enumerated the firms whose Mineral Production Sharing Agreements (MPSA) have been suspended.

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Published at 2020-12-08 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Business, Environment, Legal

Tags: Marikina, Rizal, environment, mining, river

Have You Tasted Waknatoy (Or the Amazing Menudo of Marikina)?

Have You Tasted Waknatoy (Or the Amazing Menudo of Marikina)?

According to some stories, the name "Waknatoy" can be attributed to Chinese immigrants living in Marikina. This particular recipe for "Marikina Menudo" was so popular and widespread that these immigrants started protesting against it by saying "Ito na naman? Wak na 'toy!" and so the Marikina Menudo named Waknatoy was born.

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Published at 2018-03-23 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Filipino cooking

Tags: Marikina

World of Butterflies, Marikina

World of Butterflies, Marikina

Do you want a different commune with nature? At the foot of one of the hills of Marikina Heights is the World of Butterflies. The elongated structure houses a botanical garden and breeding area for butterflies. Love…Love…Butterflies!

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Published at 2018-03-10 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary, Fauna and flora

Tags: Butterflies, Marikina

Marikina River

Marikina River used to be an important transport route during the Spanish colonial era, but its importance as a transport route diminished when the Philippines' national highway system became more established. The resulting lack of river boat traffic and the deforestation of the upland areas in what is now the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape contributed to the river's siltation, further reducing its value as a transport route.

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Published at 2018-02-17 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary, Fauna and flora

Tags: Marikina, Pasig