Poging GOUD - Vrij
Study: National Greening Program had minimal impact on forest cover
The Freeman
|December 18, 2025
IN CENTRAL VISAYAS
A study conducted by experts from various universities has found that reforestation efforts under the government’s National Greening Program (NGP) had minimal impact on forest cover in Central Visayas from 2013 to 2019, despite widespread tree-planting activities and amid recent incidents of massive flooding in the region, particularly in Cebu.
The study, released by the University of the Philippines (UP) Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, was authored by Nimfa R. Pansit of the Biology Department of Cebu Normal University and the Graduate School-Biology Department of the University of San Carlos, and Richard B. Parilla of the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College.
It was published in the Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology.
Dit verhaal komt uit de December 18, 2025-editie van The Freeman.
Abonneer u op Magzter GOLD voor toegang tot duizenden zorgvuldig samengestelde premiumverhalen en meer dan 9000 tijdschriften en kranten.
Bent u al abonnee? Aanmelden
MEER VERHALEN VAN The Freeman
The Freeman
DA eyes higher tariffs on sugar substitutes
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is considering higher tariffs on artificial sweeteners to protect the local sugar industry amid a surge in imports.
1 min
February 11, 2026
The Freeman
WTE realization remains 'open', say city officials
The doors toward the realization of the Waste-to-Energy (WTE) facility remain open despite top officials of Cebu City acknowledging the growing opposition of Binaliw residents to the project and the continued use of the landfill.
2 mins
February 11, 2026
The Freeman
SoKor police raid spy agency over drone flight into North
Investigators raided South Korea's spy agency on Tuesday as they probed possible government links to a drone incursion over the North Korean border.
2 mins
February 11, 2026
The Freeman
Hit-and-run suspect charged
The 21-year-old suspect who was involved in a hit-and-run in Maria Luisa Village, Barangay Banilad, Cebu City, which killed a young businessman earlier this week, was charged with two cases by authorities yesterday afternoon, February 10.
2 mins
February 11, 2026
The Freeman
Basket-brawl as five ejected in Pistons-Hornets clash
Cade Cunningham scored 33 points as the Detroit Pistons ended the Charlotte Hornets' nine-game winning streak on Monday (Tuesday Phl time) with a stormy 110-104 victory overshadowed by a mass brawl that saw four players ejected.
2 mins
February 11, 2026
The Freeman
Mandaue pitches P3B projects to RDC
At least 15 priority projects worth P3 billion for 2027 has been pushed by Mandaue City Government before the Regional Development Council (RDC) during the body's consultation meeting and technical budget review last Monday.
2 mins
February 11, 2026
The Freeman
Pay rules set for Feb. 17 and Feb. 25
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued guidelines on the payment of wages for employees working on the special nonworking day on February 17, 2026, and the special working day on February 25, 2026.
1 mins
February 11, 2026
The Freeman
Not something to be downplayed
If information that Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro received is to be believed, someone has hired a killer to get rid of her.
1 mins
February 11, 2026
The Freeman
AS NETANYAHU VISITS U.S. Iran warns of destructive influence on diplomacy
Iran warned Tuesday of “destructive” influence on diplomacy ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington for talks expected to focus on US negotiations with Tehran.
1 mins
February 11, 2026
The Freeman
SAC bares special awardees for milestone event
For their valuable contributions not only to Cebu sports but also to the country as a whole, several coaches and athletes are set to receive special citations in the highly anticipated 40th Sportswriters Association of Cebu-San Miguel Brewery (SAC-SMB) Cebu Sports Awards on March 8 at the Activity Center of Ayala Center Cebu.
1 mins
February 11, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size