GREENPEACE Philippines (GP) has expressed support to Environment Secretary Regina Lopez in her crusade against industries that she said have been putting the environment in danger. GP Country Director Amalie Conchelle Obusan said Greenpeace adds its voice to the growing number of people, organizations and communities calling for the confirmation of Lopez as Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Lopez faced the Committee on Appointments on Wednesday after her confirmation hearing, along with Education secretary Leonor Briones, last February 28 were postponed following the reorganization in the Senate leadership. Assigning someone else who does not possess Secretary Lopez’s same resolute drive and commitment may be a step back for the DENR,” Obusan said. She added that the confirmation of the DENR secretary is a matter of both urgency and continuity for environmental reforms.

Source: Manila Times March 08, 2017 13:41 UTC