EMB Region 8

This World Environment Month, we acknowledge that climate change is a shared challenge. It takes collective action to achieve change. Yet even in the simplest ways, impact goes far.

AIR U OK? 🍃༄
An Air Quality Monitoring Series

ORMOC CITY AIR QUALITY | JUNE 8-14, 2026

Welcome to the sixth (6th) installment of the Air Quality Monitoring Series by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Region VIII! This weekly update provides a quick look at air quality conditions in Eastern Visayas based on the Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) located at Robinson's Place Marasbaras in Tacloban City and Robinson's Place Ormoc in Ormoc City.

For the period of June 8-14, 2026 in Ormoc City, monitoring results showed that air quality remained within the “Good” category throughout the week. This means the air was generally clean and safe for the public, with little to no health risk from air pollution.

Two types of particles commonly found in the air were monitored: PM10 (larger dust particles) and PM2.5 (very fine particles that can enter the lungs). Average concentrations recorded were 0.70 µg/Ncm for PM10 and 0.54 µg/Ncm for PM2.5 — both within acceptable levels.

Good air quality supports healthier communities, especially for children, older persons, and individuals with respiratory conditions. Simple actions such as avoiding open burning, reducing vehicle emissions, and planting trees can help keep our air clean.

Stay informed and updated on air quality conditions and environmental initiatives by following EMB Region 8's official page!

AIR U OK? 🍃༄
An Air Quality Monitoring Series

TACLOBAN CITY AIR QUALITY | JUNE 8-14, 2026

Welcome to the sixth (6th) installment of the Air Quality Monitoring Series by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Region VIII! This weekly update provides a quick look at air quality conditions in Eastern Visayas based on the Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) located at Robinson's Place Marasbaras in Tacloban City and Robinson's Place Ormoc in Ormoc City.

For the period of June 8-14, 2026 in Tacloban City, monitoring results showed that air quality remained within the “Good” category throughout the week. This means the air was generally clean and safe for the public, with little to no health risk from air pollution.

Two types of particles commonly found in the air were monitored: PM10 (larger dust particles) and PM2.5 (very fine particles that can enter the lungs). Average concentrations recorded were 20.14 µg/Ncm for PM10 and 5.06 µg/Ncm for PM2.5 — both within acceptable levels.

Good air quality supports healthier communities, especially for children, older persons, and individuals with respiratory conditions. Simple actions such as avoiding open burning, reducing vehicle emissions, and planting trees can help keep our air clean.

Stay informed and updated on air quality conditions and environmental initiatives by following EMB Region 8's official page!

CONNECTION AND COOPERATION

Different sectors and units of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources RO8, together with the Mines and Geosciences Bureau RO8 joined the Environmental Management Bureau RO8 for enrichment on different laws enforced by the Bureau on June 16, 2026 at the EMB Conference Hall.

The Capacitation in EMB Core Mandates and Regulatory Frameworks for the Interim Composite Monitoring Team prepares the composite team of the DENR in enforcing the relevant laws for high risk projects in the Region.

The training engaged Provincial and Community Environment and Natural Resources Office from Leyte and Biliran Island, to be followed by the Samar island PENROs and CENROs tomorrow, June 17, 2026. /EKV

SOUTHERN LEYTE, PAANHA NA MI!

Kuyog sa Department of Environment and Natural Resources RO8 ug Mines and Geosciences, ang Environmental Management Bureau mag-paabot sa among serbisyo o frontline services sa stakeholders sa probinsiya sa Southern Leyte.

Pangutana mahitungod sa permits? Ato nang hatagan og tubag sa June 24-25 sa Old DPWH Function Hall, Capitol Site, Maasin City.

Kita-kita ta didto!

May kwento ka ba at ang iyong komunidad tungkol sa climate action? 🌍📸

Showcase local initiatives, community efforts, and inspiring individuals creating change for a cleaner, greener, and more climate-resilient future through the Eco Snapshot Photo Essay Contest: Story of Greenspirations from Local Communities.

📷 Open to Filipino youth and young professionals aged 16 and above
🖼 Submit 6–8 photos with captions and a short introduction
🏆 Win up to Php 25,000!

Because every snapshot can become a story of hope for the planet. 🌱

View the mechanics here: https://tinyurl.com/2s3ntd5y
Submission Form: https://forms.gle/qiwjefCaMYvh2JG99

Here’s the nationwide schedule for our Permitting on Wheels!

🚛🌿 Alamin ang June 2026 schedule ng Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau Permitting on Wheels (POW)!

Patuloy na umiikot ang DENR-EMB sa iba’t ibang panig ng bansa upang ilapit ang environmental permitting and assistance services sa publiko. Mula Luzon, Visayas, hanggang Mindanao, mas pinapadali at pinapalapit ng POW ang access sa environmental services para sa mga stakeholder at komunidad.

📍 Tingnan ang schedule at alamin kung kailan bibisita ang DENR-EMB POW sa inyong lugar this June 2026!

📲 Follow our EMB Regional Offices' pages for updates and additional information.

PUBLIC HEARING

If you are a stakeholder, or simply a concerned individual, this is your chance to hear and raise concerns on the proposed Gemini Wind Power Project (GWPP) by the Gemini Wind Energy Corp. (GWEC) to be located in Calbayog City, Samar and San Isidro, Northern Samar.

The public hearing will be on Monday, 22 June 2026, 1:30 PM at the Calbayog Cultural Convention Center, Calbayog City, Samar.

A copy of the project's Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Executive Summary Report are downloadable at our website: r8.emb.gov.ph (kindly access the EIA corner at the lower portion of our website).

See you there!

AIR U OK? 🍃༄
An Air Quality Monitoring Series

TACLOBAN CITY AIR QUALITY | JUNE 1-7, 2026

Welcome to the fifth (5th) installment of the Air Quality Monitoring Series by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Region VIII! This weekly update provides a quick look at air quality conditions in Eastern Visayas based on the Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) located at Robinson's Place Marasbaras in Tacloban City and Robinson's Place Ormoc in Ormoc City.

For the period of June 1-7, 2026 in Tacloban City, monitoring results showed that air quality remained within the “Good” category throughout the week. This means the air was generally clean and safe for the public, with little to no health risk from air pollution.

Two types of particles commonly found in the air were monitored: PM10 (larger dust particles) and PM2.5 (very fine particles that can enter the lungs). Average concentrations recorded were 37.40 µg/Ncm for PM10 and 10.58 µg/Ncm for PM2.5 — both within acceptable levels.

Good air quality supports healthier communities, especially for children, older persons, and individuals with respiratory conditions. Simple actions such as avoiding open burning, reducing vehicle emissions, and planting trees can help keep our air clean.

Stay informed and updated on air quality conditions and environmental initiatives by following EMB Region 8's official page!