De Guzman is a reporter at TIME, based in the Singapore bureau. This photo shows a general view of Manila from the Masungi Georeserve in Baras, Rizal, Philippines, on Nov. 24, 2022. This photo ...

Nestled in the Sierra Madre mountain range, Masungi Georeserve is an important watershed, a biodiversity hotspot, and a conservation role model in the Philippines. At the forefront of preservation ...

The Masungi Georeserve conservation project is a youth-led environmental initiative focused on restoring and protecting 2,700 hectares of forestland within the Upper Marikina Watershed in Baras ...

Senator Nancy Binay on Saturday expressed alarm over the Department of Environment and Natural Resources' (DENR) decision to scrap its contract with the developer behind the Masungi Georeserve ...

MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte yesterday called for an open dialogue and collaboration to resolve the issue regarding the development of Masungi Georeserve in Rizal.

A “web of violations” was also cited by Cuna, including the imposition of fees “not provided in the Masungi Rock Eco-Tourism Plan;” fencing of a portion of Lot 10; and “very restrictive ...

France Castro raised concerns over the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) order for the developer of Masungi Georeserve in Rizal to vacate the 300-hectare property. In its ...

This photo shows a general view of Manila from the Masungi Georeserve in Baras, Rizal, Philippines, on Nov. 24, 2022. Credit - Jam Sta. Rosa—AFP/ Getty Images Ann and Billie Dumaliang say they ...

The renowned conservationists and sisters, in an exclusive new interview with TIME, accuse the Philippine Environment Secretary of “malicious” actions, being “allergic to criticism,” and “strong ...