MANILA, Jan. 31 -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is exploring ways to enhance the benefits and help improve the skills of estero rangers and river warriors, recognizing their critical role in protecting the country's waterways and in the fight against climate change.

During the awarding of exemplary estero rangers and river warriors on Friday at SM by the Bay in Pasay City, DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Loyzaga cited the significant contribution of the workers and emphasized the need to expand support for their welfare, including access to training programs, scholarships, and healthcare services.

"We are looking into providing additional benefits, such as skills training through TESDA (Technical Education and...