Environmental groups in the Philippines are questioning the appointment of Juan Miguel Cuna as acting secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), citing his past involvement in the controversial Canada trash shipment fiasco.

A fisherfolk group wants newly appointed acting Environment Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna to revoke the environmental compliance certificates (ECCs) issued to at least 13 reclamation projects in Manila Bay. Cuna took over the post from Raphael Lotilla, whom the group Pamalakaya had earlier criticized for allegedly failing to safeguard Manila Bay, nearby coastal communities, and

Acting Department of Environment and Natural Resources chief Juan Miguel Cuna has vowed responsible management of the environment as he takes over the leadership of the agency.

Malacañang on Friday named Undersecretary Juan Miguel Cuna as acting secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), while Secretary Raphael Lotilla was designated as the country’s ambassador to the Holy See. The DENR, in a statement, welcomed Cuna’s appointment, noting his “extensive experience” with the agency especially in public administration. It also

'Having a new leader who rose through the ranks definitely has its advantages. Still, I can’t help but echo the concerns of groups...who fear a 'status quo' under Juan Miguel Cuna’s leadership'