Environment
DENR launches post-election recycling drive to tackle waste
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has launched a national initiative to collect and recycle campaign materials following the conclusion of the country's midterm elections, with implications for long-term waste management policy.
Manila Water Infratech rolls out first i-TECH sewage plant in Calbayog
Manila Water Infratech Solutions (MWIS), a subsidiary of Manila Water focused on water and wastewater infrastructure, has launched its first i-TECH Packaged Sewer Treatment Plant (STP) in Calbayog City, marking a significant milestone in the adoption of advanced sanitation technologies in the region.
DENR reviews Manila Bay reclamation projects amid environmental, economic concerns
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced it is conducting a comprehensive review of 21 reclamation projects in Manila Bay—comprising of ongoing, approved, and proposed developments—to address their potential cumulative environmental and socio-economic impact.
Gov’t secures USD10M from UN-backed fund for climate resilience project
The Philippines has secured USD10 million from the UN-backed Adaptation Fund (AF) to boost the resilience of coastal communities in Tawi-Tawi.
PepsiCo expands waste diversion efforts
PepsiCo Inc.’s Philippine branch is continuing its collaboration with Evergreen Labs Philippines this year, advancing its Loop Lokal plastic waste diversion program aimed at supporting the country’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law.
