Environment

Over 103,000 people across all 17 regions joined this year’s International Coastal Cleanup, collecting more than 466,000 kg of waste from 369 coastal, river and underwater sites. Turnout and recovery nearly matched 2025 levels, reflecting steady public backing for marine litter prevention and sound waste management.

As part of its 75th anniversary and Project MITHI’s second year, Security Bank and partners planted nearly 500 mangrove seedlings in Barangay Bungro, moving toward a 7,500-seedling target this year. The event included environmental education for children and financial literacy training for adults to strengthen community resilience.

Planted years ago with no way of knowing who would one day find shade, strength or shelter beneath its fronds, a one-hectare bamboo grove at the Pasonanca Natural Park has grown into a quiet, resilient legacy for the future.

Costa Del Hamilo Inc. (CDHI) and WWF-Philippines are renewing a nearly two-decade sustainability partnership, expanding marine conservation and environmental monitoring as tourism and property development continue to grow in Philippine coastal destinations.

As 2026 ASEAN Chair, the Philippines will hold the Regional Dialogue on Circular Economy on September 22–23. The DENR is optimistic the event will drive progress toward circular systems and away from single-use waste, shifting from linear “take-make-dispose” models to reuse, recycling and efficiency.