Environment
Less than a third of LGUs still without solid waste management plans
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is optimistic the remaining local government units (LGUs) still without approved solid waste management plans should have...
ECCP hails Manila interim water resource body
The creation of a Water Resources Management Office (WRMO) as transitory body pending the creation of a Water Resource Department is a welcome first step in improving the country's water supply management, according to the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP).
Supreme Court lowers fine imposed on Maynilad, Manila Water
The Supreme Court has upheld its earlier decision to substantially reduce the fine imposed on Manila Water Co., Maynilad Water Services Inc., and regulator...
NAC launches first company-led risk management app in PH
Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) has launched its brand of risk management app called NAC Risk Dashboard (NARDA) as part of its commitment to further promote environmental, social and governance best practices in the industry.
SMC cleanup boosts Pasig River’s flood-carrying capacity
San Miguel Corporation’s P2 billion Pasig River cleanup project is seen to cross the one million metric ton threshold in silt and solid wastes removed by February this year as its dredging teams focus their efforts on both ends of the river--the Manila Bay and Laguna Lake, where significant water flow restriction is known to occur.
