Environment
Manila Water’s Salin Program expands Environmental education reach
Manila Water’s Salin Program, an environmental education initiative aimed at empowering public school teachers, has reached over 370 educators across the East Zone of Metro Manila since its launch in 2023.
PGPC launches million-tree reforestation drive across Luzon
The Philippine Geothermal Production Company, Inc. (PGPC) has launched an ambitious environmental initiative to plant over one million trees in seven provinces across Luzon over the next five years. The reforestation program will cover more than 1,200 hectares, targeting areas around PGPC’s geothermal steam fields.
DOF assures environmental protection under new mining regime
The Department of Finance (DOF) has assured the public that the newly signed Republic Act No. 12253, or the Enhanced Fiscal Regime for Large-Scale Metallic Mining Act, will strengthen environmental safeguards while optimizing the country’s mineral wealth for inclusive and sustainable development.
More LGUs comply with PH waste laws
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) reported a notable increase in compliance with the country's solid waste management laws, with 328 local government units (LGUs) securing approved 10-year Solid Waste Management Plans (SWMPs) from July 2022 to June 2025.
SMC, Quezon City in pact expanding flood control, river rehab efforts
San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has formalized a partnership with the Quezon City government in a newly signed memorandum of agreement (MOA) to scale up flood control and river rehabilitation efforts under its Better Rivers PH program.
