Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Jovito 'Jonkie' Ouano encourages government employees and residents to reduce disposable plastic bottle use, promoting reusable alternatives as part of a broader waste management campaign.
Mandaue City officials encourage government employees and residents to switch from disposable plastic bottles to reusable alternatives as part of a broader waste reduction initiative.
Environmental groups and volunteers collected 12 sacks of trash along Davao City Coastal Road, with brand audit revealing Nature Spring, Coca-Cola, and Oishi as top polluters.
Environmental leaders in Asia Pacific caution that bioplastics, driven by market incentives, may harm communities and climate without strong regulations and reuse systems.
The municipality of Masantol implements a comprehensive ban on single-use plastics and styrofoam through Executive Order No. 1, with fines up to P2,500 and potential imprisonment for violators.
EcoWaste Coalition finds cancer-causing cadmium in PVC fiesta flags, exceeding EU safety limits. Learn the health risks and the call for a toxics-free Philippines.
Senator Loren Legarda demands decisive action on the Philippines' waste crisis, citing alarming World Bank data linking trash to floods and health risks. Join the call for change.
A recent dumpsite landslide tragedy echoes the 2000 Payatas disaster, highlighting the Philippines' broken waste system. Greenpeace demands urgent action on plastic pollution and full RA 9003 enforcement.
Cebu City officials announce a proposed ban on single-use plastics during nighttime hours to reduce pollution. Learn about the new ordinance and its potential impact.
The US-ASEAN Business Council is leading a push for practical Extended Producer Responsibility systems to transform packaging waste management across Southeast Asia. Learn how this collaborative effort aims to build a sustainable future.
Prime Infra's waste unit will supply refuse-derived fuel from Porac to Holcim's cement plants, cutting traditional fuel use and advancing sustainable waste management in the Philippines.
Discover how Davao City's biodegradable waste holds the key to reducing landfill overflow and creating sustainable solutions for urban communities.