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the - with shared juris- By ELWIN DE VERA-RUIZ ter protection of migratory species pursuant to the objectives of the diction over the most diverse marine eco-region in the world. The Philippines is about to end Convention. According to the DENR chief, the its three-year presidency of the CMS, also known as the Bonn CMS resolutions on the protection 12th Conference of Parties (COP 12) Convention, is the only global of marine turtles, sharks, rays and to the Convention on the Conserva- environmental treaty established marine mammals are now put into tion of Migratory Species of Wild exclusively for the conservation action with the implementation of Animals (CMS) on an upbeat note. and management of terrestrial, the CT! Regional Conservation Ac- "As the Philippines ends its marine and avian migratory species term, we take pride that we have throughout their range. It has been tion Plan. "We will soon realize our vision successfully strengthened both adopted by 124 countries under of connectivity conservation once international and regional coop- the auspices of the United Nations the Marine Turtle Protected Area eration for greater protection of Environment Programme. Network (MTPAN) is established. wildlife migratory species and their Cimatu said that during its term This will connect the habitats of habitats," Department of Environ- as COP president, the Philippines marine turtles across Indonesia, ment and Natural Resources (DENR) had successfully promoted the CMS Malaysia and the Philippines," Ci- Secretary Roy Cimatu said. agenda in Southeast . The country will be turning over "The integration of CMS resolu- matu said. Cimatu noted that the Philip- the COP presidency to at the tions in the promotion of marine pines, through its Protected Area opening of the COP 13 on February protected areas in the ASEAN region System, manages 15 internationally 17 in Gandhinagar, India. and the management of ASEAN Philippine Ambassador to India Heritage Parks, including sites rel- important sites for waterbirds. "These sites for waterbirds across Ramon Bagatsing Jr. will be report- evant to migratory species, are key the East Asian-Australasian Flyway ing the achievements of the Philip- achievements we share with CMS are designated as Flyway Network pines to the CMS COP13. parties," he pointed out. Sites, showing how conservation Since assuming the COP 12 presi- He noted that the country also efforts for migratory species inter- dency in 2017, the Philippines— effectively integrated the CMS ob- through DENR and its Biodiversity jectives into the framework of Coral connect," he pointed out. Cimatu also noted the efforts Management Bureau and together Triangle Initiative (CT!), a regional to rehabilitate Boracay and with the CMS Secretariat -had been cooperation of six countries—Indo- Bay which are important habitats of hosting events during interna- nesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, migratory birds. tional conferences promoting bet- Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste and STRATEGIC PAGE I BANNER EiNTORIAI CARTOON COMMUNICATION STORY STORY INg/seRWORWRI INITIATIVES PAGE LOWER 1.11111001111" SERVICE IN0.10r 111 16 20 DATE MEE PAGE I/

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his en e CA:frna-fri av? o y La /We pc-r turkey Lif46 Boracay did not only result in the BY IZA IGLESIAS In 2000, he was the decorated rebirth of the country's most popu- Commander who led the 4th Infantry lar tourist destination but another 0 protect the Division in the all-out war against unexpected and gargantuan task the Moro Islamic Liberation Front from the President. Onward for earth environment (MILE) in Lanao del Norte, Lanao and country, Cimatu proceeded with Tshould not only be del Sur and Maguindanao. After a the cleanup of the heavily polluted a choice but an obligation week of heavy fighting, the battle led in January 2019. to the capture of Camp Abubakar, Unperturbed by neither the danger for all. Both legally and the stronghold of the MILE and the nor magnitude involved in his next morally, a person should seat of its Shariah-based government. task, Secretary Cimatu readily took always live within the A day after Ins retirement from the challenge and launched the Battle military service lid was called by for Manila Bay. bounds of environmental former President Gloria Macapagal- The Battle for Manila Bay is a consciousness for very Arroyo to serve al Special Envoy to three-phase program that aims to the Middle East with the rank of rehabilitate and restore Manila Bay, basic fact that healthy Ambassador His main responsibility like Boracay, to its former glory. The ecosystems are crucial to was to ensure that no Filipino in the first phase includes the clean-up and sustain life of all forms Middle East would be harmed amid restoration of its water quality; the the war in Iraq. second phase, resettlement and/or and ultimately ensure the 'His foreign service continued in relocation of informal settler families world's survival. 2016, when he was appointed by Pres- (ISFs); and the third phase, educa- Certain!). the government plays a ident Duterte as special ambassador tion and sustainment. crucial role in guiding citizens toward for Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) ,Ultimately, the program focuses this path, 'and no one knows this refugees. Little did he know at that on winning the war on waste which more than Department of Environ- point that Ids consistent performance is traced as the primary source of ment and Natural Resources (HENR) in his various assignments would pollution in the bay. To do this. the Secretary Roy Agullana Cimatu. ' ultimately bring him face-to-face with DENR, in coordination with local It was on May 8, 2017 when the ills plaguing Mother Earth. government of the cities and munici- Cimatu took his oath as the 16th With Mr Duterte known to turn palities surrounding the Manila Bay chief of the DENR following all il- to military men to take on the most area, hired estero rangers to police lustrious career in the military and challenging endeavors of his adminis- people who litter and pollute rivers Foreign Service. tration, he surprised Cimatu not only and creeks, and to ensure that gar- "I was caught by surprise when with the post of DENR Secretary but bage even from the innermost baran- President Rodrigo Roa Duterte with his first biggest order: To clean- gays are collected. told me that right then and there in ' up what the President had called a Currently, the Battle for Manila , Malacanang he would swear me in ag "cesspool" — the country's famed Bo Bay is in its first phase and Cima- tu is determined to see it through DENR Secretary," Cimatu told The racay island. Certainly surprised. by it Ii a will for the environment to Sunday Times Magazine in an exclu- the, destination's poor state, Cimatu 1114' \ end. sive interview. took the challenge with military zeal Underdressed for such an offi- and recommended the six-month General Pacman and more cial ceremony, Cimatu laughingly closure of the island despite much recalled he had no choice hut to resistance from the business sector, "General Pacman," as he was nick- hastily borrow a Barong Tagalog high-ranking government officials and named for his aggressiveness during from a Presidential Security Guard even some of Boracay's residents. the war in the south, has always suc- in which he duly ecame a civil Neither did Cimatu fail the Presi- ceeded in his missions in the military servant and cabinet secretary. As it dent nor Mother Earth herself, for and for OFWs, just as he succeeds later turned out, that fateful day after six months. he was able to turn: today — with focus and determina- was just first of many surprises over Boraca) to its people and tour- tion — in every task he takes on for that would come his way. ism in all its glory. Mother Earth: From planting trees Road to Mother Earth Onward for earth to—more importantly—planting the and country seeds of a change in mindset in every Filipino to care for the environment. Cimatu hails from Bangui, Ilocos Today, get to know more about Norte and is a product of the coun- Cimat - re of Secretary Cimatu--- the decorated try's public school system. Prior to soldier, skilled negotiator, silent his stint in DENR, he forged a ster- worker and warrior of Mother Earth ling military career that reached its its the following interview with The apex when he became the 30th Chief Sunday Times Magazine. of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The Sunday Times Magazine: Can you recall for our readers your experience with the Philippine Army? Was it always your dream to become a soldier? Secretary Cimatu: I am a proud member of Philippine Military Acad-

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What have you brought to your cay, we are again being tested here in post and agency, which you be- Manila Bay and River but I am emy (PMA) Magiting Class 1970. If I lieve is effective toward your goal not backing out. had not been admitted to the PMA, I of protecting and preserving the The success may be attributed would have been an electrical engineer environment? to me, but it rightfully belongs to or practicing any career connected They say I militarized the agency. everybody. The entire DENR family to electronics. I did not really dream But I told them, I was civilianized was behind the cleanup of Boracay of being a military man but I was by the DENR. I did not bring my in partnership with various govern- inspired by my brother whom I used military peers to replace anybody. We ment agencies. to watch marching in the PMA. So, I have a throng of dapable personnel As to the challenge of cleaning Ma- entered PMA and joined the Philip- here led by the Undersecretaries and nila Bay and the Pasig River, this is a pine Army branch of service. Assistant Secretaries. What I brought war to be waged by the whole DENR. As a military officer, like everyone in was my military training and disci- I provide leadership and supervision, else, I dreamt of becoming a general. pline. The military brand of manage- everybody else does his or her own I never thought that I would become ment and supervision. role. For example, the Strategic Com- the Chief of Staff of the Armed munication and Initiatives Service Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and What challenges do you encounter provides the necessary messages to I am really grateful for this. I do not as Environment Secretary? How the target audience. That is how we 'claim to be the best and the brightest do you handle them? work here: Teamwork. We are all in my class. I just happened to be at I learned that DENR is civilian in this together; we are all called to the right place at the right time. work; it is civil service. But one thing make possible the impossible. that I want to inculcate in everyone I am very happy and the DENR is In your opinion, what do you think here is that DENR is not only a desk very lucky to have this team of peo-, led the President to appoint you as job. Our job is not pencil pushing ple led by the Undersecretaries and the head of the DENR? only. There is also the operations part. Assistant Secretaries. That is also my question (laughs). This idea of "operations" was Actually all I know about taking tested and instantly understood by Despite the challenges of the care of the environment is planting everybody when I accepted the mis- Manila Bay clean up, do you see trees. But the President knows me as sion from the President to clean Bora- it as a compliment albeit another someone who does not want to fail. cay. It was done more like a military task because of your success in Whatever task is given to me, I would operation. The DENR, as an agency Boracay? do it to the best of my ability and of civilians, was able to witness how A compliment or a new task doesn't use everything in my power to see we do it in the military, from con- matter. I was challenged. The Presi- through its completion. ceptualizing the operation, planning, dent gave the order and I accepted the I did not have any advance knowl- carrying it out, and supervising. challenge. edge about the appointment. At that I was there in Boracay. I think I But come to think of it, even before time, I was preoccupied in coming was there every week and was really the President tasked me, there was up with a proposal and recommenda- hands-on providing guidance and already this continuing Mandamus tion on how to strengthen efforts for supervision. What could not be done from the Supreme Court directing OFWs. So, I went to Malacafmng to by previous administrations was done concerned government agencies and submit the proposal but I was told in six months. Aside from the politi- private entities to clean up, rehabili- to proceed to the Conference Room cal will, there really was a need for a tate, preserve, restore and maintain instead. I noticed that everybody was management style honed in discipline the waters of Manila Ray. This is the in Hartwig Tagalog and I was the only and a commitment not to fail. basis of the Administrative Order No. one in polo shirt. I ended up borrow- Some say it is the greatest achieve- 16 signed by President Duterte to ing a barong from one of the Presi- ment of DENR. I don't look at it that expedite the cleanup of Manila Bay. dent's security details. It was only way. After all, it is an inter-agency To have a clean Manila Bay, we then that I learned that I was going effort. It is the great achievement need to clean Pasig River, clean the to succeed the late DENR Secretary of people working together toward esteros and the tributaries. This is Gina Lopez. a common goal. The guidance and enshrined in our Constitution that supervision I gave was expected of me says: "It is the policy of the State to What was President Duterte's as the head of the agency. But what protect and advance the right of the marching order? is important is that people came to people to a balanced and healthful No corruption. That was his only realize that even in a civilian office, ecology in accord with the rhythm order. Manage the agency well and an operation like that in a military, and harmony of nature." 'ensure that it is corruption-free. is possible, and the desk job supports We have done something already. The President was also aware that I the operations. The operations carry Not yet very visible but we will con- did not know anything about DENR out the concepts planned in the desk. tinue what we have started. but he appointed me based on how he That dynamics bring results. knows me — that I all a person who does not want to fail. The Boracay cleanup was really a success. Can you tell us more about your campaign in rehabili- tating Manila Bay? The rehabilitation of Manila Bay is difficult but it is doable. After Bora-

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In your opinion, do you think we can still use the Pasig river? We have too much garbage. No one Human resource is the belt asset of Yes. Pasig River can still be saved if is doing segregation. There is too any agency that is why the morale of we all want to. This is the reason why much plastic. my people has always been my prior- we are cleaning the esteros. You want ity. I will not tolerate the death of a a clean Manila Bay? Let us clean the What i s your vision and future forest ranger. I will not allow illegal Pasig River. You want a clean Pasig plans for the DENR? loggers to bully my field personnel River? Let us clean the esteros. We were challenged in Boracay and who are the front liners in the protec- You see, most of the rivers in Metro we delivered. The same with Manila tion of our natural resources. Manila drain to the Pasig River. Bay and Pasig River. I assure you, we More importantly, the good perfor- That is why we need to start from shall deliver. mance of a DENR employee will not the source which are the esteros. This I am slowly transforming the go unnoticed. again goes back to the practice of DENR, slowly changing the attitude The success of the DENR is shared garbage disposal. and appreciation of all employees who with everyone in the Department. see their work as merely desk jobs. I When I visit our field offices, down Besides the clean-up of Manila have been telling everyone, DENR is to our Community Environment and Bay, what are the other priority service. We are implementing laws on Natural Resources Offices (CENR0s), projects of DENR? mining, water, air, forestry and solid I make sure I recognize, cornmend, Solid waste management is among waste management. or promote people who have rendered the priority programs of the DENR. From Day One, I have said that exemplary service. Given its magnitude, it needs immedi- we need culture change or behavior My term in the DENR is charac- ate and stronger action and support change. For instance, look around terized by many firsts. There is the from everyone. you, take the fast food chains as an Boracay cleanup that was planned The Ecological Solid Waste Man- example. It is only in the Philip- by my predecessors but was never agement Act of 2000 (Republic Act pines where people leave the table finished. I also created a policy to 9003) states that every province must after eating without cleaning up. designate lawyers to man the front- have a solid waste management plan. There is no effort to "clean as you lines which is the CENRO. Recently, Every town needs to have a sanitary go". We leave utensils, table ap- we have created a Task Force to landfill. But when I visited the prov- pointments, food wrappers, excess handle environmental crimes while food on the table. Not only is we wait for Congress to act on our inces in our country, I saw that there is only 10 percent compliance. this cumbersome to the food crew proposal for the creation of an En- I always discuss this with DENR and the next customers, this also forcement Bureau. Officials and personnel and I ask them reflects our attitude toward our The overwhelming dedication of my why people take the law for granted? environment. If we don't know people is a clear evidence of the level .1 What can we do? So, we all go back to how to dispose trash properly, we of their morale. culture change to resolve the issue. don't know how to take care of our We are seeing non-compliance. environment. What can the public expect from If we want to bring culture change, the agency in the next three years we need to go back to the basics. or until the end of the Duterte Similar to our strategy in Manila Bay, administration? we start from the esteros, then to the We hope to achieve culture rivers like Pasig River, and finally to change. We expect to complete the Manila Bay. cleanup of Manila Bay. We take From the family to the school, and pride in having been challenged and to the society, we should teach the of being able to deliver. lesson of owning the cleanup of our I hope to accomplish at least 70 environment and our surroundings. Percent of our mission and then to let It should always be the path taken the next generation finish what we by everyone. have started. Let us start with Good Manners I came to the DENR know- and Right Conduct at home and in ing only how to plant trees. It is school. Teach children the proper way my wish that when I leave, I have to take care of the environment in the planted the seed of culture change. language they can easily understand. I wish that I have contributed to the We shall use broadcast media like the positive change in the perspective television, computer apps, books and and behavior of people. I wish to everything else that can effectively see every Filipino conscious of his carry out our message. or her action and fully aware that taking good care of our environment How is the morale of the DENR and our natural resources is our obli- personnel these days? gation to our children.

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FTER Boracay Island and Ma- nila Bay's rehabilitation, the Department of Tourism (DOT) now shiftsfocus on the major restora- tion of Baguio City, starting with over P480-million budget for the historic Burnham Park. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo Puyat announced the P480- million budgetthrough its investment arm Tourism Infrastructure and Enter- prise Zone Authority, as part of their DOT signs MOA with City Mayor Benjamin Magalong agreement with the Department of for the rehabilitation of Baguio City. Environment and Natural Resources, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). The budget for the major attrac- tion will be for the construction of view deck and boat dock,installation of terrace planters, view deck renova- tion, and plant box improvement in the Burnham Lake. It will also be invested in the landscaping, lighting and electrical works,hardscape and softscape, ga- zebo and restroom construction, and installation of play equipment for the children's playground.

Burnham Park closure WELCOMINGthehelpfrom DOT, DENR, and DILG,BaguioCityMayor Benjamin DOT, through Tieza, gives P480 million fonts rehabilitation Magalong presented the city's four major areas that needs rehabilita- There are specific destinations, of additional plants, and upgrading of tion—environment, traffic and trans- however, which will be entirely closed the sewer line system are in the offing. port,water supply,tourist destination, during theirrestoration, such as Mines The lrisan dump site is also eyed to be and geohazard areas or the areas oc- View Park and Bayan Park. Also in- turned into an eco-park. cupied by informal settlers. cluded in the pipeline for rehab are The local chief executive said that Unlike Boracay, which faced clo- the Arboretum,Botanical Garden,Tree major changes will be in the pipeline, sure for six months, Romulo Puyat Park and Wright Park, including the plan of building a smart clarified that Baguio City will not be Given Baguio City's overpopulation city where there is an elevated system closed as the city is the gateway to and overtourism, the city's sewage for security and safety, traffic manage- the Cordilleras. treatment plant and waste system will ment, smart lighting, no-contact ap- Burnham Park's restoration will be also be a priority.RomuloPuyat,Interior prehensions and environment moni- doneln parts, while other areas will still Secretary Eduardo Ano, Environment toring are being executed. be opened to the public. The rehab AssistantSecretaryJesus Enrico Salazar, "The solutions of the past are no will start this May, and the expected and Magalong inspected Baguio City's longer the solutions of the present," he , completion of the restoration might sewage treatment plant where plans said. "We must have an open mind to , take a year and a half. of its rehabilitation and construction address and welcome these changes."

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Overtourism IN her speech at the Mansion House, Romulo Puyat stressed the leading concern of overtourism in the City of Pines. "Too much tourists come to the city contributing greatly jammed roads; obstructed views; locals leaving to make way for holiday and summer rentals; and the fragile environment is slowly deteriorating." Currently, Baguio City has an esti- mated 370,000 population, and nearly 800,000 tourist arrivals were recorded from the months of January to Sep- tember 2019, alone. In 2018, it showed that there were 1,760,729 tourists' ar- rivals in 2018. This leads to a more alarming state for the tourist hub, linking it with big city problems, like traffic, overcrowd- ing, water shortages and growing pollution. "But it is not too late," she added."We can stop overtourism with sustainable tourism." She said the issue on the city's car- rying capacity should be done by es- tablishing the ideal number of visitors that can be accommodated without harming or affecting the environment. All these, while meeting the expecta- tions of the visitors, and respecting the needs and preserving the culture of the locals. Romulo Puyat encouraged ev- eryone to join in the #SaveOurSpots movement.Shesaid,"Just like our pre- vious collective efforts have demon- strated, rehabilitation is possiblewhen done properly and when everyone is convinced of the merits of sustain- able tourism development. The cur- rent thrust of the DOT is to encourage everyone to #SaveOurSpots, instilling the culture of resPonsibletourism and greater concern for ou r environment." She added that the agencies shall be applying the lessons they learned from their drive of preserving the different destinations in the country, such as El Nido and Coron in Palawan; Panglao in Bohol; Siargao in Surigao del Norte; and Manila Bay.

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scope of the proposals as "almost wait until the next president who RESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has rejected mind-boggling and stupefying: might look at it kindly with a differ- the proposed Manila Bay reclamation The President said the proposals ent set of lens:' he said. projects, saying these will "choke the were among the reasons why he "Reclamation will only be ap- transferred the power to approve proved for government projects,"the entire Manila!' reclamation projects to the Office of President added. p the President from the Department According to the PRA, at least four "Not in my time. If you allow one, "Manila is an old city. It will decay of Environment and Natural Re- of the 25 projects—the City you have to allow all. If I allow that! if you add so many things in front of sources and the National Economic coastal bay reclamation project, the will choke man ila. The entire City of Manila Bay:' he added. Development Authority. 360-hectare reclamation project, Manila will be put in peril:the Presi- The proposed 25-project de- "This is why the reckamation the Pasay 265-hectare reclamation pro- dent said in his speech during the velopment covers 10,000 hectares authority-1 took it back because 1 ject and the Horizon Manila 418-hec- inauguration of the Sangley Airport from Navotas City to . heard every Tom, Dick and Harry was tare reclamation project—have already Development Project in Cavite City. Duterte earlier described the lobbying and following up. You just been given notices to proceed. STRATEGIC Alipante UPPER PAGE I BANNER EDITORIAL CARTOON COMMUNICATION STORY STORY INITIATIVES PAGE LOW ass' SERVICE. OPIATE —MIK /VIA HILES 5.4 U.ALITfl 02 16 20 TIRE : PAGE If DATE

Walang reclamation project sa Manila Bay - Digong Hindi papayagan ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang private sector Not now," anang Pangulo. anumang reclamation project sa Manila Bay habang siya Kapag aniya pinayagan ang mga ficinakasang priba- ang nalcaupong Presidente rig bansa. dong reclamation projects ay tiyak on malalagay sa pa- Ito ang mensahe ng Pangulo sa mga lokal na opis- nganib ang buong Metro Manila. yal rig Cavite matapos pangunahan ang inagurasyon ng Dapat aniyang pag-aralan ito lag susunod na Presi- Sangley Airport Development Project sa Sangley Point, dente dahil tiyak na mabubulok ang Metro Manila kapag Cavite kahapon. naglagay ng mga istruktura sa Manila Bay Harap-harapang sinabi ng Pangulo sa mga opisyal ng "If I will do that, it will choke Manila. The entire Cavite na kahit isang pnbadong proyelcto ay hindi niya Manila City would be environmentally at peril," dagdag papayagan sa Manila Bay pa ng Pangulo. Pero kung may koneksiyon ito sa mga proyekto ng Ipinahwanag din ni Pangulong Duterte kung bat& ini- gobyemo ay bibigyan ng go signal. lagay niya sa ilahm ng pangangasiwa nito ang Reclama- "Not during my time. I will only allow maybe plans of tion Authority matapos makarating sa lcanya on mara- whatever reclamation if it is in connection with govern- ming politil nagla-lobby pan sa reclamation projects. ment projects. I will not allow massive reclamation for a "'Yung Reclamation Authority kinuha ko because I heard that everybody was lobbying for it. And it came to my attention that every Tom, Dick and Harry in town was following-up. No, no reclamation. You wait until the next President," dagdag pa ng Pangulo. Kabilang sa mga reclamation projects na ikinaka- sa umano ay aug itatayong housing projects sa Bacoo; Cavite on inalmahan ng mga residente dahil maaapektu- han ang indusixiya rig tahong na kanilang pinagkakakita- an. (Aileen Taliping) I A I I I I —I 1;1 FA(( I BANNER MIK/RIM CnRIOON ii I • Ma AO C:::::NTiln no: nila VIORY STORY IN11141 WKS sonar SERVICE SStandard 02 16 20 DAN IIIIE; 1'MA I/ EYES SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAN

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THE city of Taguig is joining other local government units in Metro Manila in phasing out single-use plastics. Mayor Lino Edgardo Cayetano, who convened the city's Solid Waste Management Board Friday, said the local government will re- duce solid waste by 80 percent in three years. Cayetano urged residents to use canvas bags or ecobags as alternative to plastic bags when shopping for sundries such as meat, fruits, and vegetables. The initiative came a month after the Paratiaque city govern- ment announced the ban of sin- gle-use plastic in all commercial establishments. Other cities in the National Capital Region like , Que- zon, Pasig, , Las Pinas, and Pasay have already said no to single-use plastic. Studies have shown that the Philippines is one of the top produc- ers of plastic waste in the world. The Taguig city government also announced it will establish a Sustainable Livelihood Office that will help look for eco-friendly al- ternaticies to plastic. "This green initiative will con- tribute to the overall health and well-being in Taguig, addressing flood problems and other environ- mental concerns:' said Cayetino. The city chief executive said the move will also create employment opportunities for many residents such as waste collectors, monitor- ing staff, and MRF (materials re- covery facility) caretakers. "The key for this is information dissemination. Focusing on seg- regating-at-source, every house- hold, school, business in Taguig will be taught how to properly manage their trash7 he said.

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Collect and recycle plastics companies urged that use plastics and non-biodegradable materials by By Aldsvin Quitasol including the collection and recovery of used plastics as part of their corporate social responsibility. BAGUIO CITY — In a move to curb plastic W Rep. Mark Go He cited figures from the Department of Environment and pollution in the country, Baguio City Natural Resources' 10-year National Solid Waste Management commercial has filed a bill that mandates Status Report, wherein plastics comprise 38 percent of establishments and manufacturing firms to recover, collect, the country's solid waste with a continuous increase in recycle and dispose plastic waste and non:biodegradable commercial and industrial usage. materials. Go also referred to the 'sachet phenomenon" in the country Once passed into law, House Bill 6180 shall require which led to the increase in non-biodegradable plastic usage, commercial establishments such as supermarkets, office clogging drainages, waterways and polluting the streets. buildings, malls, food chains and retail buildings to collect The lawmaker stressed that in spite of solid waste and recover used plastic from their customers before these management guidelines outlined in Republic Act 9003, also are surrendered to their respective manufacturers for proper known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2001, disposal or recycling. strong efforts are crucial in feasibly utilizing solid waste and According to Go, accountability should be placed on manufacturing companies and commercial establishments plastic materials. Ell Eli_ I 1 E- I STRATEGIC AsArtioltlEyR MEGRIM CARTOON COMMUNICATION y 4 - c.1 '77 yggiaw#1111111111111 INITIATIVES PACE IOWFi SERVICE Ins lime Illy Wh I 92 16 20 'Mr r Taguig vows less solid waste in 3 years

"MI these will yield higher productivity By Raymart T. Lola and greater economic development," @trilninephlJolo the local government stated. Taguig City Mayor Lino Cayetano has As a part of the green initiative, committed to reduce solid waste in the city by the Taguig City government said all at least 80 percent in the next three years. succeeding infrastructure projects The initiative is expected to contribute to of the city will have a materials the overall health and well-being in Taguig, as recovery facility. Waste collected well as addressing flood problems and other and brought to the MRF goes toward composting, repurposing environmental concerns in the city. In line with the effort, many Taguigenos will be for community gardens and provided with employment opportunities such as waste collectors, monitoring staff and caretakers.

such as meat, fruits, and vegetables. landfills. "A technical working group that The mayor encouraged each captain will survey all 28 barangays for the to take the lead in their communities in the appropriate land for the facilities initiative with the city committing to provide shall be created for this," the Lai training and support. \ "The key for this is information dissemination. said. Meanwhile, Taguig City is joining Focusing on segregating at source, every global efforts to phase out single-use household, school and business in Taguig will be taught how to properly manage their trash," plastics. Citizens are encouraged to Cayetano said. use canvas bags or eco bags as an alternative to plastic bags when shopping for sundries,

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Baguio solon vows win-win solution for small-scale miners By ZALDY COMANDA Faye Apil, o f ficer - in-charge of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB- BAGUIO CITY — Baguio City Rep- Cordillera). resentative Congressman Mark Go is During the meeting, Go strong- willing to hold hearings on his proposed ly requested the MGB to come up ,House Bill (HB) No. 5619, that will de- with specifications like suggestions dare this city as a mining-free zone. - amendments and courses of actions "I am willing to hold hearings on on the issue. Lite urged MGB to come up my proposed bill. I will inform the with a timelin e to tackle the issue. He House committee in-charge," Go said suggested three to six months period. as he vowed to come up with a win- Go appealed to MOB to come up win solution to address the small-scale with an "honest to goodness" list of mining issue in the city, and alleviate areas feasible or applicable for mining the plight of local pocket miners, while activity in the city. making sure that measures would be in Apil said her office was ready to place to protect the environment. submit a list, together with the Tech- Go's action came after his meeting nical Working Group (TWG) report, with some leaders of local small-scale relative to the proposed bill. mining associations on Friday. The Olowan, a key figure in the dispute meeting lasted for more than an hour. because of his assistance to small-scale He urged local pocket miners to miners, urged MGB to focus on regu- commit themselves to practice respon- latory instead of conducting closures sible mining for the good of the city and versus the operations of small-scale its populace. mining here. The meeting was attended by He also suggested that a larger Leoncio Na-oy of the Baguio Federa- meeting be conducting, calling on all tion of Small-Scale Gold Miners Inc. small-scale miners operating in the city (BFSSGM), also the group's represen- to find out the "real" sentiments, so tative to the City Mining Regulatory that authorities would be able to arrive Board (CMRB), Neri Reynold Fangloy, at realistic solutions. The meeting shall president of Batawel Small-Scale Stifl- include members of the CMRB. During the discussion, Na-oy, also environmental, health and safety ing Association (Atok Trail) and Butch programs for years, in collaboration Cuilan Uabac, Camp 7, Kennon road. `an officer of Emerald Small-Scale Mining Association (Kias-PMA), said with the government and non- Others who attended were City government organizations. Vice Mayor Faustino Olowan, and his group has been conducting regular

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TITLE PAGE I/ DATE QUARRY IPAGBABAWAL NA SA ANGONO! tatapos ang kontrata sa taong 2021 ng LA FARGE AGGREGATES at ng CONCRETE AGGREGATES CORPORATION. Ang QUARRY OPERATIONS sa naturang bayan ay may permi- so mula sa DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL BUHAYING mull ang kabundukang nilaspag rig QUARRY OPERA- RESOURCES (DENR) at ang partisipasyon lamang ng ANGONO TIONS ang haharapin at isusulong ni'ANGONO MUNICIPAL MAYOR MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ay ang pagbibigay ng ENVIRON- JERI MAE CALDERON sa eras na maitaboy na ang nagsasagawa ng MENTAL COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE (ECC) para sa social mga nangwawasak ng kabundukan sa kanilang munisipalidad. acceptability na isinasaad ng MINING ACT of 1995. Ito ang kaniyang inihayag sa naging COURTESY VISIT rig mga Gayunman, simula pa sa achninistrasyon ni dating MAYOR at nga- bumubuo ng PAMAMARISAN (PAsig, , MARIKI- yon ay VICE MAYOR GERRY CALDERON (ama ni MAYOR JERI NA, SAN Juan) RIZAL PRESS CORPS sa kaniyang tanggapan, na MAE) ay naghangad na itong patigilin na ang QUARRY OPERA- aniya ay kailangang matigil na ang pagsira sa kanilang kabundukan TIONS. Simula noong.mga taong 2001, 2007, 2012, 2018 at nitong dahil perhuwisyo na ang sinasapit ng kanilang bayan dulot sa pag- nakaraang taon ay pirtadadlhan na ng abiso ang quanying na hindi na wasak ng mga kabundukan. palalawigm pa ang opemsyon. Sa abisong ito ng munisipalidad ay sinag- Kinakailangan umanong buhayin uli ang nawasak na kabundukan ot din rig MINES AND GEOSCIENCES BUREAU (MGB) sa pagssuad sa pamamagitan ng reforestation o ang matamnan mull ng mga ng kahalagahan ng QUARRY OPERATIONS na nakapag-aambag ng puno ang mga lugar na pinagkakalbo ng mga QUARRY COMPANY. malaking pinansiyal pan sa MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT at mga Mg bayan ng ANGONO sa RIZAL PROVINCE na kinilalang ambag mnansiya1 sa mga naapektuhan ng quarrying. "ART CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES" ay may lawak nang 212 "Kapag naipasara at natigil ang quarry sa kabundukan ng An- ektarya ang napaghuhukay ng QUARRY OPERATIONS, na ang gono, mababawasan na rin ang gastusin ng ating Pamahalaan sa lugar ay nasasakupan ng BRGY. SAN ROQUE at BRGY. SAN hukay ilog dahil sa river siltation na Mu-attribute sa quarry. May- ISIDRO...,kung saan, ang kanilang mga hog ay naperhuwisyo na roon din tayong hinahawakan na Final Mine Rehabilitation and dahil sa epekto ng quarrying bukod pa sa pagkakasakit ng mga Decommissioning Plan na aprubado ni MGB DIRECTOR ATTY. naninirahan sa bisinidad ng quarrying. WILFREDO MONCANO noong July II, 2018," pahayag ni Malaki mang pinansiyal ang naiaambag ng QUARRY OPERA- MAYOR JERI MAE CALDERON. TIONS sa naturang munisipalidad ay isasantabi na muna at hindi na Kapag naisakatuparan ang pagpapatigil fig operasyon rig quarrying umano papayagan pang lumawig ang taon rig operasyon na mag- sa ANGONO ay hindi lamang mga ENVIRONMENTALIST ang

matutuwa kundi maging ang ARYA ay sasaludo sa liderato ng mag- amang CALDERON.., na bagama't maraming mga residents ng ANGONO ang nakikinabang sa quarry sa pagiging mga trabahador ay maaari namang maasistehan Ito rig kanilang PAMAHALAANG MUNISIPALIDAD pan magkaroong mull ng mga pangkabuhayan. "The water at Wawa River has turned brown because that's where the sediment goes during the rainy season. I want mining to stop, so that I can see again our mountains in good condition," pagpupunto rig 29-anyos na MAYORA ng ANGONO. Natatandaan ko, nitong nakaraang taon, ang MGB ay lcumuha ng PR AGENCY pan pagandahin ang matte ng.MINING sa ating ban- sa (multi-milyong piso ang ibinayad sa PR AGENCY).., na bukod sa nakapagbibigay ng pangkabuhayan sa mamamayan ay pinanganga- lagaan din rig MINING at QUARRYING ang pangangalaga sa kali- kasan tulad ng reforestation o pagtatanim ng puno sa mga natapos nang mapagbubungkal na mga kabundukan.., pero Lila hindi naman yata ito nagagawa ng MINERS and QUARRY OPERATORS kaya pinalalayas na lang ng ANGONO GOVERNMENT?

Kung kayo po ay may mga puna o reklamo lab na sa raga nababatikos ng ARYA ay maaari kayong mag-email sa [email protected] pan sa inyong panig o kaya ay magtext sa 09997806557.

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BUTUAN CITY—On Dec. 17 last year, two wooden boats docked at the port of nearby NasipIt town, in Agusan del SURI 4CITY 4 Norte province, the modem gnteway for goods and people in the Caraga region. They had earlier sailed from Palawan to / in time for the launching of a 5oo-day countdown to the sooth anniversary of the Battle of Mactan next year. The 18-meter and 21-me- tpr boats are replicas of the UNEARTHING HIETORY A technician of the National Muse- "balangay," a vessel used by um cleans parts of a wooden plank of a "balangay" during an mariners of an ancient civili- archaeological excavation in Butuan City eight years ago. zation that developed along the mighty Agusan River during the third century. These balangay hosted a welcome ceremony are navigated through the way for Valdez and his crew. of ancient mariners by relying

on the position of the sun and Glorious past stars, wind direction, cloud The balangay, Valdez said, formations, wave patterns and indicated that Butuan was once bird flights. a center of trade and commerce Tapping the traditional in this part of the world, long be- navigational methods would, in fore the arrival of the Spaniards. a way, "resurrect the seafaring Italian chronicler Antonio spirit of our forefatherg," lead- Pigafetta mentioned about the ing people to appreciate "what vessel in his accounts of Fer- [they were] are capable of do- dinand Magellan's voyage in ing, ... as adventurous seafarers the 7.5oos. and discoverers," said Arturo Historians have pointed out Valdez, who led the crew. that jars found in an archaeo- The boats do not have mod- logical site in Butuan indicated LOCAL TREASUR Remnants of the laalangay," dated 320 AD, em navigational aids and are only that the city had trading ties are on display at a National Museum site in Butuan's Barangay equipped with small engines for with old kingdoms in its imme- Libertad. —PHOTOS BY ERWIN MASCAR/FIAS use in case of emergency. diate neighborhood of South- "Now! am back here in Bu- east Asia and China, and as far Man City, the home•of the bal- as Persia, now Iran. goo AD and uso AD. So far, remnants of three angay, hopefully to stir the con- "We have a boat that pre- Treasure hunters discov- boats had been dug. A more science and revive the pride, cedes even the Viking ships," ered the ancient boats in 1976. complete boat is on display at and remind everyone here that said Valdez, who has been us- Experts from the National Mu- the Maritime Hall of the Na- the balangay is a Butuan boat, ing the balangay voyages since seum tounted nine vessels, but tional Museum in Manila while and that Butuan is the balan- 2009 to talk about the Phil- in 2012, more diggings in the another is at a National Muse- gay," Valdez said. ippines' precolonial past and area yielded the tenth. um site in Libertad. In 2006, Valdez organized drum up pride in it. The boats have been de- the conquest by Filipino climb- The oldest balangay un- clared national cultural tea, Replica ers of Mt. Everest. earthed in Barangay Libertad sures under Proclamation No. Excavations stopped 102014 To honor their arrival in in Butuan dates back to 320 AD. 86, issued by then President as funding ran short and access Butuan, the city government Other finds were dated around Corazon Aquino in March 1987. problems cropped up as the site STRATEGIC PHILIPPINE DAILY ED EL BALANCED NEWS • SEA LESS VIEWS UrPrIl BANNER EDITORIAL CARTOON COMMUNICATION PAGE I STORY J' INITIATIVES PAGE TOWER SPOI/110., SERVICE INQUIRER 02 16 20

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sits on private property. For the sooth anniversary of Efforts to revive the bal- the Battle of Mactan next year, angay legacy came when the the two replicas were named three replicas were built start- Raya Siyagu and Raya Kolambu ing 2009. The boats set off on a in honor of the kings of Mazaua voyage, with Valdez leading the and Butuan, respectively. crew that used the traditional navigation methods. More support Valdez tapped the centu- The building of the repli- ries-old boat-building knowl- cas has always been a private edge of the Sama people of Ta- initiative. The first three boats wi-Tawi to build the balangay were the fruits of collaboration replicas. He sought permission among the TAO Community of from therment of Envi- Companies, Butuan Global Fo- ronment Natural Resources rum (BGF) and Kaya ng Pinoy to harvest local hardwood spe- Inc. Sulu Gov. Salcur Tan donat- cies, like red "lawaan," apitong ed the wood materials, while and "yakal," to build the boats. private donors gave cash Work on one boat, named Today, the Sama Tawi-Tawi "Diwata ng Lahi," was done at is docked in Palawan province, the Cultural Center of the Phil- needing repairs. ippines complex next to Manila Valdez and Jody Navarra Bay while two—"Masawa Hong of BGF cited the need for more Butuan" and "Sama Tawi-Ta- support for the maintenance of wi"—were done in Butuan. the balangay as a way of con- Diwata ng Lahi's first voy- tinually reminding of age was on Sept. 1, z00% sail- their rich history. ing from Manila to Butuan and Rep. Law- passing by 54 ports. On Feb. rence Fortun, who is pushing 4, zolo, Masawa Hong Butuan for the declaration of balangay joined Diwata ng Lahi in a voy- as the country's national boat, age to Zamboanga City and on said the government should to Sulu where the third boat, take a big part in funding the Sama Tawi-Tawi, caught up initiatives. He also hoped to with them from Butuan. have the private estate in Lib- By September that year, all ertad declared a national his- three boats journeyed to Bru- torical site so that full devel- nei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cam- opment could be undertaken, bodia, Thailand and Singapore, and to hasten the settlement of and back to the Philippines. ownership over the land. After the voyage, the Diwa- Butuan Mayor Ronnie Vi- ta ng Lahi was loaned to the Na- cente Lagnada promised to tional Museum as a cultural ex- keep the balangay legacy alive hibit. So was the Masawa Hong by building more replicas. Butuan in Butuan. Tours along the Agusan River Two more balangay were using the balangay are already built in zo16 for a journey to being planned, he said. commemorate the 600th year "It's been more than a de- since the 147 voyage of Sulu cade ... I think it is time to pass Sultan Paduka Pahala, popu- on the torch and I think there larly known as Sultan Paduka is no other better place to pass Batara, from Maimbung, Sulu, this on than to the people of to Dezhou, a city in China's Butuan, to the home of the bah Shandong province. angay," Valdez said. INQ s Sill/Mil:IC Il Ll 1 ,1 leA nA11.,1? ETHIOPIA( CARTOON COMMUNICATION mar I OGIT sweimmli INMATIVES NAM „umpoimplir SERVIC E Jjc )f111anita 1E1110 02 16 20

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US Embassy hosts first Haquathon Summit IN partnership with Save Philip- Junk Exchange is a solid waste the public with real-time reef data search and conservation together pine Seas (SPS), the management proposal to prevent for educational purposes, as well with tech innovators to address Embassy in the Philippines hosted marine pollution via "crowd- as to help the govemment regulate pressing issues facing our seas, the first Haquathon Summit in junking system." activities that harm coral reefs. The 48-hour Haquathon fol- Manila on Saturday. Project Serena is a microplas- Philip Roskamp, the embas- lowed the workshop. Thirty-five teams participated in tics filtration device for fighting sy's counselor for public affairs, Teams of students and profes- the event that served as a search for marine pollution in marinas and thanked and commended all the sionals ranging from 14 to 74 technology-based solutions to save the community estuaries. participants for their "inspiring" years old developed tech-based Philippines' waters. It was first held in AQUAloop is an off-grid, eco- efforts that could save marine spe- solutions to address bne of four the country from June 28 to 30,2019. nomical marine buoy system that des and human lives. categories: IUU fishing and coastal The US Embassy on Saturday gathers and transmits ocean data Plastic accumulating in oceans law enforcement; preventing or brought together the winners of for research and education. and on beaches has become a reducing marine pollution; coral last year's event for the summit at The Cebu winner was Parrot- global crisis. Billions of pounds reef conservation and restoration; the Fl Hotel in Taguig City where FishNet, an app that helps protect of plastic can be found in swirling or environmental education. they reported on their progress and marine sanctuaries and coral reefs convergences that make up about The program awarded seed accomplishments in the develop- by employing Internet of Things 40 percent of the world's ocean funding to eight teams (four in ment of their solutions. (loT) technology. surfaces. At current rates, plastic is each city) to further develop each The Haquathon winner in Ma- Runners-up in Cebu included expected to outweigh all the fish group's winning proposal. nila was Trevali (TRaceability and ICaPatrol App, WAQ (Water Quality in the sea by 2050. Winning teams and runners- EVALuation Intelligence), an app Monitoring) System and Reef Patrol, Plastics pollution has a direct and up received seed grants of up to allowing small-time fisherfolk to KaPatrol App is an offline mo- deadly effect on wildlife Thousands P80,000 to help them implement certify and trace their catch while bile app.for reporting and moni- of seabirds and sea turtles, seals and their solutions. countering illegal, unreported, and toring illegal fishing activities. other marine mammals are killed The US Embassy and SPS pro- unregulated (IUU) fishing. WAQ is an I oT system that each year after ingesting plastic or vided the eight teams with coach- Runners-up were Junk Exchange, measures water quality in coastal getting entangled in it. ing, networking opportunities, and Project Serena (Solid Entraining areas and aggregates results into a The three-day program opened technology development supportto Receptacle for Enviro Nautical Ap- dynamic database. with an "AdvocaSea" workshop, turn their ideas into viable products plications) and AQUAloop. Reef Patrol is an app providing bringing experts in marine re- JAVIER JOE ISMAEL

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DATE Mir Bernie Sanders' magical thinking on climate change E prospect of Bernie Sand- riers becoming the Democratic WASHINGTON nominee has startled many people POST WRITERS who worry that his brand of GROUP democratic socialism won't sell and would pave the way for a sec- FARE ED ond Trump term. This might well ZAKARIA be true, but it considers Sanders , ,Natural gas accounts for about But Bernie Sanders opposes solely through the lens of elect- nuclear power. In fact, he plans tq ability. Surely the more impor- 30 percent of the energy consump- shut down all of America's nuclear tant question is not whether his tion in America today. Wind and solar are under 5 percent. So, the power plants within 10 years. programs would be popular, but Fears about nudear power, which whether they are good. It's time to plan would require an exponential jump in renewables — in just a Sanders dearly shares, are largely stop grading Bernie Sanders on a few years. based on emotional reactions to curve and to start asking what the And even if that happened, it the few high-profile accidents that country would look like if he were have taken place over the last few to become president. would be extremely difficult to replace gas as a source for elec- decades. Such anxiety also ignores Let's consider the topic that the millions of people who die he argues is "the single greatest tricity. Talk to any electric utility each year due to fossil fuels. Our challenge" facing America and company and they Will explain. Because solar and wind are in•- World in Data, an Oxford Univer- a "global emergency": climate sity-based think tank, just released change. Sanders wants to commit termittent sources, they require a backup source in order to provide a comprehensive accounting of the the United States to achieving 100 safest sources of energy, consider- percent renewable energy for elec- electricity to homes, offices and factories 24/7. That raises the costs ing all harmful effects, including tricity and transportation by 2030 accidents. Nuclear energy was 250 and the total decarbonization of associated with solar and wind. times safer than oil and over 300 the economy by 2050. These are Sanders has a solution: storage. It we had the means to stcui (let - times safer than coal. laudable though ambitious goals. Let me be dear. Natural gas and The question is, how will the US tricit) on a massive Kati, such as batteries, there would be no need nuclear power have drawbacks and go about meeting them costs. There is no perfect energy Under Barad< Obama, the US for backup power. But we are not even close to having the kind of solution on hand today. But I be- reduced emissions more than any lieve that we do in fact face a global other country. It did it through storage capacity we would need emergency and need every means many paths, but the biggest one to make this work. One example: possible to reduce emissions-now. was — fracking. the Clean Air Task Force, an en- Not tomorrow, not in theory. Now. US carbon emissions fell almost ergy policy think tank, calculated The Sanders green energy "plan" 15 percent from 2005 to 2016. that for California to reach 100 is based on magical thinking. ft pre- According to Carbon Brief, the percent electricity from renew- sumes that we can reduce emissions single largest cause was the shift ables, it would need 36.3 million in electricity and transport to zero from coal-fired power plants to megawatt-hours of energy storage. in 10 years, while simultaneously natural gas ones, comprising 33 It cuftently has 150,000 megawatt- shutting down the only two low- percent of the reduction. Adoption hours of storage. In other words, emission, always-available sources of solar power accounted for 3 the state would need to increase of power that together provide percent, by comparison. (Natural storage by 24,000 percent in a nearly 60 percent of America's elec- gas has much lower rates of carbon matter of years. Batteries are get- tricity. And that makes me wonder: emission than does coal. It also ting cheaper, but not fast enough. is the real problem that Sanders will produces much less pollution than There is another path to dean lose — or that he might win? coal, saving thousands of lives in energy, a source that has zero (C) 2020, WASHINGTON the US every year.) carbon emissions and provides POST WRITERS GROUP Nevertheless, Bernie Sanders is a continuous flow of electricity: opposed to natural gas. He op- nudear power. It generates about Fareed Zakaria's email address is poses all new fracicing and seeks 20 percent of the electricity in the fareed.zakaria.gpv@turnercom. to ban it nationwide within five US. It is the largest source of power years. He also intends to rapidly in France and provides 40 percent shut down all gas plants. of power in Sweden, two countries with carbon emission rates that are among the lowest per person in the industrialized world.