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26 APRIL 2021, MONDAY Headline STRATEGIC April 26, 2021 COMMUNICATION & Editorial Date INITIATIVES Column SERVICE 1 of 1 Opinion Page Feature Article Big businesses do share for enviroment protection By ... -April 26, 2021 The state of the environment in the Philippines has improved the past 10 years but more has to be done, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said. This as big businesses vowed to do their part in pushing the “green” economy through environment- friendly operations and sustainable practices amid the health crisis. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu said the improvements were noted in the country’s air and water quality and solid waste management as well as reforested areas. The particulate matter (PM) 10 went down by 64 percent, from 76 in 2011 to 27 in 2020, while PM 2.5 decreased from 20 in 2016 to 15 in 2020. Standards for both are 60 and 25, respectively. Cimatu said monitoring of 36 priority recreational water bodies across the country in 2020 showed 21 or 58 percent were within the quality guidelines in terms of fecal coliform counts. Of the 43 rivers monitored, 32 or 74 percent passed the standard for biological oxygen demand. The DENR said 824 materials recovery facilities were established last year, raising the total to 11,546, while the number of sanitary landfills increased from 187 to 241. Reforested areas totalling 47,299 hectares are planted with over 37.2 million various seedlings. Cimatu said since the Philippines is one of the 17 most mega-biodiverse countries in the world hosting more than 52,000 known species, the country’s biodiversity is also the most threatened. “The increasing number of heritage parks and wetlands of international importance in the Philippines is an indication that we are on the right track in terms of protection, management, and conservation efforts.,” he said in a statement. In a forum of Stratbase Albert del Rosario Institute and Philippine Business for Environmental Stewardship recently, big businesses shared their initiatives towards building a sustainable and resilient economy. Metro Pacific Investments Corp. chief finance officer and chief sustainability officer June Cheryl Cabal-Revilla said the group maintained its carbon footprint flat at 460 metric tons because of Gabay Kalikasan programs on reforestation, waste management, recycling, marine protection and community engagements. Meralco vice president and chief sustainability officer Raymond Ravelo said the company looks to “greenify” its supply portfolio over the next five years by securing 1,500 megawatts (MW) of clean energy contracts. Renewable energy unit MGreen will build 1,500 MW also in renewable energy projects through 2027. Coca-Cola Philippines presidentAntonio del Rosario reported the company met the 2020 commitment to replenish 100 percent of water used in production while its P2.3-billion PETValue project which targets to collect and recycle 100 percent of the company’s bottles by 2030 will be operational soon. Mondelēz International country manager for Corporate and Government Affairs Joseph Fabul said the company’s Paranaque plant has been using 100 percent sustainable energy since 2019. (Jed Macapagal) Source: https://malaya.com.ph/index.php/news_business/big-businesses-do-share-for- enviroment-protection/ ✓ Headline STRATEGIC April 26, 2021 COMMUNICATION & Editorial Date INITIATIVES Column SERVICE 1 of 1 Opinion Page Feature Article Pagpapasara sa mga “open dumpsite” iginiit ng DENR April 25, 2021 @ 9:19 AM 20 hours ago MANILA, Philippines – Iginiit ng Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) para maprotektahan ang kalikasan dapat maiparasa ang mga open dumpsite sa bansa. Ito ang sinabi kanina Abril 24, 2021 (Sabado) ni DENR Undersecretary for Solid Waste Management and LGUs Concerns Benny D. Antiporda batay na rin sa kautusan ni DENR Sec. Roy Cimatu. Sa interview ng RPN DXKO The Filipinos World sinabi ni Antiporda upang maipatupad ang good governance kinakailangan ng mahigpit na ipatupad ang batas sa kalikasan. Ayon pa kay Antiporda bunsod umano na pagwawalang bahala ng mga local government unit (LGU) sa mga lunsod at munisipalidad maraming LGU ang nakasuhan dahil sa patuloy na pagpapahintulot sa “open dumpsite”. Idinagdag pa ni Antiporda na walang pinipiling pulitikal ang pagpapatupad ng batas para sa kalikasan kahit kaalyado man ng administrasyon o hindi dapat ipatupad ang batas para sa kalikasan. “Marami ng LGU ang nakasuhan dahil sa pagpapatuloy ng open dumpsite” we don’t care of their political leaning” ayon pa kay Antiporda. Kaugnay nito inirerekomenda rin ni Antiporda na para malaking tulong sa pagbawas na paggamit ng mga plastic product na nakakasira sa ating kapaligiran iminumungkahi nito na dapat ibalik ang mga plastic bottle sa mga producer nito. Sinabi pa ng nasabing opisyal na ang naturang istratehiya ay upang mabawasan ang paggamit ng mga plastic product na nakakasama sa ating Inang Kalikasan. “Isa itong hakbang para sa moral support para mabawasan ang paggamit ng plastic” ani pa ni Antiporda. Santi Celario Source: https://www.remate.ph/pagpapasara-sa-mga-open-dumpsite-iginiit-ng- denr/?fbclid=IwAR16SwkgdHBmuZE5X0VRB4MwkvMgK8k- ZMfZ0FZbdZVOzklpuOUGRXh8epo Headline STRATEGIC April 26, 2021 COMMUNICATION & Editorial Date INITIATIVES Column SERVICE 1 of 1 Opinion Page Feature Article Source: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin/posts/10160127784432985 Headline STRATEGIC April 26, 2021 COMMUNICATION & Editorial Date INITIATIVES Column SERVICE 1 of 1 Opinion Page Feature Article DENR: Central Luzon generates 5,000 tons of garbage daily April 25, 2021 CENTRAL Luzon produces more than 5,000 tons of garbage, including agricultural, industrial, medical, and domestic wastes, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. This figure is collected daily in seven provinces and two cities but only 12 sanitary landfills exist to accommodate these wastes. The garbage also included recyclables and non-biodegradable materials. Residual waste is common in open dumpsites, which is the subject of complaints due to health hazards and foul smell, said Andresito Cabalar of the Solid Waste Management Office of the DENR- Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) in Central Luzon. "It's the reason why our office has to shut down open dumpsite due to pollution and violation of the Ecological and Solid Waste Management Act," Cabalar added. He added LGUs must have an approved 10-year Solid Waste Management Plan to address the mounting garbage problem. "We also encouraged LGUs to recycle and segregates those biodegradable and non-biodegradable in their respective Material Recovery Facilities (MRF). A total of 117 composter and shredding machines have been distributed to different cities and municipalities in the region to complement with their respective solid waste management plan," Cabalar said. He added the Metro Clark Waste Management Corporation (MCWMC), the only engineered sanitary landfill in Central Luzon, is a big help in Central Luzon's waste management. The MCWMC has 70 hectares of land that can accommodate various kinds of garbage including medical wastes. Its capacity is more than 20 tons of garbage per day and only 17 hectares of the land have been utilized. Cabalar said the campaign against open dumpsite is part of the DENR-EMB program. According to him, five LGUs in Central Luzon were being monitored due to open dumpsites. Several prohibited garbage depository areas were recently shut down by the DENR-EMB. Cabalar said violation of the Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act against two of the LGUs in Sta. Ana in Pampanga and Malolos City in Bulacan were endorsed to the Department of Interior and Local Government for action. "Administrative cases against the two LGUs have been endorsed to DILG," said Cabalar. He said other areas with open dumpsites are the towns of Talavera in Nueva Ecija, Angeles City and Dipaculao, Aurora. The three LGUs were issued Safe Closure and Rehabilitation Plan. "We made sure that these dumpsites will cease and desist from operation by regularly monitoring the concerned areas," Cabalar said. Source: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1892745 Headline STRATEGIC April 26, 2021 COMMUNICATION & Editorial Date INITIATIVES Column SERVICE 1 of 2 Opinion Page Feature Article The Task Force Bangon Marawi and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in collaboration with the LGU- Marawi are set to welcome the official operation of the Solid Waste Management Project in the coming month of May 2021. (PIA-ICIC) TFBM, DENR soon to inaugurate Solid Waste Management Project in Marawi By Claire R. GigjePublished on April 25, 2021 MARAWI CITY, Apr. 23 (PIA)--To address the issue concerning the solid waste management in the city, the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in close coordination with the local government of Marawi look forward to the total realization of the Solid Waste Management Project as it will be inaugurated in next month. “We are glad to note that by next month, there will be a ribbon-cutting already so that this becomes operational starting May 23 of the year,” announced Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary and TFBM Chairperson Eduardo Del Rosario as he disclosed the formal opening of the project for the service of Marawi citizens. “This is a milestone for Marawi City to have a Solid Waste Management Facility that would really help in ensuring the environment of the city is taken cared