The primary causes of major flooding in Metro Manila have always been attributed to poor garbage management, inadequate infrastructure, and a general lack of discipline, despite Land Subsidence being recognized as one of the hazards that threaten the area since the 1990s. Read more »
Top officials are renewing calls for an updated and comprehensive flood management plan for Metro Manila, as heavy rains and urban flooding continue to disrupt daily life for millions of residents. Read more »
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno recently declared a state of garbage crisis in Manila, citing severe issues with waste management that have plagued the city for years. Read more »
The Philippines generated 269,552 tons of hazardous waste in 2024—a 13% increase from the previous year—highlighting growing pressure on the country’s waste management infrastructure. Read more »
Iloilo City has launched a new initiative to reduce waterway pollution by installing fishnet waste traps in creeks and drainage outlets. Read more »
Researchers Floyd Rey Plando, Myris Supnad, and Joel Maquiling, from Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) and National University-Mall of Asia Campus (NU-MOA), investigated the possibility of using this pyroclastic material in buildings rather than discarding it as garbage. Read more »
