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 »
In 2024, La Union reached a significant environmental achievement, collecting over 8,600 kilos of plastic waste through its Palit Basura (garbage exchange) program. Read more »
The launch of its inaugural flight, 5J 242, at 11 p.m. on October 27, marked the official opening of Cebu Pacific Air's international route from Iloilo International Airport to Hong Kong. Read more »
