Amid global fertilizer price increases, Las Piñas is gaining recognition for its innovative composting program that converts kitchen waste into organic fertilizer, offering a sustainable and cost saving local solution. Read more »
The Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement Project (PMRCIP), now in Phase 4, covers a major flood-prone corridor stretching from the Sierra Madre to Manila Bay. Over two decades in the making, it remains one of the government’s key flood mitigation initiatives. Read more »
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to pilot a “sponge city” approach by 2027 as part of efforts to address the capital’s persistent flooding problems. Read more »
The national government is looking at Marikina City as a possible template for strengthening flood mitigation efforts across the country, particularly as discussions move forward on implementing no-build zones and constructing water retention basins in vulnerable areas. Read more »
San Juan City is turning to advanced technology to address its persistent flooding problem, with Mayor Francis Zamora announcing plans to utilize Project NOAH for mapping the city’s blocked waterways and drainage systems. Read more »
A bold urban renewal proposal from Pasig City has earned global recognition and a $1 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, placing the city among 24 winners in the 2025–2026 Mayors Challenge. Read more »
