BENCHMARKING JAPAN'S TECHNOLOGY -- Governor Daniel R. Fernando (5th from left) with Dr. Reghis M. Romero II, former Presidential Special Envoy to Japan (seated second from left), Bulacan Environment and Natural Resources Officer Atty. Julius Victor C. Degala, Norzagaray Mayor Ma. Elena L. Germar; Plaridel Mayor Jocell Vistan-Casaje; Paombong Mayor Maryanne P. Marcos; Pulilan Mayor Maria Rosario O. Montejo; (3rd from left) Provincial Administrator Antonia V. Constantino; (3rd from right, 2nd row) Angat Mayor Reynante S. Bautista; Hagonoy Mayor Flordeliza C. Manlapaz; Pandi Mayor Enrico Roque; Obando Mayor Leonardo D. Valeda; Marilao Mayor Henry R. Lutao; Board Member Romeo V. Castro, Jr.; DILG Bulacan Provincial Director Myrvi Apostol-Fabia and Provincial Planning and Development Officer Arlene G. Pascual. (Photo courtesy of Provincial Public Affairs Office)
Governor Daniel R. Fernando was in Osaka, Japan last week to benchmark the Japanese government's effective solid waste management.
Fernando met with Osaka City Vice Mayor Takahashi Toru at the Osaka City Hall with Dr. Reghis M. Romero II, former Presidential Special Envoy to Japan, and members of the League of Municipalities-Bulacan Chapter.
During the meeting with Osaka City government officials, Fernando said that Bulacan will continue to step up towards its vision for an environmentally responsible province.
“By benchmarking Japan's advanced technologies and adapting them to suit local conditions, we are taking definitive steps in addressing our lingering solid waste management issues. We will continue to collaborate and consult with relevant stakeholders, such as government agencies, private enterprises, and the local communities for the successful adoption and implementation of these technologies," the governor said.
The delegation also met with the city’s Waste Management Authority in Minamieguchi, Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka.
Also part of the delegation were Angat Mayor Reynante S. Bautista; Plaridel Mayor Jocell Vistan Casaje; Santa Maria Mayor Bartolome Ramos; Pandi Mayor Enrico Roque; Paombong Mayor Maryanne P. Marcos; Marilao Mayor Henry R. Lutao; Pulilan Mayor Maria Rosario O. Montejo; Hagonoy Mayor Flordeliza C. Manlapaz; Obando Mayor Leonardo D. Valeda; City of Malolos Mayor Christian D. Natividad; Balagtas Mayor Eladio E. Gonzales Jr.; Norzagaray Mayor Ma. Elena L. Germar; Board Member Romeo V. Castro Jr. as the representative for the Sangguniang Panlalawigan; Provincial Administrator Antonette V. Constantino, Provincial Planning and Development Officer Arlene G. Pascual, Bulacan Environment and Natural Resources Officer Atty. Julius Victor C. Degala, and DILG Bulacan Provincial Director Myrvi Apostol-Fabia.