
Vice-Mayor April Aguilar (Photo courtesy of Las Piñas PIO)
The local government of Las Piñas received two awards from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for its compliance with the Ecological Solid Waste Act of 2000 and active engagement in the proper implementation of solid waste management practices.
Las Piñas Vice Mayor April Aguilar said the city was awarded after being included as one of the top five local government units (LGUs) who displayed outstanding performance in complying with the Republic Act 9003 or the "Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000."
The agency recognized the city government for its efforts during the 2023 LGU-Compliance Assessment and its contributions to the Manila Bay clean-up rehabilitation and preservation program.
Las Piñas also received a Certificate of Appreciation for its active engagement in the proper implementation of solid waste management practices at the 2024 Solid Waste Management Summit held in Quezon City.