San Miguel Corporation (SMC) announced Friday, July 17, that it is nearing completion of its maintenance cleanup of the San Juan River, having removed more than 116,000 metric tons of waste and silt over the past 10 months to improve water flow and reduce flooding in San Juan, Manila, Mandaluyong,...
At least three truckloads of garbage were collected by sanitation crews on Thursday, July 2, following the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) rally near the EDSA People Power Monument in Quezon City. The Department of Sanitation and Cleanup Works of Quezon City (DSQC), in coordination with the Metropolitan...
Protecting the planet and preserving its resources begins with collective action. Recognizing that even simple efforts can create meaningful change, SM Supermalls, through its corporate social responsibility arm SM Cares, continues to empower and collaborate with communities in advancing the SM...
More volunteers united with SM Supermalls in diverting waste away from oceans for this year 's World Oceans Day Coastal Cleanup. From 5,000 volunteers the previous year, around 7,500 partner advocates, SM employees, and civilians assembled to lend their time and effort for the pursuit of a...
When asked to describe his journey with The Ocean Cleanup in a single word, Boyan Slat paused only briefly. "Solvable." It is perhaps not the answer one would expect from someone who has spent the last 12 years trying to tackle one of the world 's biggest environmental challenges. After all,...
The Philippine government has formally entered into a partnership with Dutch-based non-profit The Ocean Cleanup, signing a five-year agreement aimed at removing floating waste from the Pasig River and the introduction of low-cost innovative technologies for a rigorous scientific data exchange and...
In preparation for World Environment Day on June 5, the Pasay City government has ramped up its cleanup operations along Manila Bay. The initiative underscores the city’s commitment to environmental protection and flood mitigation, reinforcing its role in safeguarding coastal ecosystems while...
The Manila City Government, together with national agencies and members of the private sector, is eyeing an expanded cleanup program of Manila 's waterways as part of collective efforts in alleviating the perennial problem of flooding in the city. During an inter-agency technical working group...
Mandaluyong City Mayor Menchie Abalos expressed her full support for the national government 's Bayanihan sa Estero program on Thursday, Nov. 21, noting the considerable improvement in Metro Manila 's flooding situation after the program 's launch. Abalos made the statement during...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has set aside P2.5 billion from agency savings for a nine-month Metro Manila flood cleanup aimed at rehabilitating clogged waterways and removing structures that worsen flooding. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said in a television interview on...
Metro Manila Council (MMC) President and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora called on the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and National Housing Authority (NHA) to help expedite the construction of vertical housing buildings in different parts of Metro Manila as part of...
Government agencies must reject greenwashing attempts of tobacco companies and other health-harming industries, public health advocacy group HealthJustice Philippines said on Saturday, Sept. 20, during the observance of the International Coastal Cleanup Day. Based on several studies, at least 4.5...
