SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Ecology Center won the “Best Ecological Solid Waste Management Practices” award during the Environmental Summit 2025 held at Widus Hotel, Clark, Pampanga on August 29. With the theme “Ending Global Plastic Pollution,” the summit was organized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)… Read More SBMA Ecology Center bags best ecological practices award
CLARK FREEPORT — The Provincial Government of Zambales, along with four local government units and one village organization in the province, collected a total of seven awards in the Environmental Summit 2025 held here at the Widus Hotel on Aug. 28 to 29. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) in Central… Read More Zambales wins 7 awards in 2025 Eco Summit
ACCORDING to the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), the global production of plastics is forecasted to reach 1,100 million tonnes by 2050, with severe environmental, social, economic, and human health consequences. As one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated property developers, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) remains committed to creating thriving, sustainable cities. With a… Read More SM Prime: Creating Infrastructure for Plastic-Free Communities
By HENRY EMPEÑO BOTOLAN, Zambales — Community support to the “Pera sa Basura/ Junkshop on Wheels” program is gaining headway with residents turning in recyclable wastes during scheduled collection sorties in various barangays. The program, which boosts the municipality’s thrust in pollution control, resource management, and environmental protection, encourages residents to get paid for collected… Read More Botolan’s ‘Pera sa Basura’ program takes off
By E.H. Edejer / January 9, 2025 CLARK FREEPORT — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) announced plans to use waste-to-energy (WTE) technology as a renewable energy source in the Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone in line with avowed goals to foster “smart and sustainable development.” BCDA said on Wednesday that it is… Read More BCDA eyes waste-to-energy facility as landfill alternative for Clark
By E.H. EDEJER | October 17, 2024 CAPAS, Tarlac — Local government units using the Kalangitan sanitary landfill in this town said they are unprepared for the immediate closure of the garbage facility, pointing out that disposal costs would spiral out of control should they be forced to transfer to another site. Gener Tanhueco, Municipal… Read More LGUs not ready for Kalangitan landfill closure
CLARK FREEPORT — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) in Central Luzon has recognized the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) for its successful programs in waste management and upcycling. The DENR-EMB presented the recognition to the SBMA Ecology Center during the Environmental Summit 2024 held on June 28 at the Widus… Read More SBMA cited for upcycling program in DENR environment summit
By Kris Crismundo | June 13, 2024 MANILA – The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said on Thursday, June 13, it has secured the support of the local government units (LGUs) in Tarlac to convert the Kalangitan sanitary landfill in Capas into an industrial zone as part of the development of the New Clark City… Read More BCDA says Tarlac LGUs back conversion of Kalangitan landfill into industrial zone
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — With the planned closure this October of its waste depository in Capas, Tarlac, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is now looking for options on how to dispose of tons and tons of garbage generated daily by industrial and commercial establishments here. Amethya dela Llana, manager of the SBMA Ecology Center,… Read More Kalangitan landfill closure ‘a huge problem’; Subic seeks options
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