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Councilor urges social media influencers to observe local laws

The Davao City councilor, Temujin “Tek” Ocampo, has urged social media influencers to familiarize themselves with local ordinances before promoting areas to their followers. Ocampo, who heads the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, appreciates the promotion of Davao City by social media influencers but emphasizes the importance of understanding local laws before attracting crowds to specific areas. He expressed gratitude for the promotion but highlighted the challenge of controlling the influx of people once a location is featured. Ocampo plans to collaborate with Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, Chair of the Committee on Tourism and Beautification, to accredit social media vloggers through the local government unit. He underscored the need for accredited vloggers, recognizing their contributions to the city and addressing any mistakes they might make. This initiative aims to balance recognition for positive actions with corrective measures for any missteps. The concerns arose in November 2023 when a Davao City-based environment group criticized a travel vlogger for promoting recreational activities in a river within the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed. Following a waste dumping incident on January 11, 2024, the group urged Dabawenyos, especially vloggers and influencers, to refrain from visiting protected areas for leisure. They emphasize the importance of understanding and respecting rules and regulations before endorsing specific parts of the city......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

No exact air pollution numbers in MM – DENR

An official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) admitted yesterday that the 138 monitoring stations in Metro Manila do not reflect the actual air pollution in the metropolis......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Mining firm pinagmulta ng P560M

Higit P560 milyon ang multang kailangang bayaran ng isang mining firm dahil sa hindi awtorisadong pagtrade ng mga unissued at unlisted shares mula 2015 hanggang 2019. The post Mining firm pinagmulta ng P560M first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Zero waste advocacy launched in Camarines Norte

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Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Waste consciousness urged during Holy Week

A DAVAO City-based environment group urged Dabawenyos to mind their waste during Holy Week......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Philippines among top e-waste producers in SEA

Electronic waste in the Philippines increased after the country generated 4.7 kilos per capita in 2022 from 3.9 kilos per capita in 2019, according to environmental group BAN Toxics......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

DLSU students win P1-million grant for cafeteria food waste to biogas project

Every year, De La Salle University’s cafeterias produce over 28,000 kilograms of kitchen waste, and are responsible for 480,000 kilograms of greenhouse gas emissions.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Nestle PH, Oro LGU partner to strengthen nutrition, solid waste management programs

Nestle PH, Oro LGU partner to strengthen nutrition, solid waste management programs.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Japan donates waste processing facility to Cotabato City

The city government of Cotabato has received a mobile waste processing facility from the Japanese government......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Korea, US boost waste management efforts to save Manila Bay

Korea, US boost waste management efforts to save Manila Bay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

JICA leads project to reprocess food waste

The local government of Mandaue, Cebu is working with the Japan International Cooperation Agency and two Japanese firms for a feasibility study to convert food waste to energy, soil conditioner or animal feeds to promote a circular economy and fight climate change......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

DENR Sec. Yulo-Loyzaga aprub sa SM-Gunn waste-to-energy partnership

PINURI kamakailan ni Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Toni Yulo-Loyzaga ang SM Prime sa layunin nitong maging bahagi ng solusyon ng waste management sa Filipinas. Sa kasalukuyan, isa ang Filipinas sa may pinakamalalang problema sa basura, hindi lamang sa Asya kundi sa buong mundo. Sa nakaraang memorandum of agreement (MOA) signing ng ….....»»

Category: filipinoSource:  hatawtabloidRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Waste workers’ health, welfare bill filed

Garbage collectors stand to benefit from a measure that aims to provide medical and financial assistance to waste workers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Waste not, want not

We do not like to deal with waste, generally speaking......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Village officials undergo solid waste management training

Village officials undergo solid waste management training.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Idis unveils zero-waste policy wishlist to Davao City gov t

DAVAO City-based environmental group Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (Idis) has presented a comprehensive zero-waste policy wishlist to the City Government of Davao......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Jollibee, Republic Cement tie up for plastic waste co-processing

Asian food conglomerate Jollibee Foods Corp. is beefing up its sustainability initiatives as it teams up with Republic Cement to address plastic packaging waste through co-processing......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Prime Infra unit starts first auto MRF plant

Prime Integrated Waste Solutions Inc., a subsidiary of Enrique Razon’s Prime Infra, has inaugurated the country’s first automated materials recovery facility (MRF) that will help address solid waste management problems......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Going zero waste : La Union villagers exchange fruit seeds with rice

The La Union provincial government is reaping successes of a noble project that seeks not only to help defray expenses of households, but also encourage residents to lead zero waste lifestyles. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

CENRO Kabankalan cleans up for ‘Zero Waste Month’

CENRO Kabankalan cleans up for ‘Zero Waste Month’.....»»

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