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Cemex, Liwayway partner for sustainable plastic waste management

Cemex Holdings Philippines Inc., through Cemex’s Regenera waste management solutions, and snack foods giant Liwayway Marketing Corp. have teamed up for better management of plastic waste......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Uncertainty looms over Davao-Samal Bridge project amid RoW hurdles

The construction of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC), also known as the Davao-Samal Bridge project, has faced numerous setbacks due to right-of-way (ROW) acquisition challenges. The project was halted on January 3, 2024, due to issues with landowners near a pier in Lanang at Davao City, leading to delays in the project's implementation. While there have been conflicting statements regarding the project's status, the National Economic and Development Authority-Davao Region (Neda-Davao) aims to complete the detailed engineering plans for the substructure of the west land via dock once the Deed of Transfer Possession in Davao City is released. However, ROW issues continue to persist. Despite these challenges, the project is still considered a priority and is included in the Davao Region Development Plan (DRDP) for 2023–2028. The project is funded through China’s Official Development Assistance with an estimated budget of P23.04 billion, and negotiations with the Philippine government are ongoing with a target completion date in 2027. The uncertainty surrounding the project's timeline remains as ROW hurdles persist, impacting the much-anticipated toll-free four-lane concrete exodus bridge spanning a 3.98-kilometer distance......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Japan policy paper to focus on US, Philippines to counter China

Tokyo [Japan], March 23 (ANI): Japan released a draft of its annual foreign policy report stating that it will pay attention to the importance of boosting collaboration with the United States and the Philippines to counter China's assertive behaviour in the Indo-Pacific region, Kyodo news reported on Thursday. The Diplomatic Bluebook for 2024 will also underscore that Tokyo "cannot afford to waste even a moment" to solve.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Japan policy paper to focus on US, Philippines to counter China

Tokyo [Japan], March 23 (ANI): Japan released a draft of its annual foreign policy report stating that it will pay attention to the importance of boosting collaboration with the United States and the Philippines to counter China's assertive behaviour in the Indo-Pacific region, Kyodo news reported on Thursday. The Diplomatic Bluebook for 2024 will also underscore that Tokyo "cannot afford to waste even a moment" to solve.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

First Gen seeks bids for LNG supply

Lopez-owned First Gen Corp. is seeking bids for the supply of liquefied natural gas for its existing gas-fired power plants in the First Gen Clean Energy Complex in Batangas......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 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

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

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

Village officials undergo solid waste management training

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

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

‘National, local government teamup needed for waste, water security’

National government agencies and local government units (LGUs) should collaborate to address the growing problem of waste management and water security, according to Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 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

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

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

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

Top 10 Project Management Skills Every Manager Should Master

Although there is a growing need for project managers with experience, more professionals are using Project Management Certification programmes to demonstrate their ability and advance their project management skills. In the constantly evolving business world, project management is essential to an organisation’s success. Whatever their experience levels, managers understand how important it is to continuously […] The post Top 10 Project Management Skills Every Manager Should Master appeared first on Kagay An......»»

Category: newsSource:  kagay_anRelated NewsApr 22nd, 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

Who is Atty. Kent Francesco Jongoy, the newly endorsed CBRT project manager?

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has recently endorsed a new project manager for the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project. Meet incoming CBRT project manager Lawyer Kent Francesco Jongoy, the assistant head of the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO), the head of its Public Mass Transportation Division, and its legal officer......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 7th, 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

EcoWaste Coalition Calls Out Quezon City Stores Selling Toxic Cosmetics with Mercury

21 January 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition criticized some beauty product stores in Quezon City for their flagrant violation of the ban on skin-lightening products containing mercury, a health-damaging chemical.Despite the citywide ban adopted in 2018 through Ordinance No. 2767 ahead of the 2020 phase-out deadline for mercury-added cosmetics under the Minamata Convention.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 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