Iloilo’s dream of becoming a forest province can be realized through collaboration with the DENR, local governments, and private groups on tree planting.
The group said limited space hinders barangays from implementing segregation. They asked city officials to provide land for new MRFs to ease waste problems.
The clean-up activity aimed to foster volunteerism and civic consciousness while promoting unity among government workers during the city’s milestone event.
Through nature-based solutions, DENR seeks to institutionalize ecosystem approaches like forest and watershed protection as core climate adaptation strategies in the Philippines.
The Weave Out Waste (WOW) Limpyo Iloilo program, unveiled by the provincial government, is part of UNDP’s initiative to fight plastic pollution and promote circular economy.
A multi-million-dollar pyrolysis machine is expected to arrive soon in Negros Oriental, offering a safer and more sustainable way to process and repurpose waste.
DTI recognizes the potential of the bamboo industry in Iloilo and is implementing initiatives to enhance production, support local businesses, and expand market opportunities for bamboo products.