Around 225,000 metric tons of waste and silt have been removed from critical waterways surrounding the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), following a large-scale cleanup effort jointly led by San Miguel Corporation (SMC) and New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC), the new operator of the airport. Read more »
Top officials are renewing calls for an updated and comprehensive flood management plan for Metro Manila, as heavy rains and urban flooding continue to disrupt daily life for millions of residents. Read more »
Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa declared gambling addiction a public health concern, as he voiced support for proposed legislation seeking to ban or tightly regulate online gambling in the Philippines. Read more »
With rabies-related deaths continuing to climb across the Philippines, a new Senate proposal is pushing for stronger public health measures that address both human and animal needs. Read more »
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) recognized various partners for their outstanding contributions to ecological conservation and sound environmental governance. Read more »
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno recently declared a state of garbage crisis in Manila, citing severe issues with waste management that have plagued the city for years. Read more »
