Senate President Miguel Zubiri passed a bill promoting a framework for waste-to-energy facilities to address waste management problems and find a new energy source.
Aboitiz Power Corporation held a groundbreaking ceremony on the construction of a new geothermal power plant in Albay to provide an alternative source of energy to residents.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is planning to build more sustainable communities and promote environmental projects nationwide to support the upcoming funding replenishment of the Global Environment Facility.
Some secondary students from Antique volunteered as environmental ambassadors, helping the government to promote environmental protection and conservation campaigns.