EMBR4A conducts its

Environmental

Summit for CY 2018

The event also served as a platform to update and

share the accomplishments of the EMB R4A on its mandates

and functions in advocating Solid Waste Management. The

highlights presented by RD Paranada were on the financial

assistance awarded to the LGUs within CALABARZON to con-

tinuously enable them to effectively implement RA 9003 and

support the closure and rehabilitation of open dumpsites. RD

Paranada said during her speech that the said financial assis-

tance will hopefully aid in “establishing facilities that will bring

significant contribution to sustain mandatory waste diversion”

Mr. Rommel DL Peneyra, ESWM, MENRO of

LGU Carmona, Cavite also delivered an inspirational message

in behalf of Hon. Roy M. Loyola, Representative of 5th District,

Cavite. Emphasis of the message was on the importance of

education and incorporation of the methods and knowledge

gained into action. He said “Together let us continue working

not only on preserving the beauty and natural balance of our

ecosystem but also on changing the attitude of those inhabit-

ing the environment“ and added that the LGU plays a big part

in shaping the attitude of their constituents. Hon. Loyola be-

lieves that a strong solid waste management will spring from a

strong cooperation among the people in the community.

Effective Solid Waste Management is still an existing

problem all over the country that pose a serious threat in peo-

ple’s health and the environment. From 2012 to 2016, waste

generation in the Philippines grew from 37,427.46 tons per day

to 40,087.45 tons per day – most of these coming from Metro

Manila with 9,212.92 tons per day due to its population and

modernized lifestyle, followed by Region 4A (CALABARZON

Region) contributing 4,440.15 tons per day or 11.8% of the

40,087.45 tons of waste generated due to its rapid industrial

development and population increase. CALABARZON Region

is practically set up to be the next major metropolis and thus

the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) for Region 4A

tirelessly commits to be proactive in addressing the needs of

proper solid waste management as part of its mandate.

And so, last July 24, 2018, EMB CALABARZON con-

ducted its Annual Environmental Summit with the theme

“Sustaining Cooperation and Partnership” at Taal Vista, Hotel,

Tagaytay City, Cavite. The said event was attended by various

industries & Local Government Units (LGU) within the region

showcasing their Best Environmental Technologies (BET) and

Best Available Practices (BEP) being done for the continuous

protection of the environment and its resources especially on

proper solid waste management. Some of the attendees also

prepared their exhibits with for a more interactive approach.

Aside from the sharing of Best Practices and Technol-

ogies, partners coming from both the private and public sector

all over CALABARZON were also awarded with a plaque of

appreciation to acknowledge their efforts and likewise inspire

them as well as other industries to continue on developing envi-

ronmentally sustainable programs and projects.

“We at DENR EMB R4A continue to commit to give our

best job to impact our environment… .We believe we can make change happen as long as we

remain united in our passion to protect mother earth.

- RD Noemi A. Paranada

After which, Engr. Eligio T. Idelfonso, OIC, Executive Director of the National Solid

Waste Management Commission (NSWMC) presented on the milestones and challenges

regarding Ecological Solid Waste Management. Part of his presentation was on the com-

pliance of the LGUs on the provisions of RA 9003. According to him as of June this year,

133 LGUs nationwide has not yet submitted their Solid Waste Management Plan

(SWMP). In CALABARZON region, 84 LGUs already have their approved SWMP out of

the 142 LGUs in the Region, the remaining SWMP of 53 LGUs subject for approval while

a remaining 5 LGUs still required for submission. Updates on Solid Waste Management

were also discussed such as Policy issuances, on-going studies to support policy devel-

opment, as well as existing and upcoming SWM plans and programs.

This was followed by the inspirational message of the OIC, Assistant Director for

EMB, Engr. Vizminda A. Osorio who encouraged all the participants to be part of the solu-

tion as the bureau and the local government strive to solve the problem on Solid Waste

Management.

The awarding ceremony for the winners of the “Search for Cleanest and Green-

est Barangay“ was also conducted during the said event. Brgy. Rosario of Carmona, Ca-

vite; Brgy. Palocpoc I of Mendez Cavite; and Brgy. San Jose of Tagaytay, Cavite were

among the barangays that showed exemplary practices qualifying them as the top 3 re-

gional winners for the search. ###

“Naniniwala ako na kung magtutulungan lamang po tayong lahat tungo sa isang makabuluhang solid waste management paniguradong magiging solid din po and resulta nito para sa ating bayan” - Hon. Roy M. Loyola (Representative of 5th Dis-trict, Cavite) Mr. Rommel DL Peneyra, ESWM, MENRO of LGU Carmona as he

delivers the message of Hon. Loyola

Environmental Summit ‘18

LGUs and Industries that presented their BET and BEP

in SWM

Antipolo City, Rizal Mendez, Cavite Silang, Cavite

Bureau of Jail Management & Penology (BJMP)

Eco-Index Network, Inc. Honda Cars Phils. SM Lipa/Batangas

First Phil. Industrial Park

Industries and Agencies Awarded

Cavite Biofuel Ecozone Golden Gate Business Park

Suntrust Ecotown Zone Cavite Economic Zone

First Cavite Industrial Estate Assn. Inc. First Cavite Industrial Estate

Gateway Business Park Daiichi Industrial Park

EMI Special Economic Zone Golden Mile Business Park

People’s Technology Complex Laguna International Industrial Park Rohm Electronics Philippines Inc.

Philippine Center for Environmental Awareness & Sustainability, Inc.

Automotive Honda Cars Philippines Inc. Calamba Premier International Park

Carmelray Industrial Corp. CBK Power Company Limited

Light Industry & Science Park I, II, III, IV HGST/Western Digital

First Philippine Industrial Park Carmelray Industrial Park I & II

First Phil. Industrial Park First Gen Corporation

Lima Land Inc. SM City Batangas

SM City Lipa Lafarge Holcim Aggregates, Inc.

Republic Cement & Building Materials, Inc. Solid Cement Corporation

Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Metro Rail Stores Group Inc.

Pacific Mall Corporation Mauban Quezon Power Plant

Top 3 Finalists of Cleanest and Greenest

Barangays

Brgy. Rosario of Carmona, Cavite Brgy. Palocpoc I of Mendez Cavite Brgy. San Jose of Tagaytay, Cavite

Awardees for Adopt an Estero / Water Body Program

South Luzon Thermal Energy Corp.

Ag & P KEPCO ILIJAN Power Corporation

Energy World Gas Operations Phils., Inc.

LGUs Awarded

City Gov’t off Tagaytay Municipal Gov’t of Mendez, Cavite City Government of Bacoor, Cavite Municipal Gov’t of Carmona, Cavite

Municipal Gov’t of Imus, Cavite Municipal Gov’t of Silang, Cavite

Municipal Gov’t of Kalayaan, Laguna Municipal Gov’t of Sta. Cruz, Laguna

Provincial Government of Rizal City Gov’t of Antipolo, Rizal

Municipal Gov’t of Teresa, Rizal Municipal Gov’t of Alabat, Quezon

Municipal Gov’t of Mauban, Quezon Municipal Gov’t of Catanauan, Quezon Municipal Gov’t of Sampaloc, Quezon Municipal Gov’t of Atimonan, Quezon