TITLE: Philippine coastal town leads war against plastic trash in Mindanao

AUTHOR: Mongabay News

DATE PUBLISHED: December 19, 2019

KEY INFO: Plastic pollution in the Philippines, especially in the Davao Gulf, is harming marine life and threatening human health. San Isidro, a town in Mindanao, has committed to eliminating plastic waste by 2030, engaging the community through initiatives like plastic collection incentives, financial education, and creating eco-bricks for construction.

TITLE: Untrouble a Turtle

AUTHOR:  DENR Davao

DATE PUBLISHED: July 21, 2020

KEY INFO: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is urging the public to dispose of waste properly to protect marine species, including sea turtles. Over half of the turtles' population, including five in the Philippines, have ingested plastic waste. Careless strewn plastic waste can end up floating into streams, rivers, and the ocean, where turtles mistake it for food.

TITLE: AdDUvocacy PSA: DALUYONG: Tides of Change - SDG 14

AUTHOR: Kalinaw Productions

DATE PUBLISHED: May 15, 2024

Key info: The advocacy video focuses on the growing problem of plastic pollution in Davao City’s waters. It calls for proper waste disposal practices, the use of eco-friendly alternatives, active participation in community clean-ups, and stricter implementation of plastic regulations. These efforts aim to protect marine life and preserve the waterways vital to Davao City’s environment and livelihood.

TITLE: Hisgutanang Klima sa Mindanao: Tackling plastic pollution

AUTHOR: Climate Reality Project Philippines

DATE PUBLISHED: January, 25, 2024

KEY INFO: Davao City, like much of the Philippines, struggles with severe plastic pollution, contributing to the country’s position as the largest ocean plastic polluter. Each year, around eight million tons of plastic enter the ocean, covering 40% of its surface and threatening marine life, with predictions of more plastic than fish by 2050. The continued reliance on single-use plastics and poor waste management are worsening the environmental and climate challenges in the region.

TITLE: War vs plastic wastes

AUTHOR: Ace June Rell S. Perez

DATE PUBLISHED: December 09, 2019

KEY INFO: The rising plastic waste in Samal and San Isidro, Davao Region, has led to their commitment to the Plastic Smart Cities movement, which aims to eliminate unnecessary plastic waste by 2030. This initiative tackles plastic pollution by enhancing waste management and recycling programs.

TITLE: Planet struggling to keep up with growing plastic pollution

AUTHOR: CBS NEWS

DATE PUBLISHED: Sep 7, 2024

KEY INFO: The video emphasizes the growing problem of plastic pollution worldwide, showing how millions of tons of plastic waste flow into rivers and oceans yearly. It highlights the harmful effects on marine life and ecosystems, urging viewers to reduce their plastic use, proper waste disposal, and substituting single-use plastics for more eco-friendly products as an alternative. These actions can help reduce plastic pollution in our marine life and a cleaner planet.

TITLE: Pag-ahon para sa Alon, Water you waiting for?

AUTHOR: Kearl Maning, Alliza Panes, Jannah Abalos, Princess Lumingkit

DATE PUBLISHED: May 14, 2024

KEY INFO: The poster highlights a crucial environmental issue: it is estimated that by 2050, more plastic will be in the ocean than fish. This plastic waste, including harmful microplastics, poses a significant threat to marine life, often leading to their death. The poster serves as a call to action, urging individuals to be the change our oceans need. It encourages everyone to dispose of their waste correctly and seek alternatives to single-use plastics.

TITLE: This Young Whale Died with 88 Pounds of Plastic in its Stomach

AUTHOR: National Geographic

DATE PUBLISHED: March 19, 2019

KEY INFO: Plastic pollution severely impacts food chains, especially for apex predators like marine mammals. A juvenile beaked whale in Davao City was found dead with over 88 pounds of plastic waste in its stomach, causing starvation, dehydration, and internal damage. This highlights how plastic accumulation disrupts ecosystems and the health of marine animals, with cascading effects on the entire food chain.

TITLE: One Mindanao: Kalayaan Coastal Clean Up sa Davao City

AUTHOR: GMA Regional TV

DATE PUBLISHED: June 27, 2019

KEY INFO: The overuse of plastic is a major problem contributing to marine pollution and damaging ecosystems. The One Mindanao: Kalayaan Coastal Clean Up sa Davao City video highlights community efforts to reduce plastic waste and combat marine pollution. It emphasizes the need for local action to protect the environment and promote healthier ecosystems.

TITLE: THE PLASTIC GRAVEYARD IN EL NIDO, PHILIPPINES

AUTHOR: Jackson Groves

DATE PUBLISHED April 24, 2019

KEY INFO: This vlog highlights how improper disposal of plastics, particularly in places like El Nido, leads to pollution as plastics accumulate on shorelines over time. Similarly, in Davao City and Samal, the over-reliance on single-use plastic products contributes to marine pollution in Davao Gulf, where improper waste disposal and excessive plastic use are causing significant environmental damage. Both situations emphasize the need for better waste management practices to protect marine ecosystems.

TITLE: Idis recovers 500+ waste items in Samal

AUTHOR: Sunstar Philippines

DATE PUBLISHED:  December 11, 2024

KEY INFO: The Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS) is actively combating plastic pollution in the Davao region through cleanup efforts and policy advocacy. During a coastal cleanup on Samal Island, the group collected over 500 waste items, highlighting the environmental impact of single-use plastics.

TITLE: Single-use plastics polluting major Davao City watershed – environment group

AUTHOR: Antonio Colina IV

DATE PUBLISHED: October 4, 2020

KEY INFO: The article highlights the environmental concern that single-use plastics are polluting the major watersheds in Davao City, particularly the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed in Baguio District. Environmental groups have raised alarms about the increasing plastic waste flowing into these waterways, which affects both the environment and local communities. These plastics contribute to flooding, soil erosion, and the contamination of water sources. Efforts to address this issue involve raising public awareness and pushing for sustainable waste management practices to reduce plastic pollution.

TITLE: First Evidence of Marine Litter Associated with COVID-19 in Davao Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines

AUTHOR: Neil Angelo S. Abreo and Vladimer Kobayashi

DATE PUBLISHED: July, 2021

KEY INFO: The study titled "First Evidence of Marine Litter Associated with COVID-19 in Davao Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines" highlights the emergence of pandemic-related waste, such as disposable face masks, gloves, and other personal protective equipment (PPE), as a new source of marine pollution in the Davao Gulf. Conducted by researchers from the University of the Philippines Mindanao, the study documents how the improper disposal of these items has exacerbated the existing plastic pollution crisis in the area. The findings emphasize the urgent need for strengthened waste management systems and public awareness campaigns to address this growing environmental issue, which poses threats to marine ecosystems and biodiversity in the region.

TITLE: Mga Kwentong Walang Plastikan


AUTHOR: Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability - IDIS

DATE PUBLISHED: February 26, 2021

KEY INFO: The webinar will feature Atty. Jesus Villardo III, Councilor Pilar Braga, Councilor Lalaine Marcos, Ecoteneo Official Ms. Mylai Santos, DENR-EMB XI Official Alnuflo Albufera, Atty. Gloria Ramos, and Atty. Konsi Mahipus. The focus of the webinar is on the widespread use of single-use plastic, particularly in Davao City, affecting the increase plastic waste in oceans especially in Davao Gulf. They will also talk about their experiences in creating and enforcing laws to ban single-use plastics and manage solid waste in their respective areas.