TITLE: Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability: 23 Years of Advocating for Clean Water and Healthy Watersheds in Davao City and South Central Mindanao

AUTHOR: Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS)

DATE PUBLISHED: March 29, 2022

KEY INFORMATION: For more than 2 decades, IDIS has been a passionate advocate for sustainable living in Davao City and South Central Mindanao, protecting watersheds and ensuring access to clean water for future generations. They’ve brought people together through the Lunhaw Awards, honoring 122 groups for their inspiring eco-friendly initiatives and backing 12 sustainability campaigns that make a real difference. With 13 research studies, they’ve helped shape policies that protect the environment, and their efforts have reforested 182.5 hectares of the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed. By nurturing over 20,000 seedlings and partnering with schools, NGOs, and government agencies, IDIS continues to inspire communities to work hand-in-hand for a greener and more sustainable future.

TITLE: Dabawenyos Urged to Safeguard City’s Watersheds Amid Challenges

AUTHOR: Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

DATE PUBLISHED: November 24, 2023
KEY INFORMATION: During the 11th Davao Watershed Stakeholders' Summit, city officials highlighted how important it is for us, Dabawenyos, to protect the city’s watersheds, especially with the ongoing El Niño phenomenon. They talked about efforts like the Watershed Code of Davao City and the Watershed Management Council (WMC) that help address issues, but challenges like illegal settlements, cutting down trees, and improper waste disposal are still a problem. Local leaders reminded us that protecting the environment isn’t just the government’s job, it’s something we all share responsibility for.

TITLE: Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology find presence of microplastic in Laguna Lake

AUTHOR: PTV Philippines

DATE PUBLISHED: July 6, 2023

KEY INFORMATION: The video talks about micro plastic can merge with plankton and affect local marine life, and the fish we eat.

URL: https://youtu.be/lvBdRh4hLp0?si=Id9gL_cGRYfWxF-E

TITLE: ‘Disgusting’: Young Whale Dies With 88 Pounds Of Plastic In Its Stomach

AUTHOR: CBS Local News

DATE PUBLISHED: Mar 20, 2019

KEY INFORMATION: The Video explains Darrell Blatchley, a marine mammal expert and the curator at the D’Bone Collector Museum in Davao City, brought a whale back to the lab to open it up for a necropsy, he found something shocking: more than 88 pounds of plastic waste jammed into its belly.

TITLE: Hisgutanang Klima sa Mindanao: Tackling plastic pollution

AUTHOR: Marisol Tuso

DATE PUBLISHED: January 25, 2024

KEY INFORMATION: Plastic pollution is currently one of the biggest problems affecting the marine environment with an estimated eight (8) million tons of plastic entering the ocean annually. Roughly 40% of the ocean’s surface is now covered in plastic debris and if our plastic consumption continues, it is estimated that by 2050, there will be more plastic than fish in the oceans.

TITLE: Microplastics found in fish from Mindanao, DENR asks companies to address issue

AUTHOR: GMA Integrated News

DATE PUBLISHED: February 1, 2024

KEY INFORMATION: A study by the Department of Science and Technology's National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) revealed that microplastics were found in about 60% of fish samples, particularly bangus, from Mindanao. Microplastics, tiny particles resulting from plastic degradation, have a significant impact on smaller organisms and may affect fish growth. Experts, like Dr. Deo Florence Onda, raise concerns about the potential long-term impact on both marine life and human health. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has urged companies to address the issue to prevent further contamination.

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

AUTHOR: Bong S. Sarmiento

DATE PUBLISHED: December 19, 2019

KEY INFORMATION: San Isidro, a coastal town in Mindanao, has taken a strong stand against plastic pollution after seeing the tragic deaths of sea turtles that swallowed plastic waste. In response, the community has come together to collect plastic trash, and the town is rewarding them for their efforts. The plastic is turned into eco-bricks, which are used for local construction projects. As part of this campaign, children are taught about saving money while helping clean the environment. The town is working with the WWF's Plastic Smart Cities program to protect the Davao Gulf, a vital fishing area, and raise awareness about how plastic waste affects both marine life and human health

TITLE: Threats Of Improper Waste Disposal Of Factories In Davao City

AUTHOR: Haide Abonales Tanoy

DATE PUBLISHED: November 19, 2018

KEY INFORMATION: The video shows improper waste disposal and its effects. Mainly from factories, improper waste disposal and its effects on others and to marine life could cause pollution that can kill local marine life

TITLE: Looking Into the Solid Waste Management of Purok Sto. Niño, Buhangin, Davao City –Environmental Vlog

AUTHOR: Nicole Andre Luczon

DATE PUBLISHED: Dec 21, 2020

KEY INFORMATION: This vlog discusses the issue of improper waste disposal and its harmful impact on marine life. It also ways to prevent this issue, is by strictly segregating our trash and composting waste.

TITLE: How Plastics Ingestion is Killing the Marine Life in the Philippines

AUTHOR: Darrell Blatchley & Neil Angelo Abreo

DATE PUBLISHED: 09 Aug 2021

KEY INFORMATION: The article discusses how we improperly throw our waste and how it goes to our seas, specifically in Davao, which is causing our marine life to die due to consuming garbage.

TITLE: The Green Report: Why should you care about plastics in our seas?

AUTHOR: Rappler.com

DATE PUBLISHED: June 25, 2022

KEY INFORMATION: Plastic pollution represents a considerable danger to the environment, profoundly impacting Filipino fisherfolk who face challenges in securing food as plastic debris permeates fishing areas. During a discussion facilitated by Jee Geronimo, 2021 Ramon Magsaysay award recipient and fisherman Roberto “Ka Dodoy” Ballon, along with Oceana Philippines vice president Gloria Ramos, illuminated the difficult truths surrounding plastic pollution and its repercussions on communities. The conversation is available on The Green Report podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms.

Key Information: A webinar on plastic pollution in Koronadal City addressed the issue of how improper waste disposal fuels marine pollution and habitat destruction. It emphasized reducing plastic usage, proper waste management, and community action in protecting the ecosystem. Given that the focus of the webinar is on Koronadal, it is evident that the lessons derived could be very well applied to other environmental problems commonly held by regions of Mindanao, thus further urging cooperation.

TITLE: Perception of Solid Waste Management and Rate of Accumulation in Schools in Mati City, Mindanao Island, Philippines

AUTHORS: Edison Macusi, Ilah Dianne G. Morales, Neil Angelo Seniel Abreo, Lea Jimenez

DATE PUBLISHED: December 16, 2019

KEY INFORMATION: The survey on waste management practices was conducted in three public schools in Mati City, Davao Oriental. The observation revealed that the solid wastes mainly comprised plastic at 45% and paper at 27%. Although 37%-67% have high regard for appropriate waste disposal, pollution, contamination, flooding, and clogged rivers remained due to inappropriate waste disposition. The students were willing to pay for shopping bags if their price was less than Php 5.00, and the study recommended information and education campaigns to improve waste management in schools and surrounding communities.

TITLE: Bantay Dagat Davao

AUTHOR: Bantay Dagat Davao

DATE PUBLISHED: February 15, 2023

KEY INFORMATION: Bantay Dagat Davao is a group of dedicated volunteers regularly picking and transforming marine plastic wastes into sustainable building materials such as eco-friendly concrete hollow blocks and paver bricks through recycling efforts.

TITLE: Marine Environmental Protection Force South Western Mindanao

AUTHOR: GOVSERV

DATE PUBLISHED: September 19, 2024

KEY INFORMATION: This page was created to inform the public of marine environmental protection in its function to oil spill response operations and enforcement of all marine environmental laws and regulations.

TITLE: Environmental Impact Assessment Report For Davao City Expressway Project In The Republic Of The Philippines

AUTHOR: Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

DATE PUBLISHED: January 8, 2021

KEY INFORMATION: The article explains how construction work such as dredging, causes sediment that can harm coral reefs and marine habitats. It also points out how improper waste disposal leads to polluted seawater, which puts marine life at risk. Even though there are plans to control the damage, the article says that without proper action and help from the community, the environment could still suffer in the long run.