AUTHOR: Antonio L. Colina IV

DATE PUBLISHED: FEBRUARY 1, 2023

KEY CONTENT: The waste-to-energy project of the local government of Davao is still pending approval from the Economic Development Authority. The project will affect 20 barangays, as most places need proper waste management and cannot handle the volume of waste generated. The barangays will establish materials recovery facilities (MRF) to dispose of all the trash correctly and not go into landfills.

AUTHOR: Rowegie Abanto

DATE PUBLISHED:  Feb 3, 2023

KEY CONTENT: The National Land Use Act establishes a national land-use authority to draft and oversee a national land-use plan that divides land into four categories: protection (for conservation), production (for agriculture and fisheries), settlement development (for residential purposes), and infrastructure development (for transportation, communication, water resources, and social infrastructure).

AUTHOR: ICLEI-SEAS

DATE PUBLISHED:  SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

KEY CONTENT: The ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability Southeast Asia has spearheaded the second installation of its regional forums on energy efficiency and conservation. Around 180 key players from the Mindanao region attended the forum, including local governments, national government agencies, the private sector, energy service providers, and academic and industry experts. Participants came from all over Mindanao, including the Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Caraga and Davao regions, Soccsksargen, and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, allowing for robust and wide-ranging discussions about EE&C in the context of the region.