PH Environment chief leads groundbreaking of solid waste management facility in Iloilo

The Manila Times

PH Environment chief leads groundbreaking of solid waste management facility in Iloilo  Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga leads the groundbreaking of Iloilo City’s Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility (ISWMF) — the first of its kind in the Philippines — on April 4, 2025. Loyzaga said the ISWMF addressed the pressing issue of solid waste management in the country, including large amounts of plastic waste generated daily and the improper disposal methods.  VIDEO BY RJAY ZURIAGA CASTOR  Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe   Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net     Follow us:  Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook   Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram   Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter   DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion     Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital Sign up to our newsletters: https://tmt.ph/newsletters    Check out our Podcasts:  Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify   Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts   Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic   Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer  Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein  #themanilatimes #tmtnews  #philippines

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00:00which would also address their challenge.

00:03So today we take an important step towards a sustainable and integrated solution,

00:09not just to waste, not just to power, if I may add the shade, to water security.

00:15We know that Iloilo City is underserved by water distribution system and by the sourcing system as well.

00:23So we're very glad that this comprehensive and integrated solution has been devised

00:28to address three major issues for the city.

00:32With the capacity to process 475 of the 500 tons of municipal waste per day,

00:39the Iloilo City integrated waste management facility will not only reduce landfill dependence,

00:46but will generate our 3.5 megawatts of renewable energy

00:51and we understand take on about 35% of the energy needs of the desalination facility.

00:58We commend this particular integration and comprehensive solution.

01:04This plan is capable of benefiting the desalination,

01:09plan is capable of benefiting over 400,000 residents and businesses in the city.

01:17So this is the sort of innovation that we are looking for hopefully to be coupled with social innovation

01:24that addresses both the informal and formal waste worker sector in the country.

01:31The project represents the transformation of our waste management system

01:36from one based on disposal to one that emphasizes recovery,

01:41energy efficiency and generation, industrial decarbonization and water security.

01:47So this is crucial as it provides, as I said, a comprehensive solution

01:53that allows us to maximize resource use while minimizing environmental impact.

01:59It provides us with a model for comprehensive integrated environmental,

02:05water and energy solutions nationwide.

02:09The first of its kind is being piloted here in the city.

02:14So the DNR fully supports this initiative and remains committed to advancing policies and programs

02:20that promote sustainable waste management and the circular economy.

02:25But for this facility to truly succeed, as I mentioned earlier...

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