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CEMSI volunteers to the International Coastal Clean-Up 2025

Phillip Medina — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 02:07:35 +0000

Manila Bay – In honor of this year’s International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Day, Cleanway Environmental Management Solutions, Inc. proudly participated in the coastal cleanup effort alongside the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources and other private sector volunteers. It was celebrated in the Manila Bay area on September 20, 2025.

ICC Day, a program held every year on the third Saturday in September, is regarded as the biggest volunteer event for ocean health in the world. Volunteers are organized by the event to clear rubbish from lakes, rivers, beaches, and other waterways. Nine of the coastal locations used for the ICC 2025 events in the Philippines were in the National Capital Region.

The livelihoods of coastal communities are at risk, ecosystems are disrupted, and marine life is seriously threatened by marine trash, especially plastics. The ICC urges everyone to support sustainable behaviors, engage in group action, and fulfill our common duty as environmental stewards.

Additionally, September continues to be a crucial month for raising awareness of maritime issues and the value of our oceans and coastal ecosystems. September is designated as Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANAMo) annually by Presidential Proclamation No. 316, Series of 2017.

The decree promotes three national and international memorial events pertaining to the maritime environment, including “International Coastal Cleanup Day.” The MANAMo celebrations serve as a vital reminder of the vital role our waters play in maintaining biodiversity, sustaining livelihoods, and combating climate change. The other two events are “National Maritime Day” and “Fish Conservation Week.”

Together with other ocean stewards, Cleanway is committed to maintaining the integrity of our marine ecosystems and the beauty of our coastal regions.

Eastern Visayas State University Partnership

Phillip Medina — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 01:18:23 +0000

Isabel, Leyte – In our continuing efforts for community outreach, Cleanaway Philippines, Inc. signed a memorandum of agreement with the Eastern Visayas State University for the BS Chemical Engineering internship program. We take pride in knowing that there are students who are interested in pursuing a career in environmental management in their locality. We need this in every community – future engineers and environmentalists in every province to solve our waste problem. Congratulations to our interns!

Cleanway commits to Earth Hour 2025

cleanway — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 02:21:19 +0000

Manila, Philippines – Beyond the hour shutdown last 2024, Cleanway is committed to conserving resources for the entire year as part of its Earth Hour pledge. Based on the Annual Consumption Records, water use was efficientlty monitored as it decreased by 5.27%. Similarly, energy consumption went down by 13.11% as part of the reinforced program on electricity savings and the overall energy efficiency program. This is our commitment to Mother Earth beyond the one-hour power shutdown of our three facility plants in Cavite, Tarlac and Leyte, and we are looking forward to our 2025 efficiency program performance.

Let’s stand together for our planet—because every action counts! Join us in making a difference this Earth Hour 2025!

#earthhour #earthhour2025 #biggesthourforearth

CEMSI Partners with FEED, Rotary, UP Land Grant in Sierra Madre

Phillip Medina — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 05:22:46 +0000

Sierra Madre – CEMSI Silang and Tarlac partners with Fostering Education & Environment for Development or FEED Inc. and Rotary Club of Eisenhower for its annual tree planting activity in the UP Laguna-Quezon Land Grant. The location is situated at the end of the Sierra Madre Ridge bordering the two provinces. After a 15-minute hike, 350 native Philippine trees were planted along the slopes. Here, seedlings are monitored by the local community and professional Forest rangers. Activity sites are also available with GPS for quick location reference of the planted trees.

Do you know that there is a law requiring every citizen of this country to plant trees? PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1153 requires the planting of one tree every month for five consecutive years. Section 2 of the said decree states that “In furtherance of said policy, every citizen of the Philippines at least ten (10) years of age, actually residing therein, unless physically disabled to do so, shall plant one tree every month for five (5) consecutive years.” Now you know it’s the responsibility of every Filipino! Plant one now! Or plant 12 for the year! It’s better to plant 60 in a day!

Simultaneous Clean-Up for Earth Hour 2024

Phillip Medina — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 01:39:25 +0000

Nationwide – CEMSI Tarlac joins the DENR PENRO Manila Bay Tarlac Clean-Up Activity at Cutcut River as part of its commitment to serve the community. The company heeded the call of the local government to be at the forefront of environmental awareness campaign. This also coincides with the company’s effort to support Earth Hour 2024 by enriching the campaign with worthwhile environmental activities. In celebration of the World Water Day, a Simultaneous Clean-Up Activity for the Adopt-an-estero/ Waterbody Program last March 22 was led by the LIDE Locators composed of CPI, EMAI, FAG, Grand Terra, HKIAMPI, IASCO, LMC, Petron, RPMI, LGU Isabel, Bilwang Community. Cleanaway Philippines, Inc. has adopted Bilwang as its program beneficiary for the past several years now. The event was also part of CPI’s commitment to the Earth Hour 2024. While at the Main Plant in Silang, employees engaged in their regular inspection and cleaning of Labuyo Creek in Barangay Maguyam. Silang Plant is a recipient of the DENR Adopt-An-Estero Program Award in 2023 in recognition of its committment to effluent monitoring and water care. #biggesthourforearth #myhourforearth

Sharing Hazwaste Treament Sustainability at 2024 PCEDM Convention

Phillip Medina — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 01:15:37 +0000

Pasay City – Together in environmental advocacy, CEMSI partners with Sanofi in the 2024 Philippine College of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (PCEDM) Convention to showcase responsible disposal of healthcare waste. CEMSI advocates zero-to-landfill methodologies as part of its sustainability agenda. To date, treated wastes are converted to inert ash through its Thermal Oxidizer. The final product is transformed into paver bricks suitable for landscaping use.

CEMSI joins Earth Hour 2024

CTC ADMIN — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:56:23 +0000

Nationwide – This Saturday, March 23, Cleanway Environmental Management Solutions Inc. and Cleanaway Philippines Inc. supports Earth Hour in their global environmental advocacy. In our third year, we will conduct successive clean-ups in our communities. See you all this Saturday for the worldwide support to this awareness campaign.

Recognized as Top Stakeholder in Cavite

Phillip Medina — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 07:54:57 +0000

DepEd Stakeholders Summit 2024 Award

Silang, Cavite- The Cavite Division of the Department of Education recognizes Cleanway Environmental Management Solutions, Inc. as one of its Top 25 Stakeholders in education and community building. Held in the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS), the Agapay 2024 gathered various stakeholders and recognized projects in their respective localities. Cleanway’s efforts for Maguyam Elementary School is part of its 15-year community sustainability program. Since 2008, the school has been a partner of its corporate social responsibility projects that range from school material assistance, construction and cleaning material donations, equipment and mobile phone donations, and implementation of environmental education programs.

Corporate Affairs Manager Phillip Medina received the award on behalf of the company.

Included in the Top 25 Outstanding Stakeholders recipients are the following: Division Partners 1. Security Bank Foundation, Inc.; 2. Republic Biscuit Corporation; 3. M&C Tour Services; 4. Tanza Oasis Hotel and Resort; 5. MME Connections; 6. Save the Children Philippines; 7. Masterpiece 17 and Knowledge Enterprises; School Partners 8. Jesus V. del Rosario Foundation (Naic/ Timalan Hillsview Integrated School); 9. Gardenia Bakeries Phils, Inc (Alfonso/ Bilog ES); 10. Feed the Hungry Fil-Am (Mendez/ Asis ES); 11. Planet Water Foundation (Silang/ Tibig ES); 12. Cleanway Environmental Management and Solutions, Inc. (Silang/ Maguyam ES); 13. Primera Luz Filipina Masonic Lodge No. 69 (Kawit/ Binakayan ES); 14. Cavite State University-College of Education (Indang ES); 15. Hope-Share Church (Tagaytay City/ Dapdap ES); 16. LINKS Building Bridges for Children, Inc (Alfonso Central School); 17. Phil Reclamation Authority (Tanza/ Amaya, Julugan, Capipisa, Flaviana Arayata ES); 18. Gen Trias Eagles Club (Alfonso/ Kaysuyo NHS); 19. Smart Telecommunications, Inc (TMC/ Francisco Osorio Integrated SHS); 20. Edwin G. Del Rosario (Tanza/ Priscilla G. Del Rosario ES); 21. Maria Victoria Colayco-Lagoutte (Tagaytay/ Tagaytay City Central School); 22. Armindo V. Buendia (Rosario/ Rosario NHS); 23. Ricardo O. Loyola (Silang/ Ulat Integrated School); 24. Victoria S. Herrera (Tagaytay City- Tagaytay City Science NHS-Integrated SHS); and, 25. Eustaquio M. Ilano (Alfonso/ UplI ES)

Managing Director EJ Esguerra, Chief Operating Officer Ronel Pagcaliwangan, VP for Operations Rodney Esguerra and the rest of Cleanway management team would like to express its heartfelt gratitude to DepED Cavite and Maguyam Elementary School for this recognition.

Cleaning-up for the Community

Phillip Medina — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:17:21 +0000

Silang, Cavite – November is Environmental Awareness Month! As part of our commitment to the community, Cleanway cleans up Labuyo Creek in Barangay Maguyam, Silang. This body of water traverses the major industrial estates in the locality. In 2019, a trash trap was constructed upstream to manage the solid waste collection. Regular COD and BOD testings are conducted upstream, mid-stream and downstream to monitor the water quality and condition. This year, the company partnered with Rotary E-Club of Edsa Ortigas for the refurbishment of the Trash Trap last July 1, 2023. This device holds up solid waste upstream for easy collection of unwanted wastes from the creek. Rotary provided the Maguyam community with a solution and through the collaboration of private entities, this can replicated in other water streams of the municipality. The project was in coordination with the MENRO of Silang in compliance with DENR directives. Cleanway is a signatory of the Adopt An Estero Program of the DENR-EMB IVA. It received recognition from the regional agency given its commitment and growing partnership with NGOs like the Rotary Club. The company promises to commit itself to the protection of bodies of water and continuously strives to fulfill its pledge to support this worthy cause.

New Partnerships with DENR-EMB and Rotary

Phillip Medina — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 05:52:20 +0000

Tagaytay City – Cleanway renewed its commitment with the DENR-EMB’s Adopt-An-Estero Program. After receiving recognition from the regional agency, Cleanway signed another agreement to take care of Labuyo Creek nearest to the main plant in Silang. For several years, the company has been monitoring and cleaning the water body that passes through several industrial sites. Regular water testing is conducted from its upstream, midstream, and downstream points to ensure effluent quality. In 2018, Cleanway installed a trash trap unit between the upstream and midstream sections to monitor alleged illegal waste disposal. Rotary E-Club of Edsa Ortigas refurbished the old device with a stronger material in July 2023. Since then, the creek has sustained its sound maintenance assuring the community of Maguyam of our intention for a cleaner and greener environment, thanks to our Rotary partner. We also thank the Barangay Council for its support of the program and the Local Government of Silang for its stringent monitoring of our water bodies. We hope that all industries will soon be conscious and concerned for our environment. Explore fruitful partnerships for nature!

The MOA signing was represented by the Chief Operating Officer Alfredo O. Ebita for the CEMSI Managing Director, Jose Exiquel Esguerra with DENR-EMB IV-A Regional Director Noemi Paranada signing for the government. With the CEMSI delegation are Operations Division Chief Antonio Celajes, SHEQ Manager Marisol Rosel and Corporate Affairs Officer Phillip Medina.

Silang Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer MENRO Engr. Rezza Panis witnessed the signing and pledged to monitor the activities in Labuyo Creek.

Barangay Maguyam Officials headed by its Chairman Rodante Tapia also witnessed the signing of Cleanway in its commitment to protect Labuyo Creek for the community.