Catbalogan City, Samar | Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) RO8 hosted last Monday, September 29, the second leg of the Waste & Water Summit 2025. The program has engaged various Local Government Units from the Province of Samar, along with partners, exhibitors, and stakeholders at the Samar Convention Center for a day of an environmental forum. Cleanaway Philippines, Inc. (CPI) presented the current technologies and protocols in handling hazardous industrial and medical wastes.

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.

Ormoc City | Cleanaway Philippines, Inc. joins the Waste and Water Summit 2025 in Superdome. The summit gathers local and national leaders, experts, and stakeholders for knowledge exchange, best practices and convergence on innovative solutions in Region VIII. The program is spearheaded the Regional Ecology Center (REC) of Eastern Visayas. “The summit serves as a valuable platform for environment officers from local government units (LGUs) to stay informed on the latest developments in waste management, broaden their professional networks, and enhance their knowledge and skills.” Recognizing the strong link between solid waste and water pollution, this year’s summit incorporates water quality management topics in line with Republic Act 9275, otherwise known as the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004.

Some of the highlights are Waste-to-Energy concepts and other waste processing technologies; Wastewater Treatment Facility (WTF) in Sanitary Landfills; Septic design, septage management, and sewerage system; LGU Ormoc’s success story on septage management; Circular Economy practices in Ormoc City and the Province-wide compliance to RA 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.

Ormoc, Leyte – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), through its Marine Environmental Protection Command (MEPCOM), fulfilled its mandate in preventing marine pollution through effective enforcement of environmental laws within the maritime zones. With the launch of Task Force Ingat Dagat in Region VIII, the program addresses a comprehensive initiative designed to strengthen environmental protection through community engagement, pollution response training, and awareness campaigns targeting schools, fisherfolk, port stakeholders, and coastal communities.

In partnership with Cleanaway Philippines, Inc. in the Eastern Visayas, the Marine Environmental Protection Enforcement and Response Group – Eastern Visayas (MEPERG EV) spearheads a campaign with key industry stakeholders. We thank the agency for recognizing our role in driving economic growth with a shared responsibility to safeguard the local marine environment. 

The Task Force Ingat Yaman Dagat and Oil Spill Response Exercise was held last August 7 to 8, 2025 in Ormoc City with Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez as the Guest of Honor and Speaker. 

Cagayan de Oro-  Cleanaway Philippines Inc. and Cleanway Environmental Management Solutions Inc. made a joint participation in the 45th PCAPI National Assembly. This year’s advocacy is on MOVING BEYOND COMPLIANCE: REINFORCING OUR ROLE IN KEEPING THE BALANCE IN NATURE. The annual national gathering of Pollution Control Officers is highlighted by a series of discussions and consultations on environmental protection and its updated guidelines.

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!

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Silang, Cavite- CEMSI collaborated with the Municipal Environmental and Natural Resources Office of Silang to raise awareness on solid waste management. CEMSI’s P50,000 cash donation aims to reintroduce and incentivize MENRO’s program on efficient barangay waste segregation. Two barangays were recognized for their environmental efforts. Barangay Biga I and Paligawan received P25,000 incentive from CEMSI to continue their efforts in plastic and tin can segregation. Solid waste management should start in our homes, and with the help of the Barangay Leaders, it can create greater progress to protect our environment.

Tacloban City – DOH Eastern Visayas Center for Health Development – Health Facility Development Cluster organized the “Hospital Summit 2024” last October 23-24, 2024 at Summit Hotel, Tacloban City. The event gathered the Chief of Hospitals, Hospital Administrators, and other Stakeholders to discuss the current issues on the region’s healthcare agenda. The collaboration initiated at the summit has the potential to evolve in several impactful ways to serve the citizens and the local environment. Thank you for the recognition as one of your partners in Region VIII.