The United States government, along with its partners, has recently launched a center to help address the plastic pollution in the seas of Parañaque City.
Environmental group Oceana welcomes the call of local governments to designate through legislation their marine habitats and sanctuaries as one of the country’s protected areas.
Single-use plastics can no longer be seen scattered in the quaint village of Burgos, Ilocos Norte, as residents collect them in exchange for grocery items and school supplies.
Volunteers throughout the Zamboanga Peninsula planted at least 24,000 seedlings of various tree and mangrove species in celebration of World Environment Month.