Top waste collectedTAK is the DENR’s campaign that engages communities as partners in addressing environmental issues and challenges. El Nido in Palawan and Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro were also launched as TAK local chapters to improve solid waste management amid the islands’ ongoing rehabilitation. These do not include the plastic waste in the 24-25 tons of trash generated by the town every day. Duties“We are often reminded by Secretary Roy Cimatu that environment protection is not only the duty of the DENR or the LGU (local government unit). It is part of our duties as mayor, barangay captain or councilor,” San Jose Mayor Romulo Festin said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 19, 2020 20:15 UTC