Tuesday, Jan 24, 2023
Quezon City, Philippines - The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has issued the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 11898, also known as the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act of 2022. This law requires large-scale companies to establish a mechanism for the recovery of their plastic packaging. Secretary Antonia Yulo Loyzaga signed the IRR in January 2023.
Through the EPR, obliged companies "have the responsibility for the proper and effective...
While the word ‘frontliners’ is commonly attributed to doctors, policemen, and even food delivery personnel, it is equally important to recognize 'environmental frontliners'. On September 19, 2022, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recognized the agency's environmental stewards who persevered in protecting the environment despite challenges in their line of duty.
