The local government of a town in Ilocos Norte implemented a "plastic-free holiday," mandating all establishments to minimize the use of plastics at least three times a week.
The forest institute under the Department of Science and Technology pushes the use of bamboo as construction materials to promote more eco-friendly and sustainable materials in future infrastructures.
The Philippine Army initiated a tree-planting activity nationwide in compliance with the president's goal of planting one million trees by the end of his term.
The Department of Science and Technology disclosed that its scientists are currently developing a beta-lactamase inhibitor that would level up the effectiveness of antibiotics.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Northern Mindanao promotes "trash trap" projects in barangays to eliminate floating garbages on its bodies of water.