Philippine Business for Environmental Stewardship

28/07/2026

PBEST: Modernizing Solid Waste Management Is Key to a Cleaner, More Sustainable Philippines
PBEST Statement on the 2026 State of the Nation Address
28 July 2026

Protecting the environment is no longer only about conserving nature. It is about protecting public health, strengthening economic resilience, and securing a sustainable future for every Filipino.

The Philippine Business for Environmental Stewardship (PBEST) welcomes President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s call in his fifth State of the Nation Address to modernize the 25-year-old Ecological Solid Waste Management Act and adopt updated waste management approaches, including appropriate waste-to-energy and waste treatment technologies.

Modernizing the country's solid waste management framework presents an important opportunity to strengthen waste reduction, resource recovery, environmentally sound treatment, and resource efficiency. This effort should be guided by science-based policies, technology-neutral solutions, and approaches that complement waste reduction, segregation, recycling, and responsible waste treatment, while reinforcing shared responsibility among government, businesses, communities, and citizens.

As the Philippines grows, so must its capacity to manage waste responsibly. PBEST remains committed to supporting policies and partnerships that deliver practical, measurable environmental outcomes. Progress will ultimately be measured not by policy announcements alone, but by cleaner communities, stronger environmental systems, and a healthier future for all Filipinos.

27/07/2026

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna emphasizes the need for stronger solid waste management policies as the country generates around 61,000 tons of waste daily. He affirmed that the DENR stands ready to help transform the country's waste management system from a model of simple disposal to one of strict compliance, circular resource recovery, and climate resilience.

16/07/2026

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources said responsible mining can be practiced in the Philippines under stricter government oversight, while calling on small-scale miners to legalize their operations through reforms that aim to simplify permitting and promote environmentally sound mining practices.

In a media forum in Manila on Wednesday, Environment Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna said that advances in technology, stronger monitoring mechanisms and closer public scrutiny have changed how mining operations are regulated, making it more difficult for companies to ignore environmental rules.

MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources said responsible mining can be practiced in the Philippines under stricter government oversight, while calling on small-scale miners to legalize their operations through reforms that aim to simplify permitting and promote…

16/07/2026

04/07/2026

A USD 1.9 billion investment is set to reinforce safe and responsible mining in the Philippines following a productive meeting between President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and executives of OceanaGold Corporation in Vancouver. The investment will support the extension of the operational life of the world-class Didipio Gold-Copper Mine through 2037.

Leveraging the Enhanced Fiscal Regime for Large-Scale Metallic Mining Act and the CREATE MORE Act to improve capital efficiency, the project aims to optimize resource development while minimizing its environmental footprint across Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino.

01/07/2026

FCF Minerals Corporation conducted a benchmarking visit to Berong Nickel Corporation in Palawan as part of preparations for its Final Mine Rehabilitation and/or Decommissioning Plan (FMRDP), bringing together MGB Region II , Barangay Runruno, and local government stakeholders to learn from mine closure, rehabilitation and community transition practices.

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FCF Minerals Corporation conducted a benchmarking visit to Berong Nickel Corporation in Palawan as part of preparations for its Final Mine Rehabilitation and/or Decommissioning Plan (FMRDP), bringing together MGB Region II , Barangay Runruno, and local government stakeholders to learn from mine closure, rehabilitation and community transition practices. The visit included John Babli-ing, Anabelle Mae Binwag, Edgardo Sabado, Rolando Sajot, Jaypee Dela Cruz, and Lily Torrico, with Berong Nickel, a subsidiary of D.M. Consunji, Inc. , sharing lessons from its ongoing FMRDP implementation targeted for completion in 2028.

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01/07/2026

The John Hay Management Corporation (JHMC) and Philex Mining Corporation (PMC) renewed their commitment with the Environment Management Bureau (EMB) to ensure that air quality within their areas conforms to higher standards.

BAGUIO CITY – The John Hay Management Corporation (JHMC) and Philex Mining Corporation (PMC) renewed their commitment with the Environment Management Bureau (EMB) to ensure that air quality within their areas conforms to higher standards. The signing of the memorandum of agreement (MOA) on the…

04/06/2026

The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) said mining-related tree cutting is allowed only when companies comply with environmental laws and secure all required government permits and approvals, emphasizing that mining firms operate under strict regulatory oversight.

The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) said mining-related tree cutting is allowed only when companies comply with environmental laws and secure

04/06/2026

More than 50 educators from Northern Palawan visited the mining operations of Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corporation (RTNMC) in Bataraza as part of an educational program aimed at providing firsthand exposure to responsible mining and environmental management practices.

A total of 57 faculty members and teachers from 22 secondary schools participated in the educational mine visit at RTNMC’s site in Barangay Rio Tuba, where they were introduced to the company’s mining operations, environmental protection measures, and rehabilitation programs.

Over 50 educators from Northern Palawan visited RTNMC’s Rio Tuba mining site in Bataraza to learn about responsible mining practices,

02/06/2026

The value of the country’s metallic mineral production rose by 28.6 percent in the first quarter, lifted by higher gold and nickel prices despite weaker production volumes.

Data from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau showed that overall mineral output reached P82.78 billion in the three-month period, from P64.35 billion last year.

The value of the country’s metallic mineral production rose by 28.6 percent in the first quarter, lifted by higher gold and nickel prices despite weaker production volumes.