07/11/2025
LOOK: The Environmental Management Bureau MIMAROPA awarded several local government units in the region for their outstanding environmental practices during the 2025 Environmental Summit held at the Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA on November 6-7, 2025.
Selected LGUs received recognitions for their best practices in Marine Litter Action, Composting, Community Eco-Engagement, Alternative Fuel Utilization, Materials Recovery Facility Operation, and Upcycling and Crafts Production.
Below is the list of awardees per category:
Outstanding Practices for Marine Litter Action
1. Roxas, Palawan
2. San Vicente, Palawan
3. El Nido, Palawan
4. San Jose, Romblon
Outstanding Practices in Alternative Fuel Utilization
1. Boac, Marinduque
2. Sta. Cruz, Marinduque
3. Gasan, Marinduque
Outstanding Practices in Community Eco-Engagement
1. Narra, Palawan
2. Dumaran, Palawan
3. Quezon, Palawan
4. Rizal, Palawan
5. Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro
6. Roxas, Oriental Mindoro
7. Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro
8. Bansud, Oriental Mindoro
9. Sta. Maria, Romblon
10. Corcuera, Romblon
11. Looc, Romblon
12. Alcantara, Romblon
Outstanding Practices in Upcycling and Crafts Production
1. Sofronio Espanola, Palawan
2. Brooke's Point, Palawan
3. Bataraza, Palawan
4. Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
5. Victoria, Oriental Mindoro
6. Calintaan, Occidental Mindoro
7. Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro
8. Buenavista, Marinduque
9. Mogpog, Marinduque
10. San Agustin, Romblon
Outstanding Practices of Composting Operations
1. Gloria, Oriental Mindoro
2. Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro
3. Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro
4. Sta. Cruz, Occidental Mindoro
5. Torrijos, Marinduque
Outstanding Practices of Materials Recovery Facility Operations
1. Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
2. San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
3. Banton, Romblon
Moreover, provincial governments within MIMAROPA Region also received plaques of appreciation for extending their support in the implementation of solid waste management programs in their areas.