Manila, May 14 -- The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading a landmark bill establishing a national framework for the development, regulation, and operation of waste-to-energy (WTE) and other waste treatment technologies.
A priority measure under the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC), House Bill (HB) 9157, or the proposed Waste-to-Energy Act, seeks to strengthen the country's renewable energy portfolio while addressing long-standing waste management and flood control problems through modern and environmentally compliant technologies.
It aims to reduce the health and environmental risks posed by open dumpsites, clogged waterways, and untreated residual waste while promoting cleaner and...