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DEPARTMENT of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga reiterated on Monday, April 22, 2024, the urgent need to spread awareness on the indestructibility of plastics and the environmental impact of plastic pollution eth In a statement for Earth Day 2024 with the theme Planet vs Plastics, Loyzaga noted the hazards posed by plastics to human health and the ecosystem eth She said that in a year, the Philippines produces around 2 eth 7 million tons of plastic waste in which most end up in landfills, dumpsites, rivers and water supply systems eth Loyzaga noted that 20 percent of the country’s plastic waste ends up in the oceans eth On top of the country’s organic waste, plastic for market needs, food wrapping and packaging for consumers make up 61,000 metric tons of solid waste on a daily basis eth “When the rains come, we are literally swimming in them (plastic),” said Loyzaga eth “But on a daily basis, we consume plastics in the fish caught in our seas, through the substandard water bottles we use and in the very air we breathe eth Microplastics have been found in raindrops and are being studied for their impact on clouds and climate change,” she added eth Loyzaga educated the public that plastics have traditionally been made from oil, natural gas, or coal, the very fossil fuel sources that have driven climate change eth She also noted that the Philippines loses around US$890 million each year because recyclable plastic is being thrown away instead of repurposing it eth The DENR secretary said one of the measures the government impose to address concerns on plastic waste include the passage of the Extended Producer Responsibility Act of 2022, or the EPR Law, which shifted the burden of collecting used plastic from the local government to the producers and manufacturers themselves eth Loyzaga said over 800 large-scale companies have registered and committed to reducing plastic use through the substitution and development of sustainable packaging solutions, and collection, treatment, and recycling initiatives eth She said these companies have also committed to education and raising awareness of the environmental impact of plastic pollution eth “But the government and the corporations cannot do it alone eth Transformation towards a plastics-free world begins at home eth Experts and universities must also do their share eth Sustainable and affordable alternatives must be found along with changes in production and consumption eth In developing countries like ours, solid waste management is an informal industry eth The welfare of waste workers must also be part of a just transition that leaves no one behind,” said Loyzaga eth “Together, we can win this battle of planet vs eth plastics eth Every step we take counts, and we will need to work as one eth It is our choice to act today or let our plastic waste determine our tomorrow eth Earth Day must be every day eth We will fight to win the war of Planet vs eth Plastics,” she added eth (TPM/SunStar Philippines) eth
THE Department of Labor and Employment in Central Visayas (DOLE 7) has urged employers in the region to allow their employees to take heat breaks due to the ongoing high temperatures eth DOLE 7 Director Lilia Estillore told SunStar Cebu that paying attention to the well-being of employees is also a responsibility of the company eth She also urged employers to follow the implemented occupational safety and health protocols, which are in place for the safety of workers eth Health and weather experts have advised people to avoid staying outdoors from 9 a eth m eth to 4 p eth m eth , saying it’s necessary not to stay under direct sunlight for more than 20 minutes as it can be harmful to health, especially for those with preexisting conditions eth Heat indexA weather expert at the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Cebu recorded a high heat index for three consecutive days from Monday, April 22, to Wednesday, April 24, peaking at 39 degrees Celsius at 2 p eth m eth Weather specialist Jhomer Eclarino from Visayas Pagasa Regional Services Division explained that this number indicates extreme caution, warning of possible heat cramps, exhaustion and even heatstroke from prolonged outdoor activities eth Eclarino anticipates further increases in the heat index and surface temperature in May, traditionally the hottest month in Cebu eth / KJF eth What is the status of casino in the Philippines? - Bingo5