The Philippines remains the world’s third-largest source of marine litter, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Citing a 2021 World Bank study, DENR Undersecretary Jonas Leones said the country’s ranking did not improve. He, however, disagrees with the findings. “Personally, I do not agree with the findings considering that in terms of population, we are only 130 million compared to the big countries,” Leones said during the National Recycling Conference at Marriott Hotel Manila in Pasay City yesterday.

Cariaso, B. (2024, February 23). DENR: Phl still third largest source of marine litter. The Philippine Star, p. 4.