The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said it has secured a total of $278 million worth of grants for plastic waste management and marine protection projects. This subsidy will serve to enhance efforts among local government units (LGUs) in carrying out those projects in the next five to six years, the DENR said in a statement on Tuesday. “Through strategic partnerships with multilateral and bilateral institutions, we can address environmental issues efficiently and effectively,” Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga said in the statement.

Lazaro, J. (2024, January 24). DENR gets $278M for marine protection, drive vs plastic waste. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A5.