PCAPI 4A’s 13th BIENNIAL PCO GENERAL ASSEMBLY:
“PCOs: CATALYSTS TO CIRCULARITY and CLIMATE ACTION”

The Pollution Control Association of the Philippines (PCAPI) Region 4A Chapter held its 13th Biennial PCO General Assembly (GA) on 11-12 October 2023 in Okada Manila. Responding to pressing issues, we had a timely discussion revolving on the theme: “PCOs: Catalysts to Circularity and Climate Action.”

This 2-day convention aims to:

(1) provide updates on environmental laws and regulations;

(2) share knowledge and best practices on program and processes that promote circular economy that are widely applicable to industries;

(3) seek updates and requirements to respond to carbon reduction programs as a response to climate action;

(4) present the much-anticipated Search and Awards for multiple categories (Outstanding PCO, Success Story and Mother Nature Award); and

(5) showcase an exhibition of top and reputable environmental service providers and suppliers.

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GUEST OF HONORS

Hon. Senator LOREN B. LEGARDA
Senate President Pro-Tempore, 19th Congress

Keynote Speaker

Engr. SHIRLYN CHUA-REYES
President, PCAPI National

Engr. ROBERT ANGELO METIN
OIC- Regional Director, DENR-EMB CALABARZON

Engr. GILBERT C. GONZALES
Director, DENR-Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)

POLICY UPDATES AND EMERGING REGULATIONS

PD1586 – Phil. Environmental Impact Statement Sytem (PEISS)

Engr. MARIVIC E. YAO
Chief, Systems Planning and Policy Section, EMB-DENR

RA9275 – Phil. Clean Water Act (DENR)

Engr. RAHEEMAH A. GOMEZ
Engineer I, Water Quality Management Section, EMB-DENR

RA9275 – Phil. Clean Water Act (LLDA)

Engr. GEORGE S. VOLANTE
OIC, Environmental Compliance Office, ERD, LLDA

RA 8749 – Phil. Clean Air Act

Engr. JUNDY T. DEL SOCORRO
Chief, Air Quality Management Section, EMB-DENR

RA6969 – Chemicals Management

Engr. EDWIN ROMEL N. NAVALUNA
Chief, Chemical Management Section, EMB-DENR

RA6969 – Hazardous Wastes Management

Engr. GERI-GERONIMO R. SAÑEZ
Chief, Hazardous Waste Management Section, EMB-DENR

DAO 2014-02 – PCO Accreditation

Engr. DIANNE KRISTINE AVILA
EMS II, Water Quality Management Section, EMB-DENR

CIRCULARITY TOPICS

Mr. JONAS MARIE DUMDUM
Industry Solutions Consultant, Nomura Research Institute (NRI) Manila

3 Pillars of Circularity and Circular Business Models in the Philippines

Engr. ESPERANZA SAJUL
OIC AD and Concurrent Chief, EIA Division, EMB-DENR

Plastic Recovery
Policy Updates on RA 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Mgt) and RA 11898 (Extended Producers Responsibility Act)

Mr. BERT GUEVARA
Vice President, Philippine Alliance for Recycling & Material Sustainability

Plastic Recovery
EPR Opportunities and Barriers, Best Available Technology/ies (BAT) and Best Environmental Practices (BEP)

Engr. REYNALDO ESGUERRA
Chief, Environmental and Biotechnology Division, ITDI-DOST

Waste to Energy & Water Circularity Implementation Opportunities and Barriers Best Available Technology/ies (BAT) and Best Environmental Practices (BEP)

CLIMATE ACTION TOPICS

Mr. JEROME ILAGAN
Chief, Policy Research and Development Division Climate Change Commission

Climate Policies & Business Strategies

Mr. MICHAEL O. SINOCRUZ
Director IV, Energy Policy & Planning Bureau, DOE

Sustainable Energy Trends and Opportunities
DOE’s Road Map to Energy Efficiency & Conservation, Renewable Energy trends in PH

Engr. BRYAN HARLEY BABARAN
Process Supervisor, Absolut Distillers Inc.

Sustainable Energy Trends and Opportunities
Energy Management in Industries/ Best Available Technology/ies (BAT) & Best Environmental Practices (BEP)

Mr. PAULO M. GOOCO
Air Management Specialist, Energy Development Corporation for Net Zero Carbon Alliance (NZCA)

Sustainable Energy Trends and Opportunities
Road To Net Zero: Challenges, Opportunities, And Implications

PCAPI 4A TOP POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICER & ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDEES

TOP Pollution control officers

Has a significant contribution in Company’s complete compliance to relevant environmental regulations.

Has shown ability to initiate and implement programs in Circularity (waste minimization, management and sustainability) and Climate Action (emissions mitigation and climate proofing or adaptation).

Promotes environmental awareness and pollution prevention in and outside his/her company.

Implements an effective environmental management system in his/her establishment.

Success Story Award

Pollution prevention and natural resources conservation, environmental awareness, environmental conflict resolution

Innovation, resourcefulness introduced in the areas of Circularity (waste minimization, management and sustainability) and Climate Action (emissions mitigation and climate proofing or adaptation).

Sustainability and applicability in other industries

Contributed significant savings.