“Adapting to Change Together: Strategies for Environmental Polycrisis”

Pollution Control Association of the Philippines (PCAPI) Region 4A Chapter and DENR – Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) – CALABARZON Region cordially invite you to attend the 14th Biennial Convention and PCO General Assembly (GA) on 9-10 October 2025 at the Bellevue Hotel in Muntinlupa City. Responding to pressing issues, this convention will have the timely discussion revolving on the theme: “Adapting to Change Together: Strategies for Environmental Polycrisis.”

This 2-day convention aims to:

  • Provide updates on environmental laws and regulations relevant to the practice of PCOs;
  • Define polycrisis in the context of environmental management and pollution control;
  • Present the different aspects of environmental polycrises, particularly, on (1) planetary crises (climate change and biodiversity loss); (2) policy and/or governance changes; and (3) transformations from rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI);
  • Explore the interconnected nature of a polycrisis, and highlight their impact on sustainability and long-term resilience;
  • Recognize PCOs and industries who exemplify outstanding work in resilience and sustainability, through PCAPI 4A’s Search and Awards for multiple categories: (1) Outstanding PCO Award, (2) Success Story Award, (3) Mother Nature Award; and (4) Stewardship Merit Award (new category!!); and
  • Showcase an exhibition of top-caliber and reputable environmental service providers and suppliers.

This training supports compliance with DENR requirements and provide valuable updates for PCOs.

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PCAPI 4A MERCHANDISE

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POLICY UPDATES AND EMERGING REGULATIONS

PD1586 – Phil. Environmental Impact Statement Sytem (PEISS)

RA9275 – Phil. Clean Water Act (DENR) & (LLDA)

RA 8749 – Phil. Clean Air Act

RA6969 – Chemicals Management

RA6969 – Hazardous Wastes Management

DAO 2014-02 – PCO Accreditation

STRATEGIES AND RESPONSES TO POLYCRISIS

PLANETARY CRISES

POLICY AND GOVERNANCE CHANGES

TRANSFORMATIONS FROM RAPID GROWTH OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

SURVIVAL GUIDE TO POLYCRISIS (TIPS FOR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL RESILIENCE)

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PCAPI 4A TOP POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICER & ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS

THE OUTSTANDING PCO AWARD

Honors a Pollution Control Officer who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to environmental protection and compliance, exhibiting adaptability and collaborative problem-solving in navigating environmental polycrisis challenges.

SUCCESS STORY AWARD

Recognizes a project or initiative demonstrating significant and measurable positive environmental impact, showcasing adaptive strategies and collaborative efforts in response to environmental polycrisis challenges.  Emphasis is on successful adaptation and collaboration.

MOTHER NATURE AWARD

Celebrates a project or initiative that has significantly contributed to the preservation and restoration of natural ecosystems, showcasing sustainable practices and collaborative approaches to building resilience against environmental threats.

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STEWARDSHIP MERIT AWARD

Recognizes Pollution Control Officers that have made significant contributions to environmental sustainability. This award highlights commendable efforts and encourages continued commitment to collaborative adaptation.

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