Marcos: Gov't must 'take a serious look' at waste-to-energy solutions

President Marcos said the government must give serious consideration to adopting modern waste-to-energy technologies, starting in Metro Manila, to address the worsening garbage and flooding problems in the capital region.

- By ARGYLL CYRUS GEDUCOS

In an interview with the Manila Bulletin, President Marcos said waste-to-energy has emerged as a key legislative and environmental priority due to the country's growing solid waste crisis and the limitations of existing landfill systems.

“In our consultation with the legislature, the Waste-to-Energy Bill is one of the priorities because I think the technology has become so advanced that we can now adopt many waste-to-energy technologies that are being used around the world,” he said.

Marcos said the initiative will focus first on the National Capital Region (NCR), where overflowing landfills and clogged drainage systems have worsened flooding and sanitation concerns.

“I think everyone will agree that the garbage problem in NCR needs a solution. Landfills just don't do it anymore,” Marcos said.

“They (The garbage) clog the esteros, they clog the pumps,” he added.