DENR-EMB 11 says Davao City waste-to-energy plan will not harm the environment
The regional environment bureau gave the assurance as environmental groups raise concerns about the planned facility.
The Environmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Region 11 (DENR-EMB 11) has said the planned waste-to-energy project in Davao City will not damage the environment, according to GMA Regional TV's One Mindanao.
The bureau's assurance comes as environmental groups continue to raise concerns about the project, the report said.
The source, a short video report, did not give details on the specific concerns raised, the project's timeline or location, or the safeguards the bureau cited. DavaoNews will update this story as more information becomes available.
Why it matters for Davao
The waste-to-energy facility is part of how Davao City plans to handle its garbage, and the debate over its environmental impact concerns residents who would live with the results.
This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by GMA Network. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy
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