To decrease Abra’s dependence on single-use plastics which have adverse effects on the environment, Ordinance No. 205 (s. 2013)  is implemented in the province. The ordinance prohibits the use of plastic bags on dry goods and regulates its utilization on wet goods and prohibits the use of polystyrenes (styrofoam) and prescribes penalty thereof. It strengthens… Read more »

Cris Albolote Department of Education Department of Health DepEd DOH ENRO Environment and Natural Resources Office inventory of waste equipment Joyce Ann Almoite-Mangsat MPDC Municipal Planning and Development Council Ordinance No. 205 PEMU PPDO Provincial Environment Management Unit Provincial Planning and Development Office Provincial Solid Waste Management Board Provincial solid waste management plan PSWMB sanitary landfill special and hazardous waste