PHDuring his fifth State of the Nation Address on July 27, 2026, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called for updating the 25-year-old Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (Republic Act No. 9003) to include waste-to-energy (WTE) technologies as part of modern waste management solutions. He highlighted recent landfill crises across the country, including incidents in Cebu and Davao City, and linked poor waste management to worsening urban flooding. Marcos emphasized the need for systemic changes, referencing initiatives like the MMDA's waste recovery and upcycling efforts. While WTE facilities are currently illegal under existing laws, proposed projects include a 100-megawatt plant in Tondo, Manila, and a large-scale facility in New Clark City. Environmental advocates have expressed concerns over potential health risks associated with WTE and incineration.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the president's call for legislative change without overtly endorsing or criticizing the proposed waste-to-energy solutions. It includes both the administration's push for modernization and mentions opposition from environmental advocates, providing balanced coverage. The tone,措
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