Bulacan convenes inaugural Environmental Summit to tackle flood and waste crisis
CITY OF MALOLOS – The Provincial Government of Bulacan will convene its 1st Environmental Summit: “Bulacan Kilos Laban sa Baha at Basura!” on October 17, 2025, 8:00 AM at The Pavilion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center, representing a strong push for environmental protection and disaster resilience.
Aiming to strengthen the province’s collective efforts, the summit will address pressing environmental concerns particularly on flood control and solid waste management through a collaboration among local leaders, stakeholders, and environmental advocates.
The agenda features presentations from two lead agencies: The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) will lead the discussion on the current status of water waste and its possible link to flooding, as well as strategies to mitigate its impact on communities. Concurrently, the Bulacan Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO) will spearhead discussions on waste management, environmental governance, and sustainable practices aimed at reducing pollution and preserving natural resources.
Local leaders from cities and municipalities across Bulacan as well as key technical attendees will gather at the event, including mayors and vice mayors, ABC presidents, members of the Sangguniang Bayan and Sangguniang Panlungsod, Sangguniang Kabataan presidents, City and Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officers (C/MENROs), City and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officers (C/MDRRMOs), and chairpersons on the Committee on Environment from cities and municipalities across Bulacan. They will be joined by the Provincial Solid Waste Management Board, led by Provincial Administrator Antonia V. Constantino, Engr. Randy H. Po, and other concerned officers.
An open forum will follow the discussions, allowing participants to share insights, raise local concerns, and recommend actionable solutions for a cleaner, safer, and more resilient Bulacan.