DENR National Capital Region through its Regional Public Affairs Office (RPAO), conducted a webinar on the State of Manila Bay and related environmental laws on Wednesday and Thursday, 19-20 August 2020.

The online learning activity was attended by various participants, representing the student sector, the academe, private institutions, and Local Government Units (LGUs). The webinar is part of the series of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) activities of the regional office aimed at raising awareness and participation of the public in the rehabilitation of Manila Bay.

In addition to the discussion on Manila Bay, the webinar also touched on the salient points of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (Republic Act No. 9003) and the role of LGUs in its implementation. The above mentioned ENR laws are needed to be implied to the general public as these are the keys that will contribute to the success of the Manila Bay Rehabilitation Program