Mas malawak na public participation ang hinihingi ng DENR upang matugunan ang coastal pollution hindi lamang sa cleanup kundi sa tamang waste disposal.
Senator Francis Tolentino hails the Mindanao region as the key to the country’s economic growth and lauds local officials for promoting stability and peace.
Former President Rodrigo Duterte was hailed at the 3rd Award for Promoting Philippines-China Understanding for his efforts to strengthen ties between the two countries.