MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, April 23 (PIA) --- The city government of Marawi has launched a program to create massive awareness on the importance of proper solid waste management.
The city’s Integrated Solid Waste Management program, which aims to instill among stakeholders the practice of waste reduction, seeks to mobilize every sector of the society to guarantee effective implementation of the program.
The program was launched at the city hall grounds on April 15, coinciding with the city’s 34th anniversary celebration when it was renamed as Islamic City of Marawi.
“Every year, we celebrate April 15 with parade, Qur’an reading contest, Kalilang and sports festivities but this year’s celebration would foster Islam and environment as an obligation of every Muslim,” said city mayor Fahad Salic.
The launching was highlighted by the signing of an Executive Order (EO) to institutionalize the structure on how the city government can push forward the program.
The EO organized the Ecological Solid Waste Management Board (ESWMB) and Technical Working Group to formulate the city’s solid waste management plan including the establishment of a materials recovery facility (MRF), sourcing and allocation of funds, formulation of solid waste management activities, and coming-up of a beautification program for the city.
Different Special Task Forces were further created to attain a maximum participation for the implementation of the integrated solid waste management program.
The city administrator, treasurer and assessor were also directed to conduct consultation with different establishments and require them, as part of the requirements for issuance of business permits, to form an association, according to the nature of their businesses, and support the plans formulated by the ESWMB.
The launching ceremony also featured awarding of certificates of appreciation to community health teams in 29 barangays of the city.
Meanwhile, the city government announced its plan to provide incentives to barangays who can effectively implement a solid waste management plan. The award for the outstanding barangay will be given during the city’s founding anniversary come August, this year.
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