02/09/2026
KABANKALAN CITY BARS TOP REGIONAL ENVIRONMENT AWARD FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT INNOVATION
The City Government of Kabankalan, led by Mayor Benjie Miranda, bagged regional honors from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) Negros Island Region for its exemplary environmental governance.
The city received a Certificate of Recognition for its "Outstanding LGU Innovation in Solid Waste Management and Plastic Waste Recovery and Waste diversion initiatives" during the Solid Waste Management Summit 2026 and EPR Orientation held at the SMX Convention Center in Bacolod City.
This achievement was made possible through the key initiatives and dedicated work of the Kabankalan Environment & Natural Resources Office (KENRO), led by Engr. Glicerio Cabatac, Senior Environment Management Specialist and Acting City Environment & Natural Resource Officer, alongside Engr. Randy Siason, En.P, Engineer III.
Congratulations and Aim Higher Kabankalan!