24/05/2026
Vice Mayor Margarito A. Tejada attended the Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS) Integrating Utilization of Waste-to-Energy Utilization and Community Disaster Risk Reduction Seminar held on May 21–22, 2026 at Hotel Supreme, Baguio City.
Also present during the seminar were SBM Benjamin "Popong" Dela Cuadra Jr., Chairperson of the Committee on Solid Waste Management; SBM Mark Jun Tejada, Chairperson of the Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management; SBM Michael Velasco; and Municipal Solid Waste Management Officer Rogelio Asistin, together with Punong Barangays, barangay officials, and Sangguniang Bayan staff.
The seminar provided valuable insights on proper waste segregation, waste collection systems, waste-to-energy initiatives, and community-based disaster risk reduction strategies. It also emphasized national policies and government mandates that serve as guideposts for stronger and more responsive local implementation.
The participation of the Municipality of Narvacan in this seminar comes at a crucial time as proposed municipal ordinances on solid waste management and related environmental measures are currently being finalized. The knowledge and best practices gained from the activity are expected to help strengthen local policies, improve waste management systems, promote environmental sustainability, and enhance disaster resilience within the community.
Through proactive legislation and collaborative community action, the Municipality of Narvacan continues to work toward a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future for every Narvacanean.