MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA) — The Bangsamoro Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE) handed over an Enviro-Asher unit to the local government unit (LGU) of Marawi on March 3 to support the LGU’s waste management efforts.
This marks the second installation of the waste reduction technology, following its deployment in Cotabato City in February.
The Enviro-Asher is a non-combustion waste reduction equipment that utilizes advanced technology to minimize waste volume without relying on external power sources such as diesel or kerosene.
“With the first unit deployed in Cotabato City, providing another Enviro-Asher to Marawi City marks a major step toward reinforcing sustainable waste management across our communities. This initiative underscores our unwavering commitment to a cleaner and healthier Bangsamoro,” said MENRE Minister Akmad A. Brahim.
According to data from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Marawi City generates approximately 27.8 percent of Lanao del Sur’s daily solid waste, totaling about 148 tons per day. The Enviro-Asher is expected to reduce this waste load by providing a more efficient waste disposal method.
Sadiq Mohamad, director of the LGU Marawi Project Management Office, expressed gratitude for the new technology. He stated that with MENRE’s support, LGU Marawi is better prepared to address its waste management challenges.
He also emphasized the LGU’s commitment to sustainability and the need for continuous innovation in waste management for the benefit of future generations.
The Enviro-Asher project is a key MENRE initiative aimed at promoting sustainable communities and environmental responsibility throughout the Bangsamoro region. (APB/PIA-10 Lanao del Sur, with reports from MENRE)
