Environmental professionals from Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, Siquijor, and Bacolod City will gather in Bacolod City on October 15 and 16 for the inaugural Pollution Control Officer (PCO) Summit in the Negros Island Region.
Organized by the Pollution Control Association of the Philippines Inc. (PCAPI), the two-day gathering is themed “Unmasking Tomorrow for a Cleaner, Brighter, Sustainable Negros Island Region”.
”It will explore emerging challenges, practical solutions, innovative technologies and the evolving role of the PCO in building a cleaner and more sustainable future for Negros Island,” the PCAPI said.
The event will convene pollution control officers, environmental practitioners, industry representatives, regulatory experts, and technology providers. Attendees will gain access to regulatory updates, industry insights, and opportunities for professional networking.
A dedicated solutions marketplace will showcase practical tools, technologies, and best practices. The agenda also features interactive case discussions, challenge room sessions, and actionable approaches to address compliance demands.
”Participants can identify actionable ideas and solutions to bring back to your organizations,” the PCAPI said.
As an accredited training institution under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB), PCAPI remains committed to “working hand in hand with the government in the protection of the environment, prevention, abatement and control of land, air and water pollution.”