Pasig City inaugurated its Innovation for Circular Economy hub on 26 January 2026. The hub targets waste recovery, recycling, and green jobs.
Mayor Vico Sotto led the opening with local and national agency representatives. Officials from United Nations Development Programme also attended.
Sweden ambassador Anna Ferry and Denmark’s deputy head of mission Peter Dalberg joined the ceremony. European Union ambassador Massimo Santoro and Japan’s ambassador Endo Kazuya were also present.
Santoro said the EU–Philippines Green Economy Partnership is investing over 33 million pesos in equipment and support. Endo said the hub includes waste segregation and composting facilities.
