Optimal Laboratories, Inc. proudly participated as an exhibitor at the 11th Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Pollution Control Officer (PCO) Summit, held from September 18 to 20, 2024 at Ramada by Wyndham Manila Central, in the heart of Binondo, Manila.
Organized by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) MIMAROPA Region in collaboration with the Pollution Control Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PCAPI) MIMAROPA Chapter, the annual summit brought together over a hundred EIA registered practitioners, Pollution Control Officers, project proponents, LGU environmental officers, and other key environmental stakeholders from across the MIMAROPA region.
As a trusted environmental laboratory committed to scientific excellence and regulatory compliance, Optimal Laboratories, Inc. showcased its comprehensive environmental testing and analytical services tailored to support the evolving needs of EIA practitioners and PCOs. The company’s exhibit served as a hub for engaging with participants, providing technical insights on sampling procedures, laboratory analysis, and environmental monitoring aligned with DENR-EMB guidelines.
The summit, themed around “Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change Adaptation, and Environmental Policy Updates,” emphasized not only compliance but the proactive integration of environmental protection into everyday practice. Key sessions covered updates on the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System (PEISS), as well as broader policy developments from other DENR bureaus and national government agencies.
During the event’s opening ceremony, Engr. Buena Fe Rioflorido, EMB MIMAROPA’s Clearance and Permitting Division Chief, underscored the vital role of Pollution Control Officers, calling them “extension arms of the DENR-EMB” in enforcing environmental safeguards. The summit’s message was further reinforced by DENR MIMAROPA Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services, who encouraged a paradigm shift in viewing environmental compliance not just as a legal mandate, but as a shared responsibility and way of life.
Optimal Laboratories, Inc. remains committed to supporting this vision by delivering accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory results that empower environmental professionals in their decision-making and compliance strategies.
Through this engagement, Optimal Laboratories, Inc. continues to build partnerships that advance environmental stewardship and sustainable development in the Philippines.
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