Who is SWAPP?

The Solid Waste Management Association of the Philippines (SWAPP), Inc. is a non-stock, non-profit association composed of national government agencies, local government units (LGUs), institutional organizations, professionals, academe, students and solid waste management (SWM) practitioners who are committed to the proper management of solid waste for a sustainable environment. SWAPP was established in May 2000.
Over the past 21 years, the association has operated as a small non-government organization registered with the SEC and BIR. The association aims to build the capacity of its members to manage solid waste in their respective areas. SWAPP provides training, technical assistance, research, information exchange, and network building. It provides technical/vocational courses in SWM accredited by the Technical and Educational Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

Board of Trustees

The Board of Directors at SWAPP is responsible for making important decisions that impact the direction and success of the organization. Comprised of experienced professionals from various industries, the Board of Directors provides strategic guidance and oversight to ensure that the company is meeting its goals and objectives.

Dr. Marlon De Luna Era
President

Ms. Emelita Aguinaldo
Executive Vice-President

EnP Lilia Casanova
VP for NCR

Dr. Victor Luis
VP for Luzon

Engr. Rey Lim
VP for Visayas

Ms. Alma Ferareza
VP for Mindanao

Ms. Gigi Viloria
Corporate Secretary

Ms. Mona Lauraya
Assistant Secretary

Ms. Emma Escover
Treasurer

Engr. Edna Bayan
Auditor

Dr. Mario Delos Reyes –
Public Relations Officer

Ms. Marlene Tablizo
Asst. P.R.O.

Atty. Dwight Ramos
Legal Officer

Our Mission

SWAPP aims to build the capacity of LGUs, communities and the private sector to manage solid waste problems in their respective areas through trainings, technical assistance, research, information exchange, and network-building as well as in providing and undertaking accredited technical/vocational courses on solid waste management with the Technical and Educational Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

Our Vision

The Solid Waste Management Association of the Philippines (SWAPP) Inc. envisions itself to be a leading non-profit multisectoral interdisciplinary network of solid waste management (SWM) professionals and practitioners who aim is to empower local government units (LGUs), communities and the private sector towards a clean, safe and sustainable environment.

Our Objectives

Enhance the knowledge and skills of SWM practitioners to plan and implement integrated solid waste management programs and projects

Promote information exchange and develop linkages and partnerships among SWM practitioners

Advocate for policy reforms to strengthen LGU capacity to implement SWM programs and projects

Disseminate information on the different technologies but without endorsing any specific technology

Develop a research agenda on solid waste management as basis for conducting specific research studies