La Union agencies inspect 59 vehicles in anti-smoke-belching campaign

The Provincial Government of La Union inspected 59 vehicles in Balaoan on 4 November as part of its campaign for Philippine Clean Air Month.

The Provincial Government Environment and Natural Resources Office (PG-ENRO) led the roadside inspection with the Land Transportation Office Regional Office I, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Environmental Management Bureau Regional Office I, and the Balaoan local government.

Land Transportation Office (LTO) enforcement personnel randomly stopped the vehicles, while DENR-EMB staff used emissions testing equipment to check whether they met prescribed limits.

The campaign is part of PG-ENRO’s air quality management program and supports enforcement of Republic Act No. 8749, the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999. The provincial government said it conducts random inspections on major highways to help reduce air pollution and promote cleaner air.