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The latest from HFP.
We submitted a written response covering the technical matters raised in the letter from the SBMA Planning and Development Department (PDD).
On 28 July 2026 the project entered formal review by the SBMA Planning and Development Department. Preliminary findings were issued on consistency with land use plans, clearing the first hurdle of the review. In the same letter, SBMA refers to the facility as a “Non-Incineration Waste Management Facility.”
We signed a basic agreement on joint business with the technology partner responsible for the gasification and reforming of waste. Under the division of roles, the technology partner covers technical specifications, safety conditions, performance and design supervision, while HFP handles negotiations with national and local government, permitting, financing and business operations.
On 2 July 2026 we received an official response letter from the department in charge at SBMA. The matter was circulated to three relevant departments within SBMA.
On 29 June 2026 we formally submitted our proposal for a solid waste treatment facility to SBMA.
We held a second direct meeting with the SBMA Chairman and discussed how to take the project forward.
With all councilors present, the Municipal Council of Mabini, Mindanao, formally resolved to install an HFP waste-treatment facility with "utmost urgency" (Resolution No. 206-2026). As a public-private partnership under the PPP Code, a 5-hectare site has been secured within the municipality.
Sealed by the SBMA Chairman's office, with document number registered. Our letter of intent (LOI) for a non-incineration waste treatment facility was officially accepted. Official acceptance is not the granting of a permit.
A joint-venture structure was established with a local partner that has a network across the Philippines, forming a structure to advance permitting and relations with LGUs.
Following the official acceptance of the letter of intent (LOI), we began preparations to install Unit 1 (non-incineration gasification plant) within SBMA.
First visit to the Subic Bay Freeport (SBMA). A meeting with SBMA executives was held, and a welcome letter was received within a day.
Dialogue is underway with multiple LGUs beyond SBMA, focused on securing feedstock for the first unit.
We launched in earnest a Philippine waste-treatment business built around non-incineration gasification technology.
A kickoff party for the Japan-side core members was held at Rihga Royal Hotel Tokyo, establishing the team structure.
HFP LLC's corporate website (hfpjapan.com) went live.
HFP LLC was established in Tokyo as the business entity dedicated to solving the Philippines' waste problem.