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DISCLAIMER: This page contains a list of micro and macro-plastics pollution articles from different authors. We are merely collating these researches to allow ease of access to research articles on plastics wastes in the Philippines. We are not claiming ownership on any of the publications cited below.

Abreo, N. A. S., Aurelio, R. M., Kobayashi, V. B., & Thompson, K. F. (2023). ‘Eye in the sky’: Off-the-shelf unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) highlights exposure of marine turtles to floating litter (FML) in nearshore waters of Mayo Bay, Philippines. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 186, 114489. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.114489

Aranoco, A. P., Albolote, J. M., Alimbon, J. A., & Caga-anan, K. P. (2023). Beach litter occurrence along the shoreline of Mabini Protected Landscape and seascape, Davao de Oro, Philippines. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 195, 115579.

Bardenas, V., Dy, M. N., Ondap, S. L., & Fornis, R. (2023). Exploring factors driving macroplastic emissions of Mahiga Creek, Cebu, Philippines to the Estuary. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 193, 115197.

Bitalac, J. M., Lantican, N. B., Gomez, N. C., & Onda, D. F. (2023). Attachment of potential cultivable primo-colonizing bacteria and its implications on the fate of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plastics in the marine environment. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 451, 131124. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131124

Cappa, P., Walton, M. E. M., Paler, M. K., Taboada, E. B., Hiddink, J. G., & Skov, M. W. (2023). Impact of mangrove forest structure and landscape on macroplastics capture. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 194, 115434.

Casila, J. C., Dimapilis, D. A., Limbago, J. S., Delos Reyes, A. A., Casila, E. B., & Haddout, S. (2023). Characterization and quantification of surficial sediment microplastics and its correlation with heavy metals, soil texture, and flow velocity. Analytical Letters, 57(7), 1092–1105. https://doi.org/10.1080/00032719.2023.2241090

Espiritu, E. Q., Rodolfo, R. S., Evangelista, S. M. J., Feliciano, J. J. G., Sumaway, A. M. N., Pauco, J. L. R., Alvarez, K. V. N., & Enriquez, E. P. (2023). Microplastics contamination in the fishes of selected sites in Pasig River and Marikina River in the Philippines. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 187, 114573. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.114573

Gabriel, A. D., Amparado, R. F., Lubguban, A. A., & Bacosa, H. P. (2023). Riverine microplastic pollution: Insights from Cagayan de Oro River, Philippines. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(12), 6132.

Galicia, M. L., Flestado, C. L., Magalong, J. R., Rivera, R. B., Villacorte, K. M., Sarmiento, W. P., & Deocaris, C. C. (2023). Assessment of microplastics in the surface water of Sitio Pulo, Navotas, Metro Manila. Applied Environmental Research.

Galicia, M. L., Flestado, C. L., Magalong, J. R., Rivera, R. B., Villacorte, K. M., Sarmiento, W. P., & Deocaris, C. C. (2023). Assessment of microplastics in the surface water of Sitio Pulo, Navotas, Metro Manila. Applied Environmental Research. https://doi.org/10.35762/aer.2023001

Gomez, N. C. F., & Onda, D. F. L. (2023). Potential of sediment bacterial communities from Manila Bay (Philippines) to degrade low-density polyethylene (LDPE). Archives of Microbiology, 205(1), 38. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00203-022-03366-y

Gomez, N. C., Cragg, S. M., Ghiglione, J.-F., & Onda, D. F. (2023). Accumulation and exposure classifications of plastics in the different coastal habitats in the western Philippine archipelago. Environmental Pollution, 337, 122602.

Jarabe, J. G., Torres, A. G., Guihawan, J. Q., & Bacosa, H. P. (2023). Occurrence of covid-19-related personal protective equipment (PPE) litter in mangroves and beaches in Davao City, Philippines. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 234(6).

Manalo, C.V., Bolante, C.M. & Hizon-Fradejas, A. B. (2023). Microplastics in Northern Laguna Lake’s Shoreline Sediments. Philipp J Sci 152(1): 515–527.

Mejos, J. S., Cotamora, G. D., Vidal, P. M., Baguio-Gonzales, A., Tito, O. D., & Alejos, M. S. (2023). Microplastic abundance and characteristics in rabbitfish siganus guttatus and Parrotfish Scarus Ghobban from the local market of Zamboanga City, Philippines. UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY, 44(15), 89–96.

Romarate, R. A., Ancla, S. M., Patilan, D. M., Inocente, S. A., Pacilan, C. J., Sinco, A. L., Guihawan, J. Q., Capangpangan, R. Y., Lubguban, A. A., & Bacosa, H. P. (2023). Breathing plastics in Metro Manila, Philippines: Presence of suspended atmospheric microplastics in Ambient Air. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-26117-y

Similatan, K. M., Arcadio, C. G., Navarro, C. K., Capangpangan, R. Y., & Bacosa, H. P. (2023). Microplastic ingestion by adult milkfish Chanos Chanos (forsskål, 1775) in aquaculture system: The case of Butuan Bay, Philippines. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 194, 115409.

Yu, A. J., Yap-Dejeto, L. G., Parilla, R. B., & Elizaga, N. B. (2023). Microplastics in Perna viridis and venerupis species: Assessment and impacts of Plastic Pollution. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology.

Acot, F. T., Sajorne, R. E., Omar, N. K., Suson, P. D., Rallos, L. E. E. & B., H. P. (2022). Unraveling Macroplastic Pollution in Rural and Urban Beaches in Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape, Mindanao, Philippines. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering. 10. 1532. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10101532.

Arcadio, C. G. L. A., Navarro, C. K. P., Similatan, K. M., Inocente, S. A. T., Ancla, S. M. B., Banda, M. H. T., Capangpangan, R. Y., Torrest, A. G., & Bacosa, H. Microplastics in surface water of Laguna de Bay: first documented evidence on the largest lake in the Philippines. Environ Sci Pollut Res (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-24261-5.

Bonifacio, P. S. P., Metillo, E. B. & Romano, E. F. Microplastic in Sediments and Ingestion Rates in Three Edible Bivalve Mollusc Species in a Southern Philippine Estuary. Water Air Soil Pollution. 233. 455 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-022-05926-w

Bucol, L. A., Romano, E. F., Cabcaban, S. M., Siplon, L. M. D., Madrid, G. C., Bucol, A. A., & Polidoro, B. (2020). Microplastics in marine sediments and rabbitfish (Siganus fuscescens) from selected coastal areas of Negros Oriental, Philippines. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 150, 110685. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.110685.

Escañan, A., & Bacosa, H. (2022). Assessment of riverine plastic flux in Pulot River and its tributary in Sofronio Española, Palawan, Philippines. Journal of Marine and Island Cultures, 11(2). https://doi.org/10.21463/jmic.2022.11.2.01

Gaboy, S. M. M., Guihawan, J. Q., Leopardas, V. E., & Bacosa, H. P. (2022). Unravelling macroplastic pollution in seagrass beds of Iligan City, Mindanao, Philippines. Marine pollution bulletin. 185. 114233. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.114233.

Inocente, S. A., & Bacosa, H. (2022). Assessment of Macroplastic Pollution on Selected Tourism Beaches of Barobo, Surigao Del Sur, Philippines. Journal of Marine and Island Cultures, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.21463/jmic.2022.11.1.14

Insigne, L. C., Salivio, U. L. D., Buenavente, J., & Sagun, A. C. F. (2022). Preliminary study on Microplastics in Bivalves Perna viridis, Crassostrea iredalei, and Venerupis philippinarum Harvested from Bacoor Bay, City of Bacoor, Cavite.

Malto, M. & Mendoza Jr., A. (2022) Suspended Microplastic in Sorsogon Bay Attributing Perna viridis and Atrina pectinata Contamination. Open Journal of Marine Science, 12, 27-43. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojms.2022.122003.

Navarro, C. K. P., Arcadio, C. G. L. A., Similatan, K. M., Inocente, S. A. T., Banda, M. H. T., Capangpangan, R. Y., Torres, A. G. & Bacosa, H. P. (2022). Unraveling Microplastic Pollution in Mangrove Sediments of Butuan Bay, Philippines. Sustainability. 14. https://doi.org/10.3390/su142114469.

Pacilan, C. J., & Bacosa, H. (2022). Assessment of Macroplastic Litter on the Coastal Seabeds of Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao Del Norte, Philippines. Journal of Marine and Island Cultures, 11(2). https://doi.org/10.21463/jmic.2022.11.2.02

Paler, M. K. O., Tabañag, I. D. F., Siacor, F. D. C., Geraldino, P. J. L., Walton, M. E. M., Dunn, C., Skov, M. W., Hiddink, J. G., & Taboada, E. B. (2022). Elucidating the surface macroplastic load, types, and distribution in mangrove areas around Cebu Island, Philippines and its policy implications. The Science of the total environment. 838. 156408. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156408.

Requiron, J. C., & Bacosa, H. (2022). Macroplastic Transport and Deposition in the Environs of Pulauan River, Dapitan City, Philippines. Philippine Journal of Science, 151(3). https://doi.org/10.56899/151.03.33

Rubio, J., Mercurio, A., Ching, J., Guyamin, M., Zamora, G., & Bala, J. (2022). Survey on Plastic Litters along Imus River, Cavite, Philippines.

Sajorne, R. E., Cayabo, G. D. B., Gajardo, L. J. A., Mabuhay-Omar, J. A., Creencia, L. A., & Bacosa, H. P. (2022). Disentangling Microplastic Pollution on Beach Sand of Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island, Philippines: Abundance and Characteristics. Sustainability. 2022. 14(22). 15303. https://doi.org/10.3390/su142215303

Sajorne, R. E., Cayabo, G. D. B., Madarcos, J. R. V., Madarcos, K. G., Omar, D. M., Ardines, L. B., Sabtal, S. A., Mabuhay-Omar, J. A., Cheung, V., Alcantara-Creencia, L. A., & Bacosa, H. P. (2022). Occurrence of COVID-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) litters along the eastern coast of Palawan Island, Philippines. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 182. 113934. https://10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113934.

Abreo, N. A. S., & Kobayashi, V. (2021). First Evidence of Marine Litter Associated with COVID-19 in Davao Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines. Philippine Journal of Science, 150(5), 1145-1149.

Avila, M. J., Bajado, A. L., Narca, A. M., & Morata-Fuentes, J. (2021). Characterization and analysis of microplastics in aquatic ecosystems in Tacloban City. https://rgdoi.net/10.13140/RG.2.2.14281.21601

Bilugan, Q. M., Limbago, J. S., & Gutierrez, R. L. (2021). Detection and quantification of microplastics from cultured green mussel Perna viridis in Bacoor Bay, Cavite, Philippines. Sustinere: Journal of Environment and Sustainability, 5(2), 90–102. https://doi.org/10.22515/sustinere.jes.v5i2.166.

Braña, A. S. S., Celestial, M. L. P., Molina, R. J. M., & Mediodia, C. J. A. (2021). Microplastics in farmed oysters (Crassostrea iredalei) from Capiz, Philippines. Publiscience, 4(1), 8–13.

Cabansag, J. B., Olimberio, R., & Villanobos, Z. M. (2021). Microplastics in some fish species and their environs in Eastern Visayas, Philippines. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 167. 112312. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112312.

Castro, L., Monsada, A., & Cruz, K. (2021). Occurrence of microplastics in the sediments of Baseco Port area at Manila Bay, Philippines. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 958, 012009. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/958/1/012009.

de Castro, J. H. (2021). Physical Characterization and Spatial Variability of Microplastics in Coastal Surface Waters in Roxas, Palawan, Philippines.

Jambre, K. G. E. (2021). Density of Microplastics in Philippine Cupped Oyster (Crassostrea iredalei). 1(4).

Limbago, J. S., Bacabac, M. M. A., Fajardo, D. R. M., Mueda, C. R. T., Bitara, A. U., Ceguerra, K. L. P., Lopez, M. R. C., Posa, G. A. V., & Nacorda, H. M. E. (2021). Occurrence and polymer types of microplastics from surface sediments of Molawin watershed of the Makiling forest reserve, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines. Environment and Natural Resources Journal, 19(1), 57–67. https://doi.org/10.32526/ennrj/19/2020114.

Osorio, E. D., Tanchuling, M. A. N., & Diola, M. B. L. D. (2021). Microplastics Occurrence in Surface Waters and Sediments in Five River Mouths of Manila Bay. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2021.719274.

Paler, M. K. O., Leistenschneider, C., Migo, V., & Burkhardt-Holm, P. (2021). Low microplastic abundance in Siganus spp. From the Tañon Strait, Central Philippines. Environmental Pollution, 284, 117166. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117166

Sajorne, R. E., Bacosa, H. P., Cayabo, G., Ardines, L. B., Jr, Sumeldan, J., Omar, J. M., & Creencia, L. A. (2021). Plastic litter pollution along sandy beaches in Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island, Philippines. Marine pollution bulletin, 169, 112520. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112520.

Yong, M. M. H., Leistenschneider, C., Miranda, J. A., Paler M. K., Legaspi C., Germanov E., Araujo G., Burkhardt-Holm P., & Erni-Cassola G. (2021). Microplastics in fecal samples of whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) and from surface water in the Philippines. Microplastics and nanoplastics, 1(1), 17. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43591-021-00017-9.

Abiñon, B. S. F., Camporedondo, B. S., Mercadal, E. M. B., Olegario, K. M. R., Palapar, E. M. H., Ypil, C. W. R., Tambuli, A. E., Lomboy, C. A. L. M., & Garces, J. J. C. (2020). Abundance and Characteristics of Microplastics in Commercially sold fishes from Cebu Island, Philippines. International Journal of Aquatic Biology, 8(6), 424–433. https://doi.org/10.22034/ijab.v8i6.874.

Abreo, N. A. S., Siblos, S. K. V., & Macusi, E. D. (2020). Anthropogenic Marine Debris (AMD) in Mangrove Forests of Pujada Bay, Davao Oriental, Philippines. Journal of Marine and Island Cultures, 9. https://doi.org/10.21463/jmic.2020.09.1.03.

Colacion, D. A., San Diego, E. M., Secondes, J. R., & Oberio, Z. (2020). Microplastic occurrence in the coastal sediments of selected barangays of Anilao, Iloilo, Philippines. Publiscience, 3(1), 122–126.

Esquinas, G. G., Mantala, A. P., Atilano, M. G., Apugan, R. P., & Galarpe, V. R. (2020). Physical characterization of litter and microplastic along the urban coast of Cagayan de Oro in Macajalar Bay, Philippines. Marine pollution bulletin, 154, 111083. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111083.

Obanan, S. P., Leon, E. L. D., Salva, G. R., Santos, D. K. T., Segovia, D. E., & Uybarreta, R. J. (2020). Characterization and quantification of microplastics in slipper-cupped oyster, Crassostrea iredalei (Faustino, 1932) from Cañacao Bay, Cavite City, Philippines.

Onda, D. F. L., Gomez, N. C. F., Purganan, D. J. E., Tolentino, M. P. S., Bitalac, J. M. S., Calpito, J. V. M., Perez, J. N. O., & Viernes, A. C. A. (2020) Marine Microbes and Plastic Debris: Research Status and Opportunities in the Philippines. Philippine Journal of Science 149 (1): 89-100.

Palermo, J. D. H., Labrador, K. L., Follante, J. D., Agmata, A. B., Pante, M. J. R., Rollon, R. N., & David, L. T. (2020). Susceptibility of Sardinella lemuru to emerging marine microplastic pollution. Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management, 6(3). https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2020.03.07

Palermo, J. D. H., Labrador, K. L., Follante, J. D., Agmata, A. B., Pante, M. J. R., Rollon, R. N., & David, L. T. (2020). Susceptibility of Sardinella lemuru to emerging marine microplastic pollution. Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management, 6(3). https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2020.03.07

Tanchuling, M. A. N., & Osorio, E. D. (2020). The Microplastics in Metro Manila Rivers: Characteristics, Sources, and Abatement. https://doi.org/10.1007/698_2020_659.

van Emmerik, T. H., van Klaveren, J., Meijer, L. J., Krooshof, J. W., Palmos, D. A., & Tanchuling, M. A. (2020). Manila River Mouths Act as Temporary Sinks for Macroplastic Pollution. Frontiers in Marine Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2020.545812.

Abreo, N. A. S., Thompson, K. F., Arabejo, G. F. P., & Superio, M. D. A. (2019) Social media as a novel source of data on the impact of marine litter on megafauna: The Philippines as a case study. Marine Pollution Bulletin 140: 51-59. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.01.030.

Abreo, N. A., Blatchley, D., & Superio, M. D. (2019). Stranded whale shark (rhincodon typus) reveals vulnerability of filter-feeding elasmobranchs to marine litter in the Philippines. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 141, 79–83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.02.030

Abueg, L. (2019). A survey of the ocean's plastic waste problem, and some policy developments of the Philippines. Munich Personal RePEc Archive (MPRA) Paper No. 96263. 16.

Bingham, P. R. (2019). The abundance and composition of shoreline litter on Malapascua Island, the Philippines: Approaches to the solid waste management problem.

Deocaris, C. C., Allosada, J. O., Ardiente, L. T., Bitang, L. G. G., Dulohan, C. L., Lapuz, J. K. I., Padilla, L. M., Ramos, V. P., & Padolina; J. B. P. (2019). Occurrence of microplastic fragments in the Pasig River. H2Open Journal 2(1): 92-100. https://doi.org/10.2166/h2oj.2019.001.

Espiritu, E. Q., Dayrit, S. A. S., Coronel, A. S. O., Paz, N. S. C., Ronquillo, P. I. L., Castillo, V. C. G., & Enriquez, E.P. (2019). Assessment of Quantity and Quality of Microplastics in the Sediments, Waters, Oysters, and Selected Fish Species in Key Sites along the Bombong Estuary and the Coastal Waters of Ticalan in San Juan, Batangas. Philippine J. Sci. 148(4), 789–801

Kalnasa, M. L., Lantaca, S. M. O., Boter, L. C., Flores, G. J. T., & Galarpe, V. R. K. R. (2019) Occurrence of surface sand microplastic and litter in Macajalar Bay, Philippines. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 149, 110521. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.110521.

Paler, M., Malenab, M., Maralit, J. R., & Nacorda, H. M. (2019). Plastic waste occurrence on a beach off southwestern Luzon, Philippines. Marine pollution bulletin, 141, 416–419. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.02.006.

Abreo, N. A. S. (2018). Marine plastics in the Philippines: a call for research. Philippine Science Letters 11(1): 18-19.

Abreo, N. A. S., Macusi, E. D., & Jimenez, L. (2018). A survey of subtidal anthropogenic marine debris (AMD) in Mayo Bay, Mati City, Davao Oriental, Philippines. Philippine Journal of Science. 147. 599-602.

Marquez, J. R. (2018). Degradability of plastics in mangrove soil from Eco-mangrove reserve in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro Philippines. JPAIR Multidisciplinary Research, 31(1), 76–92. https://doi.org/10.7719/jpair.v31i1.565

Palermo, J. D. H. (2018) Trophic ecology of sardines: Sardinella lemuru feeding strategies and vulnerability to marine microplastic pollution in Northern Mindanao. PhD candidate, Institute of Environmental Science and Meterology, University of the Philippines-Dillman.

Abreo, N. A. S., Macusi, E. D., Blatchley, D. D., & Cuenca, G. C. (2016). First evidence of plastic ingestion by the rare Deraniyagala's Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon hotaula). IAMURE International Journal of Ecology and Conservation 19(1): 16-36.

Abreo, N. A. S., Macusi, E. D., Blatchley, D. D., & Cuenca, G. C. (2016). Ingestion of marine plastic debris by green turtle (Chelonia mydas) in Davao Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines. Philippine Journal of Science 145(1): 17-23.

Argamino, C., & Janairo, J. B. (2016). Qualitative assessment and management of microplastics in Asian green mussels (Perna viridis) cultured in Bacoor Bay, Cavite, Philippines. EnvironmentAsia, 9 (2), 48-54. https://doi.org/10.14456/ea.2016.7.

Abreo, N. A. S., Macusi, E. D., Cuenca, G. C., Ranara, C. T., Andam, M. B., Cardona, L. C., & Arabejo, G. F. P. (2015). Nutrient Enrichment, Sedimentation, Heavy Metals and Plastic Pollution in the Marine Environment and its Implications on Philippine Marine Biodiversity: A Review. IAMURE International Journal of Ecology and Conservation. 15. 11-168. https://doi.org/10.7718/ijec.v15i1.999.

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