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Read more about the article BOC-10 to file charges vs SoKor gov’t over imported trash
A payloader unloads a pile of South Korean trash into a steel funnel before a tonner bag catches it at Sitio Buguac, Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, Tuesday (March 3). The Bureau of Customs said there are at least 2,000 metric tons of imported wastes that have yet to be reshipped to its country of origin as the coronavirus disease delayed the transportation. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

BOC-10 to file charges vs SoKor gov’t over imported trash

As the last batch of imported trash is expected to be transported back to its country of origin, an official of the regional Bureau of Customs (BOC-10) revealed they are planning to file a complaint against the South Korean government before an international body for the alleged damage that the waste inflicted to the environment.

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Read more about the article Envi group calls on government anew to ban imported wastes for good
A Bureau of Customs personnel checks the trash from South Korea before it was shipped back to its point of origin recently. Just this week another shipment of waste materials which came from Australia was put on hold by the Customs at the port in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Envi group calls on government anew to ban imported wastes for good

Following the pronouncement of an environment official on why the Philippines has yet to ratify an international treaty that prohibits imported garbage from entering the country, environmental group EcoWaste Coalition has called on the government anew to strictly impose a ban on waste importation “without further delay.”

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Read more about the article Panigan-Tamugan watershed as Davao water source must be protected – envi group
Chinkie Golle, executive director of Interface Development Interventions (IDIS) urges barangay officials to identify and provide possible areas for on-site relocation of residents living in disaster-prone areas, Monday, January 8. (Robby Joy D. Salveron / davaotoday.com)

Panigan-Tamugan watershed as Davao water source must be protected – envi group

Environmental groups have urged everyone to protect the Panigan-Tamugan watershed to keep a clean water source for Dabawenyos.

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Read more about the article Green group hopes final reshipment of Korean trash will bring closure to waste trafficking in PH
Environmental groups during the send-off ceremony at the Mindanao International Container Terminal (MICT) for the third batch of illegal South Korean waste shipments that were re-exported on February 16. (Photo taken from Ecowaste Coalition's Facebook page)

Green group hopes final reshipment of Korean trash will bring closure to waste trafficking in PH

Environmental group EcoWaste Coalition has expressed optimism that the last two batches of imported trash from South Korea expected to be reshipped on Sunday (Feb. 16) and on Feb. 23 will be the last trafficked wastes from another country that will be dumped into the Philippines.

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Read more about the article A year after implementation, farmers call for repeal of Rice Liberalization Law
YULETIDE HARVEST. Farm-workers harvest rice in Pigkacawayan, North Cotabato to catch-up with traditional Christmas feasts and save-up for next year. Farmers say they will have difficulty finding farm-work for the next six months as the area will suffer water supply shortage for the first half of 2015. (Kenette Jean Millondaga/davaotoday.com)

A year after implementation, farmers call for repeal of Rice Liberalization Law

The first-year implementation of the Rice Liberalization Law (RLL) is taking a toll on local farmers

Continue ReadingA year after implementation, farmers call for repeal of Rice Liberalization Law