Dizon declares ‘garbage crisis’ as Baclaran estero cleanup hits 500 tons

MANILA, Philippines — Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon has declared a “garbage crisis” after clearing operations hauled at least 500 tons of trash from a waterway in Baclaran, Parañaque City, in just three days. Dizon on Wednesday lamented the recurring waves of garbage clogging the Redemptorist Water Channel despite cleanup efforts, which began

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