Analyst: ‘Sea of garbage’ reflects PH’s poor environmental standing

MANILA, Philippines — As waste generation strains collection, segregation and disposal systems, rivers and canals across Metro Manila have become disposal areas. This is why the “sea of garbage” exposed by receding floodwaters last week was not surprising, data scientist Dr. Alicor Panao said. “No less than the President described the garbage situation as ‘critical,’

By jcristobal