Green group EcoWaste Coalition says the quick reexport of the illegal waste sends a 'clear and unambiguous warning to waste traffickers to stop sending other countries' wastes into our port.' PHNews
arrived at the Mindanao Container Terminal in Cagayan de Oro on February 2.
Northern Mindanao Port Collector John Simon said that Hong Kong sneakily bringing in garbage is illegal under the laws of both Hong Kong and the Philippines. Both countries are also signatories to theAside from the call to abide by the Basel Ban Amendment, environment groups on Monday also urged the government to impose a comprehensive ban on waste imports. The Philippines currently allows the importation of recyclable waste.
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