Only 25% of LGUs have landfills

By Jordeene B. Lagare

Feb 12, 2020 1:23 am

MORE sanitary landfills are needed to cater to the increasing volume of waste generated in the Philippines, a Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) official said on Tuesday.

Teenagers look for recyclable materials in piles of garbage in Baseco Compound, Manila. PHOTO BY DJ DIOSINA

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