Tag: Binaliw landfill
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Rising Toll: 11 Dead in Cebu City Rubbish Landslide at Binaliw Landfill
Overview of the Tragedy The death toll from the Binaliw landfill collapse in Cebu City, Philippines, has risen to 11, according to local authorities. The incident occurred last week at the central disposal site, where heavy rains and shifting waste led to a landslide that trapped several workers and residents in and around the facility.…
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Senate to Probe Binaliw Landfill as DENR-7 Closes Facility Over RA 9003 Compliance Questions
Overview: Senate Move to Scrutinize Binaliw Landfill The Philippine Senate has announced a formal inquiry into the operations of the Binaliw landfill in Cebu, along with other national facilities, to assess compliance with Republic Act No. 9003, also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. The move follows the recent closure of…
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Senate to Probe Landfills as DENR-7 Closes Binaliw Facility
Overview: Senate to probe landfill compliance under RA 9003 The Philippine Senate is moving to scrutinize how landfills nationwide meet the provisions of Republic Act No. 9003, the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, following the closure of the Binaliw landfill in Cebu and the filing of Senate Resolution No. 24. The probe aims…
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Senate to Probe Landfills as DENR-7 Shuts Binaliw Facility: Accountability for Solid Waste Management
Background: A nationwide call to examine solid waste management The Philippine Senate has initiated a formal inquiry into the country’s solid waste management system, spotlighting compliance with Republic Act No. 9003, also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. The probe follows the recent closure of the Binaliw landfill by the Department…