Honey Lacuna
MANILA, Philippines — The city government of Manila vowed on Saturday to hold accountable the company previously in charge of garbage collection in the city for failing to perform its obligations during the holiday season.
Mayor Honey Lacuna assailed Leonel Waste Management Corp. for abandoning its responsibilities amid a 400-percent surge in waste generation during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
vio88 slot Article continues after this advertisement“Rest assured, I will not let this sabotage pass and those responsible will be held accountable,” she said in a statement.
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“We will address the negligence of the previous garbage collector. Now, we have two contractors, MetroWaste and PhilEco, ensuring that the city is cleaned efficiently,” she added.
Article continues after this advertisementThe mayor encouraged residents to report uncollected garbage to the city’s Department of Public Services and Task Force Against Road Obstruction.
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