Greedy Filipinos allows Toxic waste DUMP!

hi LK, This is not new remember when they allowed JAPAN to dump they appliances here and other things in our country though some of it is still useful but I heard even their other wastes are included. happy mylotting

That is certainly something that the government should act on. Those responsible should be brought to justice and be made to answer for the wrongdoings. Sad to note that our country has become a dumping ground not only for those toxic things but to almost anything. Even in our areas, I can see a lot of 2nd hand television sets we call surplus, 2nd hand surplus vehicles.... These are actually no longer usable in other countries the reason why they dump it to us. However, it is somewhat a blessing for us considering that people get to buy and have their own at a very cheap price. In other words there are also those that have benefited from such. But toxic is obviously something that should be stopped and investigated until the culprits are punished.

Wow we're a famous dumpsite now eh. It's bad enough being known for having manpower as exports (OFW).

It's so sad that our authorities are sleeping on their job or allowed such a thing to happen to the Philippines. It's so demeaning to us Filipinos. We know that those toxic waste can eventually make us ill and die, yet we allow it. Where are the consciences of these people? Are they able to sleep yet at night, with this kind of degrading thing.

hi, we can not really control those greedy people that are usually rich,the question here why the owner of Glenn Marine allowed to accept those toxic waste to be dump in their areas even though they already know that it is very risky for the health of people and also to the nature.

for all the places that can be chosen, why need to be philippines specially subic which is a great place. why did they allow such toxic waste to be dump to our country, why GORDON? it's ashame to them.. i wont listen to his talks anymore, he did a really upsetting job.

Hello LK. If you read the article and become emotional, then maybe you can say that the issue was sensationalized. I read through the article and I am more alarmed than angry. The waters and beaches around Subic has long declined after the Gordons were removed from having control over the free port. It's been ten years since I last visited the place, and the last time I went there I already saw the changes. I have never been to Boracay for reasons that I hate going to crowded places. But Subic is a white sand beach and so far still the most beautiful on my list. I recently visited Palawan, which is also very beautiful but in terms of beaches, I would still go to Subic or Zambales. In Palawan, one has to take a boat ride to go to a beach that isn't polluted yet for you to take a dip. While when I was frequenting Zambales, one can take a dip in the sea as soon as you throw all your things in your cottage. I hope something can be done so that these ships will not dump toxic wastes on our waters. I wonder if the sea is still blue green around the free port. This is also one reason why I haven't gone back because I want to retain in my memory that deep blue green waters that I fell in love with.

What the....what did our government says about this matter? What is happening to our local officials? Are they really out of their mind?

If that's the case, we need something more higher than RG, I hope he can initiate whatever action he can make. The president of our land also needs to focus his attention to this issue. I hope they can diffuse one way or the other the problems that may will result from this issue. For we are the ones that will be affected by that toxic thing. Thanks

I hope this news is not only just a tip of another big iceberg. Why on earth that our country become favorite dumping sites of our wealthy neighbors and friends. Are we becoming the "smokey mountain" of the world. This retired Vice Adm. Mateo Mayuga chair and chief executive officer of Glenn Defense Marine Asia Philippines Inc. must be held liable if found guilty. He is a Filipino and a former flag officer in command of the Philippine Navy, why on earth he sold his country for some monetary consideration from this Malaysian company. Toxic dumping must be strictly implemented but I wonder what is the penalty for this kind of offense. Congress must pass a law against this toxic dump and must carry the same penalty of economic sabotage and murder. This with strict implementation I believe will once and for all stop this toxic dumping to our country. Have a nice day. Ciao!