EXTENSIVE WASTE IN THE PHILIPPINES

Introduction:
With the aggressive pursuance of the Philippines, toward economic improvement and
growth; it has induced a persistent cycle of product manufacturing and consumption;
hence generating extensive amounts of waste inducing environmental degradation, as
well as climate change.

Causes

• Increasing urban and rural population

• Rapid urbanization in key cities and provinces across the country
• No stringent implementation of Laws catering the problem
• Command and control

Effects
• Diseases attributed to decreased sanitation
• Constant clogging of drainage and waterways
• Infestation of unwanted pests and insects
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Negative
• Garbage-dependent workers
•

Solutions
• Strengthened and continuous presence
of government agencies
• Increased number of Waste Disposal
Management Facilities
• Economical and Culture Development
and Reform
• Discipline of Filipinos:
• Introduction of Alternative Waste
Disposal Methods

Current

REFERENCES

Ranada, P. (2013, October 11). 55 die daily in PH from lack of proper sewerage.
Rappler; Rappler. https://www.rappler.com/nation/sewage-problem-denr
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