EMB hits waste dumping at DENR-Davao office
The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) has condemned the dumping of garbage in front of the DENR office in Davao City. This action was taken after the local mayor designated the area as a waste collection point, which the EMB claims violates environmental laws.
Why it matters
This highlights a conflict between local government waste management practices and national environmental regulations, exacerbated by recent landfill safety issues.
About Us | Contact Us | Advertise | Privacy Policy | Member Agreement | Copyright Notice Copyright (c) 2026. Philstar Global Corp. All Rights Reserved My Profile Sign Out Subscribe Subscribe HOME HEADLINES OPINION NATION WORLD BUSINESS SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT LIFESTYLE EVENTS COUPONS OTHER SECTIONS X DUTERTE ICC TRIAL CORRUPTION SCANDAL FACT CHECKS EXPLAINERS Nation EMB hits waste dumping at DENR-Davao office Josiah Antonio , Andrew Ronquillo - The Philippine Star June 7, 2026 | 12:00am Handout photo shows employees of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Davao City loading into a truck a pile of garbage dumped in front of their office. The trash was transported to a waste processing facility owned by a private company. STAR / File MANILA, Philippines - The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) yesterday criticized the dumping of garbage in front of the office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Davao City after Mayor Sebastian Duterte designated the area as one of the waste collection points.
The report presents the conflict between the EMB and the local government objectively, citing legal statutes and official statements.
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