Rappler's latest stories on basel convention
How to keep imported waste out of the Philippines
The Philippines doesn't take in a lot of foreign waste compared to its neighbors, but it may become a dumping ground of smuggled garbage if the government doesn't act fast
Environmental groups step up pressure on gov't to ban waste imports
The government is preparing a policy to ban all waste imports, including those meant for recycling. But this is not enough, says Greenpeace
FALSE: Panelo's claim that PH is not a signatory to Basel Convention
The Philippines signed the Basel Convention on March 22, 1989 and the treaty was ratified by Congress in October 1993
PH gov’t to ship garbage back to Canada
The justice department is set to file a motion for the execution of the June 30 order of Manila RTC Branch 1 Judge Tita Bughao Alisuag to ship back the wastes to Canada at the expense of the importer
Petition asks Canadian PM Trudeau to take back illegal trash
Petitioners also ask for the Canadian government to pay back the Philippines for all costs incurred due to the stranded illegal garbage from Canada
Canada PM Trudeau on trash: We're working on laws for future
Trudeau does not directly address questions on whether or not Canada will bring home trash illegally shipped to PH
PH groups urge Canadian PM: Take back illegal trash
Such action will show that his government does not and will not condone the illegal garbage trade that is treating low and middle income countries as dumps say environmentalists
DFA took ‘weak stance’ vs illegal Canada garbage – Chiz
During a Senate hearing senators tell government agencies that the reshipment of the illegal garbage from Canada is the only acceptable option
Illegal garbage dispute: Why can’t Canada be like Japan?
The Canada garbage controversy brings back memories of a similar situation with Japan in 1999 Japan took back its garbage Will Canada do the same?
BOC, DENR ask DFA to file protest vs Canada over illegal trash
But the letter leaves out a call for Canada to ship back the 103 container vans of misdeclared trash – a call fiercely championed by environmentalists
Group takes illegal Canada garbage issue to int'l body
Groups turn to an international body saying the Philippine government has been pressured by Canada not to put up a fuss
Lawmakers to probe Canada garbage dumping in Tarlac
UPDATED At least 26 container vans of trash are already in a Tarlac landfill Local government officials stop further dumping pending a probe into the issue
Canada's great injustice against the Philippines
By making the Philippines agree to bury garbage illegally shipped from Canada a powerful country is exploiting a weaker country – the very dynamic the Basel Convention was designed to stop
Canada trash in Manila port now at 98 container vans
The Bureau of Customs discovers 48 more container vans of plastic scraps stranded at the Manila port sent by a company based in Ontario Canada
Aquino a ‘total let down’ in Canada – green groups
Environmentalists call President Benigno Aquino III spineless for not pursuing the Canada trash issue with his counterpart Prime Minister Stephen Harper
Groups to Aquino: Remind Canada about illegal trash
UPDATED President Benigno Aquino III s state visit to Canada is a chance for him to bring up illegally shipped garbage that has been stranded in Manila ports for two years
Illegal Canadian garbage not toxic after all – DENR
An environment group suspects government agencies are backing down on the issue because of President Aquino s planned state visit to Canada later this year
Canada wants its illegal garbage 'processed' in PH
Fifty container vans of garbage from Canada have been sitting on Manila s ports – costing PH millions in storage fees and posing health risks to citizens – yet Ottawa says it can t demand its citizen to recall them
Miriam Santiago: Probe toxic waste dumping in PH
The senator files a resolution to look into garbage exported by developed countries to the Philippines
Leaking shipment of Canadian garbage poses health risks
The health department needs to disinfect 18 container vans at the expense of the government
Metal in your gadgets: Why you should be scared
Lead mercury cadmium and brominated flame retardants found inside laptops television sets and smart phones present health threats
PH urged to ratify amendment vs hazardous waste trade
The amendment bans rich nations from dumping harmful garbage into developing countries like the Philippines
