Philippines ships back rubbish to Canada

The protest, led by the Eco Waste Coalition group, demanded the return of Canada's overstaying waste in the country.

Demonstrators hold placards while lying down on the road during a protest at the Canadian Embassy in Makati (file photo) Source: AAP Image/EPA/MARK R. CRISTINO

Environmental Groups have closely monitored the return of 69 containers filled with rubbish from Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority to Canada. The Department of Justice says it’s looking into the liability of the company responsible for illegally shipping the rubbish from Canada since 2013.



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