Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna vows to pursue accountability against Leonel Waste Management Corp. for neglecting garbage collection duties during the holiday season, leading to a 400% increase in waste. MetroWaste and PhilEco Systems Corp. are now working to clear the city's streets.
The city government of Manila vowed on Saturday to hold its former garbage collector accountable for failing to perform its duties during the holiday season.Mayor Honey Lacuna, in a statement, slammed Leonel Waste Management Corp. for abandoning garbage collection responsibilities amidst a 400-percent surge in waste volume during Christmas and New Year celebrations. 'Rest assured, I will not let this sabotage pass, and those responsible will be held accountable,' Lacuna said.
She said two firms, MetroWaste and PhilEco Systems Corp., are currently trying to clear Manila's streets of garbage 24/7.The mayor assured residents that those responsible for the lapse would face accountability. 'We will address the negligence of the previous garbage collector. Now, we have two contractors, MetroWaste and PhilEco, ensuring that the city is cleaned efficiently,' she added.Lacuna also encouraged residents to report uncollected garbage to the city's Department of Public Services and Task Force Against Road Obstruction.Lacuna said PhilEco Systems Corp. and MetroWaste have expedited the collection of garbage that piled up after the revelries as she assured the city government's continued commitment to ensuring efficient garbage collection across all districts
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