Presidential Spokesperson on the Hong Kong trash

We commend the Bureau of Customs (BOC) for the early detection of the entry of mixed plastic wastes, which have been declared “assorted electronic accessories,” from Hong Kong into Misamis Oriental, Philippines. We understand that the BOC would export this illegal shipment back to its port of origin.

We call on concerned agencies of the government to continue exercising vigilance and hinder the entry of such shipments of garbage into our territorial jurisdiction at the first instance.

The Palace reiterates the firm position of the Republic of the Philippines that it will not allow its territory to be treated as a dumping ground for trash by any foreign country or entity.