PH strengthens efforts to combat e-waste shipments

E-waste Recycling  |  2026-07-08 05:30:12   |   By

BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno led Customs officials in the discussions, alongside representatives from EcoWaste Coalition, BAN Toxics and other concerned agencies.

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): GOVERNMENT agencies and environmental groups have begun mapping out the next steps in addressing the controversial electronic waste (e-waste) shipments inside the Subic Bay Freeport, a case that has once again highlighted the Philippines’ long-running battle against the entry of foreign junk.

An interagency meeting convened this week which brought together officials from the Bureau of Customs (BOC), Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Office of the Solicitor General and environmental organizations to discuss legal, regulatory and policy options for resolving the issue.

BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno led Customs officials in the discussions, alongside representatives from EcoWaste Coalition, BAN Toxics and other concerned agencies.

Participants agreed to submit position papers to support a comprehensive assessment of available legal remedies and regulatory actions.

The meeting also focused on strengthening government mechanisms to prevent similar incidents and ensure tighter monitoring of shipments that may contain hazardous or prohibited waste materials.

Courtesy: www.manilatimes.net