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The barangay in Cebu that got blamed for everyone else's trash

A viral video of a man dumping trash into Manila Bay off Barangay Pasil sparked online outrage against the whole community. Residents say the real culprits — industrial waste and a shifted river current — lie upstream.

Mark Aaron Collera · 8 min read · Sep 12, 2026

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Who really recycles the Philippines' electronic trash? Ask the informal waste pickers.

In Malabon, informal waste pickers like Joanna Amican dismantle electronics with bare hands to survive, breathing in toxic metal dust and fibers. Now they're organizing to demand legal recognition and protection.

Alex Lauricio · 7 min read · Sep 12, 2026

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