Subic E-Waste Trade Highly Regulated — SBMA Official

Subic e-waste trade highly regulated — SBMA official

A senior official of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) disputed claims by some environmental groups that the Subic Bay Freeport Zone has become a dumping ground for electronic wastes illegally imported into the country.

BOC TO LEAD ACTION VS SUBIC E-WASTE SHIPMENTS

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has called for a meeting with government agencies and other concerned groups to work together on issues related to the alleged e‑waste shipments in Subic, following public calls from an environmental protection group for immediate government action. The meeting is intended to bring all involved parties together to better understand the situation, clarify the roles and responsibilities of each agency, ensure compliance…