Dear Municipal Mayor JAIME P. RUSILLON,
We, the residents of General Luna, comprised of Filipinos and expatriates, together with local and foreign tourists, wish to voice our concern.
We, together with you, need to find a temporary solution regarding the actual dumpsite located on the "back road" of General Luna.
Today and since more than year, this dump site is an open space without an access way, it's an open space where dogs eat dirty diapers, it's an open space where flies carrying bacteria proliferate by thousands, an open space where kids walk across broken glass and potential contamination, an open space where all junk overflow on the road...
Do you know that people living close to this dump site cannot open their windows during the day because hundreds of fly are invading their homes? Do you know that they have dozens of plastics and dirty diapers in their garden due to the wind and dogs? Do you know how many diseases can be developed for inhabitants living near a dump site and even people driving and passing by? We are talking about developing asthma, unknown allergies, pregnancy disorders, decrease in immune defenses (...)
We are aware that efforts are being made, that thanks to STOA and SEA Movement, that have signed Memorandum of Agreement to strengthen the cleanliness campaign. Everybody here try to reduce their wastes, resorts recycle, Taboan encourage people to bring bags, Biboy is making pillow with plastic (...) and it's great. But we need action from your higher level for this.
We, the residents of General Luna, comprised of Filipinos and
expatriates, together with local and foreign tourists, think you have the duty of making this dumpsite safe and a minimum organized.
Therefore, we kindly ask you to please take the following actions as soon as possible:
- Fence the whole area of the dumpsite
- Make only one entry/access for dump trucks with a gate
- Invest in large trash bins where people can throw their garbage. For example put 1 or 2 by purok. The dump trucks can then collect the waste and deliver to the dumpsite daily.
- Put a sign at the entrance explaining to people that this site is prohibited to public.
It's a small investment for a big return; happiness of your people, cleanness of our town, safety for our kids, prevention of contamination and bacteria proliferation, and finally a great image to give to our visitors.
Thank you very much in advance for your attention, for your cooperation and for your efforts.
Kind regards
Updates
November 11, 2017
The increase in public pressure has prompted an initial response from the municipal office. I am currently reviewing the proposed timeline for waste management reform and will meet with local officials next week to address the concerns outlined in our petition.
Reached 100 supporters
November 11, 2017
28 Comments
Plans to protect air and water, wilderness and wildlife are in fact plans to protect man.
Although still in the UK, Siargao is my planned retirement destination. My Wife is a local woman and my son born on the island. Simply fencing off the site and allowing official truck access will help but ultimately solutions needs to be found in order for Siargao to retain it's natural beauty. The island is currently a jewel in the Philippines crown and to prosper needs to remain so.
Please take action on this issue ASAP! This is not healthy for the neighborhood, it bring deases to our locals and tourist , what happen for the funds that are collected to our business where did it go?
Something has to change with the waste disposal here on the island. This is a reasonable and easy solution until something more Eco-friendly can be built. A ban on cellophane would also be a huge improvement!
there shoulde be enough garbage truck and intended only for garbage collection ,and has an schedule on what date that they should collect the bio&and non bio. also the those boat for island hopping should hava a trashcan.
Yess Let's yes this
Please get ahead on the trash problem before it gets out of control.
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Dear Municipal Mayor JAIME P. RUSILLON,
We, the residents of General Luna, comprised of Filipinos and expatriates, together with local and foreign tourists, wish to voice our concern.
We, together with you, need to find a temporary solution regarding the actual dumpsite located on the "back road" of General Luna.
Today and since more than year, this dump site is an open space without an access way, it's an open space where dogs eat dirty diapers, it's an open space where flies carrying bacteria proliferate by thousands, an open space where kids walk across broken glass and potential contamination, an open space where all junk overflow on the road...
Do you know that people living close to this dump site cannot open their windows during the day because hundreds of fly are invading their homes? Do you know that they have dozens of plastics and dirty diapers in their garden due to the wind and dogs? Do you know how many diseases can be developed for inhabitants living near a dump site and even people driving and passing by? We are talking about developing asthma, unknown allergies, pregnancy disorders, decrease in immune defenses (...)
We are aware that efforts are being made, that thanks to STOA and SEA Movement, that have signed Memorandum of Agreement to strengthen the cleanliness campaign. Everybody here try to reduce their wastes, resorts recycle, Taboan encourage people to bring bags, Biboy is making pillow with plastic (...) and it's great. But we need action from your higher level for this.
We, the residents of General Luna, comprised of Filipinos and
expatriates, together with local and foreign tourists, think you have the duty of making this dumpsite safe and a minimum organized.
Therefore, we kindly ask you to please take the following actions as soon as possible:
- Fence the whole area of the dumpsite
- Make only one entry/access for dump trucks with a gate
- Invest in large trash bins where people can throw their garbage. For example put 1 or 2 by purok. The dump trucks can then collect the waste and deliver to the dumpsite daily.
- Put a sign at the entrance explaining to people that this site is prohibited to public.
It's a small investment for a big return; happiness of your people, cleanness of our town, safety for our kids, prevention of contamination and bacteria proliferation, and finally a great image to give to our visitors.
Thank you very much in advance for your attention, for your cooperation and for your efforts.
Kind regards
Updates
November 11, 2017
The increase in public pressure has prompted an initial response from the municipal office. I am currently reviewing the proposed timeline for waste management reform and will meet with local officials next week to address the concerns outlined in our petition.
Reached 100 supporters
November 11, 2017
28 Comments
I haven't been to Siargao, but I'm going there at the end of January 2018 from South Australia. I already know this is a good idea. It's not nice for the local people to live around exposed rubbish.
Plans to protect air and water, wilderness and wildlife are in fact plans to protect man.
Although still in the UK, Siargao is my planned retirement destination. My Wife is a local woman and my son born on the island. Simply fencing off the site and allowing official truck access will help but ultimately solutions needs to be found in order for Siargao to retain it's natural beauty. The island is currently a jewel in the Philippines crown and to prosper needs to remain so.
Please take action on this issue ASAP! This is not healthy for the neighborhood, it bring deases to our locals and tourist , what happen for the funds that are collected to our business where did it go?
Something has to change with the waste disposal here on the island. This is a reasonable and easy solution until something more Eco-friendly can be built. A ban on cellophane would also be a huge improvement!
there shoulde be enough garbage truck and intended only for garbage collection ,and has an schedule on what date that they should collect the bio&and non bio. also the those boat for island hopping should hava a trashcan.
Yess Let's yes this
Please get ahead on the trash problem before it gets out of control.
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I haven't been to Siargao, but I'm going there at the end of January 2018 from South Australia. I already know this is a good idea. It's not nice for the local people to live around exposed rubbish.