Ex-officio Puerto Princesa City councilor Francisco Gabuco on Monday sought a review of all city ordinances pertaining to waste management.
Gabuco, in his privilege speech, cited the problem of Barangays Bacungan and Montible on the garbage being thrown by public and private vehicles passing through their jurisdiction.
He said that the City Council may study and review all the guidelines of local waste management ordinances through a resolution.
“Gusto sana natin bigyan ng pansin itong dalawang barangay tungkol sa pagtatapon ng mga basura sa mga kalsada galing sa mga dumadaan na sasakyan, pribado man o pampubliko. Dahil ito ay taliwas sa ating batas ay minumungkahi natin ang pagrerepaso ng mga ordinansa patungkol sa solid waste at pag-aralan kung kinakailangan na bigyan ng parusa o multa ang mga operator ng mga sasakyan,” Gabuco said.
However, Councilor Nesario Awat proposed to refer the matter to the to committee on waste for further discussion.