DENR seeks Baste Duterte explanation over garbage dumping in Davao City

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has sought an explanation from Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte over alleged illegal waste dumping outside its Davao Region office.

In a letter on Monday, DENR Davao Regional Executive Director Mercedes Dumagan asked the mayor to explain after personnel caught individuals dumping mixed ...