A documentary by journalist Kara David has brought attention to an open dumpsite in a forest reserve in Subic, Zambales, where tons of garbage have reportedly encroached on an Aeta community’s ancestral land.
The report sparked reactions from celebrities Nadine Lustre and Anne Curtis, who criticized the government’s handling of the waste crisis and called for immediate action.
Lustre described the situation as an injustice to the Aeta people and the environment, while Curtis urged the government to pursue long-term waste management solutions.
Environmental advocates have raised concerns over the continued operation of the dumpsite and the failure to enforce proper waste disposal measures.
The controversy has renewed calls for stronger waste management policies and accountability from government agencies and local officials.
Source: PhilNews24 | July 17, 2026
