ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Galuten Orders LCMC to Dispose of Asbestos

Manalo B. Galuten, the mayor of Mankayan, Benguet, Philippines, ordered Lepanto Consolidated Mining Corporation’s (LCMC) management to dispose of all dumped asbestos materials, the Manila Bulletin reports.

Mr. Galuten explained that allowing LCMC to clear their dumped waste is without prejudice…