Philippines

A bill that prohibits the importation, manufacture, processing, use or distribution of asbestos was filed in Philippine Congress sometime during the week of June 29, 2009 to July 3, 2009, The Freeman reports.

House Bill 6544, or the Ban Asbestos Act…

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…