EDITORIAL — Lessons from BinaliwTen days after a mountain of garbage collapsed at the Binaliw landfill in Cebu City, the last missing person was found on Sunday. Environmental groups, on the other hand, want a deeper probe to determine if the dump was operating properly as a landfill. Still, there are ways of minimizing risks from working in hazardous environments, and there is always room for improving safety in garbage dumps. Cebu has declared a day of mourning for the victims of Binaliw and prayers continue to be offered for the victims and their bereaved relatives. At the same time, the government can work with landfill operators to turn garbage into energy.

Source: Philippine Star January 20, 2026 01:00 UTC