MANILA, Philippines — A waste and pollution watchdog called on all candidates in the May midterm elections not to exploit the observance of Holy Week by flooding streets leading to pilgrimage sites with campaign posters. “We therefore appeal to all well-meaning politicians and groups not to politicize the faith centered-religious activities lined up for the Holy Week,” Aileen Lucero, EcoWaste Coalition national coordinator, said. ‘Don’t leave your trash behind’EcoWaste Coalition also appealed to public not to leave trash in churches and pilgrimage sites as it stressed that littering is an environmental offense punishable under the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act. She added the group will field “Basura Patrollers” on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday in major pilgrimage sites to monitor compliance to the law. The group earlier called on the Catholic faithful to observe a greener holy Week by doing acts that will prevent garbage and pollution.

Source: Philippine Star April 16, 2019 07:52 UTC