“The DFA issued a statement that the Canadian government has already directed a shipping company to get the trash back. Following the recall of diplomats, Panelo said this should send a strong signal to Canada that President Duterte is serious in seeking the return of the waste. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also responded with the hope that the matter will soon be resolved. The Philippines recalled its diplomats in Canada after the Canadian government failed to send back the garbage illegally shipped to the Philippines six years ago. “If our officials had done something about it, Canadian garbage would have been long returned to sender,” he said without naming the officials.

Source: Philippine Star May 21, 2019 15:37 UTC