By Anna
Marie Kapunan
Quezon
City, Philippines (Erne 17, 2016) — Thank you Canada! The grant that your
citizens gave to the Philippines will surely help those who were affected by
Typhoon Haiyan. As you know, until now, people have not yet recovered from the
devastation. Many are still homeless and your grant will go a long way to help
in the reconstruction efforts.
I do
hope this will not bar any talks or efforts from your end to help in the re
exportation of the garbage dumped in the Philippines two years ago. There are
76 more container vans of garbage left in Subic Port, waiting for your
country’s decision on when it will be picked up.
This is
a welcome development for us. We know how the new administration led by Prime
Minister Justin Trudeau is sincere with his efforts in climate change. You see,
Typhoon Haiyan will not be the last super typhoon to wreak havoc in our
country. There will be more. Your funds and grants are a welcome support to a
third world country like us. But, concrete action will be more appreciated.
As the
New Year starts, I hope Canada and Philippines will set a history to finally
stop transboundary movement of waste. Taking back the garbage will set a
wonderful precedent to a history that I look forward to.
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