Manila Bulletin
Informal waste sector workers call on gov't for aid during Luzon-wide lockdown
Informal waste sector workers, supported by the EcoWaste Coalition, are urging the government for immediate social protection and financial assistance during the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine.
The restrictions imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19 have significantly impacted the livelihood of informal waste workers, preventing them from earning a living.
Leaders from informal waste sector groups, including the Nagkakaisang Lakas ng mga Mangangalakal sa Longos (NLML) and Samahan ng mga Mangangalakal ng Scrap sa Capulong (SMNC), highlighted their extreme financial difficulties, noting that they have no income for their families.
They are appealing for essential support, including food packages and cash grants, to help them meet basic needs like electricity and water during the lockdown.
Despite their crucial role in resource conservation and waste management, these workers often face hazardous conditions, lack social and economic security, and have limited access to basic needs.
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