CDC to impose fines vs litterers
CLARK FREEPORT— To intensify its campaign in maintaining cleanliness in all areas here, the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) will be imposing fines upon anyone who will be caught littering in this Freeport.
In a memorandum circular issued by the stateowned firm last July 21, 2021, all Clark Freeport Zone (CFZ) locators, residents, workers, visitors, non-government organizations, and government agencies were encouraged to cooperate in maintaining the cleanliness and order of the Freeport's surroundings.
According to CDC President and CEO Manuel R. Gaerlan, all stakeholders shall be responsible for keeping the Freeport's environment clean and green.
Disregarding CDC’s call for action will be dealt with a fine depending on the magnitude of the offense.
A fine of P1,000 will be charged to any violator. The same amount will also be imposed upon anyone or any firm with poor housekeeping.
Meanwhile, improper handling of waste would result in a P5,000 fine, while improper management of hazardous waste will result in a P50,000 penal t y.
The disposal of Single Used Plastics (SUPs) will also be fined accordingly, with penalties including P5,000 for the first offense, P10,000 for the second offense, P20,000 for the third offense, and the revocation of business permit exceeding the third offense.
or slicing, to the hinterlands of Porac and Floridablanca in Pampanga,” the PGKM stated.
“It is in this regard that we now come to seek your intervention via a hearing on the matter by the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee,” it PGKM said.
Cruz said the Department of Transportation (DOTr) overseas the project as part of the Build, Build, Build Program of the Duterte administration.
The SCRP should have been alligned along the SubicClark-Tarlac -Expressway (SCTEX) which is already catering to cargo and passengers as well connecting the two freeports with less than an hour travel time, according to Cruz.
"The SCTEX allignment is a win win solution. We will not oppose the project if it the railway will be built inside the expressway as the government proposed several years ago," the businessman added.