MEDINA, Misamis Oriental — Medina officials are being urged to strengthen the town’s garbage management as waste buildup and an aging drainage system raise concerns over environmental and public health risks.
Municipal Councilor Philip Tarungoy called on newly appointed Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator (MPDC) Anna Mae R. Abarque to review the municipality’s solid waste management system and
recommend practical solutions.
Tarungoy urged Abarque to study successful waste management practices in other local government units, review existing municipal ordinances and inspect problem areas across Medina.
Vice Mayor Paulo Magallanes also asked Abarque to develop plans to improve the implementation of the municipality’s solid waste management program and support the town’s broader development goals.
Abarque said she is ready to study possible solutions to Medina’s garbage problem.
She also plans to look into the improvement of the municipality’s aging drainage system as part of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP).
Local businessman Roy Corro, meanwhile, called for the revival of Medina’s garbage segregation policy, particularly the proper separation of biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste.
The Sangguniang Bayan approved Abarque’s appointment as Municipal Government Department Head I (Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator) during its regular session on Aug. 18.
The call for stronger waste management comes as a creek running through the town center remains affected by murky, stagnant water and scattered garbage along its banks.
Residents and local officials face the challenge of keeping waterways clean while improving waste collection, segregation and disposal practices across the municipality.
Strengthening these measures could help reduce pollution, protect waterways and improve sanitation in communities around Medina.
