AGENTS of the National Bureau of Investigation arrested five persons engaged in the business of septic tanks and sewerage cleaning service for operating without necessary permits and improper disposal of waste materials.
Nabbed were Rey Sampiano, Mark Ronel Chavez, Michael Balba, Cyrus Cañonero, and Walhert Mapa.
The arrest stemmed from a request for assistance by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau – Region VI regarding a desludging service provider in Iloilo City allegedly operating without necessary permits.
The desludging service provider was reported disposing the waste collected to different areas of Iloilo City without applying any treatment.
Charges for violations of Republic Act 9275 in relation to R.A. 10175, Supplemental IRR of Sanitation Code, P.D. No. 836, and P.D. No. 984 were filed against the suspects before the Iloilo City Prosecutors Office.
