Kalookan: Kalookan Bishop Cardinal Pablo David on Wednesday called for accountability over the landfill fire in Navotas City that broke out on April 10 and is now in its second week. "When a landfill poisons the air, endangers water sources, displaces aquaculture, and becomes a recurring fire and disaster risk, the public is not just entitled to answers - it is entitled to justice," he said in a statement.

According to Philippines News Agency, Cardinal David emphasized that under Republic Act No. 9003, also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, any citizen has the right to file a civil, criminal, or administrative action against violators, negligent officials, or agencies acting inconsistently with the law. "The Navotas landfill fire demands more than concern. It demands accountability... Who will join our collective lawsuit?" added David.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Environmental Management Bureau is currently studying the possibility of filing criminal, civil, and administrative cases against the former operator of the landfill. The massive fire has caused widespread air pollution in Metro Manila and Bulacan.