I've been a resident of Los Banos since 1993. I spent my college days at UP Los Banos and fell in love with the town since. I admit I lose my temper from time to time, but I pay my taxes, I follow the law, I dispose my garbage accordingly and try in my own little ways to be a good citizen. I guess I am an environmentalist by heart.
After week-long dash to meet deadlines and working really hard, I realized that I really need to unwind and take a walk in the woods. I was probably that stressed out so I walked farther than usual. Farther down PCARD-DOST road, I smelled something horrible. Well it buggles the mind, I'm inside a forest-reserve, it is a rain forest and should smell fresh and nice in there. The first thought that came to mind: dead body, a decaying dead body dumped somewhere in the forest.
And this is what I saw:
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Los Banos Landfill along PCARD/DOST Road |
A landfill? In the middle of Mt. Makiling? Inside a protective area? Ugh!
Garbage from the landfill are scattered all over; even the creek beside the landfill is actually full of garbage.
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Garbage, garbage everywhere and into Mulawin Creek |
So one piece of advice to those who like to climb Mt. Makiling VIA PCARD-DOST Road: DONT DO IT!. You'll be disappointed. Take the UPLB route instead.