Closure of Tarlac landfill halted for 72 hours

MABALACAT CITY, PAMPANGA, Philippines — The scheduled closure on Sunday of the 100-hectare Kalangitan Sanitary Landfill inside the New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac, was postponed after its operator was able to secure a 72-hour temporary restraining order (TRO) against the Clark Development Corp. (CDC). The CDC on Sunday affirmed receiving on Saturday night the