THE Office of the Ombudsman will look into alleged violations committed by some 600 local officials in connection with a law barring the use of open dumps.

This stemmed from the initial 50 complaints filed by Romeo Hidalgo of Ecowaste Coalition before the Ombudsman against mayors, vice mayors and council members for alleged violation of Republic Act (RA) 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act.

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