Quezon City Imposes Fines on Contractors for Post-Project Cleanup Lapses
Quezon City, Philippines, has enacted an ordinance imposing fines and sanctions on contractors who fail to clean up after infrastructure projects, aiming to address flooding and safety concerns and promote environmental responsibility.
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