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Watch: Tide of rubbish blankets Philippines river

Watch: Tide of rubbish blankets Philippines river
BBC World Tuesday 11 August 2026, 16:10 UTC 1 min read
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Workers in Manila waded through the river, collecting waste that washed in during days of heavy rain.

Workers in Manila waded through the river, collecting waste that washed in during days of heavy rain.
Philippines (LOCATION) Manila (LOCATION)
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