Surplus | #NoFilter

  • 5 years ago
#NoFilter looks into the "surplus culture" in the Philippines. Brgy. 650 Port Area, Manila administrator Edith Ferrer relays the reason why majority of families in their community opt to buy preloved items. Jeck Batallones speaks with some Filipinos who have found use and opportunities in second-hand appliances and items. The program also delves into the issue of illegally-shipped household wastes and garbage from Canada, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Australia. Lastly, auction house owners Connie Shimosato and Yasutoshi Shimosato show how they operate their second-hand buy and sell business.