Manila, Jan. 26 -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has launched a multi-sectoral investigation into the deadly Binaliw sanitary landfill landslide in Cebu and ordered a nationwide review of all operating sanitary landfills in the country to prevent similar disasters.

In a news release Monday, DENR Secretary Raphael Lotilla said the move is part of a broader five-pronged strategy to establish accountability, determine the technical causes, prevent the recurrence of the incident, and formulate a long-term, programmatic approach to addressing garbage challenges in the country.

"We are taking immediate and decisive action to ensure an impartial and scientific inquiry into the Binaliw incident," Lotilla said.

"The...