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Bay project probe set: Move backs Makabayan bloc reso to look into its cost, timing
The House of Representatives will investigate the P384-million project to dump synthetic white sand onto the shoreline of Manila Bay, a lawmaker said Wednesday. Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr. of Dasmariñas City in Cavite, chairman ...
- September 10, 2020
Oil spill claims must be filed in 3 years
The Department of Justice (DoJ) said compensation claims in connection with the Mindoro oil spill must be filed within three years, otherwise it will exceed the prescription period. Beyond the prescription period, a party ...
- August 20, 2023
Look: Turquoise Blue Waters of Manila Bay
The once pristine Manila Bay has long deteriorated. There were rehabilitation efforts in early 2019, but after an initial clean-up drive and desilting, the operations had been mothballed for later. No one seemed to mind. ...
- March 30, 2020
Akbayan asks SC to cite DENR for contempt over Manila Bay project
Akbayan Citizens’ Action Party asked the Supreme Court to cite the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in contempt for dumping crushed dolomite along Manila Bay to create a “white sand” effect. In its ...
- September 25, 2020
Usec Antiporda – Libre sa publiko ang Manila Bay beach resort
Muling uminit ang usapan hinggil sa Manila Bay nang bumulaga sa madla ang gabundok na “white sand” na itinatabon sa dulong bahagi ng aplaya rito upang maging isang public beach na ang hitsura ay kopya sa world famous na ...
- September 14, 2020
Olive ridley turtle in Boracay returns to the sea
A juvenile Olive ridley sea turtle was released in the sandy shores of Puka Beach in Boracay Island recently. It was kept in captivity for more than a year since its hatchling stage according to the investigation made by ...
- May 20, 2021
SC urged to cite DENR in contempt over sand dumping
The Supreme Court has been asked to cite the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in contempt for allegedly dumping dolomite sand on Manila Bay, a move complainants said was a direct violation of the high court’s ...
- September 25, 2020
DENR OKs dredging of Cagayan River: Sandbars in 19 priority sites to be removed to ease water flow as gov’t seeks long-term solution to flooding in Cagayan Valley
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu has given the green light to dredge several sandbars along Cagayan River in a bid to widen the country’s longest river after the widespread flooding caused by Typhoon “Ulysses” (international ...
- December 8, 2020
DENR says Manila Bay water quality improves but still not good enough for bathing, swimming
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said water quality in Manila Bay continues to improve more than two years after launching the ambitions P47-billion, 7-year “Battle for Manila Bay” rehabilitation ...
- February 19, 2021
SMC spending ₱1 B for Pasig River cleanup
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has committed to spend P1 billion for the cleanup of the Pasig River – touted as the boldest and most recent attempt at reviving the biologically inactive river. In partnership with the Department ...
- May 14, 2021