The respite from reclamation activities in Manila Bay could give the country’s engineers and marine scientists time to study and design coastal engineering solutions that could mitigate its adverse impacts, according to experts advocating for stronger policies to improve coastal resilience in the country. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) head Enrico Paringit and University of the Philippines (UP) geologist Fernando Siringan said it was even more urgent to improve the country’s coastal management policies amid the threats of reclamation and rapid urban development.

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