Manila Bay is not dead. While marine resources of Manila Bay are “at risk” and threatened by reclamation projects, the Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) stressed that a significant number of fishermen primarily from Cavite, Metro Manila, Bulacan, and Bataan still depend on its fishing grounds. In a statement, Pamalakaya said “Manila Bay is alive and well,” refuting claims of local government units (LGUs) that the body of water is already considered “dead” due to pollution.

Abarca, C. M. F. (2023, February 4). Manila Bay is 'alive and well'; reclamation poses a big threat. Manila Bulletin, p. 7.