The reclaimed areas in Manila Bay, considered the hottest area for offices and businesses in Manila, have become a legal battleground for the country’s biggest developers. A property firm has challenged the power of regulator Philippine Reclamation Authority to allow the deferment of the payment of government fees that paved the way for Waterfront Manila Premier Development Inc., a company controlled by the Gatchalian family, to start a P34-billion project. The PRA gave the green light to start the major development despite a pending case before the Makati Regional Trial Court.

Romero, M. (2022, August 31). PRA's Bay project approval hit. Daily Tribune, pp. A1, A2.