The ecosystem of Manila Bay is vibrant, a 2024 cumulative impact assessment in and around the bay says. It is “alive,” the Environment department adds. However, the 21 proposed and ongoing reclamation projects in the area threaten marine ecosystems and small fishers’ way of life, and could trigger more flooding in low-lying areas in Metro Manila and nearby areas in the face of climate change’s worst impacts. The Marine Environment Resource Foundation (MERF) cumulative impact assessment of the historic water body, highlighting the impact of reclamations, was presented during a news conference on April 30. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) confirmed the results of the study that it has commissioned.

Mayuga, J. L. (2025, May 11). Manila Bay is vibrant, alive-for how long?. Business Mirror, p. A7.