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    • Manila Bay dolomite beach reopens June 12 

      (Manila Standard, June 1, 2022, on page A2)
      The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is set to reopen Manila Bay’s dolomite beach on June 12. DENR Secretary Jim Sampulna said the beach will be reopened to the public on June 12 coinciding with the country’s ...

    • 'Manila Bay establishments must set up own sewerage plants' 

      Araja, Rio N. (Manila Standard, April 22, 2019, on page A3)
      The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is now requiring all establishments within the Manila Bay area to connect to existing sewer lines or set up their own sewerage treatment plants to ensure that wastewater ...

    • Manila Bay gets fresh load of dolomite sand 

      (Manila Standard, April 15, 2021, on page A2)
      A fresh pile of dolomite sand was piled on Manila Bay’s controversial White Beach project on Wednesday, despite the coronavirus pandemic gripping the country. Several backhoe operators were seen at work in the area, pouring ...

    • Manila Bay in critical condition, says Cimatu 

      Araja, Rio; Cruz, Maricel (Manila Standard, January 22, 2019, on page A3)
      Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu on Monday urged government offices, including the local governments, around Manila Bay to set a good example to private establishments—residential and commercial ones—on the compliance with ...

    • Manila Bay reclamation halted 

      (Manila Standard, June 27, 2021, on page 2A)
      President Rodrigo Duterte said he rejected proposals of private companies to conduct massive land reclamation activities in Manila Bay because of corruption issues. Duterte said the processing of thousands of applications ...

    • Manila Bay watch 

      De la Cruz, Jonathan (Manila Standard, January 16, 2019, on page A4-A5)
      Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Roy Cimatu hosted a Manila Bay stakeholders’ conference to discuss the terms of reference for the proper and responsible (finally) implementation of the 2008 Supreme ...

    • Manila Bay worse, ₱3-b rehab eyed 

      (Manila Standard, January 3, 2019, on page B4)
      Manila Bay is worse off a decade after a Supreme Court decision ordering local government units and government agencies to rehabilitate it, and officials of LGUs surrounding the bay may face administrative charges soon. ...

    • 'Manila Bay years away from being swimmable' 

      Araja, Rio N. (Manila Standard, May 3, 2021, on page A4)
      Buhay Party-list Rep. Joselito Atienza on Sunday said Manila Bay being “swimmable” is still years away. He said it may take “several years” before the public could enjoy swimming safely in the waters of Manila Bay at the ...

    • Manila bucks China naming of Benham features 

      Barcelo, Vito; Ramos-Araneta, Macon (Manila Standard, February 15, 2018, on page A1-A2)
      The Philippines will protest China’s decision to name five undersea features in Philippine Rise (Benham Rise), saying it will not recognize the move approved by an international organization, Presidential Spokesperson Harry ...

    • Manila told to improve sea security 

      Fabunan, Sara (Manila Standard, October 4, 2012, on page A1-A2)
      An Australian delegate said on Wednesday that the Philippines and other claimants to the West Philippine Sea or South China Sea against China should strengthen their maritime capabilities because the dispute could possibly ...

    • Manila, Beijing soft pedal on Sino vessels in WP Sea 

      (Manila Standard, October 6, 2017, on page A1-A2)
      Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jinhua and Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Thursday downplayed the supposed presence of Chinese vessels in the West Philippines Sea as disclosed by Magdalo Party-List Rep. Gary ...

    • Marcos' intel chief to focus on West PH Sea 

      (Manila Standard, June 24, 2022, on page A4)
      The National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) will focus in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) amid the Philippines’ ongoing territorial dispute with China. “We have to view everything and integrate, harmonize our efforts. ...

    • Masbate Gold backs coral reef restoration 

      (Manila Standard, January 22, 2018, on page B4)
      Two major mining firms that comprise the Masbate Gold Project have begun installing 400 to 800 reef balls in a fishing and mining town in Masbate, in a bid to help regenerate new reef covers. The coral reefs had been ...

    • Masbate opens 500-hectare natural park 

      (Manila Standard, October 6, 2022, on page A3)
      The Bongsanglay Natural Park (BNP) in Masbate is now open to the public for day tours and overnight stays, according to Ana Bartolay, BNP Protected Area superintendent. Located in the island of Ticao in Masbate, the Park ...

    • Masbate town renews coral reefs, marine life 

      (Manila Standard, June 28, 2021, on page A6)
      A growing town in Masbate province has made headway in enhancing its marine ecosystem, following a sustained joint effort of town officials and a Masbate-based company in deploying reef balls and planting coral fragments ...

    • Massive fish kill hits waters off Cavite City-PCG 

      Lopez, Vince (Manila Standard, November 16, 2023, on page A5)
      The Philippine Coast Guard is monitoring a massive fish kill phenomenon in the waters off Barangay 61, Cavite City on Nov. 13. Over 200 sacks of dead fish have been collected from the Cañacao Bayin Cavite City since Monday, ...

    • Mattis hits Beijing for intimidation 

      Agence France-Presse (AFP) (Manila Standard, June 3, 2018, on page A1-A2)
      China’s military buildup in the South China Sea and its deployment of high-end weapons systems in the disputed waterway is designed to intimidate and coerce neighbors, US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Saturday. ...

    • Maynilad conducts river clean-up in Muntinlupa 

      Araja, Rio N. (Manila Standard, July 29, 2022, on page A4)
      West zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. has recently held a series of river clean-up drives in Muntinlupa City to help improve the quality of water in tributaries that flow into Laguna Lake.

    • Maynilad underscores measures to control Laguna Lake's algal bloom 

      Campos, Othel (Manila Standard, June 20, 2022, on page B4)
      West zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. said over the weekend it took active steps to manage the impact of the algal bloom episode in Laguna Lake on water production. Laguna Lake is the primary raw water ...

    • Meralco unit eyes floating solar plant in Laguna de Bay 

      Flores, Alena Mae S. (Manila Standard, October 17, 2019, on page B1)
      MGen Renewable Energy Inc., a subsidiary of Meralco PowerGen Corp., plans to put up a 110-megawatt floating solar project in Laguna de Bay, a top executive said Wednesday. “We are in the process of applying for a pilot ...