The Manila Bay challenge
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Cleaning up Manila Bay cannot be done overnight but it is one government task that should be pursued vigorously to prevent the body of water from becoming a permanent dump. The filth deposited underneath Manila Bay has destroyed its ecosystem as well as its tourism potential. Many economic opportunities have also been lost as a result of degradation. Its 190-kilometer coastline stretching from Cavite in the east to Bataan in the northwest should be ideal for aquaculture production and other livelihood opportunities that can benefit the communities along the shore.
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The Manila Bay challenge. (2019, February 1). Manila Standard, p. A4.
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