The Department of Environment and Natural Resources on Friday said it will lead the rehabilitation of Manila Bay starting Jan. 27 similar to the successful rehabilitation of Boracay to address mounting pollution on Manila’s popular coastline. Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu described the Manila Bay a “magnified cesspool” because of the high coliform level of 330 million “most probable number” (MPN) per 100 milliliter, compared to the safe level of 100 MPN per 100 milliliter. Manila Yacht club commodore Robert Joseph said it will support and take part in the massive cleanup of Manila by to bring the pristineand glory of the once popular “Manila Bay sunset”.

Barcelo, V. (2019, January 12). DENR to lead 'Bora-like' rehab of Manila Bay. Manila Standard, p. A3.