A local fisherfolk group on Monday called for the suspension of the white sand project of Manila Bay as it poses potential harm to both environment and public health. Pamalakaya said that the environmental and health issues being raised by experts and concerned groups are “more than enough basis” for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to suspend the project. The group stressed the DENR should suspend the white sand project until its “suitability and sustainability” to the Manila Bay rehabilitation program are established.

Aquino, L. F., & Aquino, L. A. (2020, September 8). Suspension of Manila Bay white sand project urged. Tempo, p. 5.