Tag: Bulacan Aerotropolis

DENR slammed for giving environmental permit to another reclamation in Manila Bay

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“The Supreme Court mandamus is crystal clear – to rehabilitate Manila Bay and restore its use for fishery resources development and recreational purpose. Reclamation was never mentioned in the mandamus. The DENR should be made to answer on why it keeps on issuing environmental clearances to destructive reclamation projects,” Fernando Hicap, PAMALAKAYA National Chairperson said.

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Broad anti-reclamation coalition warns Duterte against legacy of destroying Manila Bay

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“Ramon Ang’s aerotropolis project is anti-poor, undemocratic, unscientific and anti-environment. It was clear that it was railroaded and a sincere and comprehensive public consultation was not carried out, primarily with the affected stakeholders,” Reggie Vallejos, Professor of Development Studies of University of the Philippines – Manila campus and KKKR Co-convenor said in a press statement.

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Taliptip folks need to stay as it is, not TESDA training, Senator Poe told

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“We remind the good Senator whose campaign banner was ‘Galing at Puso’ that the project is neither scientific nor considerate of the affected residents, especially the fishing sector of Bulacan. It is simply detrimental to the environment. She should consult with the affected communities and experts to know why we strongly oppose this project which would be composed of reclamation of 2,500 hectares of Manila Bay waters,” Hicap said in a statement.

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