On SC junking of ‘Kalikasan’ writ vs Bulacan airport project “Appalled, but not completely surprised. The Supreme Court’s junking of[…]
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Tag: Manila Bay reclamation
2 years after: Fishers’ group scores bay rehab’s ‘failure’
2 years after: Fishers’ group scores bay rehab’s ‘failure’ Manila, Philippines – A group of small fishermen asserts the failure[…]
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Broad anti-reclamation coalition warns Duterte against legacy of destroying Manila Bay
“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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PAMALAKAYA’s reaction to DPWH planning to install breakwater to hold the dolomite sands
Moreover, this plan is a 180-degree turn to the ultimate goal of Manila Bay rehabilitation. It is a government’s manifestation that they are leaning towards beautification, and abandoning their supposed mandate to restore its marine ecosystem.
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“P389-million wiped out like dolomite” – fishers’ group
“All the DENR has to do is to acknowledge that this controversial beach nourishment project is actually a farce and is failing miserably. It even failed on its supposed objective to beautify, more so to rehabilitate Manila Bay as it is irrelevant to reducing the coliform levels of its waters. Moreover, the project has to be terminated to avoid further expenses,” Fernando Hicap, PAMALAKAYA National Chairperson said in a statement.
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Fishers’ group urged Antiporda to resign over Manila Bay mess
Fishers’ group urged Antiporda to resign over Manila Bay mess Manila, Philippines – “No amount of apologies can change the[…]
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