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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National Federation of Small Fisherfolk Organizations in the Philippines
On SC junking of ‘Kalikasan’ writ vs Bulacan airport project “Appalled, but not completely surprised. The Supreme Court’s junking of[…]
Read more2 years after: Fishers’ group scores bay rehab’s ‘failure’ Manila, Philippines – A group of small fishermen asserts the failure[…]
Read more“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.
Read moreMoreover, 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.
Read more“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.
Read moreFishers’ group urged Antiporda to resign over Manila Bay mess Manila, Philippines – “No amount of apologies can change the[…]
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