Philippine president suspends 22 land reclamation projects in Manila …
Aug 10, 2023 · MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered an indefinite suspension of 22 major land reclamation projects in Manila Bay to allow a study of their environmental impact and legal compliance, an official said Thursday.
Philippine oil tanker sinks in Manila Bay ... - Associated Press News
Jul 25, 2024 · A Philippine oil tanker has sunk in Manila Bay after encountering huge waves. The coast guard is working to determine whether the vessel is leaking oil — in what could be a major spill — after it rescued 16 of 17 crew members in a nighttime operation.
20 Manila Bay reclamation projects still suspended: senator
Nov 19, 2024 · Sen. Cynthia Villar on Tuesday said 20 reclamation projects in Manila Bay remained suspended, including those with environmental compliance certificates (ECCs).
Environmental groups ask SC to stop reclamation, dredging in Manila Bay …
1 day ago · By Chloe Mari A. Hufana, Reporter. A FISHERFOLK and environmental group on Wednesday asked the Philippine Supreme Court (SC) to stop two-dozen reclamation and seabed quarrying projects in Manila Bay, citing long-term irreparable effects on the environment and livelihood of 300,000 fishermen.
The US is concerned with blacklisted Chinese ... - Associated Press News
Aug 2, 2023 · MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States has expressed concerns over major land reclamation projects in Manila Bay near its heavily secured embassy due to the involvement of a Washington-blacklisted Chinese company, the U.S. Embassy said Wednesday.
Groups ask SC for writs vs Manila Bay reclamation | GMA News …
1 day ago · GMA News Online has sought comment from the respondents but has yet to receive a response as of the posting time of this story.\ ... and to require the respondents to perform their duties to protect Manila Bay — our sea resource, playground and historical landmark — from destructive dredging and reclamation activities,” it added.
DENR says all 22 Manila Bay reclamation projects suspended
Aug 10, 2023 · DENR confirmed that all 22 Manila Bay reclamation projects have been suspended, pending a review of their environmental and social impacts.
Fishers file petition at SC vs Manila Bay seabed quarrying
1 day ago · Risks to fisherfolk. According to the affidavits of four fishers from Navotas, Bacoor, and Naic, they used to earn P1,000 a day from catching shellfish and fishing.
Philippines suspends nearly 2 dozen Manila Bay reclamation …
Aug 10, 2023 · The Philippine government has suspended all 22 reclamation projects in Manila Bay to assess their environmental and social impacts and compliance with regulations, Environment Secretary Maria...
Fisherfolk to SC: Void bay reclamation works - Inquirer.net
18 hours ago · MANILA, Philippines — Before the start of reclamation projects in Manila Bay, fishermen Teodoro Escarial, Oscar Benosa, Rogelio Mendoza, and Romeo Miranda earned an average of up to P1,000 from
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