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Senator Cynthia Villar will file a Motion for Reconsideration (MR) before the Supreme Court (SC) over its “go-signal” to reclaim the Manila Bay areas In Las Pinas and Paranaque as she urged the High Court to take a “different and fresh appreciation” of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) rules. Villar has been asserting that any […]
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu has reiterated the importance of the dolomite beach in the Manila Bay Rehabilitation Program, noting how the beach enhancement project can positively shape the mindset of the public on proper solid waste management. In his keynote speech during the launch of the DENR’s Solid Waste […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) expressed elation over the strong public reception of the Manila Bay Dolomite Beach when it reopened to the public recently as Metro Manila was eased into Alert Level 3 status. “We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the public which made the reopening of the […]
Stressing that solid waste management is everyone’s responsibility, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu reminded the public to do their share in helping the government rehabilitate Manila Bay. Cimatu issued the statement after tons of trash were washed ashore on Manila Bay due to incessant rains brought by the enhanced southwest […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is hopeful that the soon to rise Libertad sewage treatment plant (STP) and wastewater interceptor will further improve the water quality of Manila Bay. “The current fecal coliform level in Libertad Outfall 1 is at 160 million MPN (most probable number) per 100 ml (milliliters). But with […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recently held a thanksgiving event to acknowledge the efforts of estero rangers, as well as partners from the government sector, civil society and DENR field offices for their continuous support to rehabilitate Manila Bay. The appreciation event was initiated by Secretary Roy Cimatu, citing the invaluable contributions […]
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos personally supervised the agency’s cleanup operations at Manila Bay, as an influx of trash was swept into the bay due to heavy rains in the past days brought by southwest monsoon. At least 70 personnel from MMDA Metro Parkways Clearing Group were deployed to clean Manila Bay. […]
Ground was broken by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for the construction of a sewage treatment plant (STP) and wastewater interceptor in Pasay City that will help address the problem of wastewater discharge that contributes to the pollution in Manila Bay. In the activity, DENR […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has begun planting matured coconut trees along the Manila Baywalk on Roxas Boulevard as part of the government’s efforts to rehabilitate Manila Bay. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu said around 60 matured coconut palms will be planted along the shore to complement the agency’s beach nourishment project, which […]
As part of its ongoing efforts to address pollution in Manila Bay, 161 of the 178 local government units (LGUs) in the eight provinces comprising the Manila Bay area have been provided shredder-composter units through the joint effort of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Senator Cynthia Villar. “This is part of our […]