DENR insists dolomite white sand not washed out
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources remained firm on its stand that the dolomite white sand in Manila Bay was not washed out but was only covered by natural …
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Ermita Police chief relieved over Manila Bay white sand beach opening mess
The chief of Ermita Police in Manila was relieved from his post over his station’s failure to impose social distancing during protocols during the opening of the Manila Bay white …
Group of fishermen protests vs. Manila Bay white sand project
Pagkakaisa ng Mga Alyansa ng Mga Mangingisda sa Pilipinas (PANGISDA-Pilipinas) held a protest on Monday in front of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) against the white sand …
Ex-Manila mayor Atienza: White sand Manila Bay a complete waste
Former Manila Mayor and current Buhay party-list Representative Lito Atienza said the white sand project to beautify Manila Bay is “worthless” and “a complete waste of public funds.” Atienza, who …
Crushed dolomite in Manila Bay bad for health – toxicologist
A toxicologist on Thursday refuted the statements of the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) that crushed dolomite, such as those used in …
DOH clarifies white sand in Manila Bay not a health hazard
The Department of Health clarified Wednesday that dolomite, the white sand used in Manila Bay, is in bulk state and would be a health hazard. The DOH initially warned the …
Online petition vs. Manila Bay white sand project launched
The marine conservation group Oceana Philippines launched an online petition against the Manila Bay white sand project spearheaded by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). “We are opposed, …
White sand project in Manila Bay untimely amid pandemic – bishop
Archdiocese of Manila Apostolic Administrator Bishop Broderick Pabillo is disappointed with the untimely project of beautifying and placing artificial white sand in Manila Bay as part of its rehabilitation amid …
Robredo: White sand Manila Bay is ‘insensitive,insulting’
Vice President Leni Robredo said Sunday the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR’s) project to cover Manila Bay with synthetic white sand was “insensitive” and “insulting” to Filipinos who …