JUST IN: Cebu Gov Suspends Transport, Sale Of Dolomite To Manila
CEBU GOV SUSPENDS DOLOMITE TRANSPORT – Amid the controversies regarding the artificial white sand, Cebu City Governor Gwen Garcia suspends the sale and transport of dolomite to Manila Bay.
Recently, the issue regarding the artificial white sand in Manila Bay went viral on social media. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the DENR along with the DILG decided to push for the rehabilitation of Manila Bay by spreading artificial white sand along Manila Bay.
As such, the project was heavily criticized by several environmental groups. Yet, the government asserted that the White Sand would be a benefit for the public’s mental health.
However, the Department of Health recently stated that crushed dolomite could pose a health risk to people who inhale it. But, as a response, DILG Secretary Eduardo Año challenged the DOH to prove its claims. Furthermore, he said that if they could prove it’s harmful, the DILG would suspend the project.
Meanwhile, Cebu officials have voiced concerns that they were left “in the dark” regarding the national government’s plan to procure dolomite for Manila Bay’s beautification.
According to an article from ABS-CBN, Provincial Board Member John Ismael Borgonia, chairman of the committee on environment conservation and natural resources said they didn’t even know a permit was given for the transportation of dolomite to Manila.
It’s like we’ve been robbed. We were caught by surprise kasi wala namang coordination ang MGB na sa kanila pala naka-permit… Feeling lang namin sa Cebu province, kinukuhanan lang kami nang wala namang at least kurtesiya sa amin
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