Manila Bay Dolomite Now In Sea Says International Ocean Conservators MANILA BAY DOLOMITE – OCEANA, an international ocean conservation and reservation organization says the dolomite used in Manila Bay is now in the sea. The Manila Bay dolomite beautification project had been full of controversy. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, millions of tax-payer’s money were used … Read more
DENR Clarifies Statement On Dolomite Sand In Manila Bay DENR CLARIFIES DOLOMITE STATEMENT – Recently, news articles regarding Environment Undersecretary Jonas Leones’ statement went viral. Most of the headlines stated that he said 10% of the dolomite sand in Manila Bay was swept to sea due to the heavy rains. However, he recently clarified that … Read more
Will Typhoon Wash Out Dolomite Used As White Sand? MANILA BAY DOLOMITE – As typhoon season approaches, the public is asking “will the typhoon wash out the dolomite”? According to initial statements from the DENR, several engineering studies were conducted to ensure the dolomite stays on the bay. However, with the recent heavy rains, parts … Read more
