Manila Bay ‘White Sand’ Swept Out To Sea MANILA BAY – A netizen shared several photos of Manila Bay’s ‘white sand’ washed out to the sea. Crushed dolomite from Cebu was dumped along the shores of Manila Bay. It is part of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) Manila Bay Rehabilitation Project. The … Read more
Manila Bay Closed Again Following Mass Gathering On Dolomite Beach MANILA BAY CLOSED – A day after its opening, authorities have closed down the new controversial dolomite beach. Yesterday, a swarm of people flooded Manila Bay to bare witness to the beautified Manila Bay. Since the announcement, the project faced criticism due to it being … Read more
Celebrities reaction to Manila Bay White Sand that attracted crowd amid pandemic. MANILA BAY WHITE SAND – These famous celebrities reacted to crowd that gathered together over the weekend in Manila Bay due to white sand. The artificial white sand that filled the stretch of Manila Bay‘s shoreline along Roxas Boulevard is finally open and … Read more
Isko Moreno Insists Crushed Dolomite Poses No Health Risk MANILA BAY – Mayor Isko Moreno insisted that the dolomite in Manila Bay is not hazardous to health. The controversial Manila Bay white sand project of the Department of Environment Natural Resources (DENR) opened to the public on Saturday, September 19. The project pushed through despite … Read more
Large Crowd Flock To Dolomite Beach DOLOMITE BEACH – A large crowd of visitors was seen at the portion of Manila bay’s shore recently covered with crushed dolomite. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said the white sand beach project in Manila Bay is part of their Manila Bay rehabilitation program. However, groups, … Read more
Concerned Resident Post Photos of Water Turned to White and Fishes Washed Up After Heavy Rains Struck Manila Bay The water reportedly turned to white and the fishes washed up after a heavy rain struck Manila Bay, according to a concerned lady. A Facebook user named Regine Nequia has shared the photos of fishes washed … Read more
DILG Defended the Manila Bay White Sand Project Saying Criticisms are Misplaced The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) claimed that the Manila Bay “white sand” project only cost P28 million. Interior Secretary Eduardo Año defended the beautification of the Manila Bay from the criticisms. Interior Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya also said that the criticisms … Read more
Sen. Leila De Lima Criticize Manila Bay ‘White Sand’ Project, Roque Responds MANILA BAY – Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque responded to Sen. Leila de Lima’s criticism of DENR’s Manila Bay ‘white sand’ project. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said they will transform Manila Bay into a ‘white sand’ beach. The agency said … Read more
Makabayan Bloc Seeks Probe Into White Sand Initiative In Manila Bay MANILA BAY – Lawmakers of Makabayan bloc are currently seeking a probe into the Manila Bay “white sand” initiative. The controversial “white sand” project was part of the artificial rehabilitation program of the bay, according to a report from CNN Philippines. The group filed … Read more
Manila Bay White Sand Project Violates NCHA, Other Laws, Env. Groups Say MANILA BAY WHITE SAND – Environmental groups slammed the initiative to dump crushed dolomite on Manila Bay, saying that this violates several laws. Among the laws include the National Cultural Heritage Act, which requires Manila Bay to be preserved as a historical landmark, … Read more