Cebu Gov’t Threatens To Sue All Those Involve In Mining Of Dolomite for Manila Bay Project CEBU – An official said Cebu province is considering filing charges against 2 mining companies involved in the production of dolomite for the Manila Bay ‘white sand’ project. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said they used … Read more
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
Filipino Celebrities Join The Manila Bay Challenge MANILA BAY CHALLENGE – Watch their hilarious entries of the Filipino celebrities below. Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) ‘white sand’ project at Manila Bay broke the internet after it opened on Saturday, September 19. Lots of people immediately posted memes and used the hashtag #ManilaBayChallenge. A … 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
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
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
Manila Bay White Sand Funds Could Have Been Used For Distance Learning – DepEd DEPED – The Department of Education (DepEd) said the fund used for the white sand project in Manila Bay could have been used for the distance learning. Recently, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced that they will transform … Read more
DOH: Inhaling Crushed Dolomite Rock Along Manila Bay Can Cause Respiratory Issues DOH – Department of Health recently said that the inhalation of crushed dolomite rock in Manila Bay can cause respiratory problems. This came from Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, according to an article from GMA News. Vergeire reffered to the Department of Environment … Read more
Harry Roque Defends DENR’s Manila Baywalk White Sand Project MANILA BAYWALK – Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque defends the Manila Baywalk white sand project of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The DENR plans to fill Manila Bay’s shore with white sand. They said the P349 million project is part of the Manila Bay … Read more