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
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
Gov’t To Stop White Sand Project In Manila If Dolimite Proven Harmful To Humans WHITE SAND ISSUE – Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said the gov’t would stop the white sand project of the Department of Health can prove that dolomite is harmful to humans. Since its implementation, the beautification project of Manila Bay has received … 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
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