The DENR has announced the start of a review of reclamation projects in Manila Bay, a move which groups described as “welcome,” but “long overdue.” Read this story by CeBacligINQ to know more. INQFocus
Loyzaga said that the agency is looking into possible violations of a party involved in some of the reclamation projects in Manila Bay. However, the DENR chief refused to disclose identities and details of violations.
“While we welcome this rare initiative from the DENR, this has been actually long overdue, because various reclamation projects have already inflicted irreversible damage to marine ecosystems and the livelihood of coastal people,” said Fernando Hicap, Pamalakaya national chair. The People’s Network for the Integrity of Coastal Habitats and Ecosystems , an alliance of marine and coastal protection advocates, likewise welcomed the DENR initiative.
“In fact, mangroves have been cut down in Bulacan since 2018 due to the construction of San Miguel Corporation’s New Manila International Airport project, and fisherfolk in the area were also prohibited from fishing near the area,” said Jerwin Baure, public information officer of Agham. “As the DENR undertakes its investigation, we continue to call for a moratorium on reclamation and dredging in Manila Bay,” said Agham’s Baure.
Various environmental and fisherfolk groups have repeatedly called on the government to unconditionally revoke all environmental compliance certificates for all 22 reclamation projects in Manila Bay on environmental and socio-economic grounds.
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