Various environmental groups had raised grave concern in recent years over the possible adverse impact of reclamation projects on Manila
Thus, they unanimously hailed the announcement by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on August 8 that all except one of the ongoing reclamation projects had been suspended.
“There are many problems. We saw many [of the projects] are not being conducted properly… Because if they all push through, many rivers will be clogged, including the ones emptying into Manila Bay. The water will have nowhere to go. Even on Roxas Boulevard, the sea will disappear,” he explained. Even the US government had raised similar concerns, as their embassy located along the shoreline of Manila Bay faced the threat of flooding.
Data from the Philippine Reclamation Authority showed that 22 reclamation projects in Manila Bay were at various stages of development when the President announced his decision to suspend nearly all reclamation within the vital body of water.It has been identified as a key biodiversity area by the DENR and environmental groups.Among these wide varieties of fish species is Sardinella pacifica, a new species discovered in Manila Bay in 2019.
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