An expert has urged the reversion of 44,000 hectares or 80 percent of the ponds in the Manila Bay into mangroves to restore coastal protection, regulate flooding, control soil erosion, and promote fisheries production, which were adversely affected by “built-up structures in the name of progress...
BLEAK, DISMAL – The world-famous and majestic Manila Bay sunset is spoiled by a desolate patch of reclaimed land in Pasay City. (Photo courtesy of Lawrence T. Dy) It’s been a year since President Marcos had ordered the suspension pending review of the 22 reclamation projects in Manila...
(Arnold Quizol/MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is currently evaluating the environmental compliance certificate (ECC) of several reclamation efforts in the Manila Bay, particularly to see whether or...
Manila Bay reclamation (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) In the event that the cumulative impact assessment of reclamation efforts in Manila Bay reveals serious environmental concerns, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)...
No need for reclamation. That, in a nutshell, was the clear message of Senator Cynthia Villar to all and sundry when she appeared as guest of the Kapihan sa Manila Hotel on July 31, 2024. She joined other senators and the public in clamoring for an end to reclamation, especially in...
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee (Rep.Lee's office) AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee is pushing for the creation of a government crisis management mechanism that shall oversee the containment of oil spills and the mitigation of its effects. This, as the...
Rather than pushing through with reclamation projects, Senator Cynthia Villar said on Wednesday, July 31, that decongesting Metro Manila is a viable option for development. Senator Cynthia Villar discusses the effects of the reclamation projects in Manila Bay in line with the recent flooding caused...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) Speaker Martin Romualdez has mobilized his colleagues in the House of Representatives to bring immediate aid to the thousands of fisherfolk affected by the oil spill in Manila Bay. “Hindi na natin...
Banyan Tree Manila Bay (Artist's rendition) Banyan Tree Manila Bay is the first internationally branded ultra-luxury hotel and residential project in the Philippines, promising to provide a new standard for the country's luxury hospitality and high-end living experiences. This will be the first...
Andy Regalado and Martin Taylor Jerik Santos, Ruffa Gutierrez, Andy Regalado, Angelia Ong, and Oli Sara The Banyan Group debuts in the Philippines with Banyan Tree Manila Bay, an ultra-luxury hotel and residences property along the picturesque Manila Bay. Banyan Tree Manila Bay, in collaboration...
Banyan Tree Manila Bay (Photo courtesy of Banyan Tree) Watch out for the opening of Banyan Tree Manila Bay, a mixed-use, multiple-tower development property in Manila come 2028! The Banyan Group, an independent luxury global hospitality company, recently launched the property last Tuesday, June 26...
CAVITE – A man drowned to death after suffering from a muscle cramp while fishing with his brother in Bacoor City on Sunday, June 2. The Police Regional Office 4A identified the victim as Ronaldo R. Edaño, 44 years old. Initial investigation by the Bacoor City Police Station revealed that Edaño...
