House Deputy Speaker and Batangas 6th district Rep. Ralph Recto (Facebook) President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. needs to do a lot of digging regarding reclamation projects in the entire country, and not just in Manila Bay, Batangas 6th district Rep. Ralph...
All 22 of the Duterte administration-approved reclamation projects in Manila Bay are suspended, Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said on Thursday, Aug. 10. Manila Bay reclamation (Contributed photo) The official said that upon clarification with President Ferdinand “Bongbong”...
A scientific team that will conduct a community impact assessment on the reclamation projects in Manila Bay will be organized this month. Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said there will be physical scientists, oceanographers, geologists, climate scientists, and social scientists on...
Some senators expressed belief that the ongoing reclamation projects in Manila Bay had contributed to the massive flooding in Metro Manila and nearby provinces, particularly in Central Luzon. Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. presides the Senate Committee on Public Works' hearing into the...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday, August 9, said the government should ensure that appropriate charges are filed against erring public officials or individuals should there be sufficient evidence of irregularities in relation to the controversial Manila Bay Reclamation...
Senators on Wednesday, August 9, lauded President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s move to suspend nearly all reclamation projects in Manila Bay. President Marcos has suspended the ongoing Manila Bay reclamation activities except for one pending the review of the Department of...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said during a situation briefing in Malolos City, Bulacan last Monday, Aug. 7, that all reclamation projects have been suspended and are “under review.” He lamented how the sea has disappeared from Roxas Boulevard as he took note of several problems...
Manila Bay reclamation (Contributed photo) Citing concerns from the United States (US), ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo is urging the House of Representatives to investigate the status of the Manila Bay reclamation project, particularly its impact on national...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Tuesday, August 8 took to task the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Philippine Navy to undertake surveillance of the vessels in Manila Bay undertaking reclamation activities. Showing photos and a video of the place, Ejercito...
Sen. Cynthia Villar (Senate PRIB Photo) Senator Cynthia Villar wants the Supreme Court (SC)...
Senator Joseph Victor ‘’JV’’ Ejercito (Senate PRIB) Senator Joseph Victor ‘’JV’’ Ejercito is wary about the legality of the Manila Bay reclamation project. Ejercito said he would let the executive branch--through the Department of Environment and...
The Philippine government should not allow itself to be pressured by the United States over the ongoing reclamation project in Manila Bay. “Una, walang pakialam ang America sa ating bansa. Porke ba blinaklist nila iba-black list na rin natin automatic? May ganung treaty ba tayo sa America (First,...
