The United States Embassy in Manila is worried over the negative environmental impact of a massive reclamation project in Manila Bay and the involvement of a Chinese state-owned construction company. Know more:
Despite concerns raised by fisherfolk and environmentalist groups, workers continue reclamation activities along Manila Bay in Pasay City. These groups want the government to cease all reclamation and dredging projects, highlighting the potential adverse impact on approximately 27,000 hectares of the country’s valuable coastal areas.
There are 32 reclamation projects under way in Manila Bay, according to the Philippine Reclamation Authority.
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