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Are we in the reign of greed?AT the moment there are said to be 13 reclamation projects (but DENR says 22) in Manila Bay, authorized and shepherded by the Philippine Reclamation Authority (formerly Public Estates Authority). Though it has been announced that only three are actually being worked at. Well, those three have created enough havoc. The Philippine Reclamation Authority whose mandate is to regulate reclamation to result in environmentally sustainable land, promote coastal resilience and develop government properties to advance development goals seems to have decided to give reclamation permits big time for Manila Bay. In light of previous reclamations, there should be a moratorium on reclaiming Manila Bay by now. The entities with reclamation permits tout increased business opportunities, thousands of local jobs and of course, attractive real estate. That scenario seems to be within our Philippine setting of the wide gap between rich and poor, to be strictly for the rich. They build, they sell and they become richer while the general public which has an equal interest in Manila Bay loses it. Whatever job opportunities the poor will get will be temporary and that is all that is on offer for them. The essential question in light of the negative impact of reclamation, which is disruption of ecosystems, loss of biodiversity and real loss of livelihood of people who depend on Manila Bay — is it worth it?
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Fake Manila Times website uploaded, anti-cybercrime group warns publicTHE Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) reminded the public on Wednesday to be careful before clicking on links as scammers are trying their best to make themselves look legitimate by using trusted websites as cover, the latest of which is The Manila Times.
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No work, classes in public schools in Metro Manila, Bulacan on August 25CLASSES in all levels in public schools and work in government offices in Metro Manila and Bulacan are suspended on August 25, 2023 for the opening of the FIBA Basketball World Cup...
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Karen Bordador explains ‘impromptu hosting’ of Seo In-guk’s Manila fan meeting amid bashingKaren Bordador explained how she got to host Korean singer and actor Seo In-guk’s fan meeting in Manila on Aug. 12 amid bashing from some netizens.
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Where’s the suspension order for Manila Bay reclamation projects?‘What we can confirm at this point is that we have acted on the verbal declaration of the President,’ says DENR Secretary Toni Yulo-Loyzaga
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57 NBA players joining FIBA World Cup; 36 headed to ManilaNikola Vucevic (FIBA) By Peter Atencio Thirty-six out of a total 57 professional cagers playing in the National Basketball Association
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