Interior Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya said the project was only P28 million, contrary to reports. "That already covers the price of dolomite sand, transportation cost, taxes, and other fees. That’s the package of the cost including delivery from Cebu to Manila Bay. It’s not 389 million but 28 million," he said in a statement.
Critics also argue that artificial sand is susceptible to being washed away by tidal flows. the sand, the cost of which may run into the millions. been invested in the project. At this
Environmental group Oceana Philippines likewise warned that since dolomite does not naturally occur in the bay, the sand could destroy its natural ecosystem. Lawmakers called the artificial sand a waste of public funds as the estimated cost of the entire Manila Bay rehabilitation project was about US$7.7 million, of which around US$557,000 was
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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will not stop its controversial “white sand” beach project on a strip of the Manila Bay shore, despite
Various raw substances such as clay, sand, wood, rocks, and twigs have been utilized for building. Aside from naturally-occurring substances, there is also a vast array of artificial and man-made products that are used for construction, such as plastic and steel from the Philippines. These materials are employed in different projects, such as
Interior Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya said the project was only P28 million, contrary to reports. "That already covers the price of dolomite sand, transportation cost, taxes, and other fees. That’s the package of the cost including delivery from Cebu to Manila Bay. It’s not 389 million but 28 million," he said in a statement.
The P389-million project, which covers a 500-meter stretch of the bay’s shorelines with artificial white sand, has received flak from the public because of its timing and health risks. Norman Cruz. Interior Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya also said the project was only worth P28 million, contrary to the P389 million posted in earlier reports.
UPD CSSC’S STATEMENT ON THE COMMEMORATION OF THE MANILA BAY REHABILITATION PROJECT One year has passed since the opening of Manila Bay after its “transformation”. Taking up PHP 389 million in costs...
MANILA – Malacañang on Monday defended the government project to pour "white sand" on the shore of Manila Bay claiming it will prevent soil erosion and flooding. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made this remark after Vice President Leni Robredo said the PHP389-million project is a “misplaced priority” during the coronavirus disease
Various raw substances such as clay, sand, wood, rocks, and twigs have been utilized for building. Aside from naturally-occurring substances, there is also a vast array of artificial and man-made products that are used for construction, such as plastic and steel from the Philippines. These materials are employed in different projects, such as
2020: Manila Bay dolomite sand project stirs controversy. MANILA BAY REHAB. The Manila Bay white sand project continues to pique the public’s curiosity as bikers and other passersby on Sept. 6, 2020 stop and try to take a look at the large heap of white sand at the bayfront. Manila Bay has always been famous for its breathtaking sunset.
BEST VIEW Passersby can’t help but take photos and videos of the Manila Bay “white sand” project since it drew controversy over its environmental issues. to make the artificial white
BEST VIEW Passersby can’t help but take photos and videos of the Manila Bay “white sand” project since it drew controversy over its environmental issues. to make the artificial white
Critics also argue that artificial sand is susceptible to being washed away by tidal flows. the sand, the cost of which may run into the millions. been invested in the project. At this
An artificial beach in the Philippine capital, Manila is causing controversy with some environmentalists arguing it is bad for the environment. The ''''Manila Bay Sands'''' project is part of a wider
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Critics also argue that artificial sand is susceptible to being washed away by tidal flows. the sand, the cost of which may run into the millions. been invested in the project. At this
On July 7, 2021, the people of Dumaguete, Philippines were blindsided by the news that Dumaguete Mayor Felipe Remollo tried to push through an agreement with the company EM Cuerpo, with links to the Chinese company Poly Changda, to build 174-hectare artificial islands, almost 2.5 times the size of Apo Island, about 30 meters from the coast and covering 85% of Dumaguete’s coastline.
The white sand is actually crushed dolomite sourced from a mine in Cebu, in central Philippines. Using sand made from dolomite rock in such a project is highly uncommon, experts say. The large majority of sand beaches worldwide are made up of quartz and feldspar, while dolomite sand is commonly used in road construction.
Critics also argue that artificial sand is susceptible to being washed away by tidal flows. the sand, the cost of which may run into the millions. been invested in the project. At this
The entire beach project costs P389 million, P28 million of which is for the dolomite sand. While Leones explained that the artificial beach project was spearheaded by the DENR and was not
Meanwhile, the Interior Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya said the project was only P28 million, contrary to the reports saying that the project cost P389 million.In the P28 million covers the price of dolomite sand, transportation cost, taxes, and other fees.
Trucks of sand along with palm trees were laid in Paris along the River Seine. Just like Manilenians, the Parisians are critical, and angry on the superficiality as well as the cost of the project. The baywalk in Manila Bay after its rehabilitation last year. (Photo featured in Manila Bulletin by Lost Juan, Sept 4)
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will not stop its controversial “white sand” beach project on a strip of the Manila Bay shore, despite
Workers on Thursday prepare the white sand at the Manila Bay, which has been under rehabilitation since January 2019. MANILA, Philippines (Updated 5:59 p.m.) — Dumping white sand in Manila Bay
An artificial beach in the Philippine capital, Manila is causing controversy with some environmentalists arguing it is bad for the environment. The ''''Manila Bay Sands'''' project is part of a wider
2020: Manila Bay dolomite sand project stirs controversy. MANILA BAY REHAB. The Manila Bay white sand project continues to pique the public’s curiosity as bikers and other passersby on Sept. 6, 2020 stop and try to take a look at the large heap of white sand at the bayfront. Manila Bay has always been famous for its breathtaking sunset.
The white sand is actually crushed dolomite sourced from a mine in Cebu, in central Philippines. Using sand made from dolomite rock in such a project is highly uncommon, experts say.
Antiporda said the artificial white sand from crushed dolomite boulders extracted in Cebu will cover one hectare of the baywalk at one-meter thick. He said he did not know how much of the funds was for the white sand which, according to environment group Greenpeace Philippines, would easily be washed away by storm surges.