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Boon or bane? Malaysian island reclamation plan divides residents

Rina Chandran, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Posted at Feb 23 11:10 AM

The island of Penang on the northwest coast of Malaysia is known for its sandy beaches, the colorful wall murals of its capital Georgetown, and its fiery street food. In time, it will also be known for three man-made islands that state authorities say are needed to provide housing and economic opportunities for an expanding population, while also generating funds for a modern transport network.   Read more »

Disaster recovery task force kickstarts Marikina River dredging, finds illegal reclamation

Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 17 08:51 PM

The government's disaster recovery task force on Wednesday started the dredging activities in Marikina River, in a bid to prevent future flooding in the city that was inundated by recent typhoons.   Read more »

'Not in my time': Duterte nixes proposed Manila Bay reclamation projects

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 13 12:28 PM

MANILA- President Rodrigo Duterte said he is unlikely to approve proposed Manila Bay reclamation projects as he expressed apprehensions over its scope.   Read more »

Gov't finances 344 illegal land reclamation: COA

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 30 03:36 PM

The government has been spending on 344 reclaimed lands from illegal reclamation activities with zero earnings, with illegal reclaimers reaping financial benefits, according to the latest audit report of the Commission on Audit on the Philippine Reclamation Authority. Read more »

'Reclaimed land sa Laguna Lake, ilegal, may halong basura'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 17 11:36 PM

Ipinasara kamakailan ng Laguna Lake Development Authority ang isang compound sa Taguig City na nasa may shoreline ng Laguna Lake dahil sa mga environmental violation. Read more »