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ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 17 10:01 AM

Lumahok ang nasa 175 bombero ngayong Linggo sa malawakang rehabilitasyon ng Manila Bay na nasa ikatlong linggo na. Read more »

Next on Manila Bay cleanup: Coordination on business permits near bay

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 12 01:52 PM

Local government units have been ordered to coordinate with national agencies in issuing permits to commercial establishments fronting the Manila Bay, which is undergoing a massive cleanup, Interior Undersecretary Epimaco Densing III said Tuesday. Read more »

Manila Bay beach cordoned off anew

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 11 08:56 AM

Authorities reinstalled a barrier to prevent people from frolicking in a beach on the capital's iconic Manila Bay on Monday, as the cleanup of its polluted waters entered its second week. Read more »

'Drastic change' in Manila Bay to be felt in at least 6 months: DENR

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 10 04:45 PM

The massive cleanup of Manila Bay that began in late January is expected to bring a "drastic change" in its polluted waters within at least 6 months, the environment department said Sunday. Read more »

Droves back in Manila's Baywalk after barrier removed

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 10 01:48 PM

Hundreds of sightseers frolicked Sunday at the capital's Baywalk area after part of the barrier there was removed just days after it was put up to bar people from swimming in the polluted waters. Read more »

Manila Bay Rehab: Mga nabigyan ng cease and desist order nadagdagan

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 08 11:29 PM

Nadagdagan pa ang mga establisimyentong nabigyan ng cease and desist order. Read more »

More firms cited in Manila Bay cleanup, including SM, PICC

Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 08 03:53 PM

Seventeen more establishments along Manila Bay were cited for violation of pollution laws, as the massive government-led cleanup of the area continued, authorities said Friday. Read more »

Hazardous Manila Bay

Editorial cartoon by Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 08 06:28 PM

Authorities have closed a part of the iconic Manila Bay following a surge of sightseers at the start of a massive cleanup of its heavily polluted waters. Read more »

Part of Manila Bay closes for clean-up

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 06 01:29 PM

Authorities on Wednesday shuttered the iconic Manila Bay to give way to the continuation of a massive cleanup of its heavily polluted waters. Read more »

Manila Bay: No swimming for now

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 05 06:52 PM

A policeman clears Manila Bay shoreline of swimmers and visitors near the water on Tuesday after many flocked to the area because of the Chinese New Year holiday. Read more »

ADB backs efforts to rehab Manila Bay

Cathy Yang, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 04 05:36 PM

ADB President Takehiko Nakao said on Monday that pollution was an important issue which needed to be addressed as it impacts people's happiness and health. Read more »

Some malls, hotels face closure for polluting Manila Bay - DILG chief

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 01 06:44 PM

MANILA - Some malls and hotels surrounding Manila Bay may be closed soon for polluting the bay, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said Friday. Read more »

Robinsons Land to 'immediately' address environment concerns

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 01 02:59 PM

Robinsons Land Corp on Friday vowed to address any water pollution issues after the Laguna Lake Development Agency cited one of its properties for allegedly violating wastewater regulations. Read more »

More Manila Bay establishments cited for wastewater violations

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 31 10:15 PM

MANILA - The government agency in charge of protecting Manila Bay has cited more establishments for allegedly violating wastewater regulations. Read more »

Life goes on by the bay

George Calvelo, ABS CBN News
Posted at Jan 31 07:07 PM

A man walks along the breakwater at the mouth of Pasig River leading to Manila Bay at the BASECO Compound in Manila on Thursday. Read more »

Hundreds of schools to shut as toxic smog chokes Bangkok

Anusak Konglang and Thanaporn Promyayai, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 30 05:19 PM

The battle against smog comes during Thailand's key tourist season, with the Chinese New Year getaway looming, in a country where earnings from foreign visitors make up around a fifth of the economy. Read more »

Enjoying a clean Manila Bay

Michael Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 29 08:06 PM

Children frolic along part of the shore of Manila Bay on Roxas Boulevard on Tuesday following a massive clean-up drive last Sunday that rid the shoreline of tons of trash. Read more »

SM pledges "corrective action" to help in Manila Bay cleanup

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 28 12:37 PM

The SM Group assured the government of its "full support" for the Manila Bay rehabilitation effort. Read more »

LOOK: Thousands jumpstart Manila Bay clean-up

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 27 03:28 PM

Thousands of volunteers and government workers on Sunday kicked off an inter-agency effort cleanup of the Manila Bay, a popular tourist spot whose waters were fouled by waste. Read more »

Up next for rehab: Manila Bay

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 24 06:56 PM

Members of the House committee on Metro Manila Development ride a Coast Guard ship with Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu and Interior Secretary Eduardo Año for an ocular visit of the Manila Bay environs on Thursday. Read more »

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