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P20 billion Cebu reclamation project gets govt approvals

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 11 12:23 PM

The Philippine Reclamation Authority, partner developers and the local government of Minglanilla in Cebu have signed a "milestone" memorandum of agreement for the 100-hectare Ming-Mori reclamation project, Cebu Landmasters Inc said Friday. Read more »

Antitrust body OKs Manila city gov't, Waterfront Manila joint venture for reclamation project

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 19 01:49 PM

MANILA— The Philippine Competition Commission said Friday it has approved the joint venture between the Manila City government and Waterfront Manila Premier Development Inc for a reclamation project at the Manila Bay.  Read more »

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 »

Cebu Landmasters to launch 15 projects worth P17 billion this year

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 12 08:12 PM

Cebu Landmasters Inc (CLI) said Tuesday it plans to launch 15 projects worth P17 billion this year to further push growth after the "many challenges" due to the pandemic last year. Read more »

Government OKs Cagayan, Marikina flood control plans

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 17 04:51 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte and his Cabinet have approved plans to prevent flooding in Marikina and Cagayan, where typhoon Ulysses in November trapped residents on top of their rooftops as they waited for rescue from floods, Malacañang said on Thursday.  Read more »

Protest art exhibit para sa mga mangingisda, isinagawa sa Cavite

Lady Vicencio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 15 06:05 AM

MAYNILA - Ibinandera ang makukulay na mga layag sa isinagawang protest art exhibit na Against The Stream sa bahagi ng Manila Bay. Read more »

Hong Kong legislature backs studies for artificial islands despite criticism

Reuters
Updated as of Dec 04 11:24 PM

Hong Kong's Legislative Council approved on Friday engineering and infrastructure studies for a government plan to build vast artificial islands in an effort to solve housing problems in one of the world's most expensive property markets. Read more »

Mayor goes after reclamation project following massive flooding in Marikina

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 25 11:41 PM

The mayor of flood-ravaged Marikina goes after a reclamation project which, he alleged, could be a reason for the massive flooding in the city duringUlysses' onslaught. Read more »

Bayani Fernando itinanggi ang reclamation project na nagpaapaw sa Marikina River

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 25 07:49 PM

Pinabulaanan ni Marikina Rep. Bayani Fernando na sa kaniya ang reclamation project na sanhi umano ng pag-apaw ng Marikina River. Read more »

'Maling mali': Bayani Fernando denies firm's Marikina River project contributed to flooding

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 23 08:35 AM

Marikina Rep. Bayani Fernando on Monday denied that a reclamation project along Marikina River contributed to the city's massive flooding brought by Typhoon Ulysses. Read more »

Marikina wants private firm penalized over land reclamation near river

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 22 08:32 AM

The Marikina local government wants a private firm to halt its reclamation project along the Marikina River which contributed to the city's massive flooding during the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses, its mayor said Sunday. Read more »

Reclamation sa isang bahagi ng Marikina River itinuturong dahilan ng Ulysses floods

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 21 09:10 PM

Nag-inspeksiyon ang Department of Environment and Natural Resources sa reclamation sa isang bahagi ng Marikina River.  Read more »

DM Wenceslao acquires building in Makati for planned residential condo dev't

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 14 04:15 PM

DM Wenceslao Group said Wednesday its residential development arm acquired a building in Makati City for its planned residential condominium in the area.    Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: September 28, 2020

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 28 11:58 PM

Here are the big stories today in photos. Read more »

Booms, bags and barricades on Manila Bay's 'white sand' project

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 28 08:21 PM

Recent heavy rains have washed away parts of the dumped crushed dolomite, forcing project proponents to implement some mitigation measures to preserve the project aimed at beautifying Manila Bay.  Read more »

Hontiveros slams Palace for keeping deals with Chinese companies tagged in West PH Sea reclamation

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 07 03:47 PM

Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Monday criticized Malacañang's decision to continue several projects involving Chinese firms that allegedly took part in illegal reclamation activities in the disputed South China Sea.   Read more »

Pagtatambak ng synthetic white sand sa Manila Bay inulan ng batikos

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 03 08:31 PM

Sinimulan na ang paglalagay ng synthetic white sand sa Manila Bay bilang bahagi daw ng rehabilitasyon nito. Read more »

Govt again urged to disclose, audit Chinese loans

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 31 05:41 PM

Activist group Akbayan on Monday again urged government to disclose and audit all Chinese loans as the country's top diplomat proposed the termination of Manila's contracts with Beijing firms involved in West Philippine Sea reclamation activities. Read more »

Solons back proposal to penalize Chinese firms in West PH Sea reclamation

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 30 02:30 PM

Lawmakers on Sunday backed the proposal of the country's top diplomat to terminate projects of Chinese firms involved in West Philippine Sea reclamation projects. Read more »