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Toll hike sa Cavitex simula na sa Mayo 22

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 19 08:45 AM

Ipatutupad na ang dagdag singil sa Manila–Cavite Expressway o Cavitex R-1 segment ngayong Linggo, Mayo 22. Read more »

Manila vice mayor welcomes reclamation projects

Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 11 08:58 PM

Manila mayoral candidate Honey Lacuna says reclamation projects and the dolomite project are welcome in Manila as long sa environment is also protected. Read more »

Palace denies Duterte sacked Cimatu over corruption

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 01 02:44 PM

Malacañang sought to clarify President Rodrigo Duterte's recent remarks and denied that he sacked former Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu. Read more »

De Lima seeks probe into reclamation projects

Wena Cos, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 12 05:27 PM

De Lima called on Congress to look into LGU processes and the widespread approval of reclamation projects that negatively impact the environment. Read more »

DENR hit over plan to dismantle Manila Bay fish pens

Anjo Bagaoisan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 07 02:22 PM

Around 50 fishermen from Parañaque—some with their families—held a fluvial protest against the demolition of fish pens at the Manila Bay on Tuesday. Read more »

Dumaguete reclamation to devastate nearby protected areas, marine biodiversity— conservation group

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 06:09 PM

A conservation group has warned of the proposed land reclamation in Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental, as the project would devastate the town's marine biodiversity, as well as the nearby protected areas there.    Read more »

Silliman scientists say Dumaguete reclamation could lead to beach erosion, flooding

ANCX Staff
Posted at Jul 20 10:40 PM

Aside from the destruction of marine life, it could also lead to beach erosion, flooding, and reduction of soil strength in the event of earthquakes Read more »

As big as 10 Lunetas, 4,000 basketball courts: What is the P23-billion land reclamation project in Dumaguete?

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 16 07:56 PM

MANILA - Various groups, sectors, including a diocese and a national scientist, have lent their voices to oppose a P23-billion planned land reclamation project in Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental, as the project would supposedly destroy the city’s protected marine life and diversity.  Read more »

'An underwater tomb’: Dumaguete reclamation would be a monumental ecological disaster - scientist

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 16 02:19 PM

The proposed 174 hectare reclamation project in Dumaguete City is going to cause massive ecological damage and may affect the livelihood of fisherfolks, an ecologist said on Friday. Read more »

'No midnight deal': Dumaguete City mayor denies financial interest in reclamation project

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 16 11:40 AM

Dumaguete City Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo on Friday said he does not have personal dealings with the proponent of a reclamation project in the city. Read more »

Expert warns of risks of Manila Bay reclamations after Florida condo collapse

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 09 12:59 PM

A Filipino-American geologist on Friday warned about the danger of reclamation projects in Manila Bay following the collapse of an oceanfront condominium in Miami, Florida that killed at least 64 people. Read more »

Payo ng mga eksperto: Mga istruktura ipasuri sa structural engineers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 04 07:39 PM

Kasunod ng kalunos-lunos na pagguho ng condominium building sa Amerika, nagbabala ang mga eksperto sa pinsalang puwedeng mangyari sa mga istruktura, lalo na 'yong malapit sa dagat o reclaimed areas. Read more »

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 »