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China eyes sea code after building Scarborough military base: ex-justice Carpio

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 28 03:36 PM

Carpio said the base would allow Beijing to “plug the loophole” in its “strategic plan to control the South China Sea for economic and military purposes.”   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 »

ASEAN calls for 'non-militarization' and 'self-restraint' in sea dispute

Vivienne Gulla, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 24 09:04 AM

This comes after concerns on land reclamations and activities in the area were again raised at the 34th ASEAN Summit in Bangkok, Thailand. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: May 21, 2019

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Updated as of May 22 08:59 AM

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A view through the fences

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 21 08:05 PM

People try to enjoy the view of the Manila Bay despite fences blocking off the baywalk on Roxas Boulevard. Read more »

Manila reclamation projects to go through ‘eye of a needle’: Moreno

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 21 02:45 PM

Incoming Mayor Isko Moreno said Tuesday he would order a strict review of multibillion-peso reclamation projects lined up in the Philippine capital city over concerns they would trigger flooding and destroy the environment. Read more »

5 questions environment-conscious voters should ask candidates

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 11 05:08 AM

Drowned out in the political noise this election season is one vital point that voters need to remember — the May 13 polls is a referendum on the country's environmental future. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: April 22, 2019

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Updated as of Apr 22 11:24 PM

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'Reclamation-free' Manila Bay

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 22 04:25 PM

Members of environment group Kalikasan People's Network for the Environment (Kalikasan PNE) together with fisherfolk, indigenous people and other environmental activists hold a protest outside the Department of Environment and Natural Resources headquarters in Quezon City Monday. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: April 5, 2019

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Posted at Apr 06 01:34 AM

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Social media users react to Manila Bay reclamation projects

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Posted at Mar 28 08:26 AM

Social media was buzzing with different reactions to reclamation projects in Manila Bay after fisherfolk, environmentalists, urban poor, the Manila Yacht Club, and the Philippine dragon boat team banded together to protest the plans. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: March 27, 2019

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Posted at Mar 27 11:36 PM

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'Dangerous, risky': Experts, officials oppose new reclamation 'plans' in Manila Bay

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 28 02:52 PM

Environmental groups and several experts have called on the government to declare Manila Bay as a reclamation-free zone, citing risks to life and livelihood.    Read more »

No to Manila Bay reclamation project

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Posted at Mar 27 04:21 PM

Members of the Philippine Canoe Kayak Dragon Boat Federation paddle around a huge streamer ‘Save Manila Bay and Stop Reclamation’ during a protest action on Wednesday.  Read more »

Reclamation body: Walang aprubadong reclamation project sa Manila Bay

Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 23 10:15 AM

MAYNILA - Wala pang bagong aprubadong reclamation project sa Manila Bay, ayon kay Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) General Manager and CEO Jan Rubiato.  Read more »

Gov't urged to halt reclamation in Manila Bay as new species of sardines found

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Posted at Mar 22 05:06 PM

Advocacy group Oceana on Friday urged government to stop reclamation efforts in Manila Bay to protect marine life in the area after a new sardine species was discovered. Read more »

DILG exec says he'll resign if Manila Bay reclamation pushes through

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Updated as of Mar 10 04:24 PM

Interior Undersecretary Epimaco Densing III said Sunday that he will step down from office if reclamation projects at the capital's bay push through amid the ongoing cleanup of the area.  Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: February 22, 2019

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Posted at Feb 23 02:27 AM

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Kampanya kontra reklamasyon sa Manila Bay, inilunsad

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Posted at Feb 23 12:45 AM

Nagsanib-puwersa ang ilang grupo para bantayan ang rehabilitasyon ng Manila Bay. Read more »

Baywatch in Manila

George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 23 12:02 AM

Members of fisherfolk, urban poor, and environmental groups hold a protest at the bay walk on Roxas Boulevard in Manila Read more »