Pamalakaya: Manila Bay work continues, despite suspension order

Despite the declaration of the Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to suspend all reclamation projects in Manila Bay, dredging activities intended for reclamation continue in Cavite, a fisherfolk group claimed.

The Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) reported seeing vessels that are dredging off the shores of Rosario, Noveleta, Tanza, and Naic in Cavite on Sunday.

This is just four days after the President’s announcement suspending reclamation projects in the bay.

“These dredging operations that complement various reclamation projects in Manila Bay are supposed to be covered by the suspension order from the President,” said Fernando Hicap, Pamalakaya national chairman.

The dredging is carried out by the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) and San Miguel Corp. (SMC) as part of the dump-and-fill operations of the Manila Waterfront Reclamation and the Bulacan Aerotropolis Project.