Lawmaker Files Resolution to Probe Manila Bay’s Dolomite Beach - BusinessWorld Online

DENR ties floods to weather shifts, MMDA to Manila Bay's dolomite beach

After the dolomite beach along Manila Bay was blamed for worsening Manila’s flooding, a House lawmaker sought a probe into the DENR's Manila Bay rehabilitation program. 

House asked to probe dolomite beach project

MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker has asked the House of Representatives to investigate the Manila Bay Dolomite Beach project, due to environmental concerns that were allegedly disregarded by the past administration. Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon on Wednesday said he filed House Resolution (HR) No. 56 which seeks an investigation by appropriate panels, including the House committee on public accounts, as the dolomite beach is believed to…

Lawmaker files resolution to probe Manila Bay’s dolomite beach - BusinessWorld Online

A RESOLUTION seeking a congressional probe into the environmental impact of the controversial Manila Baywalk Dolomite Beach was filed in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. Filed by Party-list Rep. Terry L. Ridon, House Resolution No. 56 seeks to determine if the artificial white sand project had an effect on beach nourishment and coastal restoration of Manila Bay. The inquiry would also assess whether the beach project contributed to flo…

Dolomite Beach inquiry eyed amid Manila flooding

A congressional inquiry on the Manila Bay Dolomite Beach Project has been proposed before the House of Representatives.

Protecting infrastructure against the risks of dolomite ground

Sinkholes and subsidence in areas underlain by dolomite rock continue to pose considerable risks to infrastructure, requiring that developers carefully assess geological stability before designing any building or civil engineering works. According to John Stiff, partner and principal engineering geologist at SRK Consulting (South Africa), dolomite-related risks have been particularly high in areas of South …

Lawmakers call for investigation into environmental impact of Manila baywalk dolomite beach

A resolution seeking a congressional investigation into the environmental effects of the Manila Baywalk Dolomite Beach was filed in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. Filed by Party-list Representative Terry L. Ridon, House Resolution No. 56 aims to examine whether the artificial white sand project has affected beach nourishment and coastal restoration efforts in Manila …