SM Prime to start project on reclamation site by end-2025

SM Prime to start project on reclamation site by end-2025

MANILA, Philippines — SM Prime Holdings Inc. is set to begin by the end of the year the construction of a horizontal development as part of its $3-billion reclamation project in Manila Bay. Jeffrey Lim, president of the real estate giant, told reporters on Tuesday they were on track to complete sand filling on the […]...Keep on reading: SM Prime to start project on reclamation site by end-2025

Manila Bay reclamation harms fishers, marine habitats, experts say

MANILA, Philippines – A study commissioned by the government has confirmed what fisherfolk and civil society groups have long been worried about: that Manila Bay reclamation projects harm fishing grounds and marine ecosystems. The reclamation projects, seen as a solution to congested Metro Manila, will create 6,166 hectares of new land. These will create pressure on the environment equivalent to four central business districts in the next 30 yea…

DENR Cumulative Impact Assessment Warns of Reclamation Risks

The CIA reveals that Manila Bay reclamation projects pose serious risks to marine ecosystems, fisheries, and urban flood management.

The 22 reclamation projects in Manila Bay are said to have no adverse effects on marine life. This was reportedly revealed in the Cumulative Impact Assessment conducted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on the reclamations in Manila Bay. However, according to Physical Oceanographer of the Marine Environment and Resources Foundation Dr. Charina Lyn-Repollo, the projects will affect the natural flow of water because the…