Zambales folk seek DENR dialogue over ‘destructive’ dredging

Zambales folk seek DENR dialogue over ‘destructive’ dredging

MANILA, Philippines—As coastal erosion continues to devastate communities in Zambales, residents of San Felipe and members of the fishers’ group are seeking a formal dialogue with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to demand an end to the government-sanctioned dredging operations in their town. In a letter sent to the DENR central office on Wednesday, PAMALAKAYA (Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas) ask…