Amid the bandwagon calls by environmentalists and President Marcos himself to suspend 22 land reclamation projects in Manila Bay and other parts of the country, there is a need to take a sober look at these projects, especially the 13 projects in Manila Bay. Do they really cause those problems attributed to them, and do they have desirable features that can be promoted? In his suspension order, the President pointed out the problems of flooding due to clogged rivers, the disappearing view of the world-renowned Manila Bay sunset, and the diminution of the bay marine area.

https://opinion.inquirer.net/166416/a-sober-look-at-reclamations-benefits-can-outweigh-costs

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