00:00The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is still studying the effects of reclamation projects in Manila Bay.
00:06According to DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loizaga,
00:11it is important that they follow the mandamus ruling of the Supreme Court with 12 other government agencies
00:17to restore the water of Manila Bay so that it can be used for fishing and swimming.
00:21According to the studies conducted by various government agencies,
00:25reclamation projects can really affect the circulation of water.
00:29Loizaga also argued that most of the development plans for the reclamation of Manila Bay
00:34are not included in the flood management plan of local governments.
00:38Loizaga also argued that the developer and their partner, LGU,
00:43must have a plan on how to take care of the communities around the reclamation site,
00:48such as fishermen.
