DENR approves environmental clearance of China-funded Kaliwa Dam project

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DENR approves the environmental compliance certificate of the heavily opposed New Centennial Water Source – Kaliwa Dam project in provinces of Rizal and Quezon proposed by the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System.

he Department of Environment and Natural Resources approved the environmental compliance certificate of the heavily opposed New Centennial Water Source – Kaliwa Dam project in provinces of Rizal and Quezon proposed by the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System.

EMB director Metodio Turrella said in the certificate that the water regulator is only allowed to start the ₱12.2-billion dam project after it secures the necessary permits from other pertinent government agencies, including the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, National Historical Commission of the Philippines and National Water Resources Board.

- Submitting an Indigenous Peoples Development Plan approved by the NCIP one year before it proceeds with the implementation phase creating a waste management program.- Establishing reforestation and carbon sink programs. A carbon sink is a reservoir that absorbs carbon-containing chemical compounds.

 

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conditioning of the minds antics. water interruption today. millions affected. justifying the kaliwa dam project (blindfold).

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