Think tank Infrawatch PH raises more red flags on Manila Bay project

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MANILA, Philippines — Infrawatch PH, a nongovernment policy think tank, raised more red flags on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, on the government’s Manila Bay rehabilitation project, saying that it

lacked an Environment Compliance Certificate and was probably overpriced, with the lone bidder not even offering a discount.

Some individuals questioned whether a recent fish kill on the bay was caused by the dolomite. Many others called out authorities for letting huge crowds gather at the site without observing physical distancing in violation of quarantine rules.But in a statement, Infrawatch PH convenor Terry Ridon called the attention of the President, saying: “Mr. President, the Manila Bay white sand project did not comply with environmental regulations.

Several government officials, including Vice President Leni Robredo, slammed the project, saying that the money spent on the project could have been better allocated to the government’s COVID-19 response.who tried to implement distancing.

 

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