Guangming Daily reporter Wang Sicheng
Guangming Daily reporter Wang Sicheng
Manila Bay, rendered by coconut groves, sail shadows and golden afterglow, was once known as the "most beautiful sunset" in the world and became the national business card of the Philippines. However, due to the long-term lack of effective control and treatment, Manila Bay is now so polluted and the water quality is so bad that some people even compare it to "a toilet that is used every day but never flushed." The Philippine government officially launched the Manila Bay restoration project at 9:00 a.m. on January 27, and carried out pollution control and rectification of Manila Bay in a "multi-pronged manner". The plan, which is divided into three phases and is expected to last for several years, will forcibly relocate 220,000 illegal settlers along the manila bay and impose fines of up to 200,000 pesos (about 25,700 yuan) per day on businesses that violate environmental laws and pollute Manila Bay, with an estimated cost of 47 billion pesos (6.05 billion yuan) for the entire remediation project.
Guangming Daily reporter Wang Sicheng
Manila Bay, rendered by coconut groves, sail shadows and golden afterglow, was once known as the "most beautiful sunset" in the world and became the national business card of the Philippines. However, due to the long-term lack of effective control and treatment, Manila Bay is now so polluted and the water quality is so bad that some people even compare it to "a toilet that is used every day but never flushed." The Philippine government officially launched the Manila Bay restoration project at 9:00 a.m. on January 27, and carried out pollution control and rectification of Manila Bay in a "multi-pronged manner". The plan, which is divided into three phases and is expected to last for several years, will forcibly relocate 220,000 illegal settlers along the manila bay and impose fines of up to 200,000 pesos (about 25,700 yuan) per day on businesses that violate environmental laws and pollute Manila Bay, with an estimated cost of 47 billion pesos (6.05 billion yuan) for the entire remediation project.
In Manila, Philippines, children collect recyclable plastic bottles along the coast of Manila Bay. Guangming Pictures/Visual China
Guangming Daily reporter Wang Sicheng
Manila Bay, rendered by coconut groves, sail shadows and golden afterglow, was once known as the "most beautiful sunset" in the world and became the national business card of the Philippines. However, due to the long-term lack of effective control and treatment, Manila Bay is now so polluted and the water quality is so bad that some people even compare it to "a toilet that is used every day but never flushed." The Philippine government officially launched the Manila Bay restoration project at 9:00 a.m. on January 27, and carried out pollution control and rectification of Manila Bay in a "multi-pronged manner". The plan, which is divided into three phases and is expected to last for several years, will forcibly relocate 220,000 illegal settlers along the manila bay and impose fines of up to 200,000 pesos (about 25,700 yuan) per day on businesses that violate environmental laws and pollute Manila Bay, with an estimated cost of 47 billion pesos (6.05 billion yuan) for the entire remediation project.
In Manila, Philippines, children collect recyclable plastic bottles along the coast of Manila Bay. Guangming Pictures/Visual China
The core area of the Philippine economic development
Guangming Daily reporter Wang Sicheng
Manila Bay, rendered by coconut groves, sail shadows and golden afterglow, was once known as the "most beautiful sunset" in the world and became the national business card of the Philippines. However, due to the long-term lack of effective control and treatment, Manila Bay is now so polluted and the water quality is so bad that some people even compare it to "a toilet that is used every day but never flushed." The Philippine government officially launched the Manila Bay restoration project at 9:00 a.m. on January 27, and carried out pollution control and rectification of Manila Bay in a "multi-pronged manner". The plan, which is divided into three phases and is expected to last for several years, will forcibly relocate 220,000 illegal settlers along the manila bay and impose fines of up to 200,000 pesos (about 25,700 yuan) per day on businesses that violate environmental laws and pollute Manila Bay, with an estimated cost of 47 billion pesos (6.05 billion yuan) for the entire remediation project.
In Manila, Philippines, children collect recyclable plastic bottles along the coast of Manila Bay. Guangming Pictures/Visual China
The core area of the Philippine economic development
Manila Bay is located in the southwest of Luzon Island, almost completely closed by land, and is one of the largest harbors in the world, with an area of about 2,000 square kilometers. The north and northeast shores of the bay border the central Plain of Luzon, where the waters are shallow and are the largest commercial fisheries in the Philippines. The Badaan Peninsula and the mountains of Central Cordillera form a natural barrier that makes Manila Bay an excellent anchorage. Manila Bay was of commercial importance as early as 1571 during the Spanish colonial period, and on May 1, 1898, the Americans destroyed the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay, the decisive naval battle of the Spanish-American War.
Guangming Daily reporter Wang Sicheng
Manila Bay, rendered by coconut groves, sail shadows and golden afterglow, was once known as the "most beautiful sunset" in the world and became the national business card of the Philippines. However, due to the long-term lack of effective control and treatment, Manila Bay is now so polluted and the water quality is so bad that some people even compare it to "a toilet that is used every day but never flushed." The Philippine government officially launched the Manila Bay restoration project at 9:00 a.m. on January 27, and carried out pollution control and rectification of Manila Bay in a "multi-pronged manner". The plan, which is divided into three phases and is expected to last for several years, will forcibly relocate 220,000 illegal settlers along the manila bay and impose fines of up to 200,000 pesos (about 25,700 yuan) per day on businesses that violate environmental laws and pollute Manila Bay, with an estimated cost of 47 billion pesos (6.05 billion yuan) for the entire remediation project.
In Manila, Philippines, children collect recyclable plastic bottles along the coast of Manila Bay. Guangming Pictures/Visual China
The core area of the Philippine economic development
Manila Bay is located in the southwest of Luzon Island, almost completely closed by land, and is one of the largest harbors in the world, with an area of about 2,000 square kilometers. The north and northeast shores of the bay border the central Plain of Luzon, where the waters are shallow and are the largest commercial fisheries in the Philippines. The Badaan Peninsula and the mountains of Central Cordillera form a natural barrier that makes Manila Bay an excellent anchorage. Manila Bay was of commercial importance as early as 1571 during the Spanish colonial period, and on May 1, 1898, the Americans destroyed the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay, the decisive naval battle of the Spanish-American War.
The World Bank noted in a report that Manila Bay is at the heart of the Philippines' economic development, affecting the lives of about 30 million people, 13 million of whom live in Metro Manila. Manila Bay's 190-kilometer coastline provides livelihoods and food for millions of Filipinos, and Manila Bay Port is considered the country's premier port for maritime trade and tourism. Manila Bay and its inland waterways consist of 26 major catchments covering 9 provinces, 21 cities and 177 districts.
Guangming Daily reporter Wang Sicheng
Manila Bay, rendered by coconut groves, sail shadows and golden afterglow, was once known as the "most beautiful sunset" in the world and became the national business card of the Philippines. However, due to the long-term lack of effective control and treatment, Manila Bay is now so polluted and the water quality is so bad that some people even compare it to "a toilet that is used every day but never flushed." The Philippine government officially launched the Manila Bay restoration project at 9:00 a.m. on January 27, and carried out pollution control and rectification of Manila Bay in a "multi-pronged manner". The plan, which is divided into three phases and is expected to last for several years, will forcibly relocate 220,000 illegal settlers along the manila bay and impose fines of up to 200,000 pesos (about 25,700 yuan) per day on businesses that violate environmental laws and pollute Manila Bay, with an estimated cost of 47 billion pesos (6.05 billion yuan) for the entire remediation project.
In Manila, Philippines, children collect recyclable plastic bottles along the coast of Manila Bay. Guangming Pictures/Visual China
The core area of the Philippine economic development
Manila Bay is located in the southwest of Luzon Island, almost completely closed by land, and is one of the largest harbors in the world, with an area of about 2,000 square kilometers. The north and northeast shores of the bay border the central Plain of Luzon, where the waters are shallow and are the largest commercial fisheries in the Philippines. The Badaan Peninsula and the mountains of Central Cordillera form a natural barrier that makes Manila Bay an excellent anchorage. Manila Bay was of commercial importance as early as 1571 during the Spanish colonial period, and on May 1, 1898, the Americans destroyed the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay, the decisive naval battle of the Spanish-American War.
The World Bank noted in a report that Manila Bay is at the heart of the Philippines' economic development, affecting the lives of about 30 million people, 13 million of whom live in Metro Manila. Manila Bay's 190-kilometer coastline provides livelihoods and food for millions of Filipinos, and Manila Bay Port is considered the country's premier port for maritime trade and tourism. Manila Bay and its inland waterways consist of 26 major catchments covering 9 provinces, 21 cities and 177 districts.
As a national tourist business card, Manila Sunset Strip (also known as Roxas Avenue) is a tropical promenade that runs from south to north along the coast of Manila Bay for 10 kilometers, which is the only way to enter the city from the airport. Sunset Boulevard is named in honor of Roxas, the first president after World War II. The roads are wide, the coconut trees are sandwiched, and the colonial characteristic buildings are lined with each other, where the civilizations of the East and the West blend harmoniously.
Guangming Daily reporter Wang Sicheng
Manila Bay, rendered by coconut groves, sail shadows and golden afterglow, was once known as the "most beautiful sunset" in the world and became the national business card of the Philippines. However, due to the long-term lack of effective control and treatment, Manila Bay is now so polluted and the water quality is so bad that some people even compare it to "a toilet that is used every day but never flushed." The Philippine government officially launched the Manila Bay restoration project at 9:00 a.m. on January 27, and carried out pollution control and rectification of Manila Bay in a "multi-pronged manner". The plan, which is divided into three phases and is expected to last for several years, will forcibly relocate 220,000 illegal settlers along the manila bay and impose fines of up to 200,000 pesos (about 25,700 yuan) per day on businesses that violate environmental laws and pollute Manila Bay, with an estimated cost of 47 billion pesos (6.05 billion yuan) for the entire remediation project.
In Manila, Philippines, children collect recyclable plastic bottles along the coast of Manila Bay. Guangming Pictures/Visual China
The core area of the Philippine economic development
Manila Bay is located in the southwest of Luzon Island, almost completely closed by land, and is one of the largest harbors in the world, with an area of about 2,000 square kilometers. The north and northeast shores of the bay border the central Plain of Luzon, where the waters are shallow and are the largest commercial fisheries in the Philippines. The Badaan Peninsula and the mountains of Central Cordillera form a natural barrier that makes Manila Bay an excellent anchorage. Manila Bay was of commercial importance as early as 1571 during the Spanish colonial period, and on May 1, 1898, the Americans destroyed the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay, the decisive naval battle of the Spanish-American War.
The World Bank noted in a report that Manila Bay is at the heart of the Philippines' economic development, affecting the lives of about 30 million people, 13 million of whom live in Metro Manila. Manila Bay's 190-kilometer coastline provides livelihoods and food for millions of Filipinos, and Manila Bay Port is considered the country's premier port for maritime trade and tourism. Manila Bay and its inland waterways consist of 26 major catchments covering 9 provinces, 21 cities and 177 districts.
As a national tourist business card, Manila Sunset Strip (also known as Roxas Avenue) is a tropical promenade that runs from south to north along the coast of Manila Bay for 10 kilometers, which is the only way to enter the city from the airport. Sunset Boulevard is named in honor of Roxas, the first president after World War II. The roads are wide, the coconut trees are sandwiched, and the colonial characteristic buildings are lined with each other, where the civilizations of the East and the West blend harmoniously.
Serious pollution and poor water quality
Guangming Daily reporter Wang Sicheng
Manila Bay, rendered by coconut groves, sail shadows and golden afterglow, was once known as the "most beautiful sunset" in the world and became the national business card of the Philippines. However, due to the long-term lack of effective control and treatment, Manila Bay is now so polluted and the water quality is so bad that some people even compare it to "a toilet that is used every day but never flushed." The Philippine government officially launched the Manila Bay restoration project at 9:00 a.m. on January 27, and carried out pollution control and rectification of Manila Bay in a "multi-pronged manner". The plan, which is divided into three phases and is expected to last for several years, will forcibly relocate 220,000 illegal settlers along the manila bay and impose fines of up to 200,000 pesos (about 25,700 yuan) per day on businesses that violate environmental laws and pollute Manila Bay, with an estimated cost of 47 billion pesos (6.05 billion yuan) for the entire remediation project.
In Manila, Philippines, children collect recyclable plastic bottles along the coast of Manila Bay. Guangming Pictures/Visual China
The core area of the Philippine economic development
Manila Bay is located in the southwest of Luzon Island, almost completely closed by land, and is one of the largest harbors in the world, with an area of about 2,000 square kilometers. The north and northeast shores of the bay border the central Plain of Luzon, where the waters are shallow and are the largest commercial fisheries in the Philippines. The Badaan Peninsula and the mountains of Central Cordillera form a natural barrier that makes Manila Bay an excellent anchorage. Manila Bay was of commercial importance as early as 1571 during the Spanish colonial period, and on May 1, 1898, the Americans destroyed the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay, the decisive naval battle of the Spanish-American War.
The World Bank noted in a report that Manila Bay is at the heart of the Philippines' economic development, affecting the lives of about 30 million people, 13 million of whom live in Metro Manila. Manila Bay's 190-kilometer coastline provides livelihoods and food for millions of Filipinos, and Manila Bay Port is considered the country's premier port for maritime trade and tourism. Manila Bay and its inland waterways consist of 26 major catchments covering 9 provinces, 21 cities and 177 districts.
As a national tourist business card, Manila Sunset Strip (also known as Roxas Avenue) is a tropical promenade that runs from south to north along the coast of Manila Bay for 10 kilometers, which is the only way to enter the city from the airport. Sunset Boulevard is named in honor of Roxas, the first president after World War II. The roads are wide, the coconut trees are sandwiched, and the colonial characteristic buildings are lined with each other, where the civilizations of the East and the West blend harmoniously.
Serious pollution and poor water quality
For a long time, due to the public's awareness of environmental protection and the backwardness of the sewage system, domestic garbage and sewage from the capital Manila and surrounding cities have flowed directly into Manila Bay. The neglect of the agency is also an important cause of the serious pollution of Manila Bay. In 2008, the Supreme Court of the Philippines ordered 13 government agencies to "clean, repair, and preserve Manila Bay, restore and maintain its waters, and make it suitable for swimming, snorkeling, and other forms of aquatic recreation." Regrettably, however, previous efforts to clean up Manila Bay and its waterways have been fragmented, lacking a strategic framework for monitoring and managing water pollution and with little success.
Guangming Daily reporter Wang Sicheng
Manila Bay, rendered by coconut groves, sail shadows and golden afterglow, was once known as the "most beautiful sunset" in the world and became the national business card of the Philippines. However, due to the long-term lack of effective control and treatment, Manila Bay is now so polluted and the water quality is so bad that some people even compare it to "a toilet that is used every day but never flushed." The Philippine government officially launched the Manila Bay restoration project at 9:00 a.m. on January 27, and carried out pollution control and rectification of Manila Bay in a "multi-pronged manner". The plan, which is divided into three phases and is expected to last for several years, will forcibly relocate 220,000 illegal settlers along the manila bay and impose fines of up to 200,000 pesos (about 25,700 yuan) per day on businesses that violate environmental laws and pollute Manila Bay, with an estimated cost of 47 billion pesos (6.05 billion yuan) for the entire remediation project.
In Manila, Philippines, children collect recyclable plastic bottles along the coast of Manila Bay. Guangming Pictures/Visual China
The core area of the Philippine economic development
Manila Bay is located in the southwest of Luzon Island, almost completely closed by land, and is one of the largest harbors in the world, with an area of about 2,000 square kilometers. The north and northeast shores of the bay border the central Plain of Luzon, where the waters are shallow and are the largest commercial fisheries in the Philippines. The Badaan Peninsula and the mountains of Central Cordillera form a natural barrier that makes Manila Bay an excellent anchorage. Manila Bay was of commercial importance as early as 1571 during the Spanish colonial period, and on May 1, 1898, the Americans destroyed the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay, the decisive naval battle of the Spanish-American War.
The World Bank noted in a report that Manila Bay is at the heart of the Philippines' economic development, affecting the lives of about 30 million people, 13 million of whom live in Metro Manila. Manila Bay's 190-kilometer coastline provides livelihoods and food for millions of Filipinos, and Manila Bay Port is considered the country's premier port for maritime trade and tourism. Manila Bay and its inland waterways consist of 26 major catchments covering 9 provinces, 21 cities and 177 districts.
As a national tourist business card, Manila Sunset Strip (also known as Roxas Avenue) is a tropical promenade that runs from south to north along the coast of Manila Bay for 10 kilometers, which is the only way to enter the city from the airport. Sunset Boulevard is named in honor of Roxas, the first president after World War II. The roads are wide, the coconut trees are sandwiched, and the colonial characteristic buildings are lined with each other, where the civilizations of the East and the West blend harmoniously.
Serious pollution and poor water quality
For a long time, due to the public's awareness of environmental protection and the backwardness of the sewage system, domestic garbage and sewage from the capital Manila and surrounding cities have flowed directly into Manila Bay. The neglect of the agency is also an important cause of the serious pollution of Manila Bay. In 2008, the Supreme Court of the Philippines ordered 13 government agencies to "clean, repair, and preserve Manila Bay, restore and maintain its waters, and make it suitable for swimming, snorkeling, and other forms of aquatic recreation." Regrettably, however, previous efforts to clean up Manila Bay and its waterways have been fragmented, lacking a strategic framework for monitoring and managing water pollution and with little success.
The Report from the Manila Development Agency said that in the month from November 3 to December 3, 2018, the Department cleared more than 113 tons of garbage within the Sunset Boulevard area of Manila Bay. According to the Philippine Ministry of Environment, E. coli in Manila Bay water is up to 330 MPN per 100 ml, while the safe level is 100 MPN per 100 ml.
Guangming Daily reporter Wang Sicheng
Manila Bay, rendered by coconut groves, sail shadows and golden afterglow, was once known as the "most beautiful sunset" in the world and became the national business card of the Philippines. However, due to the long-term lack of effective control and treatment, Manila Bay is now so polluted and the water quality is so bad that some people even compare it to "a toilet that is used every day but never flushed." The Philippine government officially launched the Manila Bay restoration project at 9:00 a.m. on January 27, and carried out pollution control and rectification of Manila Bay in a "multi-pronged manner". The plan, which is divided into three phases and is expected to last for several years, will forcibly relocate 220,000 illegal settlers along the manila bay and impose fines of up to 200,000 pesos (about 25,700 yuan) per day on businesses that violate environmental laws and pollute Manila Bay, with an estimated cost of 47 billion pesos (6.05 billion yuan) for the entire remediation project.
In Manila, Philippines, children collect recyclable plastic bottles along the coast of Manila Bay. Guangming Pictures/Visual China
The core area of the Philippine economic development
Manila Bay is located in the southwest of Luzon Island, almost completely closed by land, and is one of the largest harbors in the world, with an area of about 2,000 square kilometers. The north and northeast shores of the bay border the central Plain of Luzon, where the waters are shallow and are the largest commercial fisheries in the Philippines. The Badaan Peninsula and the mountains of Central Cordillera form a natural barrier that makes Manila Bay an excellent anchorage. Manila Bay was of commercial importance as early as 1571 during the Spanish colonial period, and on May 1, 1898, the Americans destroyed the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay, the decisive naval battle of the Spanish-American War.
The World Bank noted in a report that Manila Bay is at the heart of the Philippines' economic development, affecting the lives of about 30 million people, 13 million of whom live in Metro Manila. Manila Bay's 190-kilometer coastline provides livelihoods and food for millions of Filipinos, and Manila Bay Port is considered the country's premier port for maritime trade and tourism. Manila Bay and its inland waterways consist of 26 major catchments covering 9 provinces, 21 cities and 177 districts.
As a national tourist business card, Manila Sunset Strip (also known as Roxas Avenue) is a tropical promenade that runs from south to north along the coast of Manila Bay for 10 kilometers, which is the only way to enter the city from the airport. Sunset Boulevard is named in honor of Roxas, the first president after World War II. The roads are wide, the coconut trees are sandwiched, and the colonial characteristic buildings are lined with each other, where the civilizations of the East and the West blend harmoniously.
Serious pollution and poor water quality
For a long time, due to the public's awareness of environmental protection and the backwardness of the sewage system, domestic garbage and sewage from the capital Manila and surrounding cities have flowed directly into Manila Bay. The neglect of the agency is also an important cause of the serious pollution of Manila Bay. In 2008, the Supreme Court of the Philippines ordered 13 government agencies to "clean, repair, and preserve Manila Bay, restore and maintain its waters, and make it suitable for swimming, snorkeling, and other forms of aquatic recreation." Regrettably, however, previous efforts to clean up Manila Bay and its waterways have been fragmented, lacking a strategic framework for monitoring and managing water pollution and with little success.
The Report from the Manila Development Agency said that in the month from November 3 to December 3, 2018, the Department cleared more than 113 tons of garbage within the Sunset Boulevard area of Manila Bay. According to the Philippine Ministry of Environment, E. coli in Manila Bay water is up to 330 MPN per 100 ml, while the safe level is 100 MPN per 100 ml.
In the middle of this month, the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources measured coliform levels at 19 beaches and monitoring stations near Manila Bay. According to the results, 9 of the 19 beaches or monitoring stations in Manila Bay have reached very polluted levels. These areas include waters near the Philippine Cultural Center, waters near Mall of Asia, Navotas Fishing Port, waters near the Philippine Property Authority Toll Company, rizal Park waters, and more.
Guangming Daily reporter Wang Sicheng
Manila Bay, rendered by coconut groves, sail shadows and golden afterglow, was once known as the "most beautiful sunset" in the world and became the national business card of the Philippines. However, due to the long-term lack of effective control and treatment, Manila Bay is now so polluted and the water quality is so bad that some people even compare it to "a toilet that is used every day but never flushed." The Philippine government officially launched the Manila Bay restoration project at 9:00 a.m. on January 27, and carried out pollution control and rectification of Manila Bay in a "multi-pronged manner". The plan, which is divided into three phases and is expected to last for several years, will forcibly relocate 220,000 illegal settlers along the manila bay and impose fines of up to 200,000 pesos (about 25,700 yuan) per day on businesses that violate environmental laws and pollute Manila Bay, with an estimated cost of 47 billion pesos (6.05 billion yuan) for the entire remediation project.
In Manila, Philippines, children collect recyclable plastic bottles along the coast of Manila Bay. Guangming Pictures/Visual China
The core area of the Philippine economic development
Manila Bay is located in the southwest of Luzon Island, almost completely closed by land, and is one of the largest harbors in the world, with an area of about 2,000 square kilometers. The north and northeast shores of the bay border the central Plain of Luzon, where the waters are shallow and are the largest commercial fisheries in the Philippines. The Badaan Peninsula and the mountains of Central Cordillera form a natural barrier that makes Manila Bay an excellent anchorage. Manila Bay was of commercial importance as early as 1571 during the Spanish colonial period, and on May 1, 1898, the Americans destroyed the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay, the decisive naval battle of the Spanish-American War.
The World Bank noted in a report that Manila Bay is at the heart of the Philippines' economic development, affecting the lives of about 30 million people, 13 million of whom live in Metro Manila. Manila Bay's 190-kilometer coastline provides livelihoods and food for millions of Filipinos, and Manila Bay Port is considered the country's premier port for maritime trade and tourism. Manila Bay and its inland waterways consist of 26 major catchments covering 9 provinces, 21 cities and 177 districts.
As a national tourist business card, Manila Sunset Strip (also known as Roxas Avenue) is a tropical promenade that runs from south to north along the coast of Manila Bay for 10 kilometers, which is the only way to enter the city from the airport. Sunset Boulevard is named in honor of Roxas, the first president after World War II. The roads are wide, the coconut trees are sandwiched, and the colonial characteristic buildings are lined with each other, where the civilizations of the East and the West blend harmoniously.
Serious pollution and poor water quality
For a long time, due to the public's awareness of environmental protection and the backwardness of the sewage system, domestic garbage and sewage from the capital Manila and surrounding cities have flowed directly into Manila Bay. The neglect of the agency is also an important cause of the serious pollution of Manila Bay. In 2008, the Supreme Court of the Philippines ordered 13 government agencies to "clean, repair, and preserve Manila Bay, restore and maintain its waters, and make it suitable for swimming, snorkeling, and other forms of aquatic recreation." Regrettably, however, previous efforts to clean up Manila Bay and its waterways have been fragmented, lacking a strategic framework for monitoring and managing water pollution and with little success.
The Report from the Manila Development Agency said that in the month from November 3 to December 3, 2018, the Department cleared more than 113 tons of garbage within the Sunset Boulevard area of Manila Bay. According to the Philippine Ministry of Environment, E. coli in Manila Bay water is up to 330 MPN per 100 ml, while the safe level is 100 MPN per 100 ml.
In the middle of this month, the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources measured coliform levels at 19 beaches and monitoring stations near Manila Bay. According to the results, 9 of the 19 beaches or monitoring stations in Manila Bay have reached very polluted levels. These areas include waters near the Philippine Cultural Center, waters near Mall of Asia, Navotas Fishing Port, waters near the Philippine Property Authority Toll Company, rizal Park waters, and more.
Boracay's successful governance provides experience
Guangming Daily reporter Wang Sicheng
Manila Bay, rendered by coconut groves, sail shadows and golden afterglow, was once known as the "most beautiful sunset" in the world and became the national business card of the Philippines. However, due to the long-term lack of effective control and treatment, Manila Bay is now so polluted and the water quality is so bad that some people even compare it to "a toilet that is used every day but never flushed." The Philippine government officially launched the Manila Bay restoration project at 9:00 a.m. on January 27, and carried out pollution control and rectification of Manila Bay in a "multi-pronged manner". The plan, which is divided into three phases and is expected to last for several years, will forcibly relocate 220,000 illegal settlers along the manila bay and impose fines of up to 200,000 pesos (about 25,700 yuan) per day on businesses that violate environmental laws and pollute Manila Bay, with an estimated cost of 47 billion pesos (6.05 billion yuan) for the entire remediation project.
In Manila, Philippines, children collect recyclable plastic bottles along the coast of Manila Bay. Guangming Pictures/Visual China
The core area of the Philippine economic development
Manila Bay is located in the southwest of Luzon Island, almost completely closed by land, and is one of the largest harbors in the world, with an area of about 2,000 square kilometers. The north and northeast shores of the bay border the central Plain of Luzon, where the waters are shallow and are the largest commercial fisheries in the Philippines. The Badaan Peninsula and the mountains of Central Cordillera form a natural barrier that makes Manila Bay an excellent anchorage. Manila Bay was of commercial importance as early as 1571 during the Spanish colonial period, and on May 1, 1898, the Americans destroyed the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay, the decisive naval battle of the Spanish-American War.
The World Bank noted in a report that Manila Bay is at the heart of the Philippines' economic development, affecting the lives of about 30 million people, 13 million of whom live in Metro Manila. Manila Bay's 190-kilometer coastline provides livelihoods and food for millions of Filipinos, and Manila Bay Port is considered the country's premier port for maritime trade and tourism. Manila Bay and its inland waterways consist of 26 major catchments covering 9 provinces, 21 cities and 177 districts.
As a national tourist business card, Manila Sunset Strip (also known as Roxas Avenue) is a tropical promenade that runs from south to north along the coast of Manila Bay for 10 kilometers, which is the only way to enter the city from the airport. Sunset Boulevard is named in honor of Roxas, the first president after World War II. The roads are wide, the coconut trees are sandwiched, and the colonial characteristic buildings are lined with each other, where the civilizations of the East and the West blend harmoniously.
Serious pollution and poor water quality
For a long time, due to the public's awareness of environmental protection and the backwardness of the sewage system, domestic garbage and sewage from the capital Manila and surrounding cities have flowed directly into Manila Bay. The neglect of the agency is also an important cause of the serious pollution of Manila Bay. In 2008, the Supreme Court of the Philippines ordered 13 government agencies to "clean, repair, and preserve Manila Bay, restore and maintain its waters, and make it suitable for swimming, snorkeling, and other forms of aquatic recreation." Regrettably, however, previous efforts to clean up Manila Bay and its waterways have been fragmented, lacking a strategic framework for monitoring and managing water pollution and with little success.
The Report from the Manila Development Agency said that in the month from November 3 to December 3, 2018, the Department cleared more than 113 tons of garbage within the Sunset Boulevard area of Manila Bay. According to the Philippine Ministry of Environment, E. coli in Manila Bay water is up to 330 MPN per 100 ml, while the safe level is 100 MPN per 100 ml.
In the middle of this month, the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources measured coliform levels at 19 beaches and monitoring stations near Manila Bay. According to the results, 9 of the 19 beaches or monitoring stations in Manila Bay have reached very polluted levels. These areas include waters near the Philippine Cultural Center, waters near Mall of Asia, Navotas Fishing Port, waters near the Philippine Property Authority Toll Company, rizal Park waters, and more.
Boracay's successful governance provides experience
Located in boracay in the central Philippines, Boracay Isle is famous for its 4 km long white sand beaches, beautiful shells and sunset photos, and has been highly praised by international travel magazines or websites all year round, and is also one of the main tourist destinations for Chinese tourists to the Philippines. Due to the explosion of tourists and overdevelopment, the island's environment has been seriously damaged, and 500 restaurants on the island have been discharged directly into the sea, and garbage hastily buried on nearby islands. In February 2018, Boracay beaches were described by President Duterte as being reduced to "septic tanks." In April 2018, President Duterte resolutely closed Boracay Island and invested hundreds of millions of yuan in restoration.
Guangming Daily reporter Wang Sicheng
Manila Bay, rendered by coconut groves, sail shadows and golden afterglow, was once known as the "most beautiful sunset" in the world and became the national business card of the Philippines. However, due to the long-term lack of effective control and treatment, Manila Bay is now so polluted and the water quality is so bad that some people even compare it to "a toilet that is used every day but never flushed." The Philippine government officially launched the Manila Bay restoration project at 9:00 a.m. on January 27, and carried out pollution control and rectification of Manila Bay in a "multi-pronged manner". The plan, which is divided into three phases and is expected to last for several years, will forcibly relocate 220,000 illegal settlers along the manila bay and impose fines of up to 200,000 pesos (about 25,700 yuan) per day on businesses that violate environmental laws and pollute Manila Bay, with an estimated cost of 47 billion pesos (6.05 billion yuan) for the entire remediation project.
In Manila, Philippines, children collect recyclable plastic bottles along the coast of Manila Bay. Guangming Pictures/Visual China
The core area of the Philippine economic development
Manila Bay is located in the southwest of Luzon Island, almost completely closed by land, and is one of the largest harbors in the world, with an area of about 2,000 square kilometers. The north and northeast shores of the bay border the central Plain of Luzon, where the waters are shallow and are the largest commercial fisheries in the Philippines. The Badaan Peninsula and the mountains of Central Cordillera form a natural barrier that makes Manila Bay an excellent anchorage. Manila Bay was of commercial importance as early as 1571 during the Spanish colonial period, and on May 1, 1898, the Americans destroyed the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay, the decisive naval battle of the Spanish-American War.
The World Bank noted in a report that Manila Bay is at the heart of the Philippines' economic development, affecting the lives of about 30 million people, 13 million of whom live in Metro Manila. Manila Bay's 190-kilometer coastline provides livelihoods and food for millions of Filipinos, and Manila Bay Port is considered the country's premier port for maritime trade and tourism. Manila Bay and its inland waterways consist of 26 major catchments covering 9 provinces, 21 cities and 177 districts.
As a national tourist business card, Manila Sunset Strip (also known as Roxas Avenue) is a tropical promenade that runs from south to north along the coast of Manila Bay for 10 kilometers, which is the only way to enter the city from the airport. Sunset Boulevard is named in honor of Roxas, the first president after World War II. The roads are wide, the coconut trees are sandwiched, and the colonial characteristic buildings are lined with each other, where the civilizations of the East and the West blend harmoniously.
Serious pollution and poor water quality
For a long time, due to the public's awareness of environmental protection and the backwardness of the sewage system, domestic garbage and sewage from the capital Manila and surrounding cities have flowed directly into Manila Bay. The neglect of the agency is also an important cause of the serious pollution of Manila Bay. In 2008, the Supreme Court of the Philippines ordered 13 government agencies to "clean, repair, and preserve Manila Bay, restore and maintain its waters, and make it suitable for swimming, snorkeling, and other forms of aquatic recreation." Regrettably, however, previous efforts to clean up Manila Bay and its waterways have been fragmented, lacking a strategic framework for monitoring and managing water pollution and with little success.
The Report from the Manila Development Agency said that in the month from November 3 to December 3, 2018, the Department cleared more than 113 tons of garbage within the Sunset Boulevard area of Manila Bay. According to the Philippine Ministry of Environment, E. coli in Manila Bay water is up to 330 MPN per 100 ml, while the safe level is 100 MPN per 100 ml.
In the middle of this month, the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources measured coliform levels at 19 beaches and monitoring stations near Manila Bay. According to the results, 9 of the 19 beaches or monitoring stations in Manila Bay have reached very polluted levels. These areas include waters near the Philippine Cultural Center, waters near Mall of Asia, Navotas Fishing Port, waters near the Philippine Property Authority Toll Company, rizal Park waters, and more.
Boracay's successful governance provides experience
Located in boracay in the central Philippines, Boracay Isle is famous for its 4 km long white sand beaches, beautiful shells and sunset photos, and has been highly praised by international travel magazines or websites all year round, and is also one of the main tourist destinations for Chinese tourists to the Philippines. Due to the explosion of tourists and overdevelopment, the island's environment has been seriously damaged, and 500 restaurants on the island have been discharged directly into the sea, and garbage hastily buried on nearby islands. In February 2018, Boracay beaches were described by President Duterte as being reduced to "septic tanks." In April 2018, President Duterte resolutely closed Boracay Island and invested hundreds of millions of yuan in restoration.
After six months of restoration, Boracay reopened in October last year. The results of the restoration have been remarkable, with large areas of green seaweed disappearing and a two-kilometre-long sewage pipe built on the island. According to a tourism notice from the Philippine National Tourism Administration, Boracay has carried out a total of 7 remediations, including the removal of some buildings along the beach and wetlands, the widening of concrete roads, the expansion of stormwater control systems and sewage treatment systems, and the training of front-line service personnel in tourism skills.
Guangming Daily reporter Wang Sicheng
Manila Bay, rendered by coconut groves, sail shadows and golden afterglow, was once known as the "most beautiful sunset" in the world and became the national business card of the Philippines. However, due to the long-term lack of effective control and treatment, Manila Bay is now so polluted and the water quality is so bad that some people even compare it to "a toilet that is used every day but never flushed." The Philippine government officially launched the Manila Bay restoration project at 9:00 a.m. on January 27, and carried out pollution control and rectification of Manila Bay in a "multi-pronged manner". The plan, which is divided into three phases and is expected to last for several years, will forcibly relocate 220,000 illegal settlers along the manila bay and impose fines of up to 200,000 pesos (about 25,700 yuan) per day on businesses that violate environmental laws and pollute Manila Bay, with an estimated cost of 47 billion pesos (6.05 billion yuan) for the entire remediation project.
In Manila, Philippines, children collect recyclable plastic bottles along the coast of Manila Bay. Guangming Pictures/Visual China
The core area of the Philippine economic development
Manila Bay is located in the southwest of Luzon Island, almost completely closed by land, and is one of the largest harbors in the world, with an area of about 2,000 square kilometers. The north and northeast shores of the bay border the central Plain of Luzon, where the waters are shallow and are the largest commercial fisheries in the Philippines. The Badaan Peninsula and the mountains of Central Cordillera form a natural barrier that makes Manila Bay an excellent anchorage. Manila Bay was of commercial importance as early as 1571 during the Spanish colonial period, and on May 1, 1898, the Americans destroyed the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay, the decisive naval battle of the Spanish-American War.
The World Bank noted in a report that Manila Bay is at the heart of the Philippines' economic development, affecting the lives of about 30 million people, 13 million of whom live in Metro Manila. Manila Bay's 190-kilometer coastline provides livelihoods and food for millions of Filipinos, and Manila Bay Port is considered the country's premier port for maritime trade and tourism. Manila Bay and its inland waterways consist of 26 major catchments covering 9 provinces, 21 cities and 177 districts.
As a national tourist business card, Manila Sunset Strip (also known as Roxas Avenue) is a tropical promenade that runs from south to north along the coast of Manila Bay for 10 kilometers, which is the only way to enter the city from the airport. Sunset Boulevard is named in honor of Roxas, the first president after World War II. The roads are wide, the coconut trees are sandwiched, and the colonial characteristic buildings are lined with each other, where the civilizations of the East and the West blend harmoniously.
Serious pollution and poor water quality
For a long time, due to the public's awareness of environmental protection and the backwardness of the sewage system, domestic garbage and sewage from the capital Manila and surrounding cities have flowed directly into Manila Bay. The neglect of the agency is also an important cause of the serious pollution of Manila Bay. In 2008, the Supreme Court of the Philippines ordered 13 government agencies to "clean, repair, and preserve Manila Bay, restore and maintain its waters, and make it suitable for swimming, snorkeling, and other forms of aquatic recreation." Regrettably, however, previous efforts to clean up Manila Bay and its waterways have been fragmented, lacking a strategic framework for monitoring and managing water pollution and with little success.
The Report from the Manila Development Agency said that in the month from November 3 to December 3, 2018, the Department cleared more than 113 tons of garbage within the Sunset Boulevard area of Manila Bay. According to the Philippine Ministry of Environment, E. coli in Manila Bay water is up to 330 MPN per 100 ml, while the safe level is 100 MPN per 100 ml.
In the middle of this month, the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources measured coliform levels at 19 beaches and monitoring stations near Manila Bay. According to the results, 9 of the 19 beaches or monitoring stations in Manila Bay have reached very polluted levels. These areas include waters near the Philippine Cultural Center, waters near Mall of Asia, Navotas Fishing Port, waters near the Philippine Property Authority Toll Company, rizal Park waters, and more.
Boracay's successful governance provides experience
Located in boracay in the central Philippines, Boracay Isle is famous for its 4 km long white sand beaches, beautiful shells and sunset photos, and has been highly praised by international travel magazines or websites all year round, and is also one of the main tourist destinations for Chinese tourists to the Philippines. Due to the explosion of tourists and overdevelopment, the island's environment has been seriously damaged, and 500 restaurants on the island have been discharged directly into the sea, and garbage hastily buried on nearby islands. In February 2018, Boracay beaches were described by President Duterte as being reduced to "septic tanks." In April 2018, President Duterte resolutely closed Boracay Island and invested hundreds of millions of yuan in restoration.
After six months of restoration, Boracay reopened in October last year. The results of the restoration have been remarkable, with large areas of green seaweed disappearing and a two-kilometre-long sewage pipe built on the island. According to a tourism notice from the Philippine National Tourism Administration, Boracay has carried out a total of 7 remediations, including the removal of some buildings along the beach and wetlands, the widening of concrete roads, the expansion of stormwater control systems and sewage treatment systems, and the training of front-line service personnel in tourism skills.
The Philippine government is making every effort to control pollution
Guangming Daily reporter Wang Sicheng
Manila Bay, rendered by coconut groves, sail shadows and golden afterglow, was once known as the "most beautiful sunset" in the world and became the national business card of the Philippines. However, due to the long-term lack of effective control and treatment, Manila Bay is now so polluted and the water quality is so bad that some people even compare it to "a toilet that is used every day but never flushed." The Philippine government officially launched the Manila Bay restoration project at 9:00 a.m. on January 27, and carried out pollution control and rectification of Manila Bay in a "multi-pronged manner". The plan, which is divided into three phases and is expected to last for several years, will forcibly relocate 220,000 illegal settlers along the manila bay and impose fines of up to 200,000 pesos (about 25,700 yuan) per day on businesses that violate environmental laws and pollute Manila Bay, with an estimated cost of 47 billion pesos (6.05 billion yuan) for the entire remediation project.
In Manila, Philippines, children collect recyclable plastic bottles along the coast of Manila Bay. Guangming Pictures/Visual China
The core area of the Philippine economic development
Manila Bay is located in the southwest of Luzon Island, almost completely closed by land, and is one of the largest harbors in the world, with an area of about 2,000 square kilometers. The north and northeast shores of the bay border the central Plain of Luzon, where the waters are shallow and are the largest commercial fisheries in the Philippines. The Badaan Peninsula and the mountains of Central Cordillera form a natural barrier that makes Manila Bay an excellent anchorage. Manila Bay was of commercial importance as early as 1571 during the Spanish colonial period, and on May 1, 1898, the Americans destroyed the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay, the decisive naval battle of the Spanish-American War.
The World Bank noted in a report that Manila Bay is at the heart of the Philippines' economic development, affecting the lives of about 30 million people, 13 million of whom live in Metro Manila. Manila Bay's 190-kilometer coastline provides livelihoods and food for millions of Filipinos, and Manila Bay Port is considered the country's premier port for maritime trade and tourism. Manila Bay and its inland waterways consist of 26 major catchments covering 9 provinces, 21 cities and 177 districts.
As a national tourist business card, Manila Sunset Strip (also known as Roxas Avenue) is a tropical promenade that runs from south to north along the coast of Manila Bay for 10 kilometers, which is the only way to enter the city from the airport. Sunset Boulevard is named in honor of Roxas, the first president after World War II. The roads are wide, the coconut trees are sandwiched, and the colonial characteristic buildings are lined with each other, where the civilizations of the East and the West blend harmoniously.
Serious pollution and poor water quality
For a long time, due to the public's awareness of environmental protection and the backwardness of the sewage system, domestic garbage and sewage from the capital Manila and surrounding cities have flowed directly into Manila Bay. The neglect of the agency is also an important cause of the serious pollution of Manila Bay. In 2008, the Supreme Court of the Philippines ordered 13 government agencies to "clean, repair, and preserve Manila Bay, restore and maintain its waters, and make it suitable for swimming, snorkeling, and other forms of aquatic recreation." Regrettably, however, previous efforts to clean up Manila Bay and its waterways have been fragmented, lacking a strategic framework for monitoring and managing water pollution and with little success.
The Report from the Manila Development Agency said that in the month from November 3 to December 3, 2018, the Department cleared more than 113 tons of garbage within the Sunset Boulevard area of Manila Bay. According to the Philippine Ministry of Environment, E. coli in Manila Bay water is up to 330 MPN per 100 ml, while the safe level is 100 MPN per 100 ml.
In the middle of this month, the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources measured coliform levels at 19 beaches and monitoring stations near Manila Bay. According to the results, 9 of the 19 beaches or monitoring stations in Manila Bay have reached very polluted levels. These areas include waters near the Philippine Cultural Center, waters near Mall of Asia, Navotas Fishing Port, waters near the Philippine Property Authority Toll Company, rizal Park waters, and more.
Boracay's successful governance provides experience
Located in boracay in the central Philippines, Boracay Isle is famous for its 4 km long white sand beaches, beautiful shells and sunset photos, and has been highly praised by international travel magazines or websites all year round, and is also one of the main tourist destinations for Chinese tourists to the Philippines. Due to the explosion of tourists and overdevelopment, the island's environment has been seriously damaged, and 500 restaurants on the island have been discharged directly into the sea, and garbage hastily buried on nearby islands. In February 2018, Boracay beaches were described by President Duterte as being reduced to "septic tanks." In April 2018, President Duterte resolutely closed Boracay Island and invested hundreds of millions of yuan in restoration.
After six months of restoration, Boracay reopened in October last year. The results of the restoration have been remarkable, with large areas of green seaweed disappearing and a two-kilometre-long sewage pipe built on the island. According to a tourism notice from the Philippine National Tourism Administration, Boracay has carried out a total of 7 remediations, including the removal of some buildings along the beach and wetlands, the widening of concrete roads, the expansion of stormwater control systems and sewage treatment systems, and the training of front-line service personnel in tourism skills.
The Philippine government is making every effort to control pollution
The current situation of the harsh water quality environment of Manila Bay can not be ignored, after the remediation of Boracay Island, Duterte aimed the spearhead at the national business card of Manila Bay, intending to learn from the successful experience of rectifying Boracay Island and restore the former glory of Manila Bay. On January 8, President Duterte and his cabinet officially announced that they would invest 47 billion pesos to carry out a seven-year continuous rectification of Manila Bay.
Guangming Daily reporter Wang Sicheng
Manila Bay, rendered by coconut groves, sail shadows and golden afterglow, was once known as the "most beautiful sunset" in the world and became the national business card of the Philippines. However, due to the long-term lack of effective control and treatment, Manila Bay is now so polluted and the water quality is so bad that some people even compare it to "a toilet that is used every day but never flushed." The Philippine government officially launched the Manila Bay restoration project at 9:00 a.m. on January 27, and carried out pollution control and rectification of Manila Bay in a "multi-pronged manner". The plan, which is divided into three phases and is expected to last for several years, will forcibly relocate 220,000 illegal settlers along the manila bay and impose fines of up to 200,000 pesos (about 25,700 yuan) per day on businesses that violate environmental laws and pollute Manila Bay, with an estimated cost of 47 billion pesos (6.05 billion yuan) for the entire remediation project.
In Manila, Philippines, children collect recyclable plastic bottles along the coast of Manila Bay. Guangming Pictures/Visual China
The core area of the Philippine economic development
Manila Bay is located in the southwest of Luzon Island, almost completely closed by land, and is one of the largest harbors in the world, with an area of about 2,000 square kilometers. The north and northeast shores of the bay border the central Plain of Luzon, where the waters are shallow and are the largest commercial fisheries in the Philippines. The Badaan Peninsula and the mountains of Central Cordillera form a natural barrier that makes Manila Bay an excellent anchorage. Manila Bay was of commercial importance as early as 1571 during the Spanish colonial period, and on May 1, 1898, the Americans destroyed the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay, the decisive naval battle of the Spanish-American War.
The World Bank noted in a report that Manila Bay is at the heart of the Philippines' economic development, affecting the lives of about 30 million people, 13 million of whom live in Metro Manila. Manila Bay's 190-kilometer coastline provides livelihoods and food for millions of Filipinos, and Manila Bay Port is considered the country's premier port for maritime trade and tourism. Manila Bay and its inland waterways consist of 26 major catchments covering 9 provinces, 21 cities and 177 districts.
As a national tourist business card, Manila Sunset Strip (also known as Roxas Avenue) is a tropical promenade that runs from south to north along the coast of Manila Bay for 10 kilometers, which is the only way to enter the city from the airport. Sunset Boulevard is named in honor of Roxas, the first president after World War II. The roads are wide, the coconut trees are sandwiched, and the colonial characteristic buildings are lined with each other, where the civilizations of the East and the West blend harmoniously.
Serious pollution and poor water quality
For a long time, due to the public's awareness of environmental protection and the backwardness of the sewage system, domestic garbage and sewage from the capital Manila and surrounding cities have flowed directly into Manila Bay. The neglect of the agency is also an important cause of the serious pollution of Manila Bay. In 2008, the Supreme Court of the Philippines ordered 13 government agencies to "clean, repair, and preserve Manila Bay, restore and maintain its waters, and make it suitable for swimming, snorkeling, and other forms of aquatic recreation." Regrettably, however, previous efforts to clean up Manila Bay and its waterways have been fragmented, lacking a strategic framework for monitoring and managing water pollution and with little success.
The Report from the Manila Development Agency said that in the month from November 3 to December 3, 2018, the Department cleared more than 113 tons of garbage within the Sunset Boulevard area of Manila Bay. According to the Philippine Ministry of Environment, E. coli in Manila Bay water is up to 330 MPN per 100 ml, while the safe level is 100 MPN per 100 ml.
In the middle of this month, the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources measured coliform levels at 19 beaches and monitoring stations near Manila Bay. According to the results, 9 of the 19 beaches or monitoring stations in Manila Bay have reached very polluted levels. These areas include waters near the Philippine Cultural Center, waters near Mall of Asia, Navotas Fishing Port, waters near the Philippine Property Authority Toll Company, rizal Park waters, and more.
Boracay's successful governance provides experience
Located in boracay in the central Philippines, Boracay Isle is famous for its 4 km long white sand beaches, beautiful shells and sunset photos, and has been highly praised by international travel magazines or websites all year round, and is also one of the main tourist destinations for Chinese tourists to the Philippines. Due to the explosion of tourists and overdevelopment, the island's environment has been seriously damaged, and 500 restaurants on the island have been discharged directly into the sea, and garbage hastily buried on nearby islands. In February 2018, Boracay beaches were described by President Duterte as being reduced to "septic tanks." In April 2018, President Duterte resolutely closed Boracay Island and invested hundreds of millions of yuan in restoration.
After six months of restoration, Boracay reopened in October last year. The results of the restoration have been remarkable, with large areas of green seaweed disappearing and a two-kilometre-long sewage pipe built on the island. According to a tourism notice from the Philippine National Tourism Administration, Boracay has carried out a total of 7 remediations, including the removal of some buildings along the beach and wetlands, the widening of concrete roads, the expansion of stormwater control systems and sewage treatment systems, and the training of front-line service personnel in tourism skills.
The Philippine government is making every effort to control pollution
The current situation of the harsh water quality environment of Manila Bay can not be ignored, after the remediation of Boracay Island, Duterte aimed the spearhead at the national business card of Manila Bay, intending to learn from the successful experience of rectifying Boracay Island and restore the former glory of Manila Bay. On January 8, President Duterte and his cabinet officially announced that they would invest 47 billion pesos to carry out a seven-year continuous rectification of Manila Bay.
"Private businesses, including hotels and restaurants, who are found to have violated environmental laws and polluted Manila Bay, will be fined between 20,000 and 200,000 pesos per day," said Simatu, The Philippine Minister of Environment and Natural Resources. The treatment of sites, facilities and businesses that are not equipped with sewage treatment equipment, or where the related equipment does not function, is an important part of the government's P47 billion Manila Bay pollution control project. ”
Guangming Daily reporter Wang Sicheng
Manila Bay, rendered by coconut groves, sail shadows and golden afterglow, was once known as the "most beautiful sunset" in the world and became the national business card of the Philippines. However, due to the long-term lack of effective control and treatment, Manila Bay is now so polluted and the water quality is so bad that some people even compare it to "a toilet that is used every day but never flushed." The Philippine government officially launched the Manila Bay restoration project at 9:00 a.m. on January 27, and carried out pollution control and rectification of Manila Bay in a "multi-pronged manner". The plan, which is divided into three phases and is expected to last for several years, will forcibly relocate 220,000 illegal settlers along the manila bay and impose fines of up to 200,000 pesos (about 25,700 yuan) per day on businesses that violate environmental laws and pollute Manila Bay, with an estimated cost of 47 billion pesos (6.05 billion yuan) for the entire remediation project.
In Manila, Philippines, children collect recyclable plastic bottles along the coast of Manila Bay. Guangming Pictures/Visual China
The core area of the Philippine economic development
Manila Bay is located in the southwest of Luzon Island, almost completely closed by land, and is one of the largest harbors in the world, with an area of about 2,000 square kilometers. The north and northeast shores of the bay border the central Plain of Luzon, where the waters are shallow and are the largest commercial fisheries in the Philippines. The Badaan Peninsula and the mountains of Central Cordillera form a natural barrier that makes Manila Bay an excellent anchorage. Manila Bay was of commercial importance as early as 1571 during the Spanish colonial period, and on May 1, 1898, the Americans destroyed the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay, the decisive naval battle of the Spanish-American War.
The World Bank noted in a report that Manila Bay is at the heart of the Philippines' economic development, affecting the lives of about 30 million people, 13 million of whom live in Metro Manila. Manila Bay's 190-kilometer coastline provides livelihoods and food for millions of Filipinos, and Manila Bay Port is considered the country's premier port for maritime trade and tourism. Manila Bay and its inland waterways consist of 26 major catchments covering 9 provinces, 21 cities and 177 districts.
As a national tourist business card, Manila Sunset Strip (also known as Roxas Avenue) is a tropical promenade that runs from south to north along the coast of Manila Bay for 10 kilometers, which is the only way to enter the city from the airport. Sunset Boulevard is named in honor of Roxas, the first president after World War II. The roads are wide, the coconut trees are sandwiched, and the colonial characteristic buildings are lined with each other, where the civilizations of the East and the West blend harmoniously.
Serious pollution and poor water quality
For a long time, due to the public's awareness of environmental protection and the backwardness of the sewage system, domestic garbage and sewage from the capital Manila and surrounding cities have flowed directly into Manila Bay. The neglect of the agency is also an important cause of the serious pollution of Manila Bay. In 2008, the Supreme Court of the Philippines ordered 13 government agencies to "clean, repair, and preserve Manila Bay, restore and maintain its waters, and make it suitable for swimming, snorkeling, and other forms of aquatic recreation." Regrettably, however, previous efforts to clean up Manila Bay and its waterways have been fragmented, lacking a strategic framework for monitoring and managing water pollution and with little success.
The Report from the Manila Development Agency said that in the month from November 3 to December 3, 2018, the Department cleared more than 113 tons of garbage within the Sunset Boulevard area of Manila Bay. According to the Philippine Ministry of Environment, E. coli in Manila Bay water is up to 330 MPN per 100 ml, while the safe level is 100 MPN per 100 ml.
In the middle of this month, the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources measured coliform levels at 19 beaches and monitoring stations near Manila Bay. According to the results, 9 of the 19 beaches or monitoring stations in Manila Bay have reached very polluted levels. These areas include waters near the Philippine Cultural Center, waters near Mall of Asia, Navotas Fishing Port, waters near the Philippine Property Authority Toll Company, rizal Park waters, and more.
Boracay's successful governance provides experience
Located in boracay in the central Philippines, Boracay Isle is famous for its 4 km long white sand beaches, beautiful shells and sunset photos, and has been highly praised by international travel magazines or websites all year round, and is also one of the main tourist destinations for Chinese tourists to the Philippines. Due to the explosion of tourists and overdevelopment, the island's environment has been seriously damaged, and 500 restaurants on the island have been discharged directly into the sea, and garbage hastily buried on nearby islands. In February 2018, Boracay beaches were described by President Duterte as being reduced to "septic tanks." In April 2018, President Duterte resolutely closed Boracay Island and invested hundreds of millions of yuan in restoration.
After six months of restoration, Boracay reopened in October last year. The results of the restoration have been remarkable, with large areas of green seaweed disappearing and a two-kilometre-long sewage pipe built on the island. According to a tourism notice from the Philippine National Tourism Administration, Boracay has carried out a total of 7 remediations, including the removal of some buildings along the beach and wetlands, the widening of concrete roads, the expansion of stormwater control systems and sewage treatment systems, and the training of front-line service personnel in tourism skills.
The Philippine government is making every effort to control pollution
The current situation of the harsh water quality environment of Manila Bay can not be ignored, after the remediation of Boracay Island, Duterte aimed the spearhead at the national business card of Manila Bay, intending to learn from the successful experience of rectifying Boracay Island and restore the former glory of Manila Bay. On January 8, President Duterte and his cabinet officially announced that they would invest 47 billion pesos to carry out a seven-year continuous rectification of Manila Bay.
"Private businesses, including hotels and restaurants, who are found to have violated environmental laws and polluted Manila Bay, will be fined between 20,000 and 200,000 pesos per day," said Simatu, The Philippine Minister of Environment and Natural Resources. The treatment of sites, facilities and businesses that are not equipped with sewage treatment equipment, or where the related equipment does not function, is an important part of the government's P47 billion Manila Bay pollution control project. ”
At 9 a.m. on January 27, the Philippine government began its efforts to rectify and published a list of owners, including non-compliant businesses, who had polluted Manila Bay and its nearby waters. Simatu said that if there is a violation, the government will issue a notice of violation, and non-compliant enterprises will be ordered to close down until the sewage system is improved and fully complies with the relevant regulations of the Ministry of environment.
Guangming Daily reporter Wang Sicheng
Manila Bay, rendered by coconut groves, sail shadows and golden afterglow, was once known as the "most beautiful sunset" in the world and became the national business card of the Philippines. However, due to the long-term lack of effective control and treatment, Manila Bay is now so polluted and the water quality is so bad that some people even compare it to "a toilet that is used every day but never flushed." The Philippine government officially launched the Manila Bay restoration project at 9:00 a.m. on January 27, and carried out pollution control and rectification of Manila Bay in a "multi-pronged manner". The plan, which is divided into three phases and is expected to last for several years, will forcibly relocate 220,000 illegal settlers along the manila bay and impose fines of up to 200,000 pesos (about 25,700 yuan) per day on businesses that violate environmental laws and pollute Manila Bay, with an estimated cost of 47 billion pesos (6.05 billion yuan) for the entire remediation project.
In Manila, Philippines, children collect recyclable plastic bottles along the coast of Manila Bay. Guangming Pictures/Visual China
The core area of the Philippine economic development
Manila Bay is located in the southwest of Luzon Island, almost completely closed by land, and is one of the largest harbors in the world, with an area of about 2,000 square kilometers. The north and northeast shores of the bay border the central Plain of Luzon, where the waters are shallow and are the largest commercial fisheries in the Philippines. The Badaan Peninsula and the mountains of Central Cordillera form a natural barrier that makes Manila Bay an excellent anchorage. Manila Bay was of commercial importance as early as 1571 during the Spanish colonial period, and on May 1, 1898, the Americans destroyed the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay, the decisive naval battle of the Spanish-American War.
The World Bank noted in a report that Manila Bay is at the heart of the Philippines' economic development, affecting the lives of about 30 million people, 13 million of whom live in Metro Manila. Manila Bay's 190-kilometer coastline provides livelihoods and food for millions of Filipinos, and Manila Bay Port is considered the country's premier port for maritime trade and tourism. Manila Bay and its inland waterways consist of 26 major catchments covering 9 provinces, 21 cities and 177 districts.
As a national tourist business card, Manila Sunset Strip (also known as Roxas Avenue) is a tropical promenade that runs from south to north along the coast of Manila Bay for 10 kilometers, which is the only way to enter the city from the airport. Sunset Boulevard is named in honor of Roxas, the first president after World War II. The roads are wide, the coconut trees are sandwiched, and the colonial characteristic buildings are lined with each other, where the civilizations of the East and the West blend harmoniously.
Serious pollution and poor water quality
For a long time, due to the public's awareness of environmental protection and the backwardness of the sewage system, domestic garbage and sewage from the capital Manila and surrounding cities have flowed directly into Manila Bay. The neglect of the agency is also an important cause of the serious pollution of Manila Bay. In 2008, the Supreme Court of the Philippines ordered 13 government agencies to "clean, repair, and preserve Manila Bay, restore and maintain its waters, and make it suitable for swimming, snorkeling, and other forms of aquatic recreation." Regrettably, however, previous efforts to clean up Manila Bay and its waterways have been fragmented, lacking a strategic framework for monitoring and managing water pollution and with little success.
The Report from the Manila Development Agency said that in the month from November 3 to December 3, 2018, the Department cleared more than 113 tons of garbage within the Sunset Boulevard area of Manila Bay. According to the Philippine Ministry of Environment, E. coli in Manila Bay water is up to 330 MPN per 100 ml, while the safe level is 100 MPN per 100 ml.
In the middle of this month, the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources measured coliform levels at 19 beaches and monitoring stations near Manila Bay. According to the results, 9 of the 19 beaches or monitoring stations in Manila Bay have reached very polluted levels. These areas include waters near the Philippine Cultural Center, waters near Mall of Asia, Navotas Fishing Port, waters near the Philippine Property Authority Toll Company, rizal Park waters, and more.
Boracay's successful governance provides experience
Located in boracay in the central Philippines, Boracay Isle is famous for its 4 km long white sand beaches, beautiful shells and sunset photos, and has been highly praised by international travel magazines or websites all year round, and is also one of the main tourist destinations for Chinese tourists to the Philippines. Due to the explosion of tourists and overdevelopment, the island's environment has been seriously damaged, and 500 restaurants on the island have been discharged directly into the sea, and garbage hastily buried on nearby islands. In February 2018, Boracay beaches were described by President Duterte as being reduced to "septic tanks." In April 2018, President Duterte resolutely closed Boracay Island and invested hundreds of millions of yuan in restoration.
After six months of restoration, Boracay reopened in October last year. The results of the restoration have been remarkable, with large areas of green seaweed disappearing and a two-kilometre-long sewage pipe built on the island. According to a tourism notice from the Philippine National Tourism Administration, Boracay has carried out a total of 7 remediations, including the removal of some buildings along the beach and wetlands, the widening of concrete roads, the expansion of stormwater control systems and sewage treatment systems, and the training of front-line service personnel in tourism skills.
The Philippine government is making every effort to control pollution
The current situation of the harsh water quality environment of Manila Bay can not be ignored, after the remediation of Boracay Island, Duterte aimed the spearhead at the national business card of Manila Bay, intending to learn from the successful experience of rectifying Boracay Island and restore the former glory of Manila Bay. On January 8, President Duterte and his cabinet officially announced that they would invest 47 billion pesos to carry out a seven-year continuous rectification of Manila Bay.
"Private businesses, including hotels and restaurants, who are found to have violated environmental laws and polluted Manila Bay, will be fined between 20,000 and 200,000 pesos per day," said Simatu, The Philippine Minister of Environment and Natural Resources. The treatment of sites, facilities and businesses that are not equipped with sewage treatment equipment, or where the related equipment does not function, is an important part of the government's P47 billion Manila Bay pollution control project. ”
At 9 a.m. on January 27, the Philippine government began its efforts to rectify and published a list of owners, including non-compliant businesses, who had polluted Manila Bay and its nearby waters. Simatu said that if there is a violation, the government will issue a notice of violation, and non-compliant enterprises will be ordered to close down until the sewage system is improved and fully complies with the relevant regulations of the Ministry of environment.
Philippine Tourism Minister Bouyat said that the Ministry of Tourism will also follow the Boracay remediation management model and certify restaurants, restaurants and other businesses that are allowed to operate in compliance, provided that these businesses must first obtain safety permits from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and the Ministry of the Interior.
Guangming Daily reporter Wang Sicheng
Manila Bay, rendered by coconut groves, sail shadows and golden afterglow, was once known as the "most beautiful sunset" in the world and became the national business card of the Philippines. However, due to the long-term lack of effective control and treatment, Manila Bay is now so polluted and the water quality is so bad that some people even compare it to "a toilet that is used every day but never flushed." The Philippine government officially launched the Manila Bay restoration project at 9:00 a.m. on January 27, and carried out pollution control and rectification of Manila Bay in a "multi-pronged manner". The plan, which is divided into three phases and is expected to last for several years, will forcibly relocate 220,000 illegal settlers along the manila bay and impose fines of up to 200,000 pesos (about 25,700 yuan) per day on businesses that violate environmental laws and pollute Manila Bay, with an estimated cost of 47 billion pesos (6.05 billion yuan) for the entire remediation project.
In Manila, Philippines, children collect recyclable plastic bottles along the coast of Manila Bay. Guangming Pictures/Visual China
The core area of the Philippine economic development
Manila Bay is located in the southwest of Luzon Island, almost completely closed by land, and is one of the largest harbors in the world, with an area of about 2,000 square kilometers. The north and northeast shores of the bay border the central Plain of Luzon, where the waters are shallow and are the largest commercial fisheries in the Philippines. The Badaan Peninsula and the mountains of Central Cordillera form a natural barrier that makes Manila Bay an excellent anchorage. Manila Bay was of commercial importance as early as 1571 during the Spanish colonial period, and on May 1, 1898, the Americans destroyed the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay, the decisive naval battle of the Spanish-American War.
The World Bank noted in a report that Manila Bay is at the heart of the Philippines' economic development, affecting the lives of about 30 million people, 13 million of whom live in Metro Manila. Manila Bay's 190-kilometer coastline provides livelihoods and food for millions of Filipinos, and Manila Bay Port is considered the country's premier port for maritime trade and tourism. Manila Bay and its inland waterways consist of 26 major catchments covering 9 provinces, 21 cities and 177 districts.
As a national tourist business card, Manila Sunset Strip (also known as Roxas Avenue) is a tropical promenade that runs from south to north along the coast of Manila Bay for 10 kilometers, which is the only way to enter the city from the airport. Sunset Boulevard is named in honor of Roxas, the first president after World War II. The roads are wide, the coconut trees are sandwiched, and the colonial characteristic buildings are lined with each other, where the civilizations of the East and the West blend harmoniously.
Serious pollution and poor water quality
For a long time, due to the public's awareness of environmental protection and the backwardness of the sewage system, domestic garbage and sewage from the capital Manila and surrounding cities have flowed directly into Manila Bay. The neglect of the agency is also an important cause of the serious pollution of Manila Bay. In 2008, the Supreme Court of the Philippines ordered 13 government agencies to "clean, repair, and preserve Manila Bay, restore and maintain its waters, and make it suitable for swimming, snorkeling, and other forms of aquatic recreation." Regrettably, however, previous efforts to clean up Manila Bay and its waterways have been fragmented, lacking a strategic framework for monitoring and managing water pollution and with little success.
The Report from the Manila Development Agency said that in the month from November 3 to December 3, 2018, the Department cleared more than 113 tons of garbage within the Sunset Boulevard area of Manila Bay. According to the Philippine Ministry of Environment, E. coli in Manila Bay water is up to 330 MPN per 100 ml, while the safe level is 100 MPN per 100 ml.
In the middle of this month, the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources measured coliform levels at 19 beaches and monitoring stations near Manila Bay. According to the results, 9 of the 19 beaches or monitoring stations in Manila Bay have reached very polluted levels. These areas include waters near the Philippine Cultural Center, waters near Mall of Asia, Navotas Fishing Port, waters near the Philippine Property Authority Toll Company, rizal Park waters, and more.
Boracay's successful governance provides experience
Located in boracay in the central Philippines, Boracay Isle is famous for its 4 km long white sand beaches, beautiful shells and sunset photos, and has been highly praised by international travel magazines or websites all year round, and is also one of the main tourist destinations for Chinese tourists to the Philippines. Due to the explosion of tourists and overdevelopment, the island's environment has been seriously damaged, and 500 restaurants on the island have been discharged directly into the sea, and garbage hastily buried on nearby islands. In February 2018, Boracay beaches were described by President Duterte as being reduced to "septic tanks." In April 2018, President Duterte resolutely closed Boracay Island and invested hundreds of millions of yuan in restoration.
After six months of restoration, Boracay reopened in October last year. The results of the restoration have been remarkable, with large areas of green seaweed disappearing and a two-kilometre-long sewage pipe built on the island. According to a tourism notice from the Philippine National Tourism Administration, Boracay has carried out a total of 7 remediations, including the removal of some buildings along the beach and wetlands, the widening of concrete roads, the expansion of stormwater control systems and sewage treatment systems, and the training of front-line service personnel in tourism skills.
The Philippine government is making every effort to control pollution
The current situation of the harsh water quality environment of Manila Bay can not be ignored, after the remediation of Boracay Island, Duterte aimed the spearhead at the national business card of Manila Bay, intending to learn from the successful experience of rectifying Boracay Island and restore the former glory of Manila Bay. On January 8, President Duterte and his cabinet officially announced that they would invest 47 billion pesos to carry out a seven-year continuous rectification of Manila Bay.
"Private businesses, including hotels and restaurants, who are found to have violated environmental laws and polluted Manila Bay, will be fined between 20,000 and 200,000 pesos per day," said Simatu, The Philippine Minister of Environment and Natural Resources. The treatment of sites, facilities and businesses that are not equipped with sewage treatment equipment, or where the related equipment does not function, is an important part of the government's P47 billion Manila Bay pollution control project. ”
At 9 a.m. on January 27, the Philippine government began its efforts to rectify and published a list of owners, including non-compliant businesses, who had polluted Manila Bay and its nearby waters. Simatu said that if there is a violation, the government will issue a notice of violation, and non-compliant enterprises will be ordered to close down until the sewage system is improved and fully complies with the relevant regulations of the Ministry of environment.
Philippine Tourism Minister Bouyat said that the Ministry of Tourism will also follow the Boracay remediation management model and certify restaurants, restaurants and other businesses that are allowed to operate in compliance, provided that these businesses must first obtain safety permits from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and the Ministry of the Interior.
It is worth noting that the Manila Bay pollution control project is expected to require the relocation of about 220,000 informal settlers, mostly slum dwellers, near the bay. The families will be relocated by the National Housing Council to the Central Luzon region (District 3) and the Kranetu Leshun district (District 4A).
Guangming Daily reporter Wang Sicheng
Manila Bay, rendered by coconut groves, sail shadows and golden afterglow, was once known as the "most beautiful sunset" in the world and became the national business card of the Philippines. However, due to the long-term lack of effective control and treatment, Manila Bay is now so polluted and the water quality is so bad that some people even compare it to "a toilet that is used every day but never flushed." The Philippine government officially launched the Manila Bay restoration project at 9:00 a.m. on January 27, and carried out pollution control and rectification of Manila Bay in a "multi-pronged manner". The plan, which is divided into three phases and is expected to last for several years, will forcibly relocate 220,000 illegal settlers along the manila bay and impose fines of up to 200,000 pesos (about 25,700 yuan) per day on businesses that violate environmental laws and pollute Manila Bay, with an estimated cost of 47 billion pesos (6.05 billion yuan) for the entire remediation project.
In Manila, Philippines, children collect recyclable plastic bottles along the coast of Manila Bay. Guangming Pictures/Visual China
The core area of the Philippine economic development
Manila Bay is located in the southwest of Luzon Island, almost completely closed by land, and is one of the largest harbors in the world, with an area of about 2,000 square kilometers. The north and northeast shores of the bay border the central Plain of Luzon, where the waters are shallow and are the largest commercial fisheries in the Philippines. The Badaan Peninsula and the mountains of Central Cordillera form a natural barrier that makes Manila Bay an excellent anchorage. Manila Bay was of commercial importance as early as 1571 during the Spanish colonial period, and on May 1, 1898, the Americans destroyed the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay, the decisive naval battle of the Spanish-American War.
The World Bank noted in a report that Manila Bay is at the heart of the Philippines' economic development, affecting the lives of about 30 million people, 13 million of whom live in Metro Manila. Manila Bay's 190-kilometer coastline provides livelihoods and food for millions of Filipinos, and Manila Bay Port is considered the country's premier port for maritime trade and tourism. Manila Bay and its inland waterways consist of 26 major catchments covering 9 provinces, 21 cities and 177 districts.
As a national tourist business card, Manila Sunset Strip (also known as Roxas Avenue) is a tropical promenade that runs from south to north along the coast of Manila Bay for 10 kilometers, which is the only way to enter the city from the airport. Sunset Boulevard is named in honor of Roxas, the first president after World War II. The roads are wide, the coconut trees are sandwiched, and the colonial characteristic buildings are lined with each other, where the civilizations of the East and the West blend harmoniously.
Serious pollution and poor water quality
For a long time, due to the public's awareness of environmental protection and the backwardness of the sewage system, domestic garbage and sewage from the capital Manila and surrounding cities have flowed directly into Manila Bay. The neglect of the agency is also an important cause of the serious pollution of Manila Bay. In 2008, the Supreme Court of the Philippines ordered 13 government agencies to "clean, repair, and preserve Manila Bay, restore and maintain its waters, and make it suitable for swimming, snorkeling, and other forms of aquatic recreation." Regrettably, however, previous efforts to clean up Manila Bay and its waterways have been fragmented, lacking a strategic framework for monitoring and managing water pollution and with little success.
The Report from the Manila Development Agency said that in the month from November 3 to December 3, 2018, the Department cleared more than 113 tons of garbage within the Sunset Boulevard area of Manila Bay. According to the Philippine Ministry of Environment, E. coli in Manila Bay water is up to 330 MPN per 100 ml, while the safe level is 100 MPN per 100 ml.
In the middle of this month, the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources measured coliform levels at 19 beaches and monitoring stations near Manila Bay. According to the results, 9 of the 19 beaches or monitoring stations in Manila Bay have reached very polluted levels. These areas include waters near the Philippine Cultural Center, waters near Mall of Asia, Navotas Fishing Port, waters near the Philippine Property Authority Toll Company, rizal Park waters, and more.
Boracay's successful governance provides experience
Located in boracay in the central Philippines, Boracay Isle is famous for its 4 km long white sand beaches, beautiful shells and sunset photos, and has been highly praised by international travel magazines or websites all year round, and is also one of the main tourist destinations for Chinese tourists to the Philippines. Due to the explosion of tourists and overdevelopment, the island's environment has been seriously damaged, and 500 restaurants on the island have been discharged directly into the sea, and garbage hastily buried on nearby islands. In February 2018, Boracay beaches were described by President Duterte as being reduced to "septic tanks." In April 2018, President Duterte resolutely closed Boracay Island and invested hundreds of millions of yuan in restoration.
After six months of restoration, Boracay reopened in October last year. The results of the restoration have been remarkable, with large areas of green seaweed disappearing and a two-kilometre-long sewage pipe built on the island. According to a tourism notice from the Philippine National Tourism Administration, Boracay has carried out a total of 7 remediations, including the removal of some buildings along the beach and wetlands, the widening of concrete roads, the expansion of stormwater control systems and sewage treatment systems, and the training of front-line service personnel in tourism skills.
The Philippine government is making every effort to control pollution
The current situation of the harsh water quality environment of Manila Bay can not be ignored, after the remediation of Boracay Island, Duterte aimed the spearhead at the national business card of Manila Bay, intending to learn from the successful experience of rectifying Boracay Island and restore the former glory of Manila Bay. On January 8, President Duterte and his cabinet officially announced that they would invest 47 billion pesos to carry out a seven-year continuous rectification of Manila Bay.
"Private businesses, including hotels and restaurants, who are found to have violated environmental laws and polluted Manila Bay, will be fined between 20,000 and 200,000 pesos per day," said Simatu, The Philippine Minister of Environment and Natural Resources. The treatment of sites, facilities and businesses that are not equipped with sewage treatment equipment, or where the related equipment does not function, is an important part of the government's P47 billion Manila Bay pollution control project. ”
At 9 a.m. on January 27, the Philippine government began its efforts to rectify and published a list of owners, including non-compliant businesses, who had polluted Manila Bay and its nearby waters. Simatu said that if there is a violation, the government will issue a notice of violation, and non-compliant enterprises will be ordered to close down until the sewage system is improved and fully complies with the relevant regulations of the Ministry of environment.
Philippine Tourism Minister Bouyat said that the Ministry of Tourism will also follow the Boracay remediation management model and certify restaurants, restaurants and other businesses that are allowed to operate in compliance, provided that these businesses must first obtain safety permits from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and the Ministry of the Interior.
It is worth noting that the Manila Bay pollution control project is expected to require the relocation of about 220,000 informal settlers, mostly slum dwellers, near the bay. The families will be relocated by the National Housing Council to the Central Luzon region (District 3) and the Kranetu Leshun district (District 4A).
Years of institutional neglect and environmental abuse have made the water quality of Manila Bay seriously polluted, and the pollution control and remediation in Manila Bay is worthy of vigilance and thought-provoking. People hope that this Manila Bay renovation can truly bring back the "most beautiful sunset".
Guangming Daily reporter Wang Sicheng
Manila Bay, rendered by coconut groves, sail shadows and golden afterglow, was once known as the "most beautiful sunset" in the world and became the national business card of the Philippines. However, due to the long-term lack of effective control and treatment, Manila Bay is now so polluted and the water quality is so bad that some people even compare it to "a toilet that is used every day but never flushed." The Philippine government officially launched the Manila Bay restoration project at 9:00 a.m. on January 27, and carried out pollution control and rectification of Manila Bay in a "multi-pronged manner". The plan, which is divided into three phases and is expected to last for several years, will forcibly relocate 220,000 illegal settlers along the manila bay and impose fines of up to 200,000 pesos (about 25,700 yuan) per day on businesses that violate environmental laws and pollute Manila Bay, with an estimated cost of 47 billion pesos (6.05 billion yuan) for the entire remediation project.
In Manila, Philippines, children collect recyclable plastic bottles along the coast of Manila Bay. Guangming Pictures/Visual China
The core area of the Philippine economic development
Manila Bay is located in the southwest of Luzon Island, almost completely closed by land, and is one of the largest harbors in the world, with an area of about 2,000 square kilometers. The north and northeast shores of the bay border the central Plain of Luzon, where the waters are shallow and are the largest commercial fisheries in the Philippines. The Badaan Peninsula and the mountains of Central Cordillera form a natural barrier that makes Manila Bay an excellent anchorage. Manila Bay was of commercial importance as early as 1571 during the Spanish colonial period, and on May 1, 1898, the Americans destroyed the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay, the decisive naval battle of the Spanish-American War.
The World Bank noted in a report that Manila Bay is at the heart of the Philippines' economic development, affecting the lives of about 30 million people, 13 million of whom live in Metro Manila. Manila Bay's 190-kilometer coastline provides livelihoods and food for millions of Filipinos, and Manila Bay Port is considered the country's premier port for maritime trade and tourism. Manila Bay and its inland waterways consist of 26 major catchments covering 9 provinces, 21 cities and 177 districts.
As a national tourist business card, Manila Sunset Strip (also known as Roxas Avenue) is a tropical promenade that runs from south to north along the coast of Manila Bay for 10 kilometers, which is the only way to enter the city from the airport. Sunset Boulevard is named in honor of Roxas, the first president after World War II. The roads are wide, the coconut trees are sandwiched, and the colonial characteristic buildings are lined with each other, where the civilizations of the East and the West blend harmoniously.
Serious pollution and poor water quality
For a long time, due to the public's awareness of environmental protection and the backwardness of the sewage system, domestic garbage and sewage from the capital Manila and surrounding cities have flowed directly into Manila Bay. The neglect of the agency is also an important cause of the serious pollution of Manila Bay. In 2008, the Supreme Court of the Philippines ordered 13 government agencies to "clean, repair, and preserve Manila Bay, restore and maintain its waters, and make it suitable for swimming, snorkeling, and other forms of aquatic recreation." Regrettably, however, previous efforts to clean up Manila Bay and its waterways have been fragmented, lacking a strategic framework for monitoring and managing water pollution and with little success.
The Report from the Manila Development Agency said that in the month from November 3 to December 3, 2018, the Department cleared more than 113 tons of garbage within the Sunset Boulevard area of Manila Bay. According to the Philippine Ministry of Environment, E. coli in Manila Bay water is up to 330 MPN per 100 ml, while the safe level is 100 MPN per 100 ml.
In the middle of this month, the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources measured coliform levels at 19 beaches and monitoring stations near Manila Bay. According to the results, 9 of the 19 beaches or monitoring stations in Manila Bay have reached very polluted levels. These areas include waters near the Philippine Cultural Center, waters near Mall of Asia, Navotas Fishing Port, waters near the Philippine Property Authority Toll Company, rizal Park waters, and more.
Boracay's successful governance provides experience
Located in boracay in the central Philippines, Boracay Isle is famous for its 4 km long white sand beaches, beautiful shells and sunset photos, and has been highly praised by international travel magazines or websites all year round, and is also one of the main tourist destinations for Chinese tourists to the Philippines. Due to the explosion of tourists and overdevelopment, the island's environment has been seriously damaged, and 500 restaurants on the island have been discharged directly into the sea, and garbage hastily buried on nearby islands. In February 2018, Boracay beaches were described by President Duterte as being reduced to "septic tanks." In April 2018, President Duterte resolutely closed Boracay Island and invested hundreds of millions of yuan in restoration.
After six months of restoration, Boracay reopened in October last year. The results of the restoration have been remarkable, with large areas of green seaweed disappearing and a two-kilometre-long sewage pipe built on the island. According to a tourism notice from the Philippine National Tourism Administration, Boracay has carried out a total of 7 remediations, including the removal of some buildings along the beach and wetlands, the widening of concrete roads, the expansion of stormwater control systems and sewage treatment systems, and the training of front-line service personnel in tourism skills.
The Philippine government is making every effort to control pollution
The current situation of the harsh water quality environment of Manila Bay can not be ignored, after the remediation of Boracay Island, Duterte aimed the spearhead at the national business card of Manila Bay, intending to learn from the successful experience of rectifying Boracay Island and restore the former glory of Manila Bay. On January 8, President Duterte and his cabinet officially announced that they would invest 47 billion pesos to carry out a seven-year continuous rectification of Manila Bay.
"Private businesses, including hotels and restaurants, who are found to have violated environmental laws and polluted Manila Bay, will be fined between 20,000 and 200,000 pesos per day," said Simatu, The Philippine Minister of Environment and Natural Resources. The treatment of sites, facilities and businesses that are not equipped with sewage treatment equipment, or where the related equipment does not function, is an important part of the government's P47 billion Manila Bay pollution control project. ”
At 9 a.m. on January 27, the Philippine government began its efforts to rectify and published a list of owners, including non-compliant businesses, who had polluted Manila Bay and its nearby waters. Simatu said that if there is a violation, the government will issue a notice of violation, and non-compliant enterprises will be ordered to close down until the sewage system is improved and fully complies with the relevant regulations of the Ministry of environment.
Philippine Tourism Minister Bouyat said that the Ministry of Tourism will also follow the Boracay remediation management model and certify restaurants, restaurants and other businesses that are allowed to operate in compliance, provided that these businesses must first obtain safety permits from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and the Ministry of the Interior.
It is worth noting that the Manila Bay pollution control project is expected to require the relocation of about 220,000 informal settlers, mostly slum dwellers, near the bay. The families will be relocated by the National Housing Council to the Central Luzon region (District 3) and the Kranetu Leshun district (District 4A).
Years of institutional neglect and environmental abuse have made the water quality of Manila Bay seriously polluted, and the pollution control and remediation in Manila Bay is worthy of vigilance and thought-provoking. People hope that this Manila Bay renovation can truly bring back the "most beautiful sunset".
Guangming Daily ( 2019.01.28 12th edition)
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