MANILA, Philippines — A group of scientists on Thursday urged the government to prioritize the COVID-19 pandemic instead of dumping crushed dolomite in Manila Bay’s “white beach” which it said is harmful to its ecosystem.
Despite criticisms from scientists and various environmental organizations, the Advocates of Science and Technology for the People collectively known as Agham lamented how the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has continued to dump loads of crushed dolomite in Manila Bay.
“What is more important now is to address the growing anxiety over the failed COVID-19 pandemic response of the Duterte government. Why don’t the government use the fund…
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