MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has created an anti-pollution task force to fast-track the rehabilitation and restoration of the coastal and marine ecosystem of the Manila Bay.
In an order dated Jan. 26, Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu said the following offices will make up the Manila Bay Anti-Pollution Task Force:
Manila Bay Coordinating Office
River Basin Control Office
Pasig River Coordinating and Management Office
National Water Resources Board
Laguna Lake Development Authority
Environmental Management Bureau in Regions I, III, IV-A and the National Capital Region
The task force will ensure that govern…
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