Manila Bay Opens

@selurong

If the project does goes through, then we will one day have to include these islands on the list of 7,641 islands already found in Philippines.

Btw, do you know the current status of this project?  The article below suggest that it may not happen any time soon. 

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-16/philippines-duterte-rejects-reclamation-projects-in-manila-bay

President Rodrigo Duterte said he will not allow private sector-initiated “massive reclamation” projects in Manila Bay because they are environmentally destructive and will “choke” the capital.

 

 

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Reclamation will be limited to government-related projects and those already approved by the Philippine Reclamation Authority, according to the transcript of Duterte’s speech Saturday at the inauguration of of the Sangley Airport project in Cavite City, south of Manila.

 

 

“Not during my time,” Duterte said. “I will not allow massive reclamation for the private sector. Because if I -- if you approve one, you approve all. That’s how it is. When you govern you try to be --- at least you try very hard to be equal and fair. But if I do that, of which I am wont to do, I will choke Manila.”

 

 

The latest property boom in the Philippines has spawned a number of proposals from private developers to reclaim land along Manila Bay. There are 25 proposed projects to reclaim 10,000 hectares from Navotas City, north of Manila, to Cavite, a province south of the capital, the ManilaStandard reports.

 

 

 

 

 

@nenabunena

There seems to be no recourse for older people to enjoy life at the moment especially in the cities.  They need their daily exercises and Filipinos by nature need to meet family members and friends. Unfortunately several stores, restaurants and institutions are closed at the moment. I'm assuming some city parks and city plazas are open regardless and therefore young people and old people should be allowed to visit them.  They should allow restaurants to be open as long as they provide the customers an outdoor patio table, chairs and a tarp or shades however people should still practice social distancing, wearing a mask, and sanitation. Providing these amenities is easier said than done considering that the government will probably not provide them any help and there is probably not enough space for an open air table and seating arrangement for the customers.

In the province and in more rural areas, the older people in such places in barrios could possibly go to the beaches, public parks and into the jungle forest.  They have to be concern of the pandemic still since they receive less medical attention compared to the city people.

@nenabunena

I had a friend whose entire family was quarantined & hospitalized bec they all got covid, from her sister who worked at DOH (& DOH didn't cover their hospitalization), her father died a month ago.  The entire family stayed inside the home & worked from home but the one sister, had to go to work & commute & she was the one infected by an asymptomatic office mate.

My condolences to the family.  The family has been going through tough times and I hope they do recover from this soon.  Several Filipino families are having a hard time surviving through this pandemic crisis.