Pollution In Manila

Manila Bay Pollution Report

In partial fulfillment of the course

Submitted by
Frank Vail

February 1, 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………......1 Geography and its Rich History . …………………………………………2

II. The Widespread Pollution: Who’s to Blame? ………………………………….3

III. On Restoration and Cleaning Up Efforts ……………………………………. 6 A. 2009 Supreme Court Ruling on the 10-year old case…………….. 6

B. Budget Allocation ………………………………………………………9

C. Waste Management ……………………………………………………11

D. Manila Bay Mangrove Reforestation and Cleaning Up ………….....12 E. LGU’s Efforts …………………………………………………………….12 F. Manila Bay Environmental Management Project (MBEMP)…………13 IV. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority et al. v. Concerned Residents of Manila Bay ……………………………………………………………………….….16 V. Conclusions and Insights …………………………………………………….....19 List of References ……………………………………………………................... 20

I. Introduction

Fig. 1. Captivating sunset at Manila Bay They say that one’s visit in Manila isn’t complete without witnessing the enduring charm of the breath-taking sunset at Manila Bay – a place where you can go for a relaxing walk with your dog, nice boat rides while eating food and listening to live bands and entertainment. On a clear day, the simply splendid reddish orange burst across the historical Roxas Boulevard serves as a beautiful background and horizon for couples hanging out or for families going out for weekend strolls.

Amidst the skyscrapers and malls around it, Manila Bay is not just a natural harbor and a tourism spot but is also a historical, cultural and archeological site. It is a transportation hub with rich natural resources and rice granary. It is also considered as the country’s major hub and international gateway to its political, economic and social center.
The Bay, with