Tag: dolomite

Cimatu resigns as DENR chief due to health reasons, to return to private life, says Palace

Malacanang wishes Cimatu good health as it cites his ‘stellar performance” in gov’t   (Eagle News) — Environment Secretary Rey Cimatu has resigned due to health reasons and will be returning to private life, Malacanang confirmed on Friday, February 18. In a statement, acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles announced Cimatu’s resignation and wished him well after a “stellar service in government.” “Malacañang confirms the resignation of Roy Cimatu as Secretary of the Department of Environment […]

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Ilang basura at water hyacinth naanod sa Manila Bay white sand beach dahil sa bagyong Pepito

  Ni Madelyn Villar Moratillo Eagle News Service (Eagle News) — Dahil sa masamang panahon dulot ng bagyong “Pepito,” sari saring basura ang inanod sa Manila Bay white sand beach. May mga plastik, water hyacinths, mga kahoy at iba pang basura. May mga itim na buhangin rin na inanod at humalo sa dinurog na dolomite. Pero kahit na may mga black sand na makikitang humalo sa dolomite sand, una nang sinabi ng Department of Environment […]

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In photos: Manila Bay’s white sand beach wows locals and tourists alike

(Eagle News) — The Manila Bay Beach has social media buzzing as both locals and tourists have visited the white sand strip in the Philippine capital’s famous bay known for its dazzling sunsets. Locals and tourists flocked to the white sand beach of Manila Bay in its brief weekend public opening. It has since been the subject of vloggers as they raved about the new attraction in Manila. The Manila Bay beach area was closed […]

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Cimatu attests to safety of dolomite sand in Manila Bay; cites research, previous use in Cebu resorts

DENR chief says dolomite use will even clean, nourish Manila Bay water   (Eagle News) – Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu stressed that the crushed dolomite being used to cover the baywalk area of Manila Bay does not pose any health risk to the public, but will in fact even clean the waters of Manila Bay because of its properties. Cimatu, speaking during budget deliberations in Congress on Sept. 8, explained that the crushed dolomite used […]

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