Philippines’ Duterte Rejects Reclamation Projects in Manila Bay

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By Ian C Sayson

February 16, 2020 at 3:12 AM UTC

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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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