50mm is the perfect normal lens in my opinion for full-frame cameras. 50mm emulates what our eyes see. but many would argue it's 35mm especially if you use an APS-C format camera. 50mm was my first prime lens and I use it on an APS-C camera but the crop factor makes it seem like a ~70mm without the perspective distortion.


^^ thanks much Kuya Kim (joke), este anakngpasig for the knowledge ... :colgate:

SSC PH Grand Meet: 12/02/2011 - Top of the Citi, Makati

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Looks like work has not been started yet. Anyone knows why?

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Welcome to Thread 2! :cheers:

Keep posting forumers :okay:

Link to Thread 1 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=510680)

Manila Bay coastal cleanup renewed
MANILA, Philippines — Seeking to rehabilitate the Manila Bay coastal area, the National Capital Region Maritime Office based in Navotas City, along with various government agencies, has renewed its cleanup activity in the area after it was ravaged by recent typhoons.

Police Senior Supt. Ronaldo Escobar Olay, Regional Maritime Unit chief, said the cleanup of the bay area is part of the continuing activities that started more than a year ago following the issuance of the "Writ of Kalikasan" by the Supreme Court which obliges government agencies to clean the bay area. Read more (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/340667/manila-bay-coastal-cleanup-renewed)

baka meron sa inyo jan masipag sipag mag stitch, tirahin na 'yan.. pero ciempre kung papayag si The Avenger:)

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^^a s t i g

nice view of the bayfront!

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puwede pa lang pagdugtungin.............

mamaya i-post ko yaong mga kuha sa Baseco, paki dugtong din ang mga shots.

^^ Baseco skyline ... hehe ... seriously, di ba maganda nman ang Manila Bay skyline as it is kahit walang dugtungan ..? :colgate:

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^^Appalling! Aren't they planning to relocate them?

puwede pa lang pagdugtungin.............

mamaya i-post ko yaong mga kuha sa Baseco, paki dugtong din ang mga shots.
mejo nakakawalang gana i-stitch ang 'ever changing' baseco skyline :lol:

pwede post sa Major Urban Skylines.. este Slums

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http://jibraelangel2blog.blogspot.com/2011/11/manila-bay-from-port-of-manila-to-moa.html




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too bad di madagdagan yung 1322

abot na ng manila hotel
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^^ haba ng pictures, grabeng stitching 'to..? :colgate:

Just came back from airport and happened to pass by roxas blvd. May tanong lang ako what happened to that grandiose plan of mmda and the city of manila to rehabilitate baywalk? Hanggang ngayon sira pa ren, sana wag naman mangyari pero pag may strong typhoon na naman ang tumama sa atin, wash out di lang ang natitirang portion ng baywalk kungdi pat ang roxas blvd. Ang pangit nakakahiya. Puro sila plano wala naman natutupad.

^^ "Pag aaralan natin yan" -PNoy ... :nuts:

^^ :nuts: :lol:

^^Appalling! Aren't they planning to relocate them?

Relocate them you say???? Naku vagrants and beggars lived, wash and sleep right at the very grounds of the manila city hall. They sleep right across the gate where mayor lim drives through to and from work and he doesnt care at all. So whos gonna relocate them, nobody cares. Dinky soliman doesnt care too since shes bz counting the billions of pesos noy gave her for her pet cct project which god knows how was it spent. Govt people only cares about their own self-interest, they dont give a damn about these people at all.

Relocate them you say???? Naku vagrants and beggars lived, wash and sleep right at the very grounds of the manila city hall. They sleep right across the gate where mayor lim drives through to and from work and he doesnt care at all. So whos gonna relocate them, nobody cares. Dinky soliman doesnt care too since shes bz counting the billions of pesos noy gave her for her pet cct project which god knows how was it spent. Govt people only cares about their own self-interest, they dont give a damn about these people at all.

^^Well, many of them are elected by the people. There are candidates who are godly but people choose the famous ones. I say to people, strive hard and relocate themselves by their own means.

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Pls see also my Em. Esber Blog


http://jibraelangel2blog.blogspot.com/2011/12/view-of-manila-bay-coast-line-from.html

Kindly stitch my photos from Paranaque City to Pasig River. Thanks.

wow

Just came back from airport and happened to pass by roxas blvd. May tanong lang ako what happened to that grandiose plan of mmda and the city of manila to rehabilitate baywalk? Hanggang ngayon sira pa ren, sana wag naman mangyari pero pag may strong typhoon na naman ang tumama sa atin, wash out di lang ang natitirang portion ng baywalk kungdi pat ang roxas blvd. Ang pangit nakakahiya. Puro sila plano wala naman natutupad.

repairs na lang..no more grandiose

DPWH starts repair of Manila Bay seawall
By Evelyn Macairan The Philippine Star Updated December 18, 2011 12:00 AM 2 comments to this post



MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started repairing the 1.4 kilometer section of the seawall along Manila Bay that was damaged by strong waves spawned by typhoon ”Pedring”three months ago.

DPWH undersecretary for regional operations Romeo Momo said repair works commenced on Thursday.

The DPWH-National Capital Region has four months or until April to finish the repairs on the seawall from the US embassy to the Manila Yacht Club.

In a previous interview, DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson said that from the initial estimate of P30 million, the project cost was raised to P97 million so that the seawall can also be widened and raised.

DPWH-Bureau of Design director Gilberto Reyes had said they would add six more inches for the seawall to reach a height of 24 inches.

The top of the wall, where people often sit, would also be widened from 800 centimeters to 1,200 centimeters, he said.

“We and the city government of Manila agreed on the widening of the top of the seawall,” he said.

He assured the public that even if they raise and widen the seawall, it would not obstruct the breathtaking view of the sunset from the Manila Bay.

“We would also strengthen the seawall. The original seawall was not anchored on the rocks. Before the seawall was just put on top of the concrete wall but this time, we would be drilling steel dowel bars to keep it intact and to strengthen it from the strong waves (that might be brought about by strong typhoons),” he said.

Hay nako may pa board walk design pa, mmda chairman even insisted on using spanish style lamps, si mayor lim wants a dolphin show, and a boracay beach along manila bay. Mga ^%$#&^^@##* nakakainis lang. Ginagawang mga tanga mga tao. Lumayas na lang kayo peste ng bayan.

I remember mayor lim said that a budget of P200million was already released to implement the grand re-design of the manila bay walk so what happened to the money?????

Puro press release lang nman c Lim ,I dont know why the people of Manila still voted for him despite his previous track record. :bash::bash::bash:

I remember mayor lim said that a budget of P200million was already released to implement the grand re-design of the manila bay walk so what happened to the money?????

Manila Bay Update, Dec. 20, 2011

Photos taken Dec. 20, 2011

Looking towards US Embassy
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Looking towards Roxas Blvd.http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy234/usthsbatch60/DSCN0185.jpg

Hay nako may pa board walk design pa, mmda chairman even insisted on using spanish style lamps, si mayor lim wants a dolphin show, and a boracay beach along manila bay. Mga ^%$#&^^@##* nakakainis lang. Ginagawang mga tanga mga tao. Lumayas na lang kayo peste ng bayan.


AHAHAHA!! :lol::lol::lol:....nakakainis nga dami ka ek-ekan tapos bokya rin kalalabasan....pero natawa lang ako sa post mo because im also about to blurt out the same thing naunahan mo lang ako...:lol::lol:

I remember mayor lim said that a budget of P200million was already released to implement the grand re-design of the manila bay walk so what happened to the money?????

Naniniwala ka kay Lim? E drug addict yan eh parang anak nya....:lol:

Kindly stitch my photos from Paranaque City to Pasig River. Thanks.

the easiest :D
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Manila Bay Update, Dec. 20, 2011

Photos taken Dec. 20, 2011

Looking towards US Embassy
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ngayon ko lang nakita na walang basura :okay:

klan matatapos???

ako rin, ngayun ko lang nakita na walang mga basura, kalilinis palang kasi 2-3 weeks ago

Naniniwala ka kay Lim? E drug addict yan eh parang anak nya....:lol:

Didn't vote for him. Many places turned ugly and dirty the first year he became the mayor.

parang ipapatong lang ulit yung sea wall. dapat siguro ma media para matigil ang kalokohang ito. :ohno:

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photos taken this morning 12/24/11

Manila Bay Update, Dec. 20, 2011

Photos taken Dec. 20, 2011

Looking towards US Embassy
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Nag jogging ako nung isang gabi at napadaan ako dyan wala pa yung mga porma ng rebar. Ayusin na naman sana nila yung itsura ng Baywalk at paalisin lahat ng mga taong ginawa itong tulugan.. Saka napansin ko wala na masyadong basura na lumulutang lutang sa dagat.

Bakit nawala iyong mga pictures na ipinost ko dito? Sino ang nagalis at bakit inialis?:ohno::ohno::ohno:

Bakit nawala iyong mga pictures na ipinost ko dito? Sino ang nagalis at bakit inialis?:ohno::ohno::ohno:

baka po natanggal don sa source po ninyo, kaya ang lumalabas na message ay deleted/moved from photobucket. Paki check po don sa pinagkunan ninyo baga may binago kayo.

akala ko titibayan na nila gawa... inexpect ko pa naman na parang ganto gagawin:

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5300/5488070548_ab424d1f43_z.jpg

that's awesome, miami beach?

Burj Al Arab in Dubai...

parang ipapatong lang ulit yung sea wall. dapat siguro ma media para matigil ang kalokohang ito. :ohno:

http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee466/protektado/IMG_1791.jpg

http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee466/protektado/IMG_1790.jpg

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photos taken this morning 12/24/11

Oh my what are they doing? This looks so ancient method?

ancient naman daw ang budget, kayat yan lang ang nakayanan, si mayor may proposal na 200 plus million pero dami ata komontra dahil sa korapsyon

Kay Ms. Gina Lopez nyo pahawak yan, maganda kalalabasan ng Baywalk.

poor!!!!!

Dapat ma TV Patrol yan kalokohang yan, the design looks weaker than the old one that got damaged. Those owners of businesses along roxas blvd dapat ireklamo to dahil sila ang unang maapektuhan pag nakaroon ulit ng water surge sa manila bay.

Ang linis ng Manila Bay ahh :lol: nice improvement...of the water, not the seawall :lol:

parang ipapatong lang ulit yung sea wall. dapat siguro ma media para matigil ang kalokohang ito. :ohno:

http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee466/protektado/IMG_1791.jpg

http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee466/protektado/IMG_1790.jpg

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photos taken this morning 12/24/11

Mukhang sinasadya nilang gawing weak ang seawall para kung meron uling susunod na storm surge, tiba tiba na naman ang bulsa nila.

In times like this, sana lumubog nalang ang manila sa manila bay para matapos na ang kababuyan :lol:

parang wala man lang kapunda-pundasyon yan.. kapag tamaan ulit ng malakas na alon, wasak-wasak na naman :bash:

yan nga ang purpose nila, para magpagawa ulit ng bago at kurakot ulit

mano mano pa rin ang gawa...:nuts::ohno::bash::bash::mad:
apat dito pre-fab para maging ok
Ayala,Ms.Gina Lopez or any private engineering/landscaping companies help pleeeaaaasee!!!:lol::bash:

DPWH starts seawall repairs
Philippine Daily Inquirer
10:39 pm | Saturday, December 17th, 2011

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started its repairs of the seawall along Roxas Boulevard in Manila that was damaged by strong waves spawned by Typhoon “Pedring” in September, a DPWH official said.
Public Works Undersecretary Romeo Momo said the repairs, which will cost the government more than P90 million, began on Thursday and were expected to be finished by April.
“It’s the entire seawall of Roxas Boulevard from the US Embassy to the (Manila) Yacht Club,” Momo said.
“They have two backhoes and we don’t see any hitches in the repairs,” he added.
Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson earlier said the repairs of the damaged portions were initially estimated to cost P30 million but the DPWH decided to strengthen the entire length of the 1.4 kilometer seawall.
DPWH Bureau of Design chief Gilberto Reyes said the seawall’s height would be raised from 18 inches to 24 inches while its width would be widened to 1.2 meters from 800 centimeters.
“That was the agreement between the Secretary and (Manila) Mayor (Alfredo) Lim,” Reyes said.
He added that the DPWH would also put in steel bars “so that its resistance to waves would be stronger.”

^^
would the engineers here comment on this please. :)

magkano kaya aabutin kung ganito ang design, may bearing at sheet piles..

http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee466/protektado/Seawalls.jpg

siguro ang katwiran minsan lang naman magka storm surge. :lol:

DPWH starts seawall repairs
Philippine Daily Inquirer
10:39 pm | Saturday, December 17th, 2011

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started its repairs of the seawall along Roxas Boulevard in Manila that was damaged by strong waves spawned by Typhoon “Pedring” in September, a DPWH official said.
Public Works Undersecretary Romeo Momo said the repairs, which will cost the government more than P90 million, began on Thursday and were expected to be finished by April.
“It’s the entire seawall of Roxas Boulevard from the US Embassy to the (Manila) Yacht Club,” Momo said.
“They have two backhoes and we don’t see any hitches in the repairs,” he added.
Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson earlier said the repairs of the damaged portions were initially estimated to cost P30 million but the DPWH decided to strengthen the entire length of the 1.4 kilometer seawall.
DPWH Bureau of Design chief Gilberto Reyes said the seawall’s height would be raised from 18 inches to 24 inches while its width would be widened to 1.2 meters from 800 centimeters.
“That was the agreement between the Secretary and (Manila) Mayor (Alfredo) Lim,” Reyes said.
He added that the DPWH would also put in steel bars “so that its resistance to waves would be stronger.”

^^
would the engineers here comment on this please. :)

Stronger daw oh...e wala nga pundasyon un seawall eh...:lol:

para pag hinampas ng malakas na alon ay buong-buo... buong-buo syang matitibag at aanurin sa dagat. :lol:

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para pag hinampas ng malakas na alon ay buong-buo... buong-buo syang matitibag at aanurin sa dagat. :lol:
Ayaw ko na bakit ganyan Mayor Lim ba yan o MMDA? so Poor
I- PRIVATIZED NA ANG MANILA PARA NYO NANG AWA :lol::lol:

Kay Ms. Gina Lopez nyo pahawak yan, maganda kalalabasan ng Baywalk.

Err .. kay lor calma or any forward thinking architect na lang kasi baka pag kay gina lopez yan baka angkinin ng abs-cbn at gawing extension ng studios nila at mag charge ng entrace fee :lol:

Maganda kasi track record ni Gina Lopez. Yung La Mesa Eco Park at rehabilitation ng estero de Paco at yung ginagawa nila ngayon sa estero de San Miguel.

May b*yag yung ale para patinuin at ipatupad ang kagandahan sa kapaligiran di gaya ng mga nasa puwesto na dapat gumagawa nito. At pinakaimportante, di gumugol ng napakalaking pera, maganda sa mata, walang mga higanteng gansa na mga palamuti at walang malaking litrato ng mukha ni Ms. Lopez sa mga proyektong pinasukan niya.

Maganda kasi track record ni Gina Lopez. Yung La Mesa Eco Park at rehabilitation ng estero de Paco at yung ginagawa nila ngayon sa estero de San Miguel.

May b*yag yung ale para patinuin at ipatupad ang kagandahan sa kapaligiran di gaya ng mga nasa puwesto na dapat gumagawa nito. At pinakaimportante, di gumugol ng napakalaking pera, maganda sa mata, walang mga higanteng gansa na mga palamuti at walang malaking litrato ng mukha ni Ms. Lopez sa mga proyektong pinasukan niya.

si Gina Lopez kasi ay private sector... kaya mas maganda ang result... and I think they're doing that as a charity work....

Tanong lang PO! BAKIT ang karamihan ng GOVERNMENT PROJECT ay POOR QUALITY, tasteless ang design color combination ng Building, landscaping??? etc. BAKIT? marami namn tayong magagaling na Architects, Engineers di ba para laging Baduy ang outcome ng mga Project nila except siguro Makati kaya nga marami kaming OFW dahil sobra na sa Pinas. Sana maitanong nga Press ito sa Government.

Tanong lang Po!

Tanong lang PO! BAKIT ang karamihan ng GOVERNMENT PROJECT ay POOR QUALITY, tasteless ang design color combination ng Building, landscaping??? etc. BAKIT? marami namn tayong magagaling na Architects, Engineers di ba para laging Baduy ang outcome ng mga Project nila except siguro Makati kaya nga marami kaming OFW dahil sobra na sa Pinas. Sana maitanong nga Press ito sa Government.

Tanong lang Po!

Dahil hindi ang mga Professional Designers ang nagde-design.
Ang mga Politicians ang nasusunod.

Ano ang ibig sabihin ng baduy?

Ano ang ibig sabihin ng baduy?

Baduy means local govt projects

^^Haha baduy means tacky.

Baduy means local govt projects
Baduy [ba`dui] is a local term for government public projects./ see it for yourself and that's the best definition. :lol::lol::2cents:

I- PRIVATIZED NA ANG MANILA PARA NYO NANG AWA :lol::lol:

yes, hail to corporate and oligarchic domination :tyty:

Thanks. In other words, tactless or no class.

"Kapag luluwas kasi ng 'Maynila', shampoo ng cabayo ang dalhin at huag ang cold shoulder"

O hayan, Tinagalog ko na.
Sana naman lalo pa itong maunawaan, maintindihan at nang mabigyan ng malalim pa na kahulugan :)

Ano ang ibig sabihin ng baduy?

yes tacky ... to some extent ... ridiculous :D

I hope that Guingona's Design Council of the Philippines senate bill will be enacted so that the tackiness and kitsch revolutionized by our dearest government officials will be put to an ultimate end. BTW, the whole stretch of Manila Bay is already fenced off. The repair and renovation of Baywalk is being undertaken by the DPWH.

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/7155/manilabayunifiedtourism.jpg
Image showing tourist attractions along the bay area. Are there any other attractions missed that are worth adding?

Mission Possible? – A Manila Bay safe for “recreational swimming” by 2016

EARL VICTOR L. ROSERO, GMA News January 27, 2012 5:52pm

At the sidelines of the Global Conference on Land-Ocean Connections, which ended Friday in Pasig City, Environment Secretary Ramon Paje said the government will strive to make the coastal waters of the Manila Bay fit for swimming before President Benigno Aquino III leaves office in 2016.

Paje admitted the goal is “so difficult to attain” but to restore the waters of Manila Bay to “recreational water” quality levels is the mandate from the Supreme Court, which, Paje said, ruled in 2008 on a case originally filed by concerned bay residents.

In the December 18, 2008 ruling penned by SC Associate Justice Presbitero Velasco, the high court specified that the bay's waters must be restored to and maintained at “SB level” or Class B sea water as defined in Water Classification Tables under DENR Administrative Order No. 34, so that its bathing waters will be “fit for swimming, skin-diving, and other forms of contact recreation.”
EARL VICTOR L. ROSERO, GMA News January 27, 2012 5:52pm

^^Ahahaha Keep dreaming :lol:

It's a very daunting task indeed - but possible pa rin naman. They're making progress - let me quote another part of the same article:

The most recent water sample from Luneta shows that in the third quarter of last year, fecal coliform level was at 79,000 most probable number (MPN) per 100 milliliters. The standard is 200 MPN/100 ml. The Navotas sample indicated a much higher concentration of 202,000 MPN/100 ml.

The year-before figure for Luneta was mind-boggling: 3,336,333 MPN/100 ml. Yes. That's 3.3 million! For Navotas, it was 267,000 MPN/100 ml.

Let's be positive! :)

yeah, kaya yan. Kaohsiung's rivers were also very polluted nung di pa masyadong mayaman ang Taiwan nung 1990's. I think this is part of the pain any developing nations go through. as a nation becomes more developed, mas educated na rin mga tao at syempre mas sosyal na rin kaya ayaw na nagdudumi kung saan-saan :D

Thanks. In other words, tactless or no class.

Tactless?

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yeah, kaya yan. Kaohsiung's rivers were also very polluted nung di pa masyadong mayaman ang Taiwan nung 1990's. I think this is part of the pain any developing nations go through. as a nation becomes more developed, mas educated na rin mga tao at syempre mas sosyal na rin kaya ayaw na nagdudumi kung saan-saan :D

Problem is, Manila bay's size is literately half of taiwan's land. Tapos sabay mo pa un makakapal na muks na nasa paligid ng manila. Pahirapan yan...:lol:

Cleaning manila bay can be done, kaso hinde ganyan kabilis. Heck, wala pa ngang projects ang Abnoy admin tapos eto na naman :lol:

It's weird that those mountains in the background can be seen from Manila Bay but not from within Metro Manila unless you live in a condo...

http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/Mall%20of%20Asia%20to%20Baseco/556.jpg

What are those mountains anyway?

sierra madre!!!! :)

It's weird that those mountains in the background can be seen from Manila Bay but not from within Metro Manila unless you live in a condo...

http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/Mall%20of%20Asia%20to%20Baseco/556.jpg

What are those mountains anyway?
I think i've seen old pics before & the mountains were green/brown... seen from manila bay.. that must be one very clear day

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taken by James Evans

Fake at photoshopped yan :lol:


(referrencing the old guy before)

^^Who was that again? :lol: The nerve. haha

can anyone pinpoint the location of that shot.. it seems like a good spot to have future shots of the whole skyline as ortigas is quite visible... maybe TheAvenger knows?

imagine with less pollution how much clearer the view from that location could be

I think this was a shot from a US navy ship.

longitude-latitude wise... like an estimate on the map

DPWH starts repair of Manila Bay seawall
By Evelyn Macairan The Philippine Star Updated December 18, 2011 12:00 AM 2 comments to this post



MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started repairing the 1.4 kilometer section of the seawall along Manila Bay that was damaged by strong waves spawned by typhoon ”Pedring”three months ago.

DPWH undersecretary for regional operations Romeo Momo said repair works commenced on Thursday.

The DPWH-National Capital Region has four months or until April to finish the repairs on the seawall from the US embassy to the Manila Yacht Club.

In a previous interview, DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson said that from the initial estimate of P30 million, the project cost was raised to P97 million so that the seawall can also be widened and raised.

DPWH-Bureau of Design director Gilberto Reyes had said they would add six more inches for the seawall to reach a height of 24 inches.

The top of the wall, where people often sit, would also be widened from 800 centimeters to 1,200 centimeters, he said.

“We and the city government of Manila agreed on the widening of the top of the seawall,” he said.

He assured the public that even if they raise and widen the seawall, it would not obstruct the breathtaking view of the sunset from the Manila Bay.

“We would also strengthen the seawall. The original seawall was not anchored on the rocks. Before the seawall was just put on top of the concrete wall but this time, we would be drilling steel dowel bars to keep it intact and to strengthen it from the strong waves (that might be brought about by strong typhoons),” he said.


Any latest photos of the newly repaired Manila Bay Seawall?




:horse:

^^^^ Yeah any updates? pls post...we need to monitor this guys....noong pagkatapos ng bagyo ang yayabang ng mga opisyales na pagagandahin daw, tourist attraction daw, nadagdagan daw ang budget kaya mas maganda ngayon blah blah blah....so we must hold them to their words....ganda ng plano....kaso parang puro plano lang..

Construction of Manila Bay seawall nearing completion

THE Department of Public Works and Highways is hastening the construction of the new sea wall in Manila Bay which was destroyed when powerful waves or storm surges brought by typhoon Pedring pounded it late September.

The new sea wall, according to Undersecretary Romeo Momo, is expected to be completed by March 15. The seawall project is already 62 percent complete, Momo said.

DPWH Metro Manila chief Reynaldo Tagudando said they are also going to address liquefaction which has weakened some portions of the seawall area.

“There were portions where the soil has liquefied. We are going to address that in due time,” he said.

Soil liquefaction is a phenomenon where soil loses its strength and stiffness in response to environmental or applied stress like earthquakes, causing it to behave like liquid.

For aesthetic purposes, TASTELESS landscaping and TASTELESS lighting IN THE STYLE OF MAYOR LIM will follow the sea wall construction intended for better ambiance and atmosphere.

After the storm surges during Pedring, personnel from the Metro Manila Development Authority initially placed sand bags in the areas where the sea wall had collapsed to ensure the safety of promenaders and contain Manila Bays waters from overflowing.

The DPWH is hopeful that the new sea wall could withstand the severest storm surges.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7062/6895872895_64dd7d3ec6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52541631@N02/6895872895/)
DSC_1170_01 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52541631@N02/6895872895/) by kuset (http://www.flickr.com/people/52541631@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7054/6895873847_2ec9878af6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52541631@N02/6895873847/)
DSC_1184 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52541631@N02/6895873847/) by kuset (http://www.flickr.com/people/52541631@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7186/6895883649_b000115ee3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52541631@N02/6895883649/)
DSC_1362 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52541631@N02/6895883649/) by kuset (http://www.flickr.com/people/52541631@N02/), on Flickr

Undergoing repair of the Baywalk (taken just last Saturday).

http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad116/noli-kun/Manila%20Bay/DSCF2329.jpg

http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad116/noli-kun/Manila%20Bay/DSCF2327.jpg

http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad116/noli-kun/Manila%20Bay/DSCF2326.jpg

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nice update :okay:

Looks like the sea wall will not be finished on time based on the pictures posted above.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7062/6895872895_64dd7d3ec6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52541631@N02/6895872895/)
DSC_1170_01 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52541631@N02/6895872895/) by kuset (http://www.flickr.com/people/52541631@N02/), on Flickr

Pwedeng pwede pang banner! :okay:

Pwedeng pwede pang banner! :okay:

PWEDE!!!

Undergoing repair of the Baywalk (taken just last Saturday).

http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad116/noli-kun/Manila%20Bay/DSCF2329.jpg

http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad116/noli-kun/Manila%20Bay/DSCF2327.jpg

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http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad116/noli-kun/Manila%20Bay/DSCF2325.jpg

Ang sobrang cheap naman ng seawall at ang rupok tingnan at parang mas mababa sya kumpara sa lumang seawall.... :bash:

ano ba yan??

lets all wait till it's done... :):)

lets all wait till it's done... :):)

i agree !

Based from the pictures it looks very solid to me. Though, the wall alone is not sufficient enough to withstand harsh waves in the event of a typhoon, adding will another layer of breakwater 50-100m from the bay will be a great compliment to it.

i agree !

Based from the pictures it looks very solid to me. Though, the wall alone is not sufficient enough to withstand harsh waves in the event of a typhoon, adding will another layer of breakwater 50-100m from the bay will be a great compliment to it.

thanks for agreeing with me... :)

Ang sobrang cheap naman ng seawall at ang rupok tingnan at parang mas mababa sya kumpara sa lumang seawall.... :bash:

It has been reported that the new sea wall will be much higher (higher by half a foot), so what is your proof to say otherwise?

^^Judging by the soil that they dumped. Parang mas mababa un elevation ng bagong seawall kumpara sa lumang height nya.

old seawall:
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l1bz01y2qk1qath0ho1_500.png

DOES THAT MEAN WE ARE GOING TO LOSE THE TACKY LIGHTS ALONG ROXAS BLVD FROM HERITAGE HOTEL TO MANILA HOTEL??

Vehicle charge to fund streetlamps, footbridges

by Alena Mae S. Flores

The Road Board, the implementing arm of the Motor Vehicle User’s Charge, is installing LED streetlamps and setting up more pedestrian footbridges in Metro Manila in its mandate to upgrade national roads to international standards and reduce electricity costs.

The Board, in a statement, identified Roxas Blvd., Commonwealth Ave., Quezon Ave. and EDSA for the installation of LED streetlamps. It is also completing the required number of pedestrian footbridges in Parañaque and Quezon City and in the provinces of Cavite and Laguna.



Escalona said pilot areas for LED streetlamps include Roxas Blvd. from the NAIA Road to Anda Circle in Port Area, Manila; and Commonwealth Ave. from the Elliptical Circle to Tandang Sora.

In the pipeline are plans to upgrade to LED streetlamps the stretch of Quezon Blvd. from EDSA to Welcome Rotonda, EDSA from Roxas Blvd. to Magallanes, and the two-kilometer radius of roads from the airports. The LED streetlamp will also be set up on a 2.4-kilometer stretch of Olongapo-Gapan Road from North Luzon Expressway.

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hay salamat magiging PUTI na rin ang ilaw sa kalsada

^^Judging by the soil that they dumped. Parang mas mababa un elevation ng bagong seawall kumpara sa lumang height nya.

old seawall

Basing from the photos, I think they elevated the wall by 3 feet. If you had been there before (pre-damage), you can say that the old wall is really low (more or less 1 ft.). It's not finished yet, i think they will level the pavement par with the sea wall.

t9_CAzuE0OE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9_CAzuE0OE


:horse:

^^ Honestly, parang mas realistic yung suggestion ni Atienza :lol:

Why not improve the breakwater, mas malaki ang scope neto, di lang isang part ng Manila Bay.

Do they also fix the the seawall at the Sofitel Plaza??? I guess it's also damaged because of the flooding that happenend in the hotel.

Do they also fix the the seawall at the Sofitel Plaza??? I guess it's also damaged because of the flooding that happenend in the hotel.

I think they did fixed the sea wall right after the typhoon. It's the Manila Bay who's been taking a long time due to overlapping and contradicting plans made by City of Manila and DPWH.

t9_CAzuE0OE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9_CAzuE0OE


:horse:

^^Lakas ng natirang shabu ni Tandang lim. Lalagay daw ng beach front at white sand beach o....Lakas amats talaga :lol:

doesnt look stable to me, tiny rocks holding the breakwater..low elevation. rush job to me..dont underestimate the power of nature.:lol:

DOES THAT MEAN WE ARE GOING TO LOSE THE TACKY LIGHTS ALONG ROXAS BLVD FROM HERITAGE HOTEL TO MANILA HOTEL??

Vehicle charge to fund streetlamps, footbridges

by Alena Mae S. Flores

The Road Board, the implementing arm of the Motor Vehicle User’s Charge, is installing LED streetlamps and setting up more pedestrian footbridges in Metro Manila in its mandate to upgrade national roads to international standards and reduce electricity costs.

The Board, in a statement, identified Roxas Blvd., Commonwealth Ave., Quezon Ave. and EDSA for the installation of LED streetlamps. It is also completing the required number of pedestrian footbridges in Parañaque and Quezon City and in the provinces of Cavite and Laguna.



Escalona said pilot areas for LED streetlamps include Roxas Blvd. from the NAIA Road to Anda Circle in Port Area, Manila; and Commonwealth Ave. from the Elliptical Circle to Tandang Sora.

In the pipeline are plans to upgrade to LED streetlamps the stretch of Quezon Blvd. from EDSA to Welcome Rotonda, EDSA from Roxas Blvd. to Magallanes, and the two-kilometer radius of roads from the airports. The LED streetlamp will also be set up on a 2.4-kilometer stretch of Olongapo-Gapan Road from North Luzon Expressway.

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LED or normal, it really doesnt matter. Whats important is they put up more street lights in the metro. Manila is often described as a dark city and with very good reason. Darkened alleyways, dark national hi ways always puts up an image of unsafe and unsecured enviroment. The problem lies not with the installation of street lamps but the maintaince or for the lack of it. If anyone notices, the average street lamps only stays lighted for a few weeks before it gets busted or sometimes gets stoned by stupid street kids. Once a street lamp is busted, cityhall doesnt often replace the bulbs but instead drill holes in the ground and puts up a brand new lamp post. How crazy is that? This leads me to suspect that cityhall officials earns a lot of commission for every lamp post installed. And therefore the result, we see a street with 3 or 4 different lamp post designs but none working. It also make the already tiny sidewalks even more crowded.

Taong gobyerno talga puro kurakot lang ang alam.

hay salamat magiging PUTI na rin ang ilaw sa kalsada

Intnl standard ang yellow color or amber colored for street lighting. Mas madaling makita ng mga motorista ang paligid compare to white lights. This is also the reason why cars and other vehicles uses yellow lights too.

http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad116/noli-kun/Manila%20Bay/DSCF2327.jpg (http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad116/noli-kun/Manila%20Bay/DSCF2327.jpg)

walang disiplina tapunana ba yan????^^^^^

^^Because of poverty and our terrible educational system, the majority of the population of manila lacks discipline and any formal education about our basic laws.


In filipino:

Mga isip squatter kasi ang general population ng manila.. Kaya ayan, ang kalat ng manila ngayon.

Yeah, shows on your grammar.

^^Watch out! We got a grammar nazi over here!

^^Watch out! We got a grammar nazi over here!

Better than a stupit analphabet...

^^:lol:

..kung may disiplina lang ang mga pilipino matagal na sana tayong maunlad :)

Correct, wala na ngang disiplina, ayaw pang pa-disiplina. Mayabang pa, ipinipilit kahit mali na nga.

To be honest, I'm really nervous waiting for the final outcome of this project considering Lim's track record in beautification projects. This area has a great potential to be a tourist magnet and something the city could be proud of or it could end up being a major turn-off.

ano updates sa triumph science over death na statue????

Went on a bike ride along Luneta and Roxas Blvd this Sunday morning and took a few pictures....

On the overpass walkway

http://i39.************/r8upv9.jpg


The seawall is blocked by GI sheet fencing

http://i44.************/2qmeyhj.jpg

http://i39.************/ea426r.jpg

Wow a beautiful Roxas Boulevard! Malinis at puedeng Ikarangal!





:horse:

The Mayor should study how to make those stalls look tourist class and they should only be given a designated area and not scattered all over the Bay area stretch

They should be totally removed. They litter, they spit all over. They make the place a cheap looking place. A waste of taxpayers money.

The Mayor should study how to make those stalls look tourist class and they should only be given a designated area and not scattered all over the Bay area stretch
I can see this stalls in Makati.

sayang kung may white sand beaches lang sa manila bay !!! panalo na!!!

^^ Diba dun sa video na nagcomment si Atienza sa repair, nabanggit ni Lim na pinagiisipan nilang gumawa ng beach diyan aside from a breakwater far from the coast?

The problem with that idea is the polluted water of the bay but I'm all for a major clean up para gumanda at bumango-bango yung lugar na 'yan.

yellong yellow ang roxas blvd....:lol: the yellowfication of the metro continues....there will come a time....na isusuka ng mga tao ang kulay yellow na ito....OA na......

sayang kung may white sand beaches lang sa manila bay !!! panalo na!!!

^^ Diba dun sa video na nagcomment si Atienza sa repair, nabanggit ni Lim na pinagiisipan nilang gumawa ng beach diyan aside from a breakwater far from the coast?

The problem with that idea is the polluted water of the bay but I'm all for a major clean up para gumanda at bumango-bango yung lugar na 'yan.

Took this picture from the overpass near the US Embassy.

http://i42.************/20z6y5w.jpg

I was really tempted to jump in myself because of the heat. It's a far cry from before na maraming floating trash all around
but if you looked closely, you can actually see fish a few inches (a foot or two) from the surface.

And did u notice that manila baywalk has white sand!!. Inspite of the pollution and sewage that turned into raw carbon, the sand is white. May potential ang manila bay. And yes there are fishes along that strip. Thats why there are a lot people who do spear fishing.

Yes I noticed. And it's really sad that the Manila City Government bans swimming in the waters of Manila Bay. Imagine that, poor people are not allowed to swim in the waters of their own country! One of the few free pleasures they can get aside from making babies and it's disallowed.

Dapat nga maglagay sila ng shower areas and changing rooms doon para pagkatapos lumublob, banlaw kagad. Eh di mas lalong may incentive sila to keep the bay clean.

^^
Well, it shouldn't be encouraged at the moment. They're banned from swimming in for their own good. It would take years maybe decades to clean up the bay and make it safe enough to swim in.

ano updates sa triumph science over death na statue????

That was just an idea from one of the forumers. There was no actual proposal from government or the private sector to build it.

Yes I noticed. And it's really sad that the Manila City Government bans swimming in the waters of Manila Bay. Imagine that, poor people are not allowed to swim in the waters of their own country! One of the few free pleasures they can get aside from making babies and it's disallowed.

Dapat nga maglagay sila ng shower areas and changing rooms doon para pagkatapos lumublob, banlaw kagad. Eh di mas lalong may incentive sila to keep the bay clean.

Nyeee even if the sand is white and there are fishes swimming, the water is very toxic. I just cant imagine the kind of skin diseases one can acquire by swimming in those waters. Baka i-demanda pa ang govt pag may nagkasakit dyan.

They should be totally removed. They litter, they spit all over. They make the place a cheap looking place. A waste of taxpayers money.

I saw some nice looking stalls in HongKong and Malacca Malaysia, I do not know how to upload photos here. But if they could do that it would really look neat and could serve as tourist promotion booth at the same time.

^^
Well, it shouldn't be encouraged at the moment. They're banned from swimming in for their own good. It would take years maybe decades to clean up the bay and make it safe enough to swim in.



That was just an idea from one of the forumers. There was no actual proposal from government or the private sector to build it.


I thought there has been cleanup efforts after Pedring. The bay is still so badly polluted with garbage and raw sewage!





:horse:

I saw some nice looking stalls in HongKong and Malacca Malaysia, I do not know how to upload photos here. But if they could do that it would really look neat and could serve as tourist promotion booth at the same time.

Unfortunately aesthetics, cleanliness and sanitation is never including in govt planning.

Mayor Atienza is From the University of Santo Tomas, He took B.S. Architecture. Its a shame he never knew how to use his profession to his advantage. Manila has one of the best sun set in the world unluckly its run by stupid moron politicos. Shame on you Alfredo Lim and Atienza. Is Estrada really running in Manila if yes compared to this 2 rotten eggs maybe Estrada will be a better pick among the worst. Atleast San Juan had the capability to demolish and relocate its squtters at the Pinaglabanan Shrine.

Atienza did not graduate with an architecture degree. He joined the bayanihan dancers. I do hoped Imelda ran for Manila mayor

pero san juan ata bahay nila imelda nde manila....sayang...

Any updates about the seawall? Is it finish now? Hope i can visit the baywalk in mid April.

Atienza did not graduate with an architecture degree. He joined the bayanihan dancers. I do hoped Imelda ran for Manila mayor

Imelda is currently the Congressman for the 2nd district of Ilocos Norte. If you have the chance or opportunity, you can go there. Ilocos Norte is beautiful nowadays, from the arch, to the parks and other tourist spots

Imelda is currently the Congressman for the 2nd district of Ilocos Norte. If you have the chance or opportunity, you can go there. Ilocos Norte is beautiful nowadays, from the arch, to the parks and other tourist spots

Kaya siguro daming nag-iinvest ngayon sa ilocos region.

I hope those lamposts along the baywalk (those looking like multi-colored candles) should be replaced by brighter, more stylish lamposts just like in Leon Guinto in Ermita-Malate and at España Boulevard in Sampaloc

Kaya siguro daming nag-iinvest ngayon sa ilocos region.

yup. Another stylish leader is also their governor, Manang Imee. She has made Ilocos Norte nowadays as a "classy" province :cheers: kaya maraming investments doon ngayon

Any updates about the seawall? Is it finish now? Hope i can visit the baywalk in mid April.

Di pa rin tapos at ang pangit na ng baywalk, as usual may amoy pa rin.:ohno:

^^ I think, since the Pier is also nearby it would be still be harder to get Manila Bay less polluted, i'm sure there is a way to bring that down to a minumum.

I do like the idea of white sand after the break water, they do not have to realy lift the ban on swimming but atleast people can walk and relax down the beach side. Cleanliness should be strictly imposed though.

..wow..I love the pic at the top..I captures my ideal skyline..Manila had really captured it first..

Di pa rin tapos at ang pangit na ng baywalk, as usual may amoy pa rin.:ohno:

Sa Manila Thread, may nagpost at ginagawa na at mukhang maganda kakalabasan.


It will take time before Manila bay will smell better, decades of strict enviromental protection is the key.

Guys na-unveiled na yung Manila Bay Seawall...kudos to DPWH for finishing it on time ( April was their deadline) but dont get your hopes up its not like the seawall that the MMDA or Mayor Lim was touting about....far from that...its so bland...I remember the was smoothen up with some tiles ngayon eh plain rough concrete na lang...anyways at least the spectacular and enchanting manila bay sunset can be seen already...you really cant expect much from the government specially politicians..

Manila seawall rebuilt at P94M
By Philip C. Tubeza
Philippine Daily Inquirer
10:28 pm | Saturday, April 21st, 2012
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Finally, the seawall along Roxas Boulevard can once again offer an excellent spot for viewing Manila Bay’s famous sunset.

An official of the Department of Public Works and Highways said the five-month repair of the 1.4-km seawall is expected to be finished this week, after it was damaged by Typhoon “Pedring” in September last year.

The repairs had to be rushed in the past few weeks in time for the upcoming annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank at the Philippine International Convention Center, according to Reynaldo Tagudando, director of the DPWH-National Capital Region.

The seawall was rebuilt to the tune of P94 million, which far exceeded the initial estimated cost of P81 million, Tagudando said.

He said the increase was largely due to the additional work that made the seawall “bigger and stronger. The (new) structure was designed to turn back the waves.” Boulders or “armor rocks,” for example, were brought in from Bataan, Cavite, and Quezon provinces to make the new seawall more stable, he said.

On Monday, the DPWH will turn over the site to the Manila city government for the final touches, such as landscaping and lighting installations, he added.

lets see how tacky the" final touches" will be

Manila seawall rebuilt at P94M
By Philip C. Tubeza
Philippine Daily Inquirer
10:28 pm | Saturday, April 21st, 2012
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The seawall was rebuilt to the tune of P94 million, which far exceeded the initial estimated cost of P81 million, Tagudando said.

He said the increase was largely due to the additional work that made the seawall “bigger and stronger. The (new) structure was designed to turn back the waves.” Boulders or “armor rocks,” for example, were brought in from Bataan, Cavite, and Quezon provinces to make the new seawall more stable, he said.

On Monday, the DPWH will turn over the site to the Manila city government for the final touches, such as landscaping and lighting installations, he added.

lets see how tacky the" final touches" will be

talaga lang ah... tignan natin, maya maya signal #1 lang tibag na kagad...:D

:cheers:

Guys na-unveiled na yung Manila Bay Seawall...kudos to DPWH for finishing it on time ( April was their deadline) but dont get your hopes up its not like the seawall that the MMDA or Mayor Lim was touting about....far from that...its so bland...I remember the was smoothen up with some tiles ngayon eh plain rough concrete na lang...anyways at least the spectacular and enchanting manila bay sunset can be seen already...you really cant expect much from the government specially politicians..

Perhaps this is why it looks bland like you said, there is still that finishing touches which will be done by the City of Manila.

Manila seawall rebuilt at P94M
By Philip C. Tubeza
Philippine Daily Inquirer
10:28 pm | Saturday, April 21st, 2012
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Finally, the seawall along Roxas Boulevard can once again offer an excellent spot for viewing Manila Bay’s famous sunset.

An official of the Department of Public Works and Highways said the five-month repair of the 1.4-km seawall is expected to be finished this week, after it was damaged by Typhoon “Pedring” in September last year.

The repairs had to be rushed in the past few weeks in time for the upcoming annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank at the Philippine International Convention Center, according to Reynaldo Tagudando, director of the DPWH-National Capital Region.


On Monday, the DPWH will turn over the site to the Manila city government for the final touches, such as landscaping and lighting installations, he added.

lets see how tacky the" final touches" will be

^^ gagawin dilaw yan ni Lolo Lim.. :nuts:

fortunately they got no choice but to finish it in time for ADB meeting... Kung wala sanang ADB meeting, who knows kung magkano pa puede kitain jan...

Bird Sanctuary To Be Preserved, Turned Into Eco-Tourism Site

MANILA, Philippines — A bird sanctuary located along the Parañaque City coastal area that has become the subject of intense debate in recent months will be preserved to become part of a major eco-tourism development that will rise on nearby reclaimed lands.

The Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) belied earlier claims made by an environmental group that the man-made bird sanctuary would be removed to make way for the reclamation.

“The PRA has always been one with the Manila Bay Critical Habitat Management Council (MBCHMC) in preserving this critical habitat. We have secured this place long before its declaration as a critical habitat. We will continue to protect it,” Eduardo Destura, representing the PRA, said in a speech before the council during Earth Day celebration rites.

Destura, who heads PRA’s Planning and Evaluation also said: “PRA, together with its partners and developers will endeavor to preserve this habitat and prove that progress and development can work hand-in-hand to protect the environment.”

Contrary to what others have been saying, Destura said the mangrove will not be part of the proposed reclamation.

“We shall maintain the integrity of the habitat. Add to that, it is being considered to be integrated to the overall development plan for eco-tourism purposes. Together with local government, we intend to enhance this habitat to make it a more suitable and sustainable sanctuary for wild birds,” he said.

He further explained that the PRA is a government agency mandated by law to contribute to the nation’s developmental goals by creating new lands through the use of scientific methods and new technology, to ensure sustainability.

In recent months, the bird sanctuary, formerly a squatters colony, had been the subject of debates in media after environmentalists fearing its removal said it would affect the thousands of migratory birds that breed in it.

Moreover, a thorough study by DHI Water and Environment of Denmark, an internationally-recognized firm specializing in urban flood management, water utilities, water resources, coastal engineering, and environmental, health, and safety risk assessment, refuted claims that the reclamation would bring about floods.

The study revealed that the project would actually even help mitigate the effects of flooding due to rising sea levels.

Included as key components of the reclamation are: The dredging of the Parañaque River to increase its depth by two to three meters; dredging of the Las Piñas/Zapote river mouths to increase their depth by one to two meters; removal of a sandbar near the mouth of the Las Piñas river to improve water flows during heavy rains, and construction of a 35-meter water channel gate to improve water flow.

It will also involve periodic dredging and the construction of a retention pond and a floating debris boom that will reduce the amount of garbage blocking river passageways.

The local governments of Las Piñas and Parañaque have expressed support for the project which is expected to boost the economy of, and bring thousands of jobs to, both cities.http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/357746/bird-sanctuary-to-be-preserved-turned-into-ecotourism-site

sana ang i-install nilang lighting sa seawall along roxas blvd gawin nilang traditional european...

Visited the seawall today on a hot Labor Day holiday

Seawall itself is completely finished.

http://i48.************/i751s9.jpg


This guy took his Labrador Retriever out for a swim on the small stretch of beach near the US Embassy.
The dog retrieves anything thrown on the water.

http://i46.************/f3ssvc.jpg


Grass landscaping. Pretty but not yet finished.

http://i47.************/acc0n7.jpg


Bancas for hire
I asked one of the bangkeros how much does he charge and he said he charges P100 per person
minimum of 2 persons for a sightseeing view along Manila Bay. Not bad. I hope the Butanding comes back.

http://i47.************/10ye4xv.jpg


Waterline view at Esplanade near the ferry dock. You can actually see at least 5 feet below the waterline.

http://i49.************/33b1mvm.jpg

Visited the seawall today on a hot Labor Day holiday

Seawall itself is completely finished.

http://i48.************/i751s9.jpg




As early as now, Baywalk needs litter wardens to catch litterbugs ang maintain cleanliness of the place. Notice the small plastic bag at the brink of the sea wall? Dapat inaalis na yan at tinatapon nang maayos, hindi sa dagat.

Visited the seawall today on a hot Labor Day holiday

Seawall itself is completely finished.

http://i48.************/i751s9.jpg


This guy took his Labrador Retriever out for a swim on the small stretch of beach near the US Embassy.
The dog retrieves anything thrown on the water.

http://i46.************/f3ssvc.jpg


Grass landscaping. Pretty but not yet finished.

http://i47.************/acc0n7.jpg


Bancas for hire
I asked one of the bangkeros how much does he charge and he said he charges P100 per person
minimum of 2 persons for a sightseeing view along Manila Bay. Not bad. I hope the Butanding comes back.

http://i47.************/10ye4xv.jpg


Waterline view at Esplanade near the ferry dock. You can actually see at least 5 feet below the waterline.

http://i49.************/33b1mvm.jpg

Is this the result of 94M budget?

Nahihirapan yata sila mag hocu pocus ng pondo kaya ganyan katagal matapos yung project.

sa totoo lang di maganda .... :(

^^That's DPWH for you, the most corrupt agency on the entire philippines.

94million pesos ganyan lang ginawa

cguro 20% ng pondo kinorap

10% sa .....

Manila Bay Reclamation Revived. Seriously?

http://www.interaksyon.com/article/30597/fisherfolk-alliance-to-mayor-lim-why-champion-reclamation-rejected-before-for-marine-damage

MANILA, Philippines -- Why did City Hall champion a reclamation project that it cancelled in 1992 owing to its potential damage to the marine environment?

The Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) and the multisectoral network Koalisyon Kontra Kumbersyon) on Sunday raised this question, saying Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim should explain why he is reviving the reclamation project. The groups said Lim and the City Council should withdraw the reclamation and undertake a no-nonsense rehabilitation of Manila Bay, following a landmark Supreme Court ruling enjoining all national government agencies to do so.

"Why revive this incorrigible project? Sending it back from the grave is really scary figuratively and literally speaking," Fernando Hicap, chairperson of Pamalakaya and lead convener of KKK-Manila Bay coalition, said in a statement to the media.

He said "it is not too late for Mayor Lim and his councilors to retreat and recall the project. The reclamation contract which was rescinded 21 years ago should not be given a second life.”

A notice of award allowed Manila Goldcoast’s parent company, the Elco Development & Construction Corp., to “reclaim and develop” the area near the Manila Yacht Club north of Manila way back in 1991.

However, in 1992, an ordinance was enacted barring any reclamation in the area in order to preserve the bay. The Office of the President ordered the project shelved.

Two weeks ago, the consortium agreement with Manila Gold Coast to develop 148 hectares of the bay was revived, this time reportedly with Lim’s backing.

The reclaimed land will host a business center in the southern end of the Manila-Cavite Coastal Road Reclamation Project (MCCRRP) as supervised by the Philippine Retirement Authority.

The reclamation project covers the southern end of Manila Bay in the city, including portions fronting the Manila Yacht Club and the Philippine Navy, per the agreement between City Hall Manila Goldcoast group.

The PRA affirmed the 1991 awarding of the project to Goldcoast last April 1. After PRA’s go- ahead, the city council passed Ordinance 8233 authorizing Lim to apply for the reclamation with the PRA and effectively repealing the ordinance banning reclamation on the Bay.

The project is one of the 38 reclamation projects in Manila Bay under the National Reclamation Plan (NRP) of PRA.

According to Pamalakaya, the PRA wants to reclaim the 175-hectare mangrove reserve and bird sanctuary in Las Pinas and Paranaque; the 5,000-hectare reclamation project in Cavite City to transform former Sangley Naval Base into a modern seaport and airport in Southern Luzon; and another 5,000-hectare foreshore land in Navotas City for North Bay Boulevard Project (NBBP).

The 38 reclamation projects in Manila Bay will make use of more than 26,000 hectares of coastal areas along Manila Bay, the group said.

All in all, 20,000 hectares of Manila Bay have been reclaimed to host commercial establishments and government structures and facilities, including roads, since the time of Ferdinand Marcos. These include the Folk Arts Theater, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, the Philippine International Convention Center, the GSIS and Senate buildings and now the SM Mall of Asia and the President Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard.

I think the materials involved on this project is about the same as a 4 lane road with an island divider.

So that's P 94 Million for a 1.3 km 4-lane road.

What plastic bag? That belongs to the dad containing his baby's stuff. There are garbage cans every 10 meters along the baywalk.

Punta ka doon at pulutin mo lahat ng ligaw na kalat at itapon mo sa basura. Nitpicker.

Wala ngang ka-basu-basura kahit sa dagat eh.

Ow, I thought it's plastic bag. :nuts: You should have lessen your defensive mechanism though as my eyes are just inaccurate enough to see your clear shot. :lol: FYI, I'm proud to have participated in Coastal Cleanup every year so you don't have to instruct me to clean your trash.

^^ :okay: marami bang coupler na namumulot ng basura nun? :ahihihi: este :lol:

bat parang walang lampost?

^
Merong mga abang para sa lampposts but apparently hindi pa nauumpisahan yung mga bases for the lampposts. The seawal itself though looks done, wala pa siyang finishing kung merong finishing man.

bat parang walang lampost?

Maybe Lim will be the one who will personally choose the design of lamp posts fitting for the Baywalk. And as of the moment, he is undecided whether to choose this garishly yellow Sputnik lamp or this ultra-tacky modern lamp post, both of which are exorbitant in prices but all the same suited his very refined taste. :lol::bash:

Visited the seawall today on a hot Labor Day holiday

Seawall itself is completely finished.

http://i48.************/i751s9.jpg


This guy took his Labrador Retriever out for a swim on the small stretch of beach near the US Embassy.
The dog retrieves anything thrown on the water.

http://i46.************/f3ssvc.jpg


Grass landscaping. Pretty but not yet finished.

http://i47.************/acc0n7.jpg


Bancas for hire
I asked one of the bangkeros how much does he charge and he said he charges P100 per person
minimum of 2 persons for a sightseeing view along Manila Bay. Not bad. I hope the Butanding comes back.

http://i47.************/10ye4xv.jpg

I love it!:cheers::cheers:

^^^^Mukhang mas matibay keysa sa dati. Ok na rin.

What happened here? Looks like Mr. Lim has not even come near the Manila Bay to grace it from its renovation works. Forgive me but I feel there was nothing done to beautify the area in anyway. No Facility was added. No highlight was done to attract people from coming to the area. nothing was also done to promote or to attract people to jogging in this area. Lighting is also blunt. Even the materials used was of simple cement & plaster. This was an oppurtunity turned to a disaster. Poor Manila Residents. Pleaase Manila Residents stop voting for Mr. Lim I find him as a joke :bash:

Asa ka na lang sa hangin baka may mangyari pa, si Lim wala talagang nagawa sa manila except to uglify it. Hes currently embroiled in a controversy involving him and his vice mayor. Lim refused to pay the salaries of the people connected to his vice mayor after vice isko jumped fence and move over to the camp of erap. What a loser mayor manila has. The worst mayor ever.

^^ baka yan ang gusto nyang legacy na maiwan sa Manila. :nuts:

Asa ka na lang sa hangin baka may mangyari pa, si Lim wala talagang nagawa sa manila except to uglify it. Hes currently embroiled in a controversy involving him and his vice mayor. Lim refused to pay the salaries of the people connected to his vice mayor after vice isko jumped fence and move over to the camp of erap. What a loser mayor manila has. The worst mayor ever.


Agree. This guy really stood up to being named dirty harry. Now he is literally a dirty harry. This Chinese Filipino should definitely f**king go back to China where he belows. Chi Bye Lim.:bash::bash::bash:

The New Manila Bay is Super Blunt Blunt Blunt Blunt!!!!

Agree. This guy really stood up to being named dirty harry. Now he is literally a dirty harry. This Chinese Filipino should definitely f**king go back to China where he belows. Chi Bye Lim.:bash::bash::bash:

Wag naman mayor lim is also a filipino. Besides marami din syang naging contribution sa society but of course those years are gone. Hes just holding on to office to feed his ego. Besides manila was far worse when "pure filipinos" are at the helm like mayor lopez, bagatsing. Manila was far worse then.

^gaganda ba manila pag naging mayor si estrada

^Siguro. Base sa mga interview n'ya aware s'ya na talagang ang dumi ng maynila ngayon eh. Tyaka napagi-iwanan na talaga ng ibang mga city. Ewan ko lang baka puro mababangong salita lang yon dahil tatakbo siya

Well if we are going to use san juan city as an example, its really much much nicer there compare to any part of manila but of course san juan city has a much smaller land area and has lower population.

Well if we are going to use san juan city as an example, its really much much nicer there compare to any part of manila but of course san juan city has a much smaller land area and has lower population.

Actually i find san juan not that clean also pero better ng konti lang, but because its always lim and atienza lim and atienza, i think its time to pass the mayoralty to someone else new and not tested. If estrada sucks being mayor of manila then dunno who to run to anymore. Since manila has really been controlled by political dynasties embedded in the area and estrada being a newbie in that zone thought he also controls a political dynasty in San Juan.

^gaganda ba manila pag naging mayor si estrada

Basing his perfromance in San Juan, squatters in Manila might eventually end up in Taytay or Norzagaray or Montalban.

Just visited the Baywalk today and I have bad news and sad news.

The bad news first:

The construction of the Baywalk is still UNFINISHED! Although meron nang lamp posts and they are as generic as lamp posts can be, a great part of the landscaping finishing is still UNFINISHED!

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My God! Anong petsa na?


And the sad news:

Taken from the same spot where this was taken just beside the US Embassy):


This guy took his Labrador Retriever out for a swim on the small stretch of beach near the US Embassy.
The dog retrieves anything thrown on the water.

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Looks like this today:

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Sarap mamasyal d'yan. Sarap langhapin ng hangin

Wala ka na talagang aasahan pa sa kasalukuyang mayor. binangungot na sa pansitan yung mga pangako niya.

Looks like this today:

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white sand? wala yon

eto rainbow!

^^ ^^ Gunggong talaga tong si Lim!!!! sdf ltjr o gr hr igsohfihgld h tei bje!!!!!

Linisin at Ikarangal ang Maynila...

daw.

Talagang DIRTY Harry. :bash:

^^Si lim ang isa sa mga dahilan bakit wala akong respeto sa mga pulis. Kung milyonaryo lang ako, pa paassassinate ko yan si tanda.

Isang taon na lang paghihintay natin. Next year di na mananalo yan. Bakit ba hindi ipahawak sa mga establishments ng Roxas Boulevard ang pagpapaganda ng Baywalk, malamang gaganda yan.

Dont be too sure about that. Malakas mamudmod ng pera si lim. Nung pasko lang namigay na agad ng mga gift certificate sa mga pribadong empleyado. Ngayon naman nagpapagawa ng maraming kalsada at paaralan si lim sa baseco, panay din ang kampanya ng mga barangay officials dun.

Dapat gamitin ni Erap ang Baywalk at Manila Bay para pahiyain si Lim sa National Audience. Pero siyempre kelangan ayusin ni Erap ito para maging effective yung purpose niya.

Para bang...

"Ano bang klaseng meyor ito hindi maayos-ayos ang Baywalk o malinis-linis ang Manila Bay, ako na nga lang kikilos dito."

^^
ayos, may script pa :laugh:

Ano magandang title kaya dyan "Bilang na ang araw mo LIM, dapat ka ng kalusin!"

Pano kaya matatapos ang rehabilitation ng baywalk when there are only handful of people working on it. Or is Lim trying to delay completion till end of campaign period so that people will think he did accomplish something.

^^Si lim ang isa sa mga dahilan bakit wala akong respeto sa mga pulis. Kung milyonaryo lang ako, pa paassassinate ko yan si tanda.

wag masama yan.


Dirty Harry talaga for Dirty Manila

Walang kavision vision para sa Manila pero laging nananalo sa election.

land of promise na rin ang maynila..

Just visited the Baywalk today and I have bad news and sad news.

Looks like this today:

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What do you mean looks like this today? Its looked like that for decades!

Nothing has been done mainly due to government incompetence and corruption.

^^Nilinis-linis pa namin yan nung nagManila port of call kami!

talagang kapag bumagyo napupunta sa lugar na yan ang mga basura, pero may ginagawa naman ang gobyerno. :)

4 trash boats ready to clean Manila Bay
Details Published on Thursday, 14 June 2012 03:00 Written by MADELAINE CABRERA

...“We will continue to work with other agencies to fast-track the rehabilitation of Manila Bay,” Paje said. At the same time, Paje urged the public, particularly those living along river banks, to stop throwing their garbage into rivers. The agency aims to cut pollution in Manila Bay by as much as 50 percent by the year 2016.

http://www.malaya.com.ph/index.php/news/international/160-news-flash/6293-4-trash-boats-ready-to-clean-manila-bay

Baywalk pinaliwanag, ligtas pasyalan - Lim (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=820722&publicationSubCategoryId=92)
Ni Doris Franche-Borja (Pilipino Star Ngayon) Updated June 25, 2012 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Tiniyak ni Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim na magiging ligtas na ang pa*mamasyal ng publiko sa kahabaan ng Baywalk sa Roxas Blvd. matapos na ilagay ang bagong teknolohiya sa pagpapailaw sa lungsod.

Ayon kay Lim, malawak ang sakop ng ilaw na inilagay sa kabahaan ng Baywalk na mula sa Manila Yacht Club hanggang sa US Embassy kung saan tatagal ang warranty ng ilaw mula pito hanggang 10 taon.

Kasama ni Lim sina city electrician Engr. Ernesto Cuyugan, city engineer Armand Andres, Incheon Metropolitan City international adviser Rev. Dr. Jeon Dae Gu, Easy Led Corp., Philippines president Youn Man Young at vice president David Park at ilang city officials sa pangunguna ni chief of staff at media bureau chief Ric de Guzman.

Sinabi ni Lim, na hindi na matatakot pa ang mga namamasyal na magtagal sa lugar at tanawin ang paglubog ng araw at magkuwentuhan sa tabing dagat dahil bukod sa maliwanag na lugar, may mga pulis din na mula MPD Station 5 at Station 9 ang magbabantay sa lugar .



Bukod dito, malaki din ang matitipid ng city government sa bayarin sa kuryente, dahil matipid lamang ang LED lights na ginagamit na rin sa ibang bansa tulad ng California, Chicago at New York, sa US.

Nabatid na susunod na ilalagay ang LED lights sa Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard, Tayuman, C.M. Recto Avenue, A. Mabini, Juan Luna at M.H. Del Pilar.

What do you mean looks like this today? Its looked like that for decades!

Nothing has been done mainly due to government incompetence and corruption.

Nung summer months, Manila Bay was free from trash. You can actually see 5 feet below the waterline. That is if you actually went there and saw it for yourself.

Fishing is more fun in Manila Bay

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It's More Fun in Metro Manila (http://www.facebook.com/MFIMM)

when i was a child i had primary complex and my mom gave me a bath in manila bay. i remembered that there are lots of cockcroach sprawling hehehe....

Ew... manila gov should remove the squatters...

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I just saw on GMA News TV their story on the newly constructed Manila Bay seawall. Based on the features explained by DPWH, I am somewhat reassured that the seawall will be stronger against storm surges like the one that destroyed it last year. I'm just leery about the planned wharf they planned to build in Manila Bay. The wharf is a good idea but the restaurants they planned to build on that wharf is not. I'll post the GMA News clip as soon as it's available.

Another good news:

DENR acquires 4 boats to collect floating garbage in Manila Bay, waterways
June 17, 2012 9:22am
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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has acquired four new trash boats to collect floating garbage along Manila Bay and its tributaries.

DENR Secretary Ramon Paje said they are planning to acquire 20 more such boats, which he said is part of the government's cleanup efforts.

“The trash boats are DENR’s way of assisting LGUs in two ways: cleaning up the waterways in their areas of jurisdiction and ensuring the implementation of solid waste management, as they are mandated to do so,” he said in a news release posted on the Official Gazette website.

Paje said the trash boats will be deployed to some areas in Central Luzon; and in Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon and Metro Manila.

He said the boats will be used in the cleanup of coastal and inland waterways and river systems draining into Manila Bay.

Presently, the four boats initially purchased are docked at the Manila Yacht Club compound along Roxas Boulevard in Manila. Each costs P1.733 million.

They will be turned over separately to Malabon and Manila, to Obando in Bulacan province, and to Cavite.

DENR Manila Bay Coordinating Office Director Noel Gaerlan said the recipients of the 20 additional units are still to be determined.

The 30-foot trash boats are semi-mechanized, with a rake-like device that can scoop up to three tons of floating garbage and debris.

Collected trash will be dumped onto the boat’s deck and manually segregated into marked sorting bins that can easily be unloaded to garbage collection trucks.

Trash skimmer

Gaerlan said the DENR is also planning to purchase a “trash skimmer” that will be used to collect trash in Manila Bay.

The cleanup of Manila Bay was ordered by the Supreme Court through a decision dated December 18, 2008.

In the “writ of continuing mandamus,” the SC tasked 13 government agencies, including the DENR, to clean up the bay and restore its waters to levels fit for swimming, skin diving, and other forms of contact recreation. — LBG, GMA News

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/262208/news/metromanila/denr-acquires-4-boats-to-collect-floating-garbage-in-manila-bay-waterways

excited na ako sa 2013 !!!sana palitan na si dirty harry! :)

I just saw on GMA News TV their story on the newly constructed Manila Bay seawall. Based on the features explained by DPWH, I am somewhat reassured that the seawall will be stronger against storm surges like the one that destroyed it last year. I'm just leery about the planned wharf they planned to build in Manila Bay. The wharf is a good idea but the restaurants they planned to build on that wharf is not. I'll post the GMA News clip as soon as it's available.

Another good news:

DENR acquires 4 boats to collect floating garbage in Manila Bay, waterways
June 17, 2012 9:22am
64 24 Email0 ShareThis119
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has acquired four new trash boats to collect floating garbage along Manila Bay and its tributaries.

DENR Secretary Ramon Paje said they are planning to acquire 20 more such boats, which he said is part of the government's cleanup efforts.

“The trash boats are DENR’s way of assisting LGUs in two ways: cleaning up the waterways in their areas of jurisdiction and ensuring the implementation of solid waste management, as they are mandated to do so,” he said in a news release posted on the Official Gazette website.

Paje said the trash boats will be deployed to some areas in Central Luzon; and in Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon and Metro Manila.

He said the boats will be used in the cleanup of coastal and inland waterways and river systems draining into Manila Bay.

Presently, the four boats initially purchased are docked at the Manila Yacht Club compound along Roxas Boulevard in Manila. Each costs P1.733 million.

They will be turned over separately to Malabon and Manila, to Obando in Bulacan province, and to Cavite.

DENR Manila Bay Coordinating Office Director Noel Gaerlan said the recipients of the 20 additional units are still to be determined.

The 30-foot trash boats are semi-mechanized, with a rake-like device that can scoop up to three tons of floating garbage and debris.

Collected trash will be dumped onto the boat’s deck and manually segregated into marked sorting bins that can easily be unloaded to garbage collection trucks.

Trash skimmer

Gaerlan said the DENR is also planning to purchase a “trash skimmer” that will be used to collect trash in Manila Bay.

The cleanup of Manila Bay was ordered by the Supreme Court through a decision dated December 18, 2008.

In the “writ of continuing mandamus,” the SC tasked 13 government agencies, including the DENR, to clean up the bay and restore its waters to levels fit for swimming, skin diving, and other forms of contact recreation. — LBG, GMA News

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/262208/news/metromanila/denr-acquires-4-boats-to-collect-floating-garbage-in-manila-bay-waterways




^^
Flabbergasted! it takes supreme court just to mandate to clean manila bay?

Looks like a hopeless case scenario this manila bay.:ohno:

On the good side there is some action done.:sad2:

Puro walang pag-asa, puro kayo kasi negative. Mga armchair analysts. Ilan ba talaga sa inyo ang actually nakapunta na sa seawall lately?

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^^ ^^ If I was only rich, I will personally sweep all those trash. Sarap walisin yung dumi ehh.

Sus il donate a broom for you para you can start to clean up the place lolz

Sana denr also buys trucks para hakotin na ren ang mga taong nagtatapon ng basura sa kung saan saan tapos ibaon na sa payatas.

Sus il donate a broom for you para you can start to clean up the place lolz

Buying a broom is not my problems bro. :), Its quiting my job and at the same time feeding my family is just to help clean that forsaken bay.:)

ang mga basura sa manila bay ay galing sa mga tao sa metro manila na mga mahirap, middle class, at mga no class. itatapon nila ang mga basura sa kalye, then pag umulan ay aanurin sa canal, then sa estero or creek, then sa mga river like pasig river, then lalabas sa manila bay. matitigas ang mga ulo ng mga pinoy pero pag nasa ibang bansa ay okey naman. kailangan ng martial law para mapasunod lang ang mga pinoy sa mga ordinaryong batas katulad ng bawal magtapon ng basura sa kalsad, ilog, etc.

Buying a broom is not my problems bro. :), Its quiting my job and at the same time feeding my family is just to help clean that forsaken bay.:)

Just kidding you lang hehehe

View of Rizal Park and Roxas Blvd as of 28th June 2012


xBJjK_Ka3gg

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The city should be ashamed of itself ! Who ever wants to visit a place like this.

ang mga basura sa manila bay ay galing sa mga tao sa metro manila na mga mahirap, middle class, at mga no class. itatapon nila ang mga basura sa kalye, then pag umulan ay aanurin sa canal, then sa estero or creek, then sa mga river like pasig river, then lalabas sa manila bay. matitigas ang mga ulo ng mga pinoy pero pag nasa ibang bansa ay okey naman. kailangan ng martial law para mapasunod lang ang mga pinoy sa mga ordinaryong batas katulad ng bawal magtapon ng basura sa kalsad, ilog, etc.

Di lang sa metro manila galing ang basura sa manila bay, galing din yan sa cavite at bataan

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These pictures prove of the old but straight Filipino slogan: "Ang basurang itinapon ay babalik din sa inyo" :ohno:

^In this case, binabalik na ng Manila bay un basura sa metro manila.

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^^^^Its saddening seeing those pictures, I wonder how it looks like underneath the sea bed I really pity the fishes, corals, star fish, octopus and other marine life. Manila Bay should be every Manila Mayor's Flagship Project.

This Bay should be let known how dirty it is to the international community so this bad ass mayor Lim would make some actions just like what happened to NAIA 1, although i find Naia1 operator stupid since they only upgraded the toilets. but overall its still messy.:ohno: Hope Naia gets the top place again as being the worst airport so this officials will again wake up and do something about the Airports current status. So saddening how lazy our Politicians and bureaucrats are becoming.:ohno::ohno:

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I really cried. Literally. :cry:
No, not literally. LITTERally.:cripes:

Lahat ng walang trabaho sa Baseco palinisin ni Lim sa Manila Bay for 100/day!!! Wala silang gagawen kundi magwales, maglampaso at magbunot ng Manila Bay buong araw buong taon! Tignan naten kung hindi luminis yan!!..

ang mga basura sa manila bay ay galing sa mga tao sa metro manila na mga mahirap, middle class, at mga no class. itatapon nila ang mga basura sa kalye, then pag umulan ay aanurin sa canal, then sa estero or creek, then sa mga river like pasig river, then lalabas sa manila bay. matitigas ang mga ulo ng mga pinoy.
Pag binaha sila, kasalanan ng gobyerno.:lol:

Lahat ng walang trabaho sa Baseco palinisin ni Lim sa Manila Bay for 100/day!!! Wala silang gagawen kundi magwales, maglampaso at magbunot ng Manila Bay buong araw buong taon! Tignan naten kung hindi luminis yan!!..

agree:)

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back in the days it was really worst, talgang amoy burak na malansa, pero at least nababawasan pero it still not better

Pag binaha sila, kasalanan ng gobyerno.:lol:

Sad but true

Lahat ng walang trabaho sa Baseco palinisin ni Lim sa Manila Bay for 100/day!!! Wala silang gagawen kundi magwales, maglampaso at magbunot ng Manila Bay buong araw buong taon! Tignan naten kung hindi luminis yan!!..

P100 a day?? I doubt kung papayag yan. Sasabihin nila kulang pa sa pagkain nila mag hapon. Nakakapagod kaya mag linis.

Ang sosyal ng yacht club... breakwater nila basura. :puke:

Kailangan ng massive dredging operation kasama pati Pasig River. Pero baliwala rin lahat ng ano mang cleanup drive kung yung mga tao ay parang mga baboy naman ang asal tapos hindi rin napipigilan o napaparusahan ng local gov't.

Ang sosyal ng yacht club... breakwater nila basura. :puke:

Kailangan ng massive dredging operation kasama pati Pasig River. Pero baliwala rin lahat ng ano mang cleanup drive kung yung mga tao ay parang mga baboy naman ang asal tapos hindi rin napipigilan o napaparusahan ng local gov't.

Unfortunately, this thing is one of the results if you have too many people! When can we stop this overpopulation? Anyone?

^
How about those complaining about overpopulation actually kill themselves and their families in order to reduce the population? Or if that's too harsh, then just move out of the Metro?

^^To control the overpopulation, why not send the informal settlers who just 'spawn' babies after babies then whine to the government that they're effing hungry and 'poor' into gulags?

^
How about those complaining about overpopulation actually kill themselves and their families in order to reduce the population? Or if that's too harsh, then just move out of the Metro?

Yes, start with your own family! :lol:

^^Hahaha :lol: