For the coming first Anniversary of Yolanda, its been all quiet on the reclamation front. But In a span of only 20 years, the country has seen its sea levels increase at three times the rate of the rest of the world – one of the many reasons why the country is extremely vulnerable to climate change. 1. Suspend all reclamations in Manila Bay. 2. Change PRAs mandate, make it the Philippine Rehabilitation Authority. 3. Legislate a presumption against reclamation, that can only be overturned by an overriding public need. 4. Require genuine alternatives in all reclamations going through our EIA system, specifically that of developing instead the inner cities into diverse neighborhoods that accommodate the rich and poor alike in decent, climate-resilient and green housing. And lastly, lets vote with our precious pesos -- LETS NOT BUY PROPERTY in newly reclaimed land in Manila Bay. They may only be speculating and even if theyre not, think of liquefaction and storm surges. Paulo Alcazaren Jojo M Carabeo Anna Maria M. GonzalesGina Squillantini Mapua
Posted on: Mon, 06 Oct 2014 02:37:13 +0000
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