An interagency task force is set to file charges against local officials who have not been cooperating with government efforts to clean up Manila Bay. According to Gordove, the DILG will take the lead role in the filing of charges against erring LGUs, with the help of the environment ombudsman. So if we want to clean up Manila Bay, we need to address all the sources [of pollution],” she added. ADVERTISEMENTThe rest, she said, drain their sewage waters directly into rivers that end up in Manila Bay. Cimatu earlier said that after Boracay Island, the DENR was eyeing to rehabilitate Manila Bay next, possibly in the second week of January.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 21, 2018 21:11 UTC