Villar lauds inter-agency cleanup of Manila Bay
Sen. Cynthia Villar has lauded the volunteers and government officials who led the launch of the inter-agency campaign to clean and rehabilitate Manila Bay. Villar, chair of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, said the campaign called “Battle for Manila Bay,” provided the needed boost to volunteers who have made it their life’s mission to help clean and rehabilitate the historic bay. “Nakakatuwa na mas marami na ngayon ang involved sa paglilinis ng Manila Bay. Dati pare-parehong mukha ang nandiyan. Nagpapasalamat ako dahil sa inter-agency effort na ito, mas marami ang nakaalam kung gaano kagrabe ang sitwasyon ng Manila Bay ngayon at mas marami ang na-engganyo na tumulong,” Villar said. In a ceremony marking the 10th year anniversary of the issuance of the Supreme Court mandamus on Manila Bay rehabilitation, Villar was recognized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for “her unwavering support and relentless effort in championing the ...