US hits Chinese firm working in Manila Bay

THE United States government on Tuesday expressed concern over the “potential negative long-term and irreversible impacts” of reclamation projects in Manila Bay, particularly those involving China Communications Construction Co. In a statement, the US said the projects would have ill effects “on the environment, the resilience to natural hazards of Manila and nearby areas, and to commerce” in the area.

US Embassy spokesperson Kanishka Gangopadhyay said they are

JAPANESE with said Tuesday. “That’s a punch in the gut for everyone,” Recto said in a mix of English and Filipino. “These developments are the sound of empty pots clanging.”

THE current water level of Angat Dam, which was filled by recent typhoons “Egay” and “Falcon,” is not yet enough to fulfill the water needs of Metro Manila amid the threat of El Niño, the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) said Tuesday.

He said the President’s warning that rice prices could go up was “refreshing honesty” that could spur action on how to meet the crisis ahead.

In a video message after he met with Agriculture officials at the Palace yesterday, Mr. Marcos assured the public of the government’s continued efforts to possible impact of the El Niño weather phenomenon on crops.

NWRB Executive Director Sevillo David said he is not yet comfortable nor confident even if Angat Dam’s water level is currently way beyond the rule curve of 180 meters.

David said the government needs to prepare for the expected effects of El

AgNiño, as he justified the allocation for Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage

This was as the Department of Ag riculture bared its plan to mitigate the

(JPPFL), other Japanese lawmakers who are working together to improve their country’s relationship with the Philippines. They met earlier with Speaker Martin Romualdez and members of the House of Representatives. PCO Photos