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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano called for the creation of a corporate entity that will develop Laguna Lake and unlock its full potential. Cayetano made his call as he sponsored Senate Bill No. 2647 which advocates for the strengthening of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), saying the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) should also […]
Senator Grace Poe asked the authorities to pursue a thorough and airtight investigation on the capsizing of a boat in Laguna Lake off Binangonan, Rizal to make those responsible accountable. Poe issued the statement even as she announced that the Senate committee on public services, which she heads, is prepared to open its own probe […]
The House Committee on Ecology technical working group (TWG) chaired by Santa Rosa City Representative Dan Fernandez continued deliberations on House Resolution (HR) 376, urging the House to revisit the ₱18.7-billion Laguna Lake Rehabilitation Project (LLRP), and the untapped potential of Laguna Lake as a floodwater reservoir and as a source of drinking water. Fernandez briefed […]
The House Committee on Ecology chaired by Biñan City Representative Marlyn Alonte tackled House Resolution 376 proposing to revisit the P18.7-billion Laguna Lake Rehabilitation Project in 2010, including its cancellation in 2011. Alonte emphasized that the committee is very interested in exploring ways to rehabilitate Laguna Lake and maximize its economic and environmental potentials as […]
Residents of Rizal province will soon enjoy another convenient transport option to Metro Manila as the Cardona Ferry Terminal breaks ground.Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles on Tuesday announced that the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Cardona Ferry Terminal will be held on Thursday, October 8th. “Laguna Lake has many growth areas that […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is supporting the government’s plan of sourcing additional water supply from the Laguna Lake to address the perennial water woes of Metro Manila, Secretary Roy Cimatu said. During the agency’s presentation of its proposed P25 billion budget for 2020, Cimatu told the House Committee on Appropriations that […]