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On June 12, there will be a “Heritage Cannon” on the dolomite beach and it will most probably fire a deafening shot (sans projectile) to celebrate the 124th anniversary of our Independence. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) aims “to encourage patriotism among th
Authorities are eyeing the reopening of the controversial "Dolomite Beach" to the public on June 12, noting the significance of the date which is the Philippine celebration of its Independence Day. Branding the Dolomite Beach as the legacy of the Duterte administration, DENR Acting Sec. Jim Sampuln
The Manila Bay Dolomite Beach will be reopened to the public on June 12, in time for the celebration of the country’s 124th Independence Day, acting Environment Secretary Jim Sampulna said yesterday.
MANILA - Key projects of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will continue even after the resignation of Secretary Roy Cimatu. Among the projects are the DENR-Department of National Defense partnership for the installation of a cannon replica along the Roxas Boulevard Baywalk in Manila and the rehabilitation of the Marikina Watershed. The completion and inauguration of the Fort Drum Island cannon near the Remedios drainage outfall will be held during the celebration of the Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) on April 9 to serve as a physical reminder of the DENR's commitment to rehabilitate Manila Bay. Fort Drum Island, otherwise known as El Fraile Island, is one of the four islands located at the mouth of Manila Bay that served as line of defense and protected the capital city from naval invasion by the Spanish and during World War II. "This landmark shall depict the three battles in Manila Bay: the Spanish-American War, Japanese-American War and now, the