MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers from the Makabayan bloc clarified on Wednesday that they are not against the rehabilitation of Manila Bay. ADVERTISEMENT“For the record, Makabayan’s position is we are for Manila Bay rehabilitation,” Anakpawis Rep. Ariel Casilao said in a press briefing inside the House of Representatives. ‘Wag lang po sana tayong i-kahon na simpleng ang Makabayan ay nanawagan ng suspension ng rehabilitation,” the lawmaker asked. READ: Makabayan lawmakers want Manila Bay rehab postponedADVERTISEMENTIn a previous speech, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered DENR and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to clean the Manila Bay after the rehabilitation of tourist island Boracay. READ: MMDA hauls 45 tons of garbage in Manila Bay cleanupREAD: LOOK: Manila Bay becomes ‘photogenic’ once again after clean-up driveThe DILG has called out the Makabayan bloc for “politicizing” the cleanup drive, saying that it is out only to gain votes for the upcoming elections.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 30, 2019 10:59 UTC