Manila Bay Dolomite Beach Project probe moved to next week

The congressional investigation into the controversial Manila Bay Dolomite Beach Project has been rescheduled due to the unavailability of key resource persons.

Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon confirmed that the hearing is being moved to next week, or possibly within the next two weeks, when department secretaries are available.

The investigation, led by the House of Representatives' committee on public accounts, aims to determine if the dolomite beach project aligns with the Manila Bay Sustainable Development Master Plan and the Supreme Court's writ of continuing mandamus regarding Manila Bay's rehabilitation.

Additionally, the probe will examine whether the dolomite beach project has contributed to flooding in adjacent areas of Manila.

Several government agencies, including the DENR, DPWH, MMDA, and the local government of Manila, were slated to be invited to the hearing.