DENR says crushed dolomite used for Manila Bay 'not hazardous', won't be eroded

MANILA - Officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources , headed by Secretary Roy Cimatu, were not able to dodge questions surrounding the controversial dumping of crushed dolomite t

o serve as white sand for the Manila Bay.

During the Committee of Appropriations deliberations Tuesday, Cimatu reiterated the study they conducted prior to the procurement of the sand from Alcoy town, Cebu, saying they chose bigger particles that could not possibly be inhaled or cause harm to human health. Cimatu said that dolomite has components that can make acidic water alkaline, which Leones supported by saying dolomite is typically being used in marine aquariums.

Leones explained the interventions they have laid to ensure the sand will stay in place under different weather conditions, such as putting geo tubes and geotextiles.

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