While it is unlikely for people to experience these health problems after just one visit to the Manila Bay, the Health Department still urges the public to exercise caution. Read more:
— The Department of Health, citing medical research, said Monday that crushed dolomite being used to cover a portion of the Manila Bay could cause eye irritation, as well as respiratory problems, once inhaled, and gastrointestinal illnesses when ingested.
“Mayroon pong mga sinasabi sa mga pagaaral na kapag na-inhale natin ito, ng mga tao, may mga adverse reactions - sa respiratory mainly,” Health spokesperson Maria Rosario Vergeire said in a media forum.Aside from respiratory issues, dolomite particles, once ingested, could cause stomachache and diarrhea, the health official said.While it is unlikely for people to experience these health problems after just one visit to the Manila Bay, Vergeire still urged them to exercise caution.
The overlaying of synthetic white sand on Manila Bay shores is part of the P389-million Manila Bay rehabilitation project led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Authorities earlier pointed out the “white sand” is crushed dolomite boulders from Cebu province. However, the dolomite was extracted and brought to Manila without permission from local officials,
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