'Many laws' violated in dumping of fake sand in Manila Bay: group

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'Many laws' violated in dumping of fake sand in Manila Bay: group
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Tila aksaya umano sa pondo ng bayan ang ginawang pagtambak ng gobyerno ng 'fake sand' sa Manila Bay, lalo na ngayong may krisis.

Watch more in iWant or TFC.tv MANILA - Authorities violated several environmental laws when they dumped synthetic white sand in Manila Bay, Oceana Philippines said Sunday.

Government used dolomite which contains mercury and lead that could be harmful to marine life, especially a new species of sardines found in the area, Estenzo-Ramos said. There's also an existing order from the Supreme Court to rehabilitate Manila Bay, Estenzo-Ramos added.

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