THE city government announced on Sunday that the Manila Zoo would remain in its current location, dismissing any relocation plans.
Mayor Honey Lacuna assured the public that future plans for the zoo would instead focus on modernization and effective management while honoring its sentimental value to the residents of Manila and all Filipinos.'Relocating the Manila Zoo is farthest from our minds and not among the options we are considering. It will not be the zoo that it is if it were located somewhere else,' Lacuna said.On Saturday, Sen.
But Lacuna firmly said that relocating the zoo is not an option, highlighting that the city is waiting for the New Government Procurement Act and its Implementing Rules and Regulations to be enacted, as those are crucial to the zoo's future plans.A panel of experts will be convened to conduct preparatory work, including research and hearings, to gather input from stakeholders. The discussion does not include relocating the animals to the Masungi Georeserve, said Lacuna.
Rules Out Manila Zoo Relocation
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