In its new attempt to improve the overall quality of Laguna de Bay, one of the primary sources of freshwater fish in the country that is now facing environmental issues, the City of Muntinlupa is now using a Japanese proven technology. Know more:
IN its new attempt to improve the overall quality of Laguna de Bay, one of the primary sources of freshwater fish in the country that is now facing environmental issues, the City of Muntinlupa is now using a Japanese proven technology.
Population pressure and industrialization, invasive species and overfishing are of concern for the lake, impacting its contribution to both local and national economies. The release of bokashi into Laguna de Bay will be done at least every six months with periodic water quality testing to be conducted by the LMO.
Dubbed locally as “mabuhay balls,” bokashi were also proven in Japan to “deodorize” bodies of water and reduce siltation.
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