Amazing Transformation of Manila

Roxas, Philippines
March 15, 2021 9:49pm CST
I haven't stepped foot in Manila since 2015 (I think). I was amazed to see this amazing transformation which started only in 2018. Especially in Manila Bay, which was covered by garbage for decades. My question is if this is accomplished in just three years, why wasn't it done decades ago by the previous administrations? And it seems these accomplishments were not featured in the mainstream media? The last time I heard about Manila bay is when the were complaints about the use of dolomite sand to create the artificial white sand in front of the beach. I was wondering what happened to it after a number of storms hit the country...
The 5 new Massive Developments and transformations happening in Manila Philippines has been in the trend since it was pushed and started by its new leader. ...
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@DocAndersen (54407)
• United States
16 Mar 21
i was there in 2005 or maybe 2006 memory of the actual date is that it was December/January. I was mostly at Subic, but wandered into the city a couple of evenings. I would love to see it again!
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• Roxas, Philippines
17 Mar 21
Don't look for the garbage in Manila Bay... you won't find it there anymore.:D
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@DocAndersen (54407)
• United States
17 Mar 21
@jrlcentral i remember being told not to step foot in the bay near the base
@Deepizzaguy (94813)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
16 Mar 21
Thank you for sharing this story of your city and how it changed after your time away from Manila.
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• Roxas, Philippines
17 Mar 21
I am quite surprised how the rookie mayor of Manila, with the support of the current Administration, solved a problem that existed for over two decades or so.
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@Deepizzaguy (94813)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
17 Mar 21
@jrlcentral It is incredible to find a mayor that can make changes in a city like our Mayor Nik Hunter has been a light of hope when the two hurricanes hit Lake Charles.
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
16 Mar 21
That is very nice and interesting.
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@marlina (154165)
• Canada
16 Mar 21
Some administration are better than others, that's why
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• Roxas, Philippines
17 Mar 21
I do agree. And despite all the 'hard-core' approach of this administration, which solicited criticism from almost every corner of the Globe, much has been accomplished since 2016 than the decade before.
@cacay1 (83220)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
16 Mar 21
Our beloved President has done many good things to Philippines especially in his BUILD, BUILD, BUILD, There are so many new bridges connecting far and wide in Philippine territory; likewise, domestic and international airports, ports and more .
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• Roxas, Philippines
17 Mar 21
True. This current administration has accomplished more than the previous administrations.