MANILA, Philippines — An official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has bared the agency’s target to make the Manila Baywalk Dolomite Beach swimmable this month.
Jonas Leones, DENR undersecretary for policy, planning and international affairs, expressed optimism that the target will be met and allow visitors to fully enjoy the artificial white sand beach.
“We are working hard so that the beach can be swimmable once more. That is why water treatment of Manila Bay has been continuing,” Leones said.
He added that even the quality of the water coming from major drainage outfalls discharging into Manila Bay is being continuously monitored.
The DENR opened the beach to the public last Dec. 28 and 29. It was closed for the New Year, but will open again on Tuesday, Jan. 4.
Those interested to visit the Dolomite Beach should first register online at the DENR Manila Bay Dolomite Beach Appointment System http://denrncrys.online. They will then receive a reply confirming their appointment to visit the beach.
Leones reminded tourists that children 11 years old and below cannot be admitted to the beach area, which will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.