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| Photo by the Philippine Star |
The rehabilitation of the Manila Bay with the use of dolomite has spawned layers of controversies. Is it environment friendly? How long will it last? Is it a priority at a time of pandemic? How much did it cost?
Did the government succeed?
The dolomite beach is neither a Boracay nor a Balesin. But for those who cannot afford to visit such high-end places, and for those who want to get a quick respite from all the hassles of life as of late, the dolomite beach is one paradise.
For those who are simply curious as to what Manila Bay looks now, and for those who have witnessed its deterioration for many decades and have dismissed it as a hopeless case, the bay is one delightful place now.
The recent easing of restrictions has made it more accessible to people.
People who? People who appreciate the simplest of things - those who find pleasure in ordinary things, and those who don’t have gazillions of qualms about life.
In other words, the dolomite beach is a piece of heaven for the ordinary folks. A few rides will bring you there for you to enjoy the white “sand”, the cool breeze, and the famous Manila Bay sunset.
And you don’t have to spend so much. Call it a cheap thrill if you wish.
If we are to use as parameter the interest of the people to witness first hand the formidable transformation of the Manila Bay, then I can say that its rehabilitation has been a success. But for how long? Only time can tell.
To conclude, the Manila Bay is a humble place for humble individuals, who simply want to take a brief respite from the troubles of life, Covid-19, and politics.
