Cimatu counters DOH: Dolomite in Manila Bay not harmful to health

During the House deliberations of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources' budget on Tuesday, September 8, Cimatu said that the dolomite used is 3 times bigger than regular sand and won't go up in the air.

"There is indeed a harmful effect. If you crush dolomite in a mining area without protective wear for your nose, it will be harmful because of the small dust particles and silica, which is a component of dolomite. But this is not a concern here because the dolomite used is bigger and it is only during mining," Cimatu said in a mix of English and Filipino.[The] dolomite is a form of a rock.

Mayroon pong sinsasabi sa mga pag- aaral ay kapag na-inhale po ito ng mga tao ay may mga adverse reactions, respiratory mainlyAside from respiratory problems, Vergeire said that dolomite sand could cause eye irritation and discomfort in the gastrointestinal system."Dolomite will clean the water from acidic to alkaline," Cimatu said. He also noted that dolomite is used in aquariums.

Environment Undersecretary Jonas Leones backed up the project as well, emphasizing that the use of artificial sediment and"beach nourishment" have been done in other countries.While the DENR has aired their side on why it opted to create an artificial beach in Manila Bay amid the coronavirus pandemic, it is important to note that they never provided its detailed plans to the public.Instead, the DENR gave only a short email, which stated that the efforts will be done in 3 phases.

Rappler also reviewed media interviews by Cimatu. He never mentioned creating an artificial beach last year. (READ:

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