IN PHOTOS: Manila Bay — Then and Now

By: outdoorislifeph

As government continues to ramp up its efforts to restore Manila Bay back to its golden glory, let’s take a look at this once-pristine waters along Roxas Boulevard and how it turned into a dirt bowl over the years.

Roxas Boulevard in 1902. Photo courtesy of the Philippine Photographs Digital Archive, Special Collections Library, University of Michigan, 1900/1902

Roxas Boulevard in 1914. Photo courtesy of Memories of Old Manila Facebook Page

A 1938 photograph taken by Major George M. Tweedy of the Manila Bay with the Manila Hotel in the background

Manila Bay shoreline along Dewey Boulevard (Roxas Blvd) in the area of Malate Church, Philippines, June 1945. Photo by johntewell.

Manila Bay in 1950s. Photo by “Discovering the Old Philippines: People, Places, Heroes, Historical Events” Facebook Page

Manila Bay in 1967

Manila Bay in 1976

People swimming along the CCP Complex in 1979

Volunteers cleaning up trash along the coast of Manila Bay. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.

A man looking for recyclables among floating garbage in Manila Bay. Photo courtesy of Inquirer.net

Manila Bay in 2019. Photo of Manila Bay from netizen Alex Tigno.

Restoring Manila Bay’s natural splendor won’t happen overnight. But through the continued efforts of government agencies and volunteers, Filipinos could soon bask in the beautiful sunset at the Manila Bay sans the smell and garbage along the coastline.

via: nolisoli.ph

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