A GROUP of environmentalists in Cebu has revealed that several local government units (LGUs) are engaged in reclamation projects to increase internal revenue allotment (IRA) apparently ignoring its ill effects on the balanced ecology of marine life.

Oceana Philippines, the largest international non-government organization focused on ocean conservation, said the corals and the sea grass are filled by tons of back filling materials because of the ongoing reclamation works.

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