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Manila Yacht Club’s top officer vows to protect Manila Bay

BusinessMirror
December 16, 2018
3 minute read

THE Manila Yacht Club (MYC) sails through the challenge of saving Manila Bay from further degradation in the next couple of years as its new leadership vows to push both the public and private sectors to abide by the existing environmental laws that seek to protect this world-renowned coast that is famous for its beautiful sunset.

MYC Commodore Robert L. Joseph was referring to various pieces of legislation in place, such as the Clean Water Act, the Solid Waste Management Law, and the Rainwater Catchment Law or Republic Act 6716, among others, that have been already enacted for almost three decades yet seemed not fully enforced.

According to him, the Philippines has the best set of environmental laws in Asia and among the best in the world.

“But unfortunately, they are not being implemented,” he told reporters in an interview following the ceremonial turnover of command held at the Club’s traditional Opening Day at 2351 Roxas Boulevard, Malate, Manila, on Saturday. “So what I‘ll do is use them.”

The newly installed top official of the country’s premier yacht organization revealed that MYC will conduct a dialogue with all the stakeholders in Manila Bay to ensure that the wastewaters they release there are safe and clean.

Manila Bay has been a catch basin in the metropolis since time immemorial. Effluents coming from the surrounding local government units (LGUs), including those from the residential areas, commercial and industrial establishments, are discharged to two big sewage pipes near the MYC and the US Embassy in Manila.

Specifically, the group will talk to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority for compliance of LGUs with environmental laws.

“We will seek the assistance of the CoA [Commission on Audit] and the Ombudsman to file charges for those who will not adhere or implement the laws,” Joseph said. “What we will be asking with the CoA is an environmental compliance audit.”

He added that they will discuss with Manila Water and Maynilad the need for them to process the wastewater they have thrown into the bay.

“That’s the responsibility for them to have a franchise. To supply water to homes, they have to give water and be responsible of taking out water,” the commodore said of both the water concessionaires’ share of protecting the Manila Bay since they have their own treatment plants.

Various studies reveal the diminishing quality of water in Manila Bay, including that of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, which reveals the presence of waterborne bacteria.

The Manila City Health Department, on the other hand, found out the higher than normal levels of fecal pollution that could come from animal or human bodily wastes.

Other coliform organisms and potential toxins from ship oil and gas, likewise, add to the contamination.

All these make the bay water unfit for humans as it can cause various diseases and, at the same time, contribute to its filth.

Commodore Joseph attributed to dirty seawaters and floating wastes the dwindling water activities, like boating, along Manila Bay.

“Sailing has not been so good in Manila,” he said. “Why is it that people don’t want to sail here? It’s because of the polluted water.”

The top official of MYC shared that they will continue to hold sailing events not only to attract more tourists, but also to provide employment opportunities.

“My plan is to get 10 poor people and teach them how to sail. And then when they know how to sail they can work in sailboats. With their experience, they will be also hired abroad,” Joseph said. “We’re the MYC. We started sailing [in the country]. So we can get them trained here.”

Established in 1927, MYC is a members-only yacht club based in the country’s capital. One of the oldest of its kind in Asia, it has around 200 active members and over 100 life members.

Image credits: Roderick L. Abad

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I couldn’t agree more. So many opportunities in our grasp if we could only protect our waters.

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This has made my day. I wish all postings were this good.

Hey, good to find someone who areges with me. GMTA.

Hi Peter, I suggest you locate the websites of and contact MYC, SBYC (Subic Bay Yacht Club) and PGYC (Puerto Galera Yacht Club – talk to Peter Stevens) to get more info. Take a look at the locations on Google Earth also. Are you planning to park your yacht in Manila Bay waters or are you expecting to move around a lot on weekends or do you expect lots of active sailing/cruising regattas in a year? There are other yacht clubs in Cebu, etc. Best to come visit the YCs and chat with members to see if the place/company suits your needs. MYC does have good maintenance facilities, is located in MLA, has great food, etc but other places have cleaner water or are based in lovely white sand edged islands. Good luck! – Cherrie @pinoyboats

hello my name is peter i live in the uk near falmouth in beautiful Cornwall i have been lucky enough to meat a lovely girl from manila so i am planning to spend much of my time in your lovely country . i worked at sea as a home trade master for 10 years and sailed on the replica of the golden hind and raced Thames sailing barges , i now own a moody 37 and have spent most of my cruising time sailing between the uk and the med . now looking for a change of scenery i would like to become a member of a yacht club in manila what is the situation regarding membership with your marina . look forward to hearing from you . thanks peter

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The below timeline provides an overview of significant events that not only help define the Republic of the Philippines, but also highlights the history that concurrently shaped both Malate and the Manila Baywalk into vibrant cultural and entertainment hubs.

Manila Bay was an important trading port for the pre-colonial kingdoms of the Philippines, such as the Kingdom of Maynila and the Sultanate of Sulu. Prior to the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century, the region was inhabited by various indigenous groups, including the Tagalog people. The Tagalog people were known for their maritime skills and were active traders and fishermen. They established settlements along the coast and riverbanks, and their communities thrived on agriculture, fishing, and trade. The Tagalog people and other indigenous groups in the region had their own systems of government and social organization, with leaders known as datus or rajahs. They had their own religions and cultural traditions, many of which were influenced by Hinduism and Buddhism.

The Kalakalang Galleon or Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade was a maritime trading route that connected Asia, particularly the Philippines and China, to the Americas, particularly Mexico and Peru, during the Spanish colonial era. The galleon trade started in 1565 and lasted for more than 250 years, until 1815.

The main cause of the Kalakalang Galleon trade was the need for Spain to establish a trade network that would connect its colonies in Asia to its colonies in the Americas. Spain wanted to control the valuable trade in silk, spices, and other goods that was taking place in Asia, as well as to exploit the rich silver mines in Mexico and Peru. The galleon trade was also influenced by the desire of the Spanish monarchy to spread Christianity and establish a Catholic empire.

The Spanish conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi established the city of Manila on the banks of the Pasig River, which flows into Manila Bay.

Miguel López de Legazpi was born in 1503, known as "the Early" and "the Elder". He was a conqueror and colonial administrator of the Philippine Islands and founder of Manila. After proclaiming Manila as the capital of the Philippine archipelago and the Spanish domains of the far East, López de Legazpi moved there his residence. He remained in Manila until his death from apoplexy on August 20, 1572.

Fort Santiago, built in 1571, is a citadel built by Spanish navigator and governor Miguel López de Legazpi for the newly established city of Manila in the Philippines. The defense fortress is located in Intramuros, the walled city of Manila.

The fort is one of the most important historical sites in Manila. Several people died in its prisons during the Spanish Empire and World War II. José Rizal, one of the Philippine national heroes, was imprisoned here before his execution in 1896. The Rizal Shrine museum displays memorabilia of the hero in their collection and the fort features, embedded onto the ground in bronze, his footsteps representing his final walk from his cell to the location of the actual execution.

The Battle of Manila was a battle in the Manila area between Chinese pirates and the Spanish colonial forces and their native allies.

In the year of 1574, the fleet of the Chinese pirate known as Limahon -- consisting of 3,000 pirates, 400 Japanese warriors, artisans, women and between 62 and 70 ships -- landed and began to assault the fortifications of Intramuros.

Although the warlord attacked Manila Bay, he is noted to have twice attempted, and failed, to invade the then-Spanish City of Manila.

The image is of a Spanish book titled, Attack of Limahong on Manila in 1574.

In 1588, in this village known as Malate, the Augustinian friars built a church in honor of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios. The stone church and convent, built in 1591, suffered heavily during the earthquake of 1645 and 1863, while both buildings were pulled down in 1667 on orders of Governor General Manrique de Lara, who feared an invasion by the pirate Koxinga. But the Sino corsair died in Formosa or Taiwan just before the invasion, and the church was rebuilt later that year, and during the next three years, with the use of the same stones and bricks.

When the British landed in Manila in 1762, they made the church their headquarters. Repairs had to be made after the British left the following year. But both church and convent were destroyed beyond repair by the typhoon of June 1868.

The present church (the one in the image) was then rebuilt — starting in 1868 — for the third time in its entirety, thanks to the parish priest, Fr. Francisco Cuadrado, who, together with the poor fishermen of his parish, toured the city and nearby provinces to raise the much-needed funds. The upper façade of the church was completed three decades later, from 1894 to 1898.

The Japanese occupation proved disastrous to the church in Malate. Both church and the convent were burned, with just the walls left standing. Fortunately, the Columban fathers rebuilt the roof, the main altar, the dome and the transept around 1950, and in 1978, the interior of the church was painted, the bricks and the stones outside were made to look new.

The walls of Intramuros are arguably the most important historical site in Manila.

They are near the mouth of the Pasig River on the southern bank. They are 3.7 kilometers long and are set up in an odd pentagon shape. They surround the five square kilometers that made up Spanish colonial Manila.

Governor-General Gomez Perez Dasmarias did the most to fortify Manila from 1590 to 1593. He changed the shape of the old fort to make it more useful and connected it to a curtain wall. In 1590, work began on a wall made of stone. During the time that Francisco Tello was Governor-General (1596–1602) and Pedro Bravo de Acua was Governor-General (1602–1606), the walls of the whole fort were raised and any previous damage was fixed.

Republic Act No. 597 made Intramuros a historical landmark and made Fort Santiago a national shrine in 1951.

The Spanish colonial authorities established Chinatown in the Binondo district — situated north of the Pasig River and west of the historic walled city of Intramuros — to attract Chinese traders and immigrants to Manila via Manila Bay.

Established in 1594 by Governor and Captain-General of the Philippines Luis Pérez Dasmariñas, Binondo was intended as a permanent settlement for Chinese immigrants, particularly those who had converted to Catholicism and intermarried with indigenous Filipinos.

The Spanish were distrustful of the Chinese, and Binondo was said to have been intentionally situated to put some distance between the Spanish elite and sangleys — an archaic and derogatory term for pure-blooded Chinese immigrants — but close enough to keep an eye on them amid fears of an imminent invasion from China.

Today, Binondo remains a vibrant commercial and cultural center, known for its bustling streets, traditional Chinese shops and restaurants, and historic landmarks. It is considered the oldest Chinatown in the world.

The Seven Years' War was a global conflict that involved most of the European great powers, and was fought primarily in Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.

The British occupation of Manila was an episode in colonial history of the Philippines when the Kingdom of Great Britain occupied the Spanish colonial capital of Manila and the nearby port of Cavite for twenty months from 1762 to 1764. The occupation was an extension of the larger Seven Years' War between Britain and France, which Spain had recently entered on the side of the French.

The British wanted to use Manila as an entrepôt for trade in the region, particularly with China. In addition, the Spanish agreed to deliver a ransom to the British in exchange for the city being spared from any further sacking. The resistance from the provisional Spanish colonial government established by members of the Royal Audience of Manila led by Lieutenant Governor Simón de Anda y Salazar and their Filipino troops prevented British forces from expanding their control of the territory beyond the neighboring towns of Manila and Cavite.

The Manila Boat Club is the oldest existing club in Manila and its founding dates from 1895 when it welcomed affluent members of society, whilst portraying itself as the epitome of prosperity. The Club of those years was situated on Manila Bay on what is now Roxas Boulevard.

In the course of its existence, the club has moved four times. The first movement took place in the early part of the present century to the north bank of the Pasig River at Calle Nagtahan, Santa Mesa. In 1909, the Club transferred to the Isla de Provisor where it remained until the end of 1918.

Throughout the 20s, the Club was on the lookout for a new site and finally at the end of 1931 an arrangement was made to lease the property upon which the Club now stands. A bond issue was floated to raise Php 7,000 for erection of a clubhouse and the building was completed and declared open on July 30th in 1932. Just over two months later, a general meeting was held in the new premises to constitute the Club as a corporation.

The Philippine Revolution is one of the most important events in the country’s history, awakening a proud sense of nationalism for generations of Filipinos to come. In a period of heavy struggle and conflict, Filipinos of different backgrounds united with a common goal: to resist colonialism.

The Philippine Revolution, also called the Tagalog War, was a conflict waged by the Filipino revolutionaries against the Spanish colonial authorities in an attempt to win the country's independence.

The Philippine Revolution began on August 24, 1896, when the Spanish authorities discovered the Katipunan , an anticolonial secret organization. The Katipunan , led by Andrés Bonifacio, began to influence much of the Philippines, taking full advantage of Spanish failures against Cuban nationalists in 1895 and declaring Spain a weakened empire.

The Battle of Manila Bay, also known as the Battle of Cavite, took place in Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. On May 1, 1898, the United States Asiatic Squadron, led by Commodore George Dewey, defeated the Spanish Navy in a surprise attack, effectively ending Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines, resulting in the transfer of the Philippines from Spanish to American colonial rule.

In August 1898, U.S. forces occupied Manila and denied the independent — as declared by revolutionary leader Emilio Aguinaldo — Philippine Republic's troops entry into the city. That fall, Spain and the United States negotiated the Philippines' status at Paris without Filipino consultation. The U.S. Senate and the American public debated the Treaty of Paris, which granted the United States "sovereignty" over the Philippine Islands for $20 million. The discussion emphasized the economic costs and benefits of imperialism to the United States and the political and racial repercussions of colonial conquest.

When U.S. troops fired on Philippine troops in February 1899, the Philippine-American War erupted. The U.S. Senate narrowly passed the Treaty of Paris, and the U.S. military enforced its provisions over the next three years through a bloody, racialized war of aggression. Following ten months of failed conventional combat, Philippine troops adopted guerrilla tactics, which American forces ultimately defeated only through the devastation of civilian property, the "reconcentration" of rural populations, and the torture and killing of prisoners, combined with a policy of "attraction" aimed at Filipino elites. While Filipino revolutionaries sought freedom and independent nationhood, a U.S.-based "anti-imperialist" movement challenged the invasion as immoral in both ends and means.

The United States of America exercised formal colonial rule over the Philippines, its largest overseas colony, between 1899 and 1946. American economic and strategic interests in Asia and the Pacific were increasing in the late 1890s in the wake of an industrial depression and in the face of global, inter-imperial competition. Spanish colonialism was simultaneously being weakened by revolts in Cuba and the Philippines, its largest remaining colonies.

Carried out in the name of promoting "self-government" over an indefinite but calibrated timetable, U.S. colonial rule in the Philippines was characterized politically by authoritarian bureaucracy and one-party state-building with the collaboration of Filipino elites at its core. The colonial state was inaugurated with a Sedition Act that banned expressions in support of Philippine independence, a Banditry Act that criminalized ongoing resistance, and a Reconcentration Act that authorized the mass relocation of rural populations.

In the interests of "pacification," American civilian proconsuls in the Philippine Commission, initially led by William Howard Taft, sponsored the Federalista Party under influential Manila-based elites. The party developed into a functioning patronage network and political monopoly in support of "Americanization" and, initially, U.S. statehood for the Philippines.

Philippine-American colonialism also transformed both the Philippines and the United States in cultural terms. In the Philippines, the colonial state introduced a secular, free public school system that emphasized the English language (believed by U. S. officials to be the inherent medium of "free" institutions), along with industrial and manual training to facilitate capitalist economic development. While the Filipino elite retained and developed Spanish as a language of literature, politics, and prestige into the 1920s—often contrasted with "vulgar" Americanism—Filipinos increasingly learned and transformed English and used it to their own purposes.

The first shipyard in the Manila Bay area was established in the district of Pandacan, Manila, in 1904 by the Elizalde and Company.

This shipyard was one of the earliest and most significant shipyards in the Philippines, playing a crucial role in the development of the country's maritime industry. The Elizalde and Company shipyard produced a wide range of ships, including passenger liners, cargo vessels, and warships. It was known for its innovative designs and high-quality workmanship, and it helped to establish the Philippines as a major player in the maritime industry in the early 20th century.

The Elizalde and Company shipyard is no longer operational today. The shipyard, which was located in the district of Pandacan in Manila, played a significant role in the development of the Philippine maritime industry in the early 20th century, but it eventually ceased operations due to changes in the industry.

In recent years, there have been efforts to revitalize the maritime industry in the Philippines, including the shipbuilding and ship repair sector. Several modern shipyards have been established in the Manila Bay area and other parts of the country, and there is renewed interest in developing the industry to take advantage of the Philippines' strategic location and skilled workforce.

Roxas Boulevard, a major thoroughfare along the shore of Manila Bay, was developed.

This waterfront boulevard, famed for the Manila Bay sunset, was originally called Cavite Boulevard. It was later renamed Dewey Boulevard after Admiral George Dewey, who defeated the Spanish Navy in the Battle of Manila Bay. During the Japanese occupation, it was called Heiwa Boulevard and finally, it was called Roxas Boulevard by the 1960s, in honor of President Manuel Roxas.

Manila Bay emerges as a hub for commercial and trade activities, with the construction of piers and wharves. The area attracts both local and foreign businessmen, leading to the development of hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues.

The Manila Hotel , a luxury hotel overlooking Manila Bay, was completed.

Rizal Park, also known as Luneta Park, was originally created as a public garden by Spanish architect and urban planner Daniel Burnham in 1902 during the American colonial period in the Philippines.

The park was officially opened to the public on December 30, 1926, to coincide with the commemoration of the death anniversary of the Philippine national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, who was executed by the Spanish colonial government on December 30, 1896. Since then, Rizal Park has become a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, with many historical landmarks and attractions located within its grounds.

Malate becomes a popular residential area for American expatriates and Filipino elites, leading to the development of restaurants, cafes, and theaters.

The nightlife scene in Malate begins to emerge with the opening of dance clubs, cabarets, and theaters. One of the most popular venues was the Life Theater , which hosted live performances, plays, and film screenings.

The Philippine Navy officially opened its headquarters and main base along Roxas Boulevard in Manila in 1940.

The base, which was known as the Philippine Navy Headquarters and Naval Station, was constructed with the assistance of the United States and was designed to accommodate the Navy's growing fleet and support its operations. Over the years, the base has undergone several renovations and upgrades to keep pace with the changing needs and capabilities of the Navy.

The original headquarters of the Philippine Navy was located at Port Area, Manila, which is situated near the mouth of the Pasig River and the Manila Bay.

During World War II, Manila Bay became a battleground between American and Japanese forces.

On December 7, 1941, the Japanese launched a surprise attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and subsequently invaded the Philippines.

On January 2, 1942, the Japanese captured Manila, and Manila Bay became a vital base for Japanese military operations in the region. The Philippines was under Imperial Japanese occupation for three years. The Manila Hotel was used as a headquarters by the Japanese military during this time.

The image is of the Japanese Imperial Army.

The battle for the liberation of Manila — waged from February 3 to March 3, 1945, between Philippine and American forces, and the Imperial Japanese forces — is widely considered to be one of the greatest tragedies of the Second World War. One hundred thousand men, women, and children perished. Architectural heritage was reduced to rubble—the City of Manila was the second most devastated Allied capital of World War II.

During this battle, the American forces launched a major offensive to recapture the Philippines. The battle resulted in the defeat of the Japanese and the eventual liberation of Manila and the Philippines.

World War II and the Japanese occupation led to the destruction of many buildings and structures in Manila Bay and Malate. Reconstruction efforts begin after the war, with the development of new buildings and infrastructure.

The Rizal Park Grandstand, also known as the Independence Grandstand, is located in the eastern section of Rizal Park facing Roxas Boulevard — and Manila Bay behind it.

The Grandstand was built in 1935 to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Philippine Independence from American colonial rule. The structure was designed by architect Juan Arellano and built under the supervision of the Bureau of Public Works.

The Grandstand has been the site of many significant events in Philippine history, including the proclamation of Philippine independence by President Manuel L. Quezon on July 4, 1946. It has also been the venue for numerous political rallies, cultural performances, and sports events.

Today, the Grandstand continues to serve as a landmark and gathering place for the Filipino people.

The original Manila Yacht Club (MYC) — located along the Pasig River — was heavily damaged during World War II; its facilities were destroyed.

In the mid-1940s, the MYC was rebuilt and relocated to its current location along Roxas Boulevard in Manila.

THE Manila Zoo, known officially as the Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden, is one of the frequently visited places in the City of Manila. First opened in 1959, the zoo is the go-to place for field trips or excursions for children as they get to see wildlife from the Philippines and various parts of the world.

The Manila Zoo re-opened to the public after its first major renovation which started in 2019 after the DENR called out the lack of proper sewage system in the facility.

This 5.5-hectare facility is located along Adriatico Street in Malate, Manila.

Although the original chancery of the US Embassy in Manila was built in 1940 along A. Mabini Street, the current and main embassy building -- situated along the intersection of Roxas Boulevard and United Nations Avenue -- was completed in 1960. The Embassy has undergone several expansions and renovations over the years to accommodate the embassy's growing staff and function.

Malate becomes known as the center of Manila's bohemian culture, attracting artists, writers, musicians, and intellectuals. The area is also known for its lively nightlife scene with the opening of bars, nightclubs, and discos.

The construction of the Cultural Center of the Philippines complex along Roxas Boulevard -- started in 1966 -- brought more development to the area.

At 7:17 pm on September 23, 1972, President Ferdinand Marcos announced on television that he had placed the entirety of the Philippines under martial law.

This marked the beginning of a 14-year period of one-man rule that would effectively last until Marcos was exiled from the country on February 25, 1986.

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After Marcos was ousted, it is alleged that government investigators discovered that the declaration of martial law had also allowed the Marcoses to hide secret stashes of unexplained wealth.

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The project, formerly known as Boulevard 2000, was initiated by Imelda Marcos in 1977, with the creation of the Public Estate Authority (now Philippine Reclamation Authority) to manage the project. By the end of the Marcos rule in 1986, 660 hectares had been reclaimed, including the 77-hectare (190-acre) Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex.

On January 25, 2017, President Rodrigo Duterte signed Executive Order No. 35 and was organized as Manila Bay Freeport Zone.

The area is most well known for being home of the SM Mall of Asia, the third largest mall in the Philippines; Aseana City, an integrated mixed-use central business district serving the Bay Area; Solaire, Okada and Entertainment City — Las Vegas-style casinos with amusement parks, theaters, office building, hotels, residential buildings and resorts.

Bay City remains consistently under development, experiencing incredible growth and prosperity.

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The area also becomes known for its street parties and festivals, such as the annual Malate Literary Festival.

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When Alfredo Lim became city mayor in 2007, he proceeded to get rid of the restaurant-bars and other commercial establishments along the Baywalk.

Shortly afterward, informal settlers moved in and occupied the area, and the once vibrant seaside promenade dramatically changed.

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Apparently unnoticed, unacknowledged, or worse, met with a shoulder shrug and lack of concern at the time, the area along and around Roxas Boulevard began a heartbreaking, quiet — almost secret — and slow deterioration, mostly due to increasing pollution.

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The Manila Baywalk was temporarily closed to the public due to pollution and sanitation issues.

The Manila Baywalk was reopened after undergoing rehabilitation and cleanup efforts by the city government and various environmental groups.

Shortly thereafter, Mother Nature again and again proved that the pollution problem was deep, and it was not something that could be solved cosmetically or without significant focus and planning.

Although likely far slower than environmentalists and nature lovers would have preferred, behind the scenes, plans for the upcoming "Battle for Manila Bay" — the government's response to the Supreme Court Mandamus of 2008 — had already begun.

Maybe as an unintentional effort to breathe life into the area, The Manila Ocean Park opens to the public.

The Manila Ocean Park complex is a marine-themed park and oceanarium located along Manila Bay, adjacent to Rizal Park. It opened in 2008 and features a variety of attractions and exhibits, including an oceanarium, a marine-themed mall, a hotel, and several restaurants and cafes.

The oceanarium is one of the main attractions of the complex and features a wide variety of marine life from different parts of the world. The park also offers various interactive experiences for visitors, such as swimming with sharks, feeding fish, and a glass-bottom boat ride. Hotel H2O is located within the Manila Ocean Park complex and is a unique hotel that offers guests the opportunity to stay in aquarium-themed rooms. The hotel has 147 rooms, each featuring an aquarium wall that allows guests to see different species of marine life.

Even though in 1993, the Manila City Council passed City Ordinance 7777 which banned any form of reclamation along Manila Bay from the US Embassy to the CCP Complex, the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) received approval for various reclamation projects in that exact area: in front of the Manila Baywalk.

These reclamation projects include the Manila Bay Sustainable Development Master Plan, which aims to reclaim about 2,000 hectares of land along the Manila Bay shoreline for mixed-use developments and other infrastructure projects. The plan has been controversial, with concerns raised about its potential environmental impact and the displacement of fishing communities in the area.

It must be noted also that the land the United States Embassy, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, the Sofitel Hotel, the MOA, nearly all of Bay City (casinos, hotels, shopping malls), et cetera, are all resting now on reclaimed lands; therefore, the idea of reclaimed land somewhere in-between the US Embassy and the Manila Yacht Club area would seem quite likely.

The Philippine government launched the Manila Bay Rehabilitation Program — endearingly termed The Battle for Manila Bay , an obvious historical and hopeful, inspiring reference — a multi-agency effort aimed at improving the water quality and environmental conditions of Manila Bay. The program involves various initiatives such as cleanup drives, relocation of informal settlers along the bay, and the enforcement of environmental regulations on businesses and industries operating in the area.

The DENR announced plans to construct a beach using crushed dolomite rocks as part of the Manila Bay Rehabilitation Program.

The City of Manila government announced plans to once again redevelop the Manila Baywalk area, which had badly fallen into disrepair over the past few decades.

The redevelopment will involve upgrading the walkway and adding new amenities such as public restrooms, seating areas and lighting fixtures.

This work continues still today.

The Manila Baywalk Dolomite Beach was inaugurated and permanently opened to the public.

The Manila Bay Rehabilitation Program continues concurrently alongside the rehabilitation and restoration of several historical landmarks in the Manila Bay area — some completed, some ongoing — including the Manila Metropolitan Theater, the National Museum of Fine Arts, and the Fort Santiago complex in Intramuros. Additionally, several private sector developers have also invested in the Manila Bay area, with plans to construct mixed-use developments, residential towers, and other commercial projects along the Bay.

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The Manila Yacht Club (MYC), established in 1927, is a member’s only Club and is the country’s premier yacht club. Considered as a social and sporting Mecca, much of the Philippines boating activities are based at the MYC.

89 years on, the Club remains today, the country’s premiere yacht club due to its strong traditions and rich historic past. The Club is a yachting hub in Southeast Asia committed to the promotion of all forms of water activities.

Past MYC Commo. Juan Marcos C. Arellano Offshore Sailing

When it comes to maintenance of member’s yachts, the MYC Yard facilities have been upgraded to include a 15-ton travel lift capable of lifting yachts up to 50 feet and a slipway for larger heavier yachts. A hardstand area, work dock, and concrete launching ramp are also available.

The 2015-2016 Boating Season formally began with the Club’s traditional Opening Day celebrated last Saturday, October 10, 2015.

RAdm. Bayani R. Gaerlan AFP, Chief of Naval Staff, was guest of honor. He joined Commodore Francisco P. Garcia, Club Directors and other club members to celebrate this colorful annual event.

The Philippine Coast Guard 101st Auxiliary commanded by Rear Admiral Winifredo E. Villanueva, together with the MYC 201st Naval Affiliated Reserved Squadron, joined the day’s festivities.

The MYC offers members extensive dining and restaurant facilities; The Clubhouse Veranda now features an attractive array of Chinese, Spanish and Filipino cuisine in its daily menu offerings and the opportunity to enjoy the famous Manila Bay Sunset. Formal Dining is offered at the Diamond Helm Room. And a range of private function facilities can cater to anything from small family gatherings or business lunches to grand ball functions catering to 100 or more.

Visiting yachts and their crews are welcome to the Club. The Manila Yacht Club is situated within a closed basin protected by a typhoon-proof breakwater.

Visiting yachts up to 60 feet may be moored inside the basin, Yachts above 60 feet may anchor outside the basin and transfer by dinghy or service boat to the main clubhouse. Upon arrival, visitors should register with the Administration office and introduce themselves to the Club officers.

MYC Maricaban Properties

75 Nautical Miles from Manila, Maricaban Island, Batangas, is a good out-of-town destination for MYC boat owners of both sailboats and motorboats, and for the other MYC Sailing and Boating Programs.

The Yellow brick tracker is a rugged and fully self-contained battery operated tracker which works anywhere on Earth. The standalone marine safety, tracking, and communications unit is now available for Rent from the MYC Sailing and Race Office.

Friends and family can now have the peace of mind of easily tracking your adventure on Google Maps or Google Satellite View.

The Manila Yacht Club is located at 2351 Roxas Boulevard, Malate, Manila. Contact No. 521- 44-58 to 59. [email protected] web: www.myc.org.ph

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My Name is Roy Bowyer and I’m a Past Commodore of the Bobbin Head Cruising Club based in Sydney Australia. I will be visiting Manila in the first two weeks of March and would enjoy a visit to the club probably for dinning purposes. I can arrange a letter of introduction for our current Commodore if required. Best regards Roy Bowyer

Hi Roy, kindly visit http://myc.org.ph/visiting-yachts/ for information on how to connect with the Manila Yacht Club.

Have a wonderful stay in Manila!

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The Manila Yacht Club , considered to be a social and sporting Mecca, is a members only club. Most of the sailing in Manila is based in MYC. It remains today as the country's premiere Yacht Club , owing to its strong reputation and rich historic past. The Club became a yachting hub in Southeast Asia committed to the promotion of sailing as a sport. The racing season of the Club runs from September through May each year. One of its main events is the President's Cup Regatta which is held usually after Easter. This eagerly anticipated event began in 1993 as the Philippine Easter Regatta. It came to be known as it is today when then President Fidel V. Ramos requested The Manila Yacht Club to hold an international regatta during the APEC Summit held in the country in 1997. From then on, the event was renamed as the President's Cup Regatta. It is a well-publicized and enjoyable sailing competition that gives the Club the opportunity to welcome overseas sailors to our shores and for our local yachtsmen to compete against world-class competitors. The Manila Yacht Club also co-organizes and its members join other major international and Philippine yacht racing events. This includes the China Sea Race began by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club in 1962. The other Asia n regattas that MYC sailors join include the King's Cup of Thailand and Rajah Muda of Singapore.

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The Boat Club Iloilo (TBCI) finally opened to the public in ribbon cutting and blessing rites graced by Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas along with Uswag Partylist Rep. Jojo Ang and TBCI Founding President Patrick Alan Sy.

They were joined by business mogul Dr. Henry Chusuey, Manila Yacht Club President Marco Tronqued along with TBCI’s PR man Vincent Tajanlangit, Iloilo City Councilor Miguel Treñas and founding members John Rolida and Ian Golez.

Amidst the impeccably arranged buffet spread by Chef Miguel Cordova, TBCI members and their family and friends enjoyed the night spiced up by a live acoustic band that warmed everyone’s senses that rainy evening.

The Boat Club Iloilo boasts of world-class VIP maintenance facilities, a yacht, speedboats, and jet ski garage, and a classy restaurant comfortably nestled on the banks of the Iloilo City River, beside Drilon Bridge in Progreso, Lapuz, Iloilo City.

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It's summertime and the fishing is easy on Manila Bay. Crisaldo Alte, 52, has been throwing his hook and line from the seawall here for decades ("wala pa yang baywalk na 'yan") and on most days has never failed to catch an assortment of fish. He boasts that he has caught a fish here called "buwan-buwan," a larger specimen of which he saw on the Discovery channel being hauled in by none other than former US president George Bush. He and his equally swarthy friend Rey Modesto, 59, then rattle off the names of the other fish they have caught in these waters just next to the Manila Yacht Club, where boats of billionaires face the makeshift rods of men who fish for the day's meal. "Terrapon, mamalig, banak, kanduli," they say alternately. "Babansi, asuos, sekoy."

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The racing season of the Club runs from September through May each year. One of its main events is the President's Cup Regatta which is held usually after Easter. This eagerly anticipated event began in 1993 as the Philippine Easter Regatta. It came to be known as it is today when then President Fidel V. Ramos requested the Manila Yacht Club to hold an international regatta during the APEC Summit held in the country in 1997. From then on, the event was renamed as the President's Cup Regatta.

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BPI Busuanga Cup: Palawan's Premier Regatta

Race & cruise in paradise.

Combining fierce competition and epic island hopping into one week of fantastic sailing, the BPI Busuanga Cup is a much-awaited event in the Philippine sailing calendar and is Palawan's premier regatta.

Beginning with an offshore race from Nasugbu to Busuanga, it is followed by the Doni Altura Memorial Race round the islands, and capped off with a post-race rallye/cruise to discover and enjoy the paradise islands of the northern Palawan region.

Boats race in IRC, Cruising, and Multihull Classes, with motor yachts and power boats joining the rallye.

Doni Altura Memorial Race

Following the grueling overnight race from Punta Fuego to Marina del Sol, participating yachts then compete the next day in round island/ inshore races off the coasts of Busuanga's beautiful islands.

The races are held in memory of one of the pillars of sailing in the Philippines, Claudio "Doni" Altura-- award-winning yachtsman, former commodore of the Manila Yacht Club, and former president of the Philippine Sailing Association.

Feb 1 Registration & Welcome Dinner at Punta Fuego Yacht Club

Feb 2 Race Start - Nasugbu to Busuanga

Feb 3 Arrival & Welcome Party at Marina del Sol Yacht Club

Feb 4 Doni Altura Memorial Race - Round Island/Inshores

Feb 5-7 Busuanga Rallye - Western Islands, Calauit Safari, Dugong Park, and Maricaban Bay

Swing moorings & Mediterranean-style berths are available at Marina del Sol Yacht Club. Priority will be given to joining MDSYC members and registered participants of the event. There are also designated areas where yachts/boats may anchor.

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MDSYC assists with purchase and delivery of: diesel, unleaded gasoline, drinking water, tube ice, block ice, and selected food items. Advance orders by Jan. 31st are required and pre-payment may be requested for some items.

Participants and their families/friends may book accommodations at Marina del Sol Resort. Room reservations are on a first come, first served basis. Kindly coordinate with the event secretary.

Participants and their families/friends may fly to/from Coron's Busuanga Airport. Commercial flights are available and MDSYC can arrange private/shared van transfers.

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The Busuanga Cup Regatta physically brings together more than a hundred sailors and yachties, as well as their families and friends. Through various interest forums and traditional & digital media, it also reaches the global yachting community.

These are the brands and companies that help us make this unique event happen.

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Rublevka, simply put, is Russia’s “Beverly Hills”: home to rich, famous, and influential Russians who live in luxury, hidden behind tall fences and walls. Technically, it is located outside Moscow, some 10 kilometers to the west via the Rublevo-Uspenskoe Highway, yet the area, and its residents, are nonetheless an integral part of Russia’s capital.

Officially, there is no such an administrative unit as Rublevka. Instead, the name of the area is a social construction, popularised in mass culture as a synonym of being filthy rich, as it is one of the most expensive residential areas in the world. It is also a play of words as – you know it – the ruble is the Russian currency.

In Tsarist Russia, nobility built homes here, only to be replaced by dachas of Lenin, Stalin, and other state officials after the Bolshevik Revolution. In Soviet times, famous scientists, artists, and writers — including Mstislav Rostropovich, Andrei Sakharov, Dmitry Shostakovich — had dachas in Rublevka. Today, Rublevka is inhabited by oligarchs, multi-millionaires, and all-powerful figures. The Russian President’s official residence is in Novo-Ogaryevo – not far from Rublevka.

Although Rublevka is considered the most famous luxury residential area in the immediate vicinity of Moscow, there are many other elite villages and areas in the Moscow Region, most of which are located to the west of the capital.

2. Ostozhenka and the ‘Golden Mile’

The Golden Mile is an unofficial name for one of the most expensive residential areas in Moscow. It is a small piece of land where luxury real estate has been built. It is located between Ostozhenka Street and Prechistenskaya Embankment, a 10-15 minute walk from the Kremlin, with some of the buildings overlooking the Moscow River.

With prices up to $40,000 for a square meter, Ostozhenka is often listed among the most expensive streets in the world. Given that an average apartment there is around 240 square meters in size, the price tag for it can reach as high as $10 million or even more.

“[Before 1989], this area was abandoned, because of the planned construction of the Palace of the Soviets (which was to be built on the site of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour). The entire area was planned to be cleared to make possible the construction of a wide avenue leading to the Lenin Hills [currently known as Vorobyovy Gory],” says Alexander Skokan, an architect and a founder of the Ostozhenka Bureau.

However, the Palace of the Soviets was never built. Instead, luxury houses began to be erected there. Consequently, it may be hard to come by residents in this area, as most of the buildings have been bought for investment purposes.

3. Khamovniki

Khamovniki is the official name of a district located in central Moscow. It starts from Aleksandrovskiy Sad next to the Kremlin and spreads across to the Luzhniki Stadium and Sparrow Hills (Vorobyovy Gory) in the western part of the city.

Historically, this is where weavers used to live, who were known as ‘Khamovniki’ in the 17th century. Hence, the name of this historic district.

Today, Khamovniki is one of the most popular areas of the Russian capital among apartment buyers. Yet, it’s also one of the most expensive districts in Moscow, where one square meter of apartment costs approximately $11,000; a price tag far beyond the average in Moscow.

The Moscow River, multiple parks and numerous metro stations make this elite district ecologically clean and also easily accessible from anywhere in the city. Pre-revolutionary houses, Soviet buildings and modern projects are available on this stretch of land. Among others, one of Russia’s greatest writers Leo Tolstoy owned an estate in Khamovniki in 1882 (which is now part of his family estate).

4. Yakimanka

This is a neighboring district to Khamovniki, lying to the Southwest of the city center. Everyone who has ever been to Moscow knows Gorky Park, which covers most of the district’s territory. Yakimanka is one of the most stylish areas in Moscow and it is well known for its clubs, cocktail bars and cozy restaurants, as well as for the State Tretyakov Gallery and the Muzeon Park of Arts.

The district is also home to old factories built in the early 19th century. Most of these buildings have been rebuilt as offices. Elite real estate in this district may also cost up to $20,000 per square meter.

This is another historic and luxurious district, craved by anyone who dreams of settling in Moscow. It stretches from the Moscow Kremlin on the west to the Moscow River in the east, with New Arbat Avenue being its major artery. Here, the famous Spaso House , the residence of the U.S. ambassador to Russia since 1933, is located, as well as other historical landmarks .

As in many other districts in Moscow, Arbat has it all when it comes to real estate: pre-revolutionary houses, Soviet buildings and modern luxury apartment blocks. An average price tag for a square meter of real estate here is $10,000. Yet, naturally, you can find much more expensive housing than that in the area.

6. ‘Presnya’

The Presnensky district, as it is officially known, lies to the immediate north of the Arbat district. Although real estate here is generally not as expensive as in the above-mentioned districts, there are two especially affluent areas that make the average price tag skyrocket: Patriarch Ponds and the Moscow City business center, where the famous skyscrapers are located.

One square meter in one of the towers of the Moscow City business center can cost up to $20,000. Considering there are premium apartments that take a whole or even multiple levels, the final price can be extremely high.

7. Tverskoy, Meschansky, and Zamoskvorechye

Zamoskvorechye.

These three districts — two to the north of the Kremlin and one to the south — are all affluent areas of the city. The State Duma and the Governor-General Building (which today is the Moscow Mayor's Office), among other important buildings, are located in Tverskoy district.

These three districts are similar to each other in the sense that they lack vacant land to make major new development projects possible. Instead, a relatively small number of offers is on the market. The average price of one square meter of housing in these areas amounts to $7,300.

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Est. in 1927 The Manila Yacht Club (MYC) is a members-only yacht club based in Manila, Philippines and located in Manila Bay. The Club is one of the oldest yacht clubs in Asia. The Marina Entrance is located at 14°33.865'N, 120°58.833'E Sailing and Yachting Events Our members hold and participate in sailing competitions and regattas, […]
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