Manila Bulletin

PH’s smallest lake revived for eco-tourism

In Muntinlupa

- JONATHAN M. HICAP

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The Philippine­s’ smallest lake is undergoing rehabilita­tion to showcase its marine life and become the next tourist destinatio­n in southern Metro Manila.

Jamboree Lake, located in the New Bilibid Prison reservatio­n in Barangay Poblacion, Muntinlupa City, is now home to 30,000 tilapia and 10,000 ayungin fingerling­s after Mayor Jaime Fresnedi led lake seeding efforts last week.

The city’s Lake Management Office previously conducted a water quality test in the lake and placed a set of koi fish, among other marine species.

The City Architect’s Office and Engineerin­g Department is taking care of landscapin­g to beautify the lake’s surroundin­g areas.

Assistant Laguna Lake Developmen­t Authority General Manager Maristel Espiritu and Bureau of Correction­s officer- in- charge Supt. Richard Schwarzkop­f lauded the city government’s program in bringing the lake back to life.

Muntinlupa Rep. Rodolfo Biazon assured the mayor of his continued support in developing and protecting one of Muntinlupa’s prized gems.

 ??  ?? LAKE SEEDING ― Muntinlupa City Mayor Jaime Fresnedi (extreme right) joins (from left) Councilor Louisito Arciaga, Assistant Laguna Lake Developmen­t Authority General Manager Maristel Espiritu, Bureau of Correction­s Officer-in-Charge Supt. Richard...
LAKE SEEDING ― Muntinlupa City Mayor Jaime Fresnedi (extreme right) joins (from left) Councilor Louisito Arciaga, Assistant Laguna Lake Developmen­t Authority General Manager Maristel Espiritu, Bureau of Correction­s Officer-in-Charge Supt. Richard...

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