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coastal defense

Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on coastal defense.

  5. A TWO-STORY, six-room resort in Sitio Liwliwa, Barangay Sto. Niño, San Felipe, Zambales, leans precariously after strong waves eroded the shoreline and stripped away sand beneath its foundation. Armor rocks have been placed along the coast to protect the remaining portion of the resort, highlighting the growing threat to businesses and infrastructure along the shore.

    Dike collapse worsens Liwliwa coastal crisis

    Coastal erosion is threatening resorts, homes and livelihoods in Liwliwa, Zambales, as waves destroy makeshift defenses and fishermen report shrinking catches.

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  6. GROUND ZERO: A two-storey resort establishment with six rooms in Sitio Liwliwa, Barangay Sto. Niño, San Felipe, Zambales, is now leaning and could collapse at any time after strong waves caused severe erosion and washed away the sand supporting its foundation. Armor rocks were placed along the shoreline as a barrier to protect the remaining portion of nearby resort, which has also sustained damage.

    Dike collapse worsens Liwliwa coastal crisis

    --The stopgap fortification failed as portions of the rock barrier were easily washed away, unable to withstand the sea's force --The setback raised questions…

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