MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is leaving no stone unturned to protect the dolomite it dumped on the beach at Manila Bay Sands.

The controversial white sand has had its share of praise and criticism, but also some transformation from black sand to white sand to black sand.

In defending its cosmetic project, DENR said the dolomite sand didn’t wash out. Rather black sand from the water washed in.

The agency has lined up several fixes, including dumping dolomite into the water so that white, instead of black sand would wash into the beach. It also said the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) plans to build a breakwater to protect the artificial white sand and keep it intact even with strong current.

DENR is not stopping there.

Today it announced that it will be installing solar-powered giant fans that would blow away the water as well as black sand before reaching the beach.

Already, scientists are hailing the idea as a technological wonder that will put the Philippines on the world map.