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Barges are seen beside reclamation sites in the rain in Manila bay, Philippines on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, The United States expressed concerns over major reclamation projects near its heavily secured embassy, which sits on one edge of Manila Bay, due to the involvement of a blacklisted Chinese company, the U.S. Embassy said Wednesday. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) MANILA – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered an indefinite suspension of 22 major land reclamation projects in Manila Bay to allow a study of their environmental impact and legal compliance, an official said Thursday. Marcos's order came after the United States...