A beach farm resort owner has asked the Regional Trial Court in Iba, Zambales to bar the alleged illegal dredging activity at the mouth of Bucao River in Botolan town. Philip Camara sought an Environmental Protection Order against the Environmental Compliance Certificates, permits and clearances issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the Department of Public Works and Highways, Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane, and Botolan Mayor Doris Maniquiz-Jeresano against the dredging. In his complaint, Camara said that in March this year, he noticed the sea level advanced towards his beach property by about 10 meters.

Joaquin, A. B. (2021, September 27). Environmental protection order sought against illegal dredging at Bucao River. Manila Standard, p. A3.