Environmental groups, led by the Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ), demand that Toledo City Mayor Marjorie Perales halt the illegal dumping and reclamation in the Hinulawan River. In a letter sent to SunStar Cebu on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the groups cited fly ash dumping, unauthorized construction, and mangrove cutting as among the violations. The letter, dated July 9, 2025, stated that the violations occurred in Barangays Dumlog and Daanglungsod, both in Toledo City. The groups alleged that the city has not acted on the findings of the November 2024 inspection that confirmed the violations.

Flores, C. (2025, July 23). 'Stop reclamation, illegal dumping in Hinulawan River'. SunStar Cebu, p. 4.