Local officials are seeking to prevent the departure from the country of a cargo vessel that damaged at least three hectares of coral reefs in a popular diving spot off a northern town in Cebu province until the ship's owners have paid for the damage.

Padayhag, M.J. & Bunachita, J.S. (2016, June 21). Execs demand payment for coral reef damage. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A7.