The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) yesterday warned the public against individuals who extort money in exchange for supposed exemption from the dismantling of illegal fish pens in Laguna de Bay. Arturo Valdez, DENR undersecretary and head of the National Anti-Environmental Crime Task Force, said the DENR does not give any exemption to fish pen owners or operators. “No one is untouchable as everyone has to go to enable the lake to have a breathing spell to rejuvenate,” Valdez said.

No fish pen demolition exemption - DENR. (2017, January 31). The Philippine Star, p. 14.