The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) ordered 178 local government units (LGUs)in the National Capital Region (NCR), Central Luzon and Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon) to revoke the business permits of establishments violating environmental laws, especially those that contribute to the pollution of Manila Bay. Interior Undersecretary and spokesman Jonathan Malaya said DILG Secretary Eduardo Año issued a memorandum to all the mayors of the regions concerned to ensure that all establishments in their area are complying with environmental laws and policies. He added that the mayors have the right to revoke the business permits of establishments violating environmental laws.

Narra, R. D. (2019, March 20). DILG to LGUS: 'Revoke business permits of polluters'. The Manila Times, p. A8.