The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Central Visayas is investigating a local developer for cutting mangroves and reclaiming a portion of Cansaga Bay for a housing project. Gilbert Gonzales, DENR regional executive director, told the Inquirer that they had ordered the developer, Raul Canoy, to explain and present documents to prove that he was authorized to cut mangroves and reclaim the bay located near the bridge in Mandaue City. “The developer was already summoned for technical conference, and development activities in the area were already ordered stopped pending verifications of land ownership and permit compliance,” Gonzales added. The investigation stemmed from a complaint filed by the Kahugpungan sa mga Lumulopyo sa Sitio Tulay Homeowners’ Association (Kalstuhai), represented by its president, Oscar Ramos.

Semilla, N., & Mayol, A. (2019, June 29). Cebu developer probed over mangrove cutting, reclamation. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A12.