Pagtayo ng resort sa gitna ng Chocolate Hills sa Bohol, pinuna | 24 Oras
Summary
TLDRNetizens have criticized the construction of a resort within the protected Chocolate Hills in Bohol, a UNESCO Global Geopark. The resort, which features pools and slides, has prompted the Senate tourism committee to investigate its establishment, questioning permits issued by local authorities. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has issued a closure order due to the lack of an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) and is seeking clarification on the resort's compliance with environmental regulations. The provincial government of Bohol and the resort owner are being scrutinized for their roles in the development, which has raised concerns about the preservation of this geological wonder.
Takeaways
- 🏞️ The construction of a resort in the protected Chocolate Hills of Bohol has sparked controversy among netizens and government bodies.
- 🔍 The Bohol Provincial Board and the Senate's tourism committee are investigating the establishment of the resort, focusing on its legality and environmental impact.
- 🏨 The resort in question features pools, slides, and other structures built near the famous hills, raising concerns about its compliance with protected area regulations.
- 📜 The Chocolate Hills were declared a protected area and a National Geological Monument in 1997 under President Fidel V. Ramos.
- 🌏 The hills are a UNESCO Global Geopark and are part of the island's unique geological identity, formed over 50 million years ago.
- 🚫 The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has issued a closure order for the resort due to the lack of an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC).
- 📝 The DENR is also seeking clarification on whether the resort was built before the area was declared protected, which could affect the outcome of the case.
- 🏢 The local government of Sagbayan, where the resort is located, is also under scrutiny for issuing permits and its role in the construction within the protected area.
- 🏗️ There is an ongoing investigation into another new attraction within the Chocolate Hills, located in the municipality of Carmen.
- 📋 The Bohol provincial government has laws limiting what can be constructed in protected areas, and the resort's compliance with these laws is in question.
- 🏢 The Department of Tourism has not accredited the resort, and there is no record of an application for accreditation as of August 20, 2023.
Q & A
What is the controversy surrounding the construction of a resort in the Chocolate Hills of Bohol?
-The controversy is about the construction of a resort within the Chocolate Hills, a protected area and National Geological Monument, which has raised concerns about environmental impact and adherence to regulations.
Which government bodies are involved in the investigation of the resort construction?
-The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Bohol, the Senate, and the tourism committee are involved in the investigation.
What is the significance of the Chocolate Hills as a tourist attraction?
-The Chocolate Hills are a popular tourist attraction in Bohol, known for their unique geological formation and recognized globally, with UNESCO designating them as part of a global geopark.
What are the concerns regarding the construction of the resort in terms of environmental impact?
-The concerns include potential damage to the protected area, disturbance to the natural landscape, and whether the construction adheres to environmental regulations and permits.
What actions have been taken by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) regarding the resort?
-The DENR has issued a closure order for the resort due to the lack of an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) and has conducted inspections to enforce the closure order.
What is the role of the local government in issuing permits and overseeing construction within protected areas?
-The local government, specifically the municipal government, has the primary duty to issue permits, including building permits and mayor's permits, and to enforce regulations within their jurisdiction.
What is the status of the resort's accreditation with the Department of Tourism?
-As of August 20, 2023, the resort is not accredited and has not submitted an application for accreditation with the Department of Tourism.
What are the legal limitations on construction within the Chocolate Hills as a protected area?
-There are laws and regulations that limit what can be constructed within the protected area, which the resort must adhere to, including obtaining necessary permits and conducting environmental impact assessments.
What is the current situation regarding the resort's operation and compliance with orders?
-The resort has been issued a closure order and is under investigation for non-compliance with environmental regulations, including the lack of an ECC.
What is the role of the provincial government in overseeing the enforcement of laws related to construction in protected areas?
-The provincial government has a supervisory role to ensure that municipal governments enforce laws and regulations related to construction within protected areas.
What steps has the Bohol provincial government taken in response to the resort construction issue?
-The Bohol provincial government has sent recommendations and requests to the DENR to halt any construction within the protected area and is awaiting official feedback from the DENR regarding their investigation.
Outlines
🏞️ Controversy Over Resort Construction in Protected Chocolate Hills
Netizens have criticized the construction of a resort in the famous Chocolate Hills of Bohol, which is a protected area. The Bohol Provincial Government and the Senate's tourism committee, headed by Dano, are investigating the issue. The resort, which features pools and slides, has been built on the edge of one of the hills, raising concerns about its impact on the geological monument declared by President Fidel V. Ramos in 1997. The Chocolate Hills are a UNESCO-listed global geopark and a significant tourist attraction. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has been urged to halt construction pending an investigation into how permits were granted for the resort. As of now, no official feedback has been received from the DENR regarding the case.
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Keywords
💡Chocolate Hills
💡Protected Area
💡Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Bohol
💡Dano
💡Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
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💡Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)
💡Closure Order
💡Municipal Government
💡Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
💡Accreditation
💡GMA Integrated News
Highlights
Netizens criticize the construction of a resort in the protected Chocolate Hills of Bohol.
The resort construction has been investigated by the Bohol Provincial Board and the Senate tourism committee.
Dano Tingko, a concerned citizen, questions the legality of building a resort amidst the Chocolate Hills.
The resort features pools, cubicles, and slides, built on one of the hills.
How the resort was built in a protected area is a subject of investigation.
The Chocolate Hills were declared a National Geological Monument in 1997.
UNESCO recognizes the Chocolate Hills as part of a global geopark.
The geological identity of the island, including the Chocolate Hills, took 1.5 to 2 million years to form.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has been asked to halt construction within the protected area.
Bohol Provincial Government states that the resort construction was allowed in part of the Chocolate Hills covered by the municipality of Sagbayan.
Another attraction in the Chocolate Hills, covered by the municipality of Carmen, is also under investigation.
Structures and a staircase on the hills are part of a private lot, according to the Bohol provincial government.
Laws limit what can be built in protected areas, and the DENR has sent recommendations to halt construction.
No official feedback has been received from the DENR regarding the Cap Speak Resort.
If the area was part of the Chocolate Hills before 1997, private ownership rights may be recognized despite regulations.
The resort was issued a closure order in September 2023 and a notice of violation in January for lacking an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC).
Municipal government has the primary duty to issue cease and desist orders and building permits.
GMA Integrated News is seeking statements from the resort's owners regarding the issue.
The Department of Tourism has not accredited the resort, and it has no application for accreditation as of August 20, 2023.
Transcripts
pinunan ng netizens ang pagtayo ng isang
resort sa sikat na chocolate hills sa
Bohol na idineklarang protected area
pinaimbestigahan na ito ng Sangguniang
Panlalawigan ng Bohol pati ng Senate
tourism committee nakatutok si Dano
tingko sa gitna ng nakakamanghang
chocolate hills ng Bohol panira sa
paningin ng Ilan ang resort na ito na
itinayo sa paanan ng isa sa mga burol at
kumpleto sa pool mga kubol at slide
kabilang sa naungkat ay kung paano ito
naipatayo sa chocolate hills na
idineklarang protected area at National
geological Monument nng 1997 Ninoy
Pangulong Fidel V Ramos sikat kahit sa
mga dayuhan lalo't ang chocolate hills
ay nasa Bohol na isa sa L idinagdag ng
UNESCO sa mga itinuturing nitong global
geop parks inabot lang naman ng 100 at
50 milyong taon para mabuo ang
natatanging geological identity ng Isla
kasama ang tanyag na chocolate hills
pero sa loob lang ng ilang buwan ang
tahimik na tanawin noon ginimbal ng
bagong Resort na nag-host pa ng swimming
competition Ngayong taon kaya sa senado
naghain ng resolusyon ng Senate tourism
committee para imbestigahan ang
pagtatayo ng Resort gusto nitong
pagpaliwanagin ng DNR mga sangay nito at
ang mga lokal na pamahalaan kung bakit
ito nabigyan ng permit Ayon naman sa
sang guni ang Panlalawigan ng Bohol
pinaiimbestigahan nito ang pagtatayo ng
resort sa bahagi ng chocolate hills na
sakop ng bayan ng Sagbayan Bukod sa
resort iimbestigahan din ang isa pang
bagong atraksyon sa bahagi ng chocolate
hills na sakop naman ng bayan ng Carmen
Meron naman itong estruktura at hagdan
sa mismong burol bagamat sakop ng
pribadong lote ang mga estruktura ayon
sa Bohol provincial Government may mga
batas na naglilimita sa kung ano ang
pwedeng itayo dito we have already sent
our recommendations and requests to the
DENR to hold in abeyance or to stop any
construction within the protected area
as of now we have not received um any
official written comments or feedback
from the DNR and so with the result of
their investigation regarding the cap
speak Resort sabi ng DNR kung Naulan ang
bahagi ng chocolate hills bago ito
deklara protected area nung 1997
kikilalanin daw at irerespeto ang
karapatan at interest ng pribadong
may-ari gayun man pwede raw patawan ang
lugar na mga pagbabawal at regulasyon sa
kung paano ito gagamitin at ide-develop
na idedetalye sa environmental impact
statement Bago pa ito isyuhan ng
environmental compliance certificate o
ECC sa kaso ng Resort ayon sa DNR
inisyuhan na raw ito ng closure order n
pang September 6 2023 at notice of viol
Nong Enero dahil walang ECC nakaamba na
rin ang inspeksyon sa lugar para
ipatupad ang closure order under the
local government code it's the municipal
government that has the primary Duty to
issue the seas and deceased order also
And maybe a closure order kasi sila din
ang nag-issue sa building Permit and the
mayor's permit the governor sa
provincial Government we can do our
supervision making sure na na enforce
talaga ng municipal government ang ang
batas patuloy pa ring hinihingan ng
panayam at pahayag ng GMA integrated
news ang may-ari at pamunuan ng naturang
Resort para sa GMA integrated news da
nating kung ko nakatutok 24
oras ayw naman sa Department of tourism
hindi accredited at wala ring
application for accreditation ang resort
sa kagawaran August 20 2023 pa raw sila
nagpahayag ng pagkabahala at
nakikipag-ugnay sa Kapitolyo ng Bohol
kaugnay ng
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