Vol. XXI, No. 138 [ Business World Online ]
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 | MANILA, PHILIPPINES
THE ENVIRONMENT department has stopped two companies’ construction activities in the island resort of Boracay, Aklan.
In an interview, Environment Secretary Lito Atienza said the two companies, Boracay Crown Regency Hotel and Gorgeous Holdings were building development projects in two reclamation areas in Boracay.
In building the projects, the two firms violated a moratorium imposed on construction on the island.
"I have ordered the provincial officer on the ground to find out how they were given the permit, what documents they had, and to cancel whatever these are," Mr. Atienza said.> > > [ full story ]
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