Filipino resort built near Chocolate Hills receives Notice of Violation and Temporary Closure Order for operating without ECC.

Netizens criticized a resort (Captain's Peak Garden and Resort) built near the Chocolate Hills, a protected zone in the Philippines. DENR issued a Notice of Violation for operating without an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) and a Temporary Closure Order, stating that the resort's operations raised concerns about the impact on the protected area. The resort's administrator claims they followed proper procedures and are in the process of obtaining an ECC.

March 13, 2024
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