The Captain's Peak Garden and Resort, located within the protected area of the Chocolate Hills in Bohol, Philippines, announced a temporary closure on Wednesday, March 14, 2024.
This announcement comes amidst public criticism surrounding the resort's operations and a prior closure order issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in September 2023. The DENR also stated the resort lacked an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) and received a violation notice in January 2024.
While the resort's statement cites "maintenance and environmental preservation efforts" as the reason for closure, it coincides with the ongoing controversy and government actions.
Senator Nancy Binay has called for an investigation into the resort's permit acquisition process, while the DENR directed an inspection to assess the resort's compliance with the closure order.
The full extent of the closure and any potential future actions remain unclear.
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