PANGLAO, Bohol — Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu has given owners of illegal structures on Panglao Island in Bohol province six months to demolish these or else charges would be filed against them. ADVERTISEMENTCrown jewelPanglao Island, considered the crown jewel of Bohol tourism, is composed of the towns of Panglao and Dauis. ADVERTISEMENTCimatu also told a representative of a developer thatits ongoing construction of a 12-story beachfront hotel on Alona Beach was illegal. Marcelina Mejos, 70, who tends a store on Alona Beach, said she would follow theorder. “Awareness among resort owners in Panglao has been raised to a high level,” said Pernia, a native of Bohol.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 20, 2018 21:24 UTC