Mactan and Panglao join Boracay as among the islands that have been found to have coliform levels unsafe for swimming. “On Panglao Island, we will be conducting a forum … on wastewater-treatment facilities for locators in the area to enlighten them about their importance,” Cuñado said. Easement zone violatorsSome of the establishments that violated the 20-meter easement zone have been issued notices and asked to attend technical conferences to correct the deficiencies. Up to 90 percent of the resorts in Panglao have no wastewater facilities, Panglao Councilor Rogelyn Clemeña-Degoma earlier said. CooperateThe Hotels, Resorts and Restaurants Association of Cebu (HRRAC) urged members to cooperate with LGUs and government agencies that were trying to correct environmental violations on Mactan Island.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 12, 2018 22:52 UTC