The Social Action Center of Apostolic Vicariate of Taytay, Palawan, has urged the local government to strengthen its laws to protect the island of Coron from environmental degradation. Father Ed Pariño, Social Action Director of the diocese, said local officials of Coron and other areas in Palawan should be very cautious on what is happening in Boracay. The Catholic priest also encouraged the public to start promoting proper waste segregation and disposal. He also called on the local government to pass an ordinance that would impose proper waste segregation and recycling in municipalities. “That’s why in my homily, I said patience and sacrifice, segregation should really be comprehensive.

Source: Manila Times March 21, 2018 16:52 UTC