Oro dads interpose no objection to Petro de Oro’s new development

THE construction of the proposed marine facility at a portion of foreshore land in Barangay Tablon will be developed soon.

This, after the 20th City Council during its regular session presided over by City Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez interposed no objection to the application of Petro de Oro Corporation for the miscellaneous lease agreement with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-10) covering a portion of foreshore land fronting its property for the said proposed development.

The legislation was reviewed and endorsed by the Committees on Subdivision and Landed Estate and on Laws and Rules both chaired by Councilor Edgar S. Cabanlas.

It may be recalled that the City Council adopted Resolution No. 14581-2023 requesting the DENR to suspend the processing of foreshore lease applications covering any areas from Barangay Lapasan to Barangay Bugo effective June 1, 2023 in view of the proposed Land Reclamation Project.

However, the Committee on Subdivision and Landed Estate endorsed the application for approval, citing that the company has been operating for many years and needs to utilize the foreshore area to continue its operation.

PLIGHT OF FISHERFOLKS

During the regular session, Councilor Christian Rustico M. Achas, Chair of the Committee on Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, manifested his objection to the proposal, citing that the proposed project might affect the livelihood of fishermen.

Councilor Cabanlas explained that this proposed project will not affect the livelihood of fishermen since the company will only install a pipeline on a viaduct constructed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

“Ang mga fishermen maka-agi sila tanan, wala’y makadisturbo sa ila”, said Cabanlas.