Lawmakers file resolution to probe ‘illegal’ Bohol resort

A group of legislators on Monday filed a resolution urging the House of Representatives to conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, on the construction and operation of a resort located within the world heritage site Chocolate Hills in Sagbayan, Bohol.

In the resolution, the lawmakers cited the Proclamation 1037 of July 1997, declaring “the Chocolate Hills as a natural monument and restrained inappropriate exploitation there at, regardless of private rights therein, in order to maintain its natural beauty.” It can be recalled that a viral photo circulated in the social media showing that the said resort was constructed and operational on the very foot of the Chocolate Hills.

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