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Aristocrat stresses support for bay rehab, need to improve its waste water system

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/tvpatrol/02/02/20190202-manila-bay.jpg"/><figcaption>The Aristocrat Restaurant on Saturday said it is cooperating with the government after its branch along Roxas Boulevard was ordered closed for being a source of “pollutive wastewater” in Manila Bay. Michael Delizo, ABS-CBN News</figcaption></figure></div>MANILA—The Aristocrat Restaurant on Saturday said it is cooperating with the government after its branch along Roxas Boulevard was ordered closed for being a source of “pollutive wastewater” in Manila Bay.In a statement, Aristocrat said it has &quot;never allowed and will never allow any overflow or discharge to the Manila Bay.&quot;&quot;However, the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) called our attention with regards to necessary improvements to our waste water management connected to Maynilad, as a result of the renovation of our facilities,&quot; it said.&quot;Management has cooperated with the LLDA in resolving these. The Aristocrat continues to be open and ready to serve its customers.&quot;The restaurant said it fully supports the government&#x27;s rehabilitation of Manila Bay and will &quot;remain its steadfast partner in keeping our surroundings clean and beautiful.&quot;The LLDA earlier issued a &quot;cease and desist&quot; order to Aristocrat, Gloria Maris Sharksfin, and The Esplanade San Miguel as the rehabilitation of the putrid body of water kicked off.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/01/19/some-malls-hotels-face-closure-for-polluting-manila-bay-dilg-chief">Some malls, hotels face closure for polluting Manila Bay - DILG chief</a></li></ul>The three businesses were also ordered to pay penalties of up to P200,000 after an inspection prior to the cleanup showed their facilities were sources of pollution of the capital&#x27;s scenic harbor.

The Aristocrat said it is cooperating with the government after its branch along Roxas Boulevard was ordered closed for being a source of “pollutive wastewater.”

The Aristocrat said it is cooperating with the government after its branch along Roxas Boulevard was ordered closed for being a source of “pollutive wastewater.”