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Orange saucer-like clouds cover the summit of Mt. Apo. Rhodie Mynn Jumilla for ABS-CBN News/File 

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Job Manahan

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/173197786966720201222-mount-apo-orange-clouds-RJ.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><span id="isPasted" style="white-space:pre-wrap">Orange saucer-like clouds cover the summit of Mt. Apo. Rhodie Mynn Jumilla for ABS-CBN News/File </span></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Tuesday said it issued cease and desist orders against 28 establishments in Mt. Apo. </p><p>Sen. Cynthia Villar, DENR’s budget sponsor, said during the agency’s budget hearing that it also issued show-cause orders to 76 establishments in April this year. </p><p>“They issued cease and desist orders, all are confirmed close, endorsed to NBI for case buildup and the next step is case build-up, filing of cases in position of penalties. They are all coordinating with the LGU,” Villar said. </p><p>“They have regular monitoring and they will submit you the report,” she added. </p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/16/23/thriving-wildlife-observed-as-mt-apo-reopens-after-3-month-off-season">Thriving wildlife observed as Mt. Apo reopens after 3-month off-season</a></div><p>But Sen. Raffy Tulfo said that his camp was able to book reservations in three establishments which were not in the buffer or neutral zone of Mt. Apo. </p><p>Villar said the three establishments that Tulfo was referring to were not in the list of establishments that have cease and desist orders from DENR. </p><p>“Wala sa listahan nila. So they’re legal. They are legal because they have PAMB clearance and ECC,” said Villar. </p><p>“Nandoon sila sa multiple use zones, yung tatlo na yun. But they have the list of 28 na may cease and desist order,” she added. </p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/regions/2024/5/4/4-ibong-adarna-spotted-on-mount-apo-1743">4 &#x27;Ibong Adarna&#x27; spotted on Mount Apo</a></div><p>Tulfo said the DENR should look into the three establishments’ locations in Mt. Apo and asked the agency for a report containing the map and details on the matter. </p><p>The 64,000-hectare Mount Apo Natural Park is located in south-central Mindanao and spans the provinces of North Cotabato in Region 12, and Davao del Sur and Davao City in Region 11.</p><p>With an altitude of 2,954 meters above sea level, it is the highest mountain and one of the most popular nature-based tourism sites in the country.</p><p>Mt. Apo was declared a protected area and a component of the National Protected Areas System under a 2003 law. </p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/regions/2024/5/14/-age-is-just-a-number-81-year-old-man-conquers-highest-ph-peak-1624">&#x27;Age is just a number&#x27;: 81-year-old man conquers highest Philippine peak</a></div>

<p>The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Tuesday said it issued cease and desist orders against 28 establishments in Mt. Apo.</p>

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Tuesday said it issued cease and desist orders against 28 establishments in Mt. Apo.

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DENR closes 28 establishments around Mt. Apo

Job Manahan,

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Published November 19, 2024 09:05 AM PHT

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