MANILA, Philippines – Local government units in Metro Manila have agreed to cancel the business permit of establishments around Manila Bay that will disregard the cease and desist orders (CDOs) issued by concerned government agencies, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said Thursday. In an effort to rehabilitate Manila Bay, the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) has issued CDOs to a total of seven establishments for polluting the bay. ADVERTISEMENTThese establishments were ordered to shut down their water sources and wastewater discharging facilities. Año said the LGUs would give the establishments some leeway to comply with the CDO and environmental regulations before they cancel the business permit. /gsgRead NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 31, 2019 08:15 UTC