CLEARING of the public access areas in Panglao beachfronts has been stalled, reports Mayor Benedicto Alcala in a radio interview.
Alcala who said he has temporarily stopped issuing business permits to resorts intruding in the 20 meter public access zones also bemoaned that a temporary restraining order issued to stop the demolition of structures has now become “permanent”.
Tourists and local observers have hailed the clearing the 20-meter public access zones by Panglao local government noting that the move has restored order and cleanliness in the beachfronts.
Some resorts owners however were able to secure court orders to stop the LGU from the demolition and while the TRO was for 20 days, some interpreted it as effective with the pendency of cases filed against Mayor Alcala.
Alcala also admitted that the Governor’s Office know about the stalled implementation and through the Provincial Legal Office, advised that the LGU would just have to await for the resolution of the case. (PIA)