DENR seeks stop to transport of lahar sand

IBA, Zambales: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) – Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has urged the provincial government of Zambales to stop the issuance of Ore Transport Permits (OTPs) and Mineral Ore Export Permits (MOEPs) to companies quarrying lahar sand in the province pending compliance with the Notice of Violations (NOVs).

In a letter to Zambales Gov. Amor Deloso, MGB regional director Alilo Ensomo Jr. requested to “hold in abeyance the issuance of OTPs and MOEPs for the transport and shipment of lahar sand pending the result of ongoing assessment set by the agency under NOV.