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Thursday, July 24, 2008

 

LLDA resumes demolition of illegal fish pens

Manda belies Environment Secretary’s claim that LGUs support the agency’s efforts to clear the Laguna Lake

By Ira Karen Apanay, Reporter

LAGUNA Lake Development Authority (LLDA) General Manager Edgardo Manda on Wednesday said political pressures hamper the demolition of illegal fish pens and fish cages in Laguna Bay.

“We get tremendous political pressure, local politicians telling me to go slow with the demolition for their constituents,” Manda said.

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