House to probe Captain's Peak Resort in Bohol

The House of Representatives will conduct an inquiry into the construction and operations of Captain's Peak Resort within the Chocolate Hills protected area in Bohol, following a directive from Speaker Martin Romualdez.

Deputy Majority Leader Erwin Tulfo announced that he will file a motu proprio inquiry on Monday to investigate the issuance of permits for the resort, which has been operating without an environmental clearance certificate.

Senator Nancy Binay also filed Senate Resolution No. 967 to probe the issue, while Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said his department will check if concerned local government units could be held accountable.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) issued temporary closure orders against the resort in September 2023 and January 2024, noting that it was operating without an environmental compliance certificate.

Tulfo aims to investigate who granted building permits for the resort and will invite officials from various government agencies, including the Land Registration Authority and DENR, to testify at the hearing.