Binay calls for probe on illegal constructions at Bohol's Chocolate Hills

Senator Nancy Binay expressed her anger over unauthorized construction at the Captain's Peak Resort within the protected Chocolate Hills in Bohol.

Binay cited news reports of illegal structures such as swimming pools, slides, and cottages built too close to the Chocolate Hills and requested an investigation through Senate Resolution No. 967.

Senators Nancy Binay and Cynthia Villar are planning an ocular inspection in Bohol during their break session on Wednesday to investigate the construction of illegal structures within the protected area.

Binay criticized the DENR for issuing environmental compliance certificates under the guise of 'tourism development' and questioned how construction began six years ago despite a temporary closure order issued by DENR in September 2023.

The senator also proposed demolishing the resort, citing it as an eyesore in the famous tourist attraction and emphasized the need to look into the master plan and comprehensive land use of the area given reports of other establishments within the Chocolate Hills.