The Environmental Management Bureau Negros Island Region (EMB-NIR) has issued an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) for the clearing of volcanic debris washed down by rains into Ibid Creek in Brgy. Biak-na-Bato, La Castellana, EMB-NIR Director Vicente Los Bañes said Monday, Nov. 9.
Approved on Saturday, the ECC allows the removal and transport of the debris out of the creek, which forms part of a Special Protected Zone, to an area outside the Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park, he said.
Los Bañes said the clearing operation is being expedited to prevent flooding and protect the local community from potential hazards.*
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