DAR slaps...

DAR said the compromise agreement was signed by farmer-residents represented by the Federation of Sicogon Island Farmers and Fisherfolk Association (FESIFFA), Sideco and ALI.

The ARBs entered into a compromise deal with developers Sideco and ALI whereby they renounced their claim over the subject property.

The two developers, in

From B9 turn, agreed to allocate 30 hectares for resettlement housing, P76 million for the construction of amenities and land preparations for the residential site, P38 million for livelihood and training projects of FESIFFA and its members, and a donation of a 40 hectares of land for conventional farming.

“For allegedly failing to abide by these provisions, Sideco-ALI has been the subject of several dialogues conducted by the DAR to resolve the issue raised by FESIFFA and its request to revoke the land conversion order,” DAR said in its order.

Under the order, all parties are enjoined to refrain from continuing any kind of development activities within the area of Sicogon until the petition for revocation has been resolved or acted upon.

This prohibits activities involving ground preparation, construction of structures, earth-moving activities, and even measuring, testing and surveying activities.

It is directed against owners, officers, employees and agents of Sideco and ALI.

The DAR order comes at a time when Ayala Corp.’s other subsidiary, Manila Water Co. Inc., is grappling with a water supply shortage in its concession area in the east zone of Metro Manila.