More firms in hot water for Manila Bay pollution

THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA), on Tuesday said it will issue cease-and-desist orders (CDOs) against five establishments, as the government continues to crack down on businesses said to be polluting Manila Bay.

The five establishments were identified as: Max’s Restaurant along U.N. Avenue; HengFeng Kitchenette at F.B. Harrison St.; Jollibee Macapagal Biopolis branch along Macapagal Blvd.; Lamer Catering at Remedios St.; and Nihonbashi Tei in Malate.

Aloha Hotel along Roxas Blvd, Sarmiti Food Corp. (Shawarma Snack Center) in Ermita, and Orix Auto Leasing Philippines Corp. along FB Harrison St. will be given ex-parte orders (EPOs).

Notice of violations (NOVs) will also be issued against 12 establishments, namely: Heritage Condominium Corp., Ma. Natividad Building, Marina Square Properties, Inc. (Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila), Cultural Center of the Philippines (Main Building), Cultural Center of the Philippines (Production Design Center), Federal Land, Inc.(The New Blue Wave) in Metropolitan Business Park, First Marbella Condominium Association, Inc., Gold Quest Premiere Resources, Inc. (The Biopolis), Harrison Lodge, Libertad Tourist Development, Inc. (Halina Lodge/Hotel), OWWA Building, and Wellcross Freight Corp. —