The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has refused to comment on allegations against Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga that her position as DENR chief clashes with her family’s vast landholdings. “
“Long-drawn legal battles surrounding YKR illustrate Yulo-Loyzaga’s untenable position. Presenting titles to 888 hectares, the Philippine Agri-Business Center contests the Yulo family’s use of the land and YKR’s occupation,” he added.MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has refused to comment on allegations against Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga that her position as DENR chief clashes with her family’s vast landholdings.
He said Proclamation 1387 withdrew the 40,000 hectares from sale, settlement or any other exploitation. “Long-drawn legal battles surrounding YKR illustrate Yulo-Loyzaga’s untenable position. Presenting titles to 888 hectares, the Philippine Agri-Business Center contests the Yulo family’s use of the land and YKR’s occupation,” he added.
“She defended the resort owners’ prior rights in the protected area, despite lack of DENR clearances. That shows disturbing prioritizing of private interests over environment protection. The stance mirrors her own in YKR, where her family’s land claim trumps the area’s protected status,” Bondoc said.Merlee Jayme’s book ‘Ten Talks, Ten Cities’ launches in SM Aura’s Book NookApollo Quiboloy is now a “fugitive from justice” after evading arrest warrants served by a joint team of the National...
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