A SMALL island called Virgin, a part of the municipality of Panglao in Bohol, has been found to be littered, with a number of food vendors setting up shop for visiting island-hoppers. An inspection team sent by Bohol Gov. Edgardo M. Chatto reported last week that garbage litter the island. “Garbage were placed on sacks and allegedly brought to the mainland for disposal. No segregation of waste is being practiced. Some vendors even throw the garbage on the sand,” reads the team’s report to the Panglao Island and Tagbilaran Executive Council (PITEC). The team also said that some of the vendors were issued permits by the local government unit (LGU) of Panglao, while others had expired permits, and others none. The team recommended that after all permits have expired, the LGU should demolish all structures made of light materials. “The island should be free from any commercial activity, consistent with Presidential proclamation 1801 declaring Panglao Island as Tourist Zone. Virgin Island must be for recreational activities like swimming and snorkeling only.” — The Freeman
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