DAVAO CITY -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has ordered the closure of four banana plantations in Digos City for operating without an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC).
The four banana plantations are Musahamat Farms Incorporated, Highland Agri-Ventures Incorporated, Panuda Banana Plantation, and ABCDR Corporation, all located at Barangay Kapatagan, Digos City.
Kapatagan is located at the foothills of Mt. Apo, a national park, which therefore requires strict compliance to environmental conditions preset for specific activities.
The DENR's Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau in Diliman, Quezon City issued the closure orders on January 12.
