2025-11-08 11:38:06 +0800
To: LGUs of Bais City and Manjuyod, DENR, EMB, and environmental legal groups
For the Future of Bais City, Manjuyod, and Tañon Strait — Support the Filing of a Writ of Kalikasan
The LGUs of Bais City and Manjuyod must file or support the filing of a Writ of Kalikasan before the Court of Appeals to protect the affected communities and the Tañon Strait.
They should also:
● Request an independent and transparent investigation into the wastewater spill and its impact on the environment and public health.
● Coordinate with the DENR, EMB, and environmental law groups for legal, scientific, and technical support.
● Ensure public disclosure of test results and actions taken.
● Lead rehabilitation and monitoring efforts to prevent future harm.
These steps will show strong local leadership and ensure that accountability, transparency, and environmental protection remain top priorities.
They should also:
● Request an independent and transparent investigation into the wastewater spill and its impact on the environment and public health.
● Coordinate with the DENR, EMB, and environmental law groups for legal, scientific, and technical support.
● Ensure public disclosure of test results and actions taken.
● Lead rehabilitation and monitoring efforts to prevent future harm.
These steps will show strong local leadership and ensure that accountability, transparency, and environmental protection remain top priorities.
Why is this important?
For generations, the rivers and coasts of Bais City and Manjuyod have given life to our people—from fisherfolk who rise before dawn to families who depend on clean water for food and health. These same waters flow into the Tañon Strait Protected Seascape, home to dolphins, coral reefs, and the famous Manjuyod Sandbar that draws visitors and supports local tourism and employment.
Today, that lifeline is threatened. The recent wastewater contamination has clouded not only our seas but also our sense of safety and trust. Fisherfolk worry about their catch; workers and small business owners fear for tourism’s future. Communities along the coast ask, "Will visitors still come if our waters are unsafe?"
Filing a Writ of Kalikasan is our way to act—responsibly and lawfully—to protect both nature and livelihood. This is not about blame but about truth, accountability, and recovery. By standing together, we defend not just our seas but also the dignity and future of the people who depend on them.
Today, that lifeline is threatened. The recent wastewater contamination has clouded not only our seas but also our sense of safety and trust. Fisherfolk worry about their catch; workers and small business owners fear for tourism’s future. Communities along the coast ask, "Will visitors still come if our waters are unsafe?"
Filing a Writ of Kalikasan is our way to act—responsibly and lawfully—to protect both nature and livelihood. This is not about blame but about truth, accountability, and recovery. By standing together, we defend not just our seas but also the dignity and future of the people who depend on them.