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Whale watching in 3 Bohol areas suspended

TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines — The provincial government of Bohol has stopped all whale watching or interaction activities in Albuquerque, Dauis and Lila towns for alleged violation of the law.

Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado issued Executive Order (EO) 10, stating the activity in Alburquerque is being questioned as the whale watching site is reportedly located within the Albuquerque-Loay-Loboc protected area.

The EO said that whale watching and interaction activities in all three areas are sanctioned by their respective local government units, but have no clearance from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

Aumentado said feeding of whale sharks by tourists violates environmental laws as it disrupts the natural behavior of the animal and threatens ecological balance.

He cited as basis for his EO the guidelines provided under a local ordinance and a memorandum circular signed by concerned government agencies on the sustainable marine wildlife tourism interaction.

These government agencies are the DENR and the departments of tourism, agriculture, and interior and local government.

Aumentado directed the municipal governments of Albuquerque, Dauis and Lila and the provincial environment management office as well as the maritime police, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Philippine Coast Guard and the DENR to implement the EO.

The activities will remain suspended until all requirements are met following a comprehensive industry-wide consultation.

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