Fishers, residents seek DENR probe into Batangas cement factory

Composite image. Photos courtesy of Pamalakaya

MANILA, Philippines — Fisherfolk and coastal residents in Lemery, Batangas, have launched a petition campaign calling on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to investigate the alleged environmental, health and livelihood impacts of a cement factory operating in Barangay Sinisian West.

The Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) announced the petition drive after residents raised their concerns during a consultation Monday, July 13.

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According to Pamalakaya, fisherfolk and coastal residents identified several issues that they attributed to the operations of the Sinisian Lemery Batangas Port & Industrial Park (SLBPIP), which hosts the cement factory.FEATURED STORIES