PROVINCIAL Legal Officer Atty. Handel Lagunay met with Anda officials led by Mayor Angelina Simacio to discuss concerns on the implementation of the Php 30.00 environmental fee of the municipality.
Simacio expressed their sentiments to the Provincial Government about the imposition of the fee based on Municipal Ordinance No. 21-2020, seeking the guidance and support of the Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBH).
Lagunay clarified that Governor Aris Aumentado is seeking a win-win solution, suggesting for the LGU to revisit its ordinance and to relocate its collection point.
Simacio for her part reported to Lagunay that she has asked the Sangguniang Bayan to review the ordinance while they work on the improvement of its implementation.
The LGU sought for more time as they continue to discuss options for the relocation of the collection point.
Simacio explained that the LGU receives Php 18.00 of the amount for the maintenance of its tourism facilities, including solid waste management, salaries for personnel, and other logistics, while the remainder is divided among barangays.
“We want to clarify that the fee is only imposed on visitors of identified tourism spots for the purpose of sustaining tourism, creating employment, and earning revenue,” Simacio said emphasizing the growth and development of Anda. (PIMO/LMS)
