29/04/2024
STMGI office was visited on April 26, 2024 by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in response to the complaint filed by Dr. Nestor L. Abrematea of Tacloban Star, accusing STMGI of quarrying at the back of the memorial site.
However, the MGB found no violations committed by STMGI. The alleged quarrying is not quarrying but in truth, excavation of the area intended for road construction as part of our compliance of the Site Development Plan, as evidenced by various permits we have secured from the DENR, HLURB, City Planning, etc. In fact, the above-mentioned agencies are continuously monitoring the development of our memorial site.
The total land area of the memorial site is 101,797 sq.m. owned by Superior Tacloban Memorial Garden Inc. . As of last year, it was estimated to be 70% complete. Thus, the City Planning and Development Office approved our Alteration Plan on May 4, 2023 and gave us until May of 2026 for the completion of the entire site development plan.
Hence, the activities within the memorial site are all in compliance with pertinent laws and regulations pursuant to EO 648.