Here’s Pauline Amelinckx Reaction To Chocolate Hills Resort
PAULINE AMELINCKX – Boholana beauty queen Pauline Amelinckx gave her two cents amid the much-criticized resort constructed within the Chocolate Hills.
The resort named Captain’s Peak Resort, situated in the Chocolate Hills, gained widespread attention on social media following the circulation of a tourist video despite lacking accreditation or an application for one from the Department of Tourism.
The Chocolate Hills, designated as a protected area since July 1, 1997, through Proclamation No. 1037, saw the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) take action by issuing a temporary closure order and a notice of violation against the establishment.
Many social media users expressed concern over how such construction was permitted in a protected area, emphasizing the importance of preserving this natural wonder and highlighting potential environmental risks posed by the resort.
Following the viral spread of the photos and ensuing online discussions, the DENR issued an official statement. In their statement released on March 13, Wednesday, DENR clarified that in 2023, they had indeed issued a temporary closure order to the resort.
Pauline Amelinckx spoke out amidst the widespread criticism surrounding the construction of a resort within the Chocolate Hills, emphasizing the importance of “finding a balance between development and safeguarding our natural treasures.”
In an Instagram post on Thursday, March 14, accompanied by a photo of herself against the backdrop of the hills, Amelinckx stated, “The Chocolate Hills are part of every Bol-anon. It’s part of the land we call home, part of the soul of our island.”
Pauline Amelinckx continued, stressing the current necessity to navigate the delicate balance between advancing development and preserving our natural wonders. Amelinckx urged everyone to contribute, regardless of the scale, towards the regeneration of our planet, thus ensuring our own revitalization.
In closing, Amelinckx wrote, “May we never forget about the beautiful land given by God. ‘Hatag ni Bathala.’”
