Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo- Loyzaga yesterday told the Senate that the suspension order allowing the Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc.
to manage a portion of a protected area in Sitio Kapihan was served to the alleged cult Tuesday night.
According to the mayor, they have been discussing possible assistance to the returning cult members, including housing subsidies. Speaking in the Senate hearing on the propose in Sitio Kapihan was handed personally and through registered mail.
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