In regards to the recent tragic mudslides destroying more than 100 houses in Baragay Asinan near Subic Town:
Mayor Jefferson Khonghun said "officials would also investigate whether a nearby upscale residential complex might have built a canal diverting rainwater toward the village...". The only upscale development in that area is Santa Lucia Realty's Club Morocco situated on the Northern edge of Subic Bay. Anyone driving past Club Moroccos main gate can see the lack of environmental consciousness that Santa Lucia possesses. They have clear cut and completely stripped the upper mountainside.
During the rainy season hundreds if not thousands of tons of mud and slit flow down the mountainside directly into Subic bay.The same person driving that road can easily see the mud and slit suffocating the bay. The marine life is being decimated. It is nothing short of an environmental disaster. How the DENR ever issued Santa Lucia a ECC is beyond comprehension. So it would nor surprise me at all if the Mayors official investigation shows a blatant disregard for people or property from this company of no honor, nor social or environmental consciousness. Talk with any old timer who lived in the area before Santa Lucia bought and developed. They will tell you this part of Subic Bay was pristine: not polluted, with crystal clear waters and fine sand beaches.
Another thought. Exequiel D. Robles, President/CEO and Vicente R. Santos, Executive Vice President of Santa Lucia Realty&Development, Inc. will frequently during the summer fly their private helicopter to Club Morocco for an hour or two for a meal or a visit. Has either recently come to survey the mudslide adjacent to their development and perhaps offer condolences or help to their displaced neighbors? No, I did not think so. To busy waiting for a tee time to open up on their favorite links.
The Subic Bulletin: We couldn't help but share your feelings when we heard Santa Lucia Realty's Attorney say that its not there problem and they have no liability because it didn't happen on their property. Whether he made that statement out of ignorance, stupidity or arrogance he sure got the disapproval of Mayor Khonghun.
