Four men arrested for digging a pool

CEBU, Philippines - Four men were arrested Thursday evening at a resort in barangay Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City for digging a hole that allegedly was to become a swimming pool.

After receiving complaints from residents, Task Force Kalikasan, the City Coastal Management, and the Special Operations Group of the Police Regional Office-7 went to the Blue Coral Resort to stop the digging because the resort has not secured a permit to build a swimming pool.

Andy Berame of the City Coastal Management said the resort, which is still under construction, has not acquired a permit to build a swimming pool.

Arrested were Simplicio Blanco, 55, of Danao City, Eliseo Birao, 37, of barangay Pajac, Lapu-Lapu City, Joseph Arnado of Sogod town, and Renell Pepino, 19, of barangay Pajac, Lapu-Lapu City.

Taken from them were five jack hammers, a compressor, three containers for gasoline, and work boots.

Charges are being readied against them. (FREEMAN)