Probe on sinking areas in Baguio City pushed

By Aileen P. Refuerzo

BAGUIO CITY – The city council approved a resolution requesting the Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Cordillera to conduct an investigation on the circumstances of the continuing erosion and sinking of portions of Crystal Cave, Bakakeng Central to aid the city in planning and adopting necessary legislations in protecting the area.

In a resolution authored by Councilor Isabelo Cosalan Jr., the body asked the findings and recommendations be turned in within 30 days upon the start of the probe.

Cosalan noted that Pinewood Street at Crystal Cave, Bakakeng Central is not currently passable to all types of motor vehicles as a portion has caved in cutting the road and threatening to sink at least three residential structures.

“The road condition deteriorated through the years, and that road portion collapsed as an aftermath of the recent typhoon Mina,” he noted.

He said the continuing erosion and flooding at that portion of Crystal Cave, Bakakeng Central Barangay poses imminent danger to life and properties.

“A comprehensive report on the geological status and condition of the said area is very important not only as forewarn to residents but also for appropriate consideration relative to any development plan over the area,” Cosalan said.