Ilocos Sur town probes dredging near its waters

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The municipal government of Sta. Lucia said it would not tolerate unauthorized or environmentally harmful dredging within its jurisdiction, citing the need to protect marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of coastal communities. The statement came after municipal officials inspected a dredging activity off Barangay Nangalisan on Monday, Sept. 7, to