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The Freeman
|September 03, 2025
Cebu 4th District Representative Sun Shimura has expressed support for the controversial Stria development in Santa Fe, Bantayan Island, saying that he is “pro-development” so long as projects comply with safety, health, and environmental standards.
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Shimura said the key to resolving the issue lies in ensuring proper land use planning, citing Boracay as an example of what happens when developments proceed without a Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP).
“It's really up to the LGU, it's really up to their CLUPs naa may CLUP,” Shimura said.
He cited Boracay as an example, noting that the island faced compliance issues in the past because it did not have a CLUP at the time, adding that such problems can be avoided in Bantayan if a proper CLUP is in place.
The lawmaker emphasized that he has always been a proponent of development, pointing to his legislative work that sought to strengthen property owners’ rights in Bantayan Island.
“Why not, as long as it’s safe, it’s healthy, and it’s not bad for the environment? If we have that there, it’s gonna be one of the best places in Cebu,” he said.
This story is from the September 03, 2025 edition of The Freeman.
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