The municipal government has served a Temporary Closure Order on Hermanos Leisure and Farm Resort following the June 8 drowning deaths of Ateneo Blue Eagles players Rene Clert N. Baterbonia and Divine Adili during a team-building activity.
Mayor Danilo A. Tolentino directed a composite team from the Business Permits and Licensing Office, Municipal Tourism Office, Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, and Philippine Coast Guard to conduct a review.
The inspection found violations of provisions under Sangguniang Bayan Ordinance No. 2025-12, which mandates safety standards for seashores and water-based tourist destinations.
Authorities said the closure aims to enforce compliance with safety regulations and prevent similar incidents.
The LGU extended condolences to the families of the victims and vowed coordination with national agencies to strengthen oversight.
On Thursday, resort owners and staff appeared before the National Bureau of Investigation to provide information.
Aurora police earlier noted the team-building was held about 300 meters from the dry beach, despite advice to stay in shallower waters. A post-mortem certificate listed Baterbonia’s cause of death as asphyxia by drowning.# (ZIA LUNA)
