THE UNIVERSAL Robina Corporation (URC) has repaired a collapsed portion of a lagoon of the Bais Distillery in Negros Oriental.
URC said 127 personnel and 20 Coast Guard members are engaged in the repair of the lagoon’s collapsed section.
“The work is now 60% complete and is projected to be finished by November 4, 2025. The new dike will be reinforced and strengthened with rubber tires and boulders to make it withstand the relentless rains and earthquake that caused its breach last October 26, 2025,” URC said in a statement released on November 1.
It was earlier reported that the said collapse released contaminated wastewater that also reached the popular Majuyod white sandbar.
“Regarding the marine clean-up, we are in close coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and other stakeholder agencies to deploy experts who will help contain the spilled wastewater within a limited area and guide the company, local and other relevant authorities on how best to foster marine re-growth and recovery,” URC added.
The company, meanwhile, has been providing for the needs of the families affected by the spill and will continue to do so until the situation goes back to normal./PN
