Sludge-like, murky water flows into sea in El Nido, Palawan

A sludge-like, murky liquid caught the attention onlookers after it crossed the white sand beach and flowed directly into the sea at El Nido, Palawan.

According to Katrina Son’s report in “24 Oras Weekend” on Sunday, the unusual sight was caught on camera by a hotel resort guest last May 20. The video uploader said it rained before they noticed the murky water coming from underneath their hotel.

GMA News is trying to reach the hotel management for comment on the matter.

“At the moment, our general manager is out of the country and is scheduled to return on June 8. As he is the authorized spokesperson for matters of this nature, we would appreciate it if you could direct any detailed inquiries to him upon his return,” the hotel management said in a statement.

Meanwhile, the barangay said it has been a problem in the area ever since, especially during the rainy season. It noted that the sludge-like water does not actually come from the hotel.

“‘Yan po ay isang waterway po ‘yan na galing po dito sa bundok. Lumalabas lang po ‘yan siyempre kapag uulan kaya ‘yung naiipon na dumi lumalabas po papuntang dagat,” said Barangay Masagana chairperson Edilberto Templado Jr.

(That is a waterway that comes from the mountain. It naturally flows out only when it rains, which is why the accumulated debris washes out into the sea.)

GMA News is trying to reach out to the Department of Tourism (DOT), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and the local government of El Nido for comment. — Vince Angelo Ferreras/JMA, GMA News