The Antag Falls in Barangay Bayabas, Davao City has been closed temporarily to the public.

According to the barangay, trash has accumulated at the falls, left behind by locals and tourists, which prompted the barangay to close the site.

“Atong Miyerkules mi nag-session. Gisabutan namo sa council nga pasirad-an nalang. Ikaduha pud, dili ta maka-control sa tao kung unsay pangbuhaton dinha sa sulod,” Barangay Bayabas Chairman Proferio Parac said.

Barangay officials are dismayed that people have treated Antag Falls as a dumping site for garbage. It is reportedly difficult for the barangay to control the entry of people to the site, especially during weekends and holidays.

“Ang plano namo pabantayan, magbutang mi og tao diha, pabantayan. Daghan man gud manganha diha, pabantayan unta namo pero tan-aw namo dili man ma-kontrol kay naa man gud gabii nga ang uban magdala na og higdaanan na nila unya manguli tag alas-dos na sa kadlawon manguli,” Parac said.

A purok leader said they support the council’s decision.

“Mupabor gyud mi sa aksyon sa barangay nga i-close gyud siya para gyud nga sa karon mapangitaan pa namo og remedyo para gyud sa kaayuhan sa among sapa kay sa karon jung hugawa jud,” Leah Marie Responde said.

Authorities are mapping out the measures to implement following the decision to close.