Another investor behind harassment of Ariel’s Point?

Another investor is said to be behind the closure order of a cliff diving site here.
Ariel’s Point owner Ariel Abriam said Buruanga mayor Quezon Labindao himself bared during one of the meetings on the permanent closure order of the diving site that the planned investment of an Oceanpark is behind the mayor’s motivation to order the closure.
“A hearing called by the municipal government on Ariel’s Point Resort’s alleged violations, Labindao mentioned his desire to have the property acquired by Oceanpark, which already has a facility nearby. He [Labindao’ explained that it would be more beneficial to the Municipality of Buruanga if the property is sold to Oceanpark as it is a bigger investor,” said Abriam, who formerly headed the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Boracay.
To counteract the closure order, Abriam, through his counsel MarienneI Badlit, petitioned the Kalibo regional trial court for a certiorari prohibition and mandamus with urgent appeal for temporary restraining order (TRO), and/or writ of preliminary prohibition/mandatory injunction.
Abriam also asked the court to issue a 72-hour ex-parte TRO; upon summary hearing, and extend the TRO for another 20 days, and subsequently stop permanently the implementation of the mayor’s closure order. Furthermore, he asked the court to order Labindao and his fellow respondents to pay P4.7 million in indemnity, damages and litigation fees.
Oceanpark could not be reached for comment as of press time.