Manila, Oct. 7 -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has shut down three resorts operating without permits inside the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape (UMRBPL).

The DENR said a cease and desist order (CDO) was issued to Danum Baker Resort, Erin's Place and Lihim na Batis, all in Baras, Rizal.

"The three establishments were among nine resorts within the protected landscape previously issued with either a CDO or a Show Cause Order (SCO)," the DENR said in a news release Monday night.

"This physical enforcement was necessary as these were the only resorts found to be continually operating."

The DENR said the remaining six establishments issued with similar orders have since complied and are no long...