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In 2014, Mendoza erected fencing around his property in the lagoon which local fishers complained that this has bared them access from the lagoon's fishing grounds and alleged that the fencing was made in preparation of developing the enclosed property into a water park. The structure was shortly
319:(Lapu-Lapu) and shrimps. It is also frequented by bathers. Several resorts can be found along Silot Lagoon's coastline; including Silot Beach Resort, commonly known as Pilapil Park, and Papa Kit's Marina and Fishing Lagoon. The latter is owned by
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