DENR rules out land grant violation by Jesuit-run school in CDO

Xavier University, a Jesuit-run institution in Cagayan de Oro City, has been cleared by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of any land grant violations. The DENR confirmed that the university has the legal right to develop its 64-hectare property for a modern campus with residential and commercial areas. This ruling alleviates concerns and controversies surrounding the project, ensuring that the university can proceed with its development plans. The decision is significant as it upholds the legal framework for educational institutions to expand their campuses within environmental regulations.