A resolution seeking an inquiry about the mining activities and scuffle in Sibuyan Island in Romblon was lodged in the Senate on Monday. | DFernandezINQ
“The Senate should hear all stakeholders and unravel the layers of issues that have plagued Sibuyan island for decades. Nakakasira na nga ang malakihang pagmimina sa kalikasan, mukhang may paglabag pa ng mga batas ang kumpanya sa pagsasagawa ng kanilang negosyo. Paulit-ulit ang mga ulat tungkol sa karahasang dulot ng mga mining companies at panahon nang tunay na pakinggan naman ng gubyerno ang hinaing ng komunidad,” she added.
Last Wednesday, Sibuyan residents formed a human barricade to stop what they believe are illegal mining operations.The Sibuyan folk blocked a truck trying to pass through the human barricade. At least two residents were hurt supposedly due to the local police’s attempts to break up the demonstrators’ blockade.
The sudden escalation of mining activities in Sibuyan Island unfolded in September last year, said Hontiveros, when the Department of Environment and Natural Resources lifted its cease and desist order against a Altai Philippines Mining Corporation.The people of Sibuyan Island, however, asserted that the mining firm failed to secure necessary documents to operate.
Hontiveros noted that the residents have been fighting for nearly 20 years to halt mining exploration in the island, which is rich in minerals, specifically nickel.“We, in the Senate, should help champion the conservation of the island’s endemic flora and fauna, defend its coastal communities from long-term ecological devastation, and protect the residents from violent incursions of mining companies,” she said.
“Matindi ang epekto ng pagmimina sa buhay ng maraming Pilipino, lalo na ng mga indigenous peoples. ‘Yung mga nagmimina, ‘pag nakuha na nila ang gusto nila, lilipat na sila ng ibang lugar. Pero ang mga residente at pati mga apo nila, habambuhay na maninirahan sa Sibuyan Island. Kaya gagawin natin ang lahat upang siguraduhin na mamanahin ng susunod na henerasyon ng Romblon ang matabang lupa at mayabong na likas na yaman,” she went on.
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