Mga taga-Homonhon, nangangamba para sa kanilang lugar dahil sa pagmimina?! | Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho

Summary

The video script discusses the environmental and social impact of mining on Homonhon Island in Eastern Samar, Philippines. It details the historical landing of explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1521 and contrasts it with the current state of the island, which is rich in minerals like nickel and chromite. The script highlights the community's struggle between the economic benefits of mining and the devastating effects on their health, agriculture, and natural resources. It also touches on the government's role, the debate on responsible mining, and the community's fight for their land and future.

Takeaways

• 🗺️ The island of Homonhon in Eastern Samar, Philippines, is historically significant as the first landed area by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1521.
• 🌊 The residents of Homonhon Island are facing environmental threats due to mining activities that have led to water pollution and health issues.
• 🍊 The island is rich in resources, particularly 'kalamansi' citrus fruits, which are a significant source of income for the locals.
• 🚫 There are concerns about the potential destruction of the island's biodiversity and the livelihoods that depend on it due to ongoing mining operations.
• 🏭 Mining companies are extracting minerals like nickel and chromite, which are used in various industrial applications, but the locals feel that the environmental costs are too high.
• 🤝 The community is fighting against the expansion of mining into their lands, seeking government intervention to protect their environment and way of life.
• 📉 The island's once lush forests and fertile lands are being degraded, affecting not only the environment but also the historical and cultural heritage of the place.
• 🏫 The mining operations have also impacted the local education system, with schools reporting issues like loud noise from mining equipment and health problems among students.
• 💼 There is a debate over the economic benefits of mining versus the environmental and social costs, with some arguing that the government should prioritize sustainable development.
• 🙏 The Catholic Church and other organizations are advocating for a halt to mining operations to preserve the island's unique environment and the well-being of its inhabitants.

Q & A

What is the historical significance of Homonhon Island in Eastern Samar?

Homonhon Island is historically significant as it was the first land sighted by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in the Philippines in 1521, as indicated by a marker on the island.

What is the main issue faced by the residents of Homonhon Island?

The main issue faced by the residents is the potential destruction of their island due to mining activities, which they fear will lead to the collapse of their environment and livelihoods.

What is the primary product of Homonhon Island?

The primary product of Homonhon Island is calamansi concentrate, which is a significant source of income for the residents.

How does the mining activity affect the health of the residents and their environment?

The mining activity is causing health issues among the residents, including sickness and diseases potentially linked to dust exposure. It also affects the environment, with the sea becoming polluted and the once-clear waters now turning white.

What are the economic contributions of the calamansi industry on Homonhon Island?

The calamansi industry is a significant economic contributor, with some trees yielding up to 150 kilos of fruit, which is rich in minerals and sold for processing into calamansi concentrate.

What are the concerns of the residents regarding the expansion of mining operations?

Residents are concerned that the expansion of mining operations will further degrade their environment, affect their health, and destroy their primary source of income, which is the calamansi industry.

What actions have the residents taken to protest against mining operations?

Residents have staged protests, sent messages to programs about the situation on Homonhon Island, and have tried to raise awareness about the environmental and health impacts of mining.

What is the role of the local government and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in this issue?

The local government and DNR are responsible for issuing mining permits and are expected to regulate, supervise, and monitor mining operations to ensure they are carried out responsibly and do not harm the environment or public health.

What are the mining companies' claims regarding their operations on Homonhon Island?

The mining companies claim to have legal permits and argue that they are operating within the boundaries of the law. They also claim to follow regulations and contribute to the local and national economy.

What is the position of the church and environmental advocates on the mining issue?

The church and environmental advocates oppose the mining operations, arguing that the environmental destruction outweighs any economic benefits and that there is no 'middle ground' when it comes to protecting the environment and the well-being of the residents.

What are the potential long-term effects of mining on Homonhon Island?

The long-term effects of mining include the depletion of natural resources, irreversible environmental damage, potential health issues for residents, and the collapse of the calamansi industry which is crucial for the local economy.

Outlines

00:00

🌴 Homonhon Island's Riches and Woes

The script describes Homonhon Island in Eastern Samar, where Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan first landed in the Philippines in 1521. The island is known for its hot springs and abundant resources, particularly the pomelo ('kalamansi') which is a significant source of income for the locals. However, the island faces threats from mining activities that began in 1521. The residents are concerned about the environmental impact of mining, including the potential destruction of the island, the health issues arising from the polluted air and water, and the decline in the quality and quantity of their pomelo harvest. The script also mentions the historical significance of the island and the struggle of the locals to maintain their livelihood and health amidst the backdrop of environmental degradation.

05:00

🚢 Ferdinand Magellan's Legacy and Current Challenges

This paragraph discusses the historical landing of Ferdinand Magellan on Homonhon Island and the subsequent interaction between his crew and the locals, which was initially cordial. It contrasts the past with the present, highlighting the island's current challenges, including the impact of mining on the environment and the local economy. The script mentions the island's contribution to Philippine history and its production of pomelo concentrate, a source of pride and income for the residents. Despite the economic benefits brought by mining, there are concerns about the environmental cost, including the destruction of the island's natural beauty and the health of its people. The narrative also touches on the community's efforts to transport their pomelo products to the market and the difficulties they face due to the mining operations.

10:02

🛑 The Struggle Against Mining in Homonhon

Residents of Homonhon Island are depicted as actively protesting against mining companies that they claim have exceeded their permitted boundaries and are causing environmental damage. The script describes the community's efforts to protect their land and livelihood, including a Barangay resolution against mining and attempts to engage the Department of Natural Resources for support. The paragraph also details the health issues faced by the community due to dust and noise pollution from mining operations, as well as the broader environmental impact, such as the destruction of forests and the contamination of water sources.

15:04

🏭 The Impact of Mining on Daily Life

This section of the script outlines the daily struggles of the residents living in the shadow of mining operations. It discusses the disruption of community life, including the inability to access clean water, the decline in fish catch due to water pollution, and the limited electricity supply. The script also highlights the community's fear of losing their livelihood and the potential health risks associated with mining activities. There is a sense of helplessness and a call for government intervention to address the negative impacts of mining on the island's environment and the well-being of its people.

20:05

🌿 The Environmental Debate and the Church's Stance

The script delves into the debate surrounding mining, particularly the environmental and social costs versus the economic benefits it brings. It mentions the stance of the Church, which is against mining in Homonhon, citing the significant environmental destruction and the lack of tangible improvements in the community's living conditions. The Church calls for the removal of mining operations and emphasizes the need to protect the island's biodiversity and history. The narrative also includes the community's efforts to engage with government officials and the mining companies to address their concerns and seek a resolution that prioritizes environmental and social welfare.

25:08

📜 Regulatory Challenges and the Future of Homonhon

The final paragraph discusses the regulatory challenges faced by the community and the government's role in overseeing mining operations. It highlights the community's efforts to engage with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the矿业和地球科学局 (MGB) to investigate the mining companies' compliance with regulations. The script also touches on the mining companies' responses to the allegations, with some claiming to have valid permits and others refusing to comment. The narrative concludes with a rally by the residents and a temporary voluntary suspension of operations by one of the mining companies. The script ends with a reflection on the importance of balancing development with environmental conservation and the need to preserve the island's natural and historical heritage for future generations.

Keywords

💡Ferdinand Magellan

Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer who is known for his expeditions, including the first circumnavigation of the Earth. In the context of the video, Magellan's landing on Homonhon Island in 1521 is highlighted as a significant historical event, marking the beginning of recorded interactions between the island and external explorers.

💡Homonhon Island

Homonhon Island is a location in Eastern Samar, Philippines, where Magellan first landed. The island is central to the video's narrative as it discusses the historical and current significance of the island, including its rich natural resources and the impact of mining on its environment and inhabitants.

💡Kalamansi

Kalamansi, also known as calamondin, is a small citrus fruit. In the video, it is highlighted as a vital crop for the island's economy, with the residents depending on it for their livelihood. The script mentions the island's kalamansi as being of high quality and a source of pride for the locals.

💡Mining

Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth. The video discusses the negative impacts of mining on Homonhon Island, including environmental degradation, health issues among residents, and the potential destruction of the kalamansi industry due to pollution.

💡Environmental Impact

Environmental impact refers to changes to the environment, typically caused by human activities. The video emphasizes the detrimental effects of mining on the island's environment, such as soil and water pollution, deforestation, and the decline in fish populations, which are crucial for the local economy.

💡Responsible Mining

Responsible mining is a concept that involves mining in a way that minimizes environmental and social impacts while also considering economic benefits. The video script contrasts this concept with the actual practices of mining companies on Homonhon Island, suggesting that they are not living up to the principles of responsible mining.

💡Nickel and Chromite

Nickel and chromite are minerals that are mined on Homonhon Island. The video explains that these minerals are used in various industrial applications, such as stainless steel production. However, the extraction of these minerals is causing significant environmental and social issues for the island's residents.

💡Biodiversity

Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular ecosystem or habitat. The video script mentions the rich biodiversity of Homonhon Island, which is threatened by mining activities. The loss of biodiversity can lead to the extinction of species and a decline in ecosystem services that support human life.

💡Community Protest

Community protest is a collective action taken by community members to express objection to a particular policy or activity. In the video, residents of Homonhon Island are protesting against mining operations, which they believe are destroying their environment and way of life.

💡Sustainable Development

Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The video implies that mining on Homonhon Island is not sustainable, as it is depleting natural resources and damaging the environment, which are essential for the long-term well-being of the community.

💡Economic Benefits

Economic benefits refer to the positive financial impacts of an activity or project. The video discusses the supposed economic benefits of mining, such as job creation and tax revenue. However, it questions whether these benefits outweigh the environmental and social costs.

Highlights

Ferdinand Magellan landed on Homonhon Island in Eastern Samar in 1521, marking the beginning of the Philippines' historical connection with the explorer.

Homonhon Island is rich in resources both in the sea and on land, with calamansi being considered as gold by the locals.

The island faces the threat of being completely destroyed due to mining activities that started in 1521.

Residents are concerned about the health impacts of mining, with reports of sickness among the population.

The once lush island with abundant trees and resources is now at risk of being buried under the mining waste.

Calamansi production is a significant source of income for the island, with some trees yielding up to 150 kilos.

The island's economy heavily relies on calamansi concentrate production, which is at risk due to the mining operations.

Residents are fighting to protect their livelihood and the environment from the destructive effects of mining.

The documentary team visited Homonhon Island to investigate the situation and interview locals about the impact of mining.

Mang Lito, a calamansi farmer and buyer, highlighted the importance of calamansi to the local economy and the threats it faces.

The journey to Homonhon Island is treacherous and time-consuming, reflecting the challenges faced by the islanders.

The island's history is intertwined with the arrival of Magellan and the beginning of Spanish colonization.

Residents are concerned about the rapid environmental changes, including water pollution and health issues caused by mining.

The once clear waters are now polluted, affecting fishing and the health of the island's inhabitants.

The island's geography, rich in minerals like nickel and chromite, is the reason for the extensive mining operations.

Despite the economic benefits of mining, such as job creation and tax revenue, the environmental costs are significant.

The debate over mining's impact on the environment and the local population is highlighted by the contrasting views of the mining companies and the residents.

The church and various environmental groups are advocating for a halt to mining operations to protect the island's ecology.

The government's role in issuing mining permits and its responsibility to balance economic gains with environmental protection is questioned.

The documentary calls for immediate action to protect Homonhon Island's rich biodiversity and historical significance.

Transcripts

ang isla ng honhon sa Eastern Samar kung

saan unang tumapak ang Portuguese

Explorer na si Ferdinand Magellan sa

ating kapuluan taong 1521 katulad ng

nakasaad sa marker sa aking likuran

narito ito dito sa Giwan na siyang

sumasakop sa isla ng honhon may mainit

ngayong isue sa isla pangamba ng marami

roon baka tuluyan daw silang mabura

dahil sa

pagmimina taong

1521 sa islang ito naglanding ang hukbo

ni Ferdinand Magellan ang homonhon

Island nasakop ng bayan ng Giwan sa

Eastern

Samar mayaman ang

karagatan mayaman din ang lupa para sa

itinuturing nila ritong ginto ang

kanilang kalamansi

[Musika]

sa amin ang kalamansi makataas at saka

bumubunga ito ng mga nasa 150 kilos

halimbaw nag is puno si Rich nga sa

minerals

asim pero ayon sa mga tagarito ang

kanilang Isla nanganganib na raw mabura

sa mapa ang mayamang mga kagubatan at

mayayabong na mga puno na Inabutan ni

Ferdinand Magellan taong

1521 dito sa sa makasaysayang isla ng

honhon sa Eastern Samar Heto na ngayon

ang

[Musika]

[Musika]

inabot ang kanilang

karagatan unti-unti ng nagiging Dagat ng

putik ang mga residente nagkakasakit na

rin daw at ang kanilang gintong

kalamansi unti-unti na raw nasisira yung

mga ano bulaklak pag tinaktakan niya ng

alikabok hindi

[Musika]

nabubuhay ang itinuturo nilang

dahilan ang tuloy-tuloy na pagmimina sa

isla kasi ang kinakatakot namin na

magkaon magkasakitan Alam namin mga

mahihirap lang kami pero ilalaban po

namin ikaw

[Palakpakan]

Ito ang tunggalian sa pagitan ng mga

nangangatwiran na kaunlaran ang hatid ng

buwis at hanap buhay na nililikha ng mga

minahan at ang ipinaglalaban naman ng

mga taga

rito kabuhayan din at ang kanilang

kalusugan at kapakanan ng kalikasan

[Musika]

sa nakalipas na mga linggo tinag at may

mga nagmensahe sa aming programa tungkol

sa nangyayari sa humon hon Island kaya

nitong Huwebes Lumipad ako pagiwan para

siya sa atin ang sitwasyon doon Nandito

po tayo sa Giwan Ito po ang takeoff

point para marating yung isla ng humon

HON Ayun ho siya oh parang malapit lang

pero tatlong oras ho ang biahe sakay ng

bangka kahit dito sa wan medyo ramdam

yung issue dun sa isla eh kasabay naming

pumunta ng humon HON si Mang Lito kayo

ho yung nakunan na ano na na nag-aano ng

mga kalamansi Opo ang farmer at buyer

din ng kalamansi na ang litrato at

panawagan tumawag ng atensyon ng marami

tungkol sa mainit na issue ngayon sa

kanilang Isla o Anong masasabi niyo ho

doon mang Lito Maganda po kasi napansin

kami nagpunta ho kayo dito sa Giwan para

ititinda yung kalamansi nagtap na kami

dito sa Giwan ng kalamansi binabagsak

niyo dito for processing into kalamansi

concentrate So yun po yung kabuhayan ng

mga ano Taga rito

Opo kalmado naman Kap yung dagat no

Anong oras h naman gumagalaw yung dagat

pag walang

hangin tatlong oras ang biyahe papuntang

humon

hon sa laot mabilis na nagbago ang

panahon

Kanina lang maaraw eh

napaka-unpredictable

Nung takbo ng panahon pangkaraniwan na

ito para kay Mang lito ang paroot Paalis

ng Isla ay bahagi na ng kanilang buhay

at hanap buhay dito natin makikita kung

ano yung pinagdadaanan ng mga taga Isla

tuwing dadalhin nila yung ang kanilang

produkto sa bayan sa humon hon unang

dumaong ang hukbo ng Portuguese Explorer

na si Ferdinand Magellan mahigit 500

taon na ang nakararaan ito ang unang

lupaing namataan ni Ferdinand magelan sa

ating

kapuluan ito ang isla ng homonhon sa

pagkukwento ng chronicler o ng taga

kwento na si pigafetta ang nakita nina

magel nung panahong yon mayayabong na

mga puno at in fact medyo nagtagal sila

sa islang ito ng

honhon ang humon hon ay naging simbolo

ng hospitality ng mga Pilipino friendly

naging cordial yung yung interaction ni

ng grupo ni magelan at ng mga natives

kasi ang dami nilang nakuhang resources

doon para sa pagkain nila tubig nila

umayos yung mga kasamahan nila na

nagkasakit ang Tinatayang eksaktong

lugar kung saan pinaniniwalaang unang

tumapak ang hukbo ni magelan pinagawan

ng historical

marker pero kahit dito ang lupa sa

palibot nabalot na ng putik dulot ng

pagmimina mang Lito hanggang saan po ba

yung minimina dito sa isla hanggang po

sa dulo

[Musika]

po Okay dito na tayo sa honhon dapat

bumalik sa lupa kasi napakalaking

contribu ng Isla humon hon sa ating

kasaysayan ang isla may walong Barangay

at tatlo na lang sa mga ito ang hindi

napasok ng mga minahan Hindi ito maliit

na Isla malaki 4,000 ang bilang ng mga

narito so ito yung proud product ng Isla

ng humon HON yung kalamansi concentrate

Yun nga lang ito ho yung nanganganib

ngayon yung produkto ni

kasi apektado na yung mga taniman ng

kalamansi una naming pinuntahan ang

barangay nina mang

Lito biro mo Ong binabagtas ni Mang Lito

para madala lang yung kanyang mga

kalamansi sa bayan ng Giwan bago niya

maisakay sa bangka medyo masukal yung

dadaanan niya pero malapit lang naman

yun lang sana nga lang daw may kalsada

man lang para mas hindi sila mahirapan

na magdala ng kanilang mga produkto sa

bayan halos lahat ng mga pamilya rito

kalamansi ang kabuhayan ilang henerasyon

ng Araw ng mga tagarito ang naitaguyod

ng mga punong ito at ipinagmamalaki nila

na ang kanilang kalamansi mas makatas at

nakakarating sa iba't ibang parte ng

Pilipinas hindi lang bilang sawsawan

kundi bilang concentrate na pwedeng

gawing Jews giit nila ang yaman ng

kanilang Isla mapipitas mula sa mga

punong ito at hindi namimina mula sa

lupa Anong advantage ng kalamansi ho sa

inyo sa amin ang kalamansi makataas at

saka volum halimbawa ng ganito bumubunga

ito ng mga sa 150 kilos halimbaw n isang

puno ISO Bakit ho Kaya mas makatas yung

kalamansi ninyo kaya sa ibang lugar sa

lupa siguro nasa lupa an pero yun din

yung lupa na habol ng mga minahan yun

din Oo kasi Rich nga sa minerals

asim ang taniman nina mang Lito may 100

puno So ilang Dekada niyo na Hong

kabuhayan Ong kalamansi mula nung

mag-umpisa kami ng ano dito na yung pan

nagpaaral sa amin at sa mga anak ko

matagal na to wow habang buhay na ano to

kabuhayan nakatapos yung mga anak ko

dahil sa kalamansi Dian kami na

natatakot agag nakapasok ang Mina dito

kahit na hindi malayo pa yung alikabok

umaabot dito halimbawa yung mga ano

bulaklak taktakan nian ng alikabok hindi

nabubuhay may nakikita na ho ba kayong

mga alikabok dito o wala Meron po

nandoon yung hangin sa ano habagat ang

hangin dire-diretso kasi yan eh alikabok

na nakapipinsala raw hindi lang sa mga

taniman nila ng kalamansi kundi pati sa

kanilang kalusugan at least sa bahaging

ito ng Isla makikita mo pa yung

napakagandang kapaligiran maganda pa

yung mga puno Naririnig mo pa yung mga

huni ng ibon in fact isa yun sa mga

pinangangambahan din ng mga taga rito

Ito kasi yung ung isa sa mga environment

ng Philippine kakat baka pati raw yun a

maapektuhan pag tuloy-tuloy lang ang

pagmimina naabutan naming nagpapa an si

Aling Ana so makikita ho kayong 10,000

kada linggo o malaking bagay Ah yung mga

anak ko kasi Ma'am tapos na mag-aral mm

yan lang pinaaral namin dito lang sa

kalamansi Opo Ang galing ng Katas ng

kalamansi pala ang benta raw nila ng

kalamansi 65 to ph80 kada 100 piraso

maganda-gandang kita Ito lang talaga ang

hanap buhay namin Ano ho epekto sa inyo

nitong pagmimina masisira alikabok kasi

kung masira ng mga um namin saan pa kami

kukuha wala na kaming hanap buhay ang

Kagawad ng Barangay bitaugan na si

jonito nangangamba lalo't mula raw

nitong Enero pati ang kanilang Barangay

pinasok na ng isa sa mga kumpanya ng

minahan pag upo namin ng January

na-check namin na lumalampas na sila sa

bitaugan kahapon nagsukat kami malaki na

5 hectares na ang sinakop nila sa

boundary ng bitaugan kaya andun

binarikadahan namin yun tapos nilagyan

namin yung mga bandira Pero sabi ho yata

nila may license daw sila may permit

nabigyan sila ng mining permit Ma'am

paano po sila nabigyan ng mining permit

ang tanong namin wala namang dumaan sa

aming endor endorso ng Barangay bitaugan

Mayon kaming resolution sa bitaugan na

ayaw namin ng mina pinarating na po rin

namin sa DNR nandun na may mga sinabit

na po kaming papel kaya nilalaban namin

yan kasi yung mga bata yun ang susundan

sa amin Sus alam niyo po ma'am Jessica

matagal na kami simula pa ng April 3

nag-umpisa kami halos wala kaming

tulugan dahil dito kasi gusto namin to

makarating sa DNR National mgb na

tulungan kami kasi dito po kami

nabubuhay Anong sagot ho ng gobyerno

wala pa kaming sagot

walung Sana bigyan kami ng mabilis na

aksyon kasi ang kinakatakot namin na

magkon magkasakitan namin mga mahihirap

lang kami pero ilalaban po namin to mula

sa mga taniman ng kalamansi binagtas

namin ang daan papunta sa isa sa apat na

minahan na ayon sa mga tagarito

kasalukuyang nag-o-operate

sa pamamagitan ng drone makikita ang

lawak ng operasyon ng mga minahan mula

sa isang dulo hanggang sa mahigit

kalahati ng

Isla may dambuhalang butas o open Pit

kung tawagin gumawa ng parang Terraces

na mga daan Ang mga heavy equipment ng

mga minahan para maabot nila ang ilalim

ng lupa ng sagayon makuha ang inaasam

nilang mga mineral katulad ng nickel at

chromite yung mga malach chocolate hills

naman kung tawagin ang mga tagarito

stock pile o imbakan ng mga lupa na may

mineral na sunod namang isinasakay sa

mga barko patungong China para magamit

sa paggawa ng maraming bagay ang lupa ng

Isla ng humon HON mayaman daw sa mga

mineral katulad ng nickel at chromite na

ginagamit sa paggawa ng napakaraming

bagay katulad ng bakal semento at kahit

pa sa mga ordinaryong gamit katulad ng

battery at yyung ating mga cellphone

Iyung Geology ng humon HON part siya ng

eastern Philippines opalite belt which

stretch from Samar to surigao sa belt na

yon puro nickel yon tsaka mga chromite

ang nickel basically ay ginagawang

stainless steel kutsara kaldero yung

ating mga sasakyan yung ating mga barko

ang chromite ay isang mineral na

ginagamit para patigasin ang mga metal

at patibayin ng mga metal para tumagal

ang gamit natin sa mga ito pero ang

kapalit ng lahat ng ito ang dati bundok

at masukal na

gubat natapyas na Patag 1983 3 nagsimula

ang minahan dito sa isla ng humon HON

pero small scale pa lang non hanggang

nung 2009 nung may isa ng kumpanyang

nabigyan ng permit sa mga sumunod na

taon ilan pa ang nabigyan hanggang

naging apat at ngayon

maglilimang mayamang mga kagubatan at

mayayabong na mga puno na Inabutan ni

Ferdinand Magellan taong 1521 dito sa

makasay Sayang isla ng honhon sa eastern

sumar Heto na ngayon ang

inabot itung nadatnan natin dito sa

minahan mismo yung mga nagpoprotesta

doun mismo sa harap nung open Pit na

minimina dito sa honhon para makunan ng

nickel at

chromite Bakit po kayo Naiyak na

natutuwa pumunta kayo

rito 10 taon na ang nakalipas nung unang

tinalakay ng isa sa mga dati naming

programa dito sa GMA public Affairs ang

investigative documentaries ang issue ng

mining sa humon hon ayon sa mga opisyal

ng Barangay at mga residenteng nakausap

namin paulit-ulit nilang ipinapaalam ang

kanilang mga hinaing sa mga kinauukulan

Pero lalo pa raw lumawak ang lugar na

sinakop ng mga

Ahan kaya Bukod sa pagpoprotesta

Kailangan na rin daw nilang magbantay

gabi at araw para ang kanilang Barangay

Hindi mapasok ng mga minahan Bakit ho

kayo nagpoprotesta dito sa minahan kasi

po yung yung ginagawa po ng mining dito

sa amin hindi na talaga makatarungan

tulad po nito lumampas na po sila sa

kanilang area kami kasi neighboring po

neighboring na Barangay Oo so kami ah

Natatakot din po kami na baka pagkatapos

ng bitaugan dumating sa amin e Yun po

ang

pinangangambahan po namin doon

pangunahing pinagkukunan namin ng

pangkabuhayan may

nagkakaro'n lang talaga silang area na

dapat gagalawin pero ang nangyayari po

Hindi na sila nakikipag coordinate sa

katabing Barangay Gagawa na pala sila ng

ganito na ng expansion Yun po yung

pinaglalaban ng bitaugan kasi sumobra na

sila nagapply ito that was 2012 hindi

muna sila nabigyan ng mpsa So yung

gobyerno binigyan sila ng special mines

permit tapos nung yung one year nila na

operation habang nagaantay sila ng mpsa

Nagkataon na n si g ah Siya yung DNR

secretary nagkaroon dito ng mining audit

Katabi lang halos ng minahan ang

kaisa-isang high school ng honhon ayon

sa mga magulang na nakausap namin

nagkakasakit daw ang kanilang mga anak

Sa matinding alikabok lalo na pag

panahon ng habagat naranasan po namin

yyung too much exposure To Dust mga bata

Ma'am nag-aabsent sila kasi yung iba

nagkakaroon ng sakit nilalagnat

nagkakaroon ng ubo nagkakaroon ng sipon

hindi lang yung mga bata Pati na rin

yung mga guro susunod kami face mask pag

ura-ura na talaga tap-tap pangalawa

Ma'am nac namin Destruction of classes

due to loud Noise of heavy equipment

from the mining companies kan is gagag

truck I truck magbug Ti ba nagiging

maputik p nag nauran tos madalunot naman

bumaba yung enrollment namin baka da

magkasakit yung mga bata dito okay tanga

may nakabulig at mga tao pero

m sa kabila ng idinadaing ng mga

residente ang pagmimina Bukod sa

nakapagbibigay ng trabaho sa mga

residente nakakapasok din daw ngaking

pera sains

ng mines and geosciences bure

nakakapasok din daw ng malaking pera sa

gobyerno nasyonal at lal gusto

tungod pagpabuhi tap anak ak mga propes

naag

namak naman kita makakuha masyado sour

INC ayon sa datos ng mines and

geosciences Bureau na nasa ilalim ng

Department of environment and natural

resources nitong nakaraang taon ang

dalawa sa apat na minahan ng honhon

nakakuha ng

8.22 million metric tons ng nickel ore o

katumbas ng

172.5 million na halaga ng

buwis pero tanong pa rin ng mga taga

rito Anong progreso ba ang pinag-uusapan

mula sa minahan gayong sa kanilang Isla

Wala na ngayong mapagkukunan ng malinis

na tubig apektado na raw ito ng mga

minahan kailangan pa nilang umangkat ng

tubig na maiinom mula sa Giwan kada

Galon

Php hanggang ngayon limitado ang

kuryente sa isla Meron lang Mula 4 ng

hapon hanggang 12 ng hai

ayon sa mga mangingisdang nakausap namin

pati ang karagatan apektado na ng mga

minahan noon yan nakakahuli ang 10 kilo

tapos ngayon minsan isang kalaha kilo na

lang kasi yung mga isda lumalayo na

kinaliskisan mo yung isda ung Makikita

mo na yung mga lupa na parang kinain

nila mga papayat na sila ang anak ko po

siam ang ibinubuhay ko lang dagat at

saka bukid hindi ako nagtatrabaho ng

mina kasi ayaw kong masira yung bukid

namin

Kasi pagdating ng panahon Sino naman

kawa kami sila aalis lang kaming maiwan

dito wala na kaming hanap buhay Wala na

kaming dagat mapupunta kasi puno na ng

puti n sa ilalim ang dati puting

dalampasigan nagiging dagat daw ng puti

kung umuulan noon yon hindi umaagos ang

tubig kulay yelo ngayon na yan umagos na

sila

saa ang ikinabahala ng mga tagit yungang

m pangmatagalan Dekada ang binibilang so

ang tanong nila kung ganito na ang

inabot ng kanilang Isla at ilang Dekada

Pa bago matapos yung mga permit na

binigay sa mga kumpanya may matitira pa

raw kaya sa kanilang Isla Why is their

gold and silver more important than my

biodiversity matatandaan po nating

naging masidhi ang Debate tungkol sa

mining Lalo na nung ang environment

secretary ay si Gina Lopez Wherever

there's mining the people are poor

not so the mining companies have to

Matindi yung mga naging Debate roon

dahil malaki ang pinsala sa kapaligiran

Pero kailangan din ng gobyerno ng pera

na maibibigay o maidudulot ng minahan

ang diocese ng Borongan sa Eastern Samar

na siyang nakakasakop sa Parokya ng St

John the Baptist nakikiisa sa mga

residente father Ano hong reakson niyo

dito ho sa ganito h nangyari dito sa

humon hon nakakapanlumo ang nakikita

natin ngayon kasi sobra yung Destruction

na ah nangyayari sa isa father may

middle ground ba itong issue ng mining

dito sa humon hon on the one hand

sasabihin ng mga minahan yung mga

sinasabi na nila dati sayang naman yung

minerals na nandiyan magagamit natin sa

paggawa ng maraming bagay Sayang din

yung

tagarito na nakikita nila yung

Destruction ng kanilang environment so

ang tanong ko may middle ground B ho sa

isyung ito sa side ng simbahan wala po

kaming middle ground Gusto po namin na

mapa-alis dito kasi unang-una

napaka-espesyal ng humon hon para sa

amin para sa ating mga katoliko kasi

dito unang pumasok ang mga nagdagan ng

kristiyanismo tapos pangalawa for 41

years 41 years na pong minimina ang

humon Hon wala pa po kaming nakikita na

significant na mga Changes ah mahirap pa

rin yung mga tao pangit pa rin yung

kalsada hindi pa rin 24 hours yung

kuryente tapos naapektuhan yung sources

ng tubig saan ho kaya ito aabot father

Sa tingin niyo po sana hindi na to mapag

akino kaya lahat ng obispo ng Samar

nagpatawag nga kami ng meeting gusto

namin makipag-meet sa mga officials ng

gobyerno Bukod sa simbahan na

sumusuporta sa mga nagpoprotestang

residente meron ding mga private o

non-government organ

na naninindigan katulad ng honhon

environmental advocates and rights

defenders o herd isa yun sa kini namin

sa government maraming complaints ang

pinarating na sa mga nararanasang

negative environmental impact ng mining

operations pero patuloy silang

nagbibigay ng permit kalain mo yyung

tatlong minahan na malalaki large scale

sabay sabay nag-o-operate

247 supposedly sa contract nila meron

sila Dapat greening program yung mga

kinat nilang puno na yan may ipapalit

dapat sila pero saan yun hindi namin

makita yun ang hinahanap namin sa

government yung sinabi nila na itong mga

mining companies na nandito ay

responsible mining ang responsible

mining nakapaloob dito principle sets of

standards sa Republic Act of 7942

Otherwise known as mining Act of 1995

May tatlong benefits na nakap

nakabalangkas una economic benefits

environmental benefit at social benefit

kung saan magkakaron doon ng kagina waan

yung mga tao na na nakatira malapit dito

sa labang ito kasabay ng paghuhukay ng

minahan sa mga bundok ang isa raw nilang

paa para na ring nasa

hukay Biyernes nakarating doon ang mga

Tiga minds and geosciences Bureau

nagsagawa sila ng mapping o pagsusuri sa

boundary ng Barangay casuguran at

barangay bitaugan para tignan kung

lumagpas nga ba ang operasyon ng minahan

doon sinubukan ng aming team na kuhaan

ng pahayag ang mga Tiga mgb o DNR pero

tumanggi sila pag-aaralan daw muna kasi

nila ang resulta ng kanilang

imbestigasyon sinubukan din po naming

Kunan ng pahayag ang Mayor ng Giwan

gumawa ako ng sulat sa Regional Director

ng mines and geosciences Bureau and then

sinulatan ko rin yung mining company

yung sabi ko doon sa mpsa wala naman po

pong nakalagay doon na Barangay bitaugan

dalawang barangays lang po ang nakalagay

pati sa ACC Barangay casuguran and

Barangay kanawayon ang sabi naman niya

it is within the tenament area and I

said even if it is within the tenament

area wala namang social acceptability sa

mga tao sinabi ko talaga that I do not

want any mining operation in barangay

bitaugan because I want to devote this

area for agricultural and agroindustrial

development tatanungin ko ang DENR kung

anong dapat gawin nila kasi ang

regulation supervision monitoring dapat

sa kanila ngayon lang sasabihin ko sa

inyo na ire-recommend ko for suspension

yyung ah mining company na nagkaroon ng

violation sinubukan din naming kuna ng

panig ang apat na mining companies sa

humon hon dalawa sa kanila ang

nagpaunlak ng panayam Una ang Mount

Sinai mining

exploration giit nila taong 2013 pa raw

pagkatapos ng super typhoon Yolanda Nung

natapos ang operasyon nila sa isla after

Yolanda naging care and maintenance ibig

sabihin walang operation bumalik kami

parang 2016 by

2017 nagpalabas si Den secretary Gina

Lopez ng suspension sa lahat ng mga

mining company Nagtaka nga kami wala

kaming operation nasama kami sa ah

suspension complying man kami kung ano

talaga ang regulation ng government

Nagtaka nga ako bakit ako nadamay dito

Wala naman akong operation Nagbigay din

ng panig sa issue ang isa pang mining

Company sa isla ang nickel Ace

incorporated legal yung mga permits na

hawak namin nakuha namin yung approval

before kami nag-start sa operation

Marami talagang anti mining I take it as

an opportunity to strategize Ano yung

maganda naming plano to Show them that

we are here not to destroy we are here

to develop and to provide opportunities

sa local and also help the National

Government the law says that after our

extraction we rehabilitate and that's

what we will do hindi naman sumagot ang

isa pang mining Company sa aming

paanyaya habang ang mining company na

inirereklamo ng mga tig bararangay

bitaugan ang emir mineral resources

corporation na unaa ng nagsabing

magbibigay ng interview Pero hindi na

nila ulit binalikan ang aming

team samantala matapos ang isinagawang

rally ng mga residente ang mga opisyal

ng Barangay bitaugan nakatanggap ng

kopya ng sulat mula sa mgb tungkol sa

desisyon ng emir mineral resources

corporation pansamantala muna raw nilang

sususpendihin ang operasyon nila sa

lugar na inirereklamo ng mga

residente nag temporary voluntary exit

na raw ang inirereklamo nilang mining

Company sa pinasok nitong lupa na sakop

na ng Barangay bitaugan dapat mas

bigyang pansin no ang papel ng honhon sa

ating kasaysayan Huwag sana umabot sa

punto na nasasakripisyo yung kalikasan

at maging ang kasaysayan kailangan

nating balansehin ang ating kagustuhan

na umunlad sa pamumuhay at yung

kagustuhan natin na mapangalagaan ang

kalikasan Bakit po kayo Naiyak na

natutuwa akong pumunta kayo rito malalim

ang pinanghuhugutan ng mga

nagpoprotestang residente ng humon HON

sa labang ito hindi man daw nila

maibalik ang dating sigla ng kanilang

Isla kahit papaano sana maisalba pa rin

daw nila ang natitira nitong yaman at

Ganda lalo pa't para sa kanila ang tunay

na yaman

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