I-Witness: ‘Sa Ngalan ng Ginto,’ dokumentaryo ni Kara David (full episode)

Summary

The video script delves into the harsh realities of small-scale gold mining in Masbate, Philippines. It highlights the environmental risks, the health hazards faced by miners, and the socio-economic implications. The narrative contrasts the miners' struggle for survival with the government's efforts to halt illegal mining, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach that protects both the environment and the rights of the mining communities.

Takeaways

• 🌳 Small-scale gold mining is a significant activity in the Bicol region, contributing to 40% of the country's gold production.
• 🔨 Gold mining is portrayed as non-essential for survival, with a call for prioritizing clean air and water instead.
• 🏔️ Miners in Masbate have been mining gold for over a century, yet many remain in poverty.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children in mining communities are often drawn into mining instead of education, perpetuating a cycle of poverty.
• 💰 The income from mining is meager and inconsistent, with miners sometimes earning as little as PHP50 for a day's work.
• 🚧 The mining tunnels are old and unsafe, with many miners risking their lives daily due to poor safety conditions.
• 🌿 The environmental impact of small-scale mining is highlighted, with concerns about soil erosion and water pollution from mercury used in the gold extraction process.
• 🏭 Large-scale mining companies are contrasted with small-scale miners, with the former promising to rehabilitate the land and provide alternative livelihoods.
• 📉 The government has ordered a halt to all small-scale mining activities in Masbate, leading to potential starvation and increased crime rates among miners.
• 🤝 There is an ongoing negotiation between small-scale miners and large-scale mining companies to establish a shared mining area, but with no agreement in sight.

Q & A

What is the impact of small-scale mining on gold production in the country?

Small-scale mining is significant for the country's gold production, with the script suggesting that stopping these operations could reduce gold production by 40%.

Why is gold considered non-essential in the transcript?

Gold is considered non-essential because it is not a necessity for survival, unlike clean air and water, which are highlighted as more important for living.

What are the conditions like for gold miners in the Bicol region?

The conditions are challenging; miners have been working for over a century, yet many still live in poverty. The script describes the early morning toil and the collection of rocks for gold extraction.

What is the economic situation of the miners in the script?

Many miners are poor, with some earning as little as Php50 for a day's work. The script also mentions the difficulty of miners to escape poverty despite years of work.

What are the safety concerns mentioned in the script about small-scale mining?

The script highlights the dangers of mining, including unstable tunnels that can collapse, the use of dynamite, and the lack of proper ventilation, leading to breathing difficulties.

What is the environmental impact of small-scale mining as described in the script?

Small-scale mining activities are depicted as dangerous for the environment, causing deforestation and the use of illegal explosives, which can lead to landslides and water pollution.

What is the process of extracting gold from the rocks as mentioned in the script?

The process involves miners chipping rocks, collecting gold dust, and then taking it to a processing plant where it is ground into fine particles and mixed with chemicals to extract the gold.

Why are large-scale mining companies criticized in the script?

Large-scale mining companies are criticized for their environmental impact, including deforestation and land degradation, despite promises to restore the land and provide alternative livelihoods.

What is the government's stance on small-scale mining according to the script?

The government is ordering a halt to all small-scale mining activities due to environmental and safety concerns, but this decision is causing hardship for many miners.

What are the alternatives proposed for miners who are losing their jobs in Masbate?

The script mentions eco-tourism projects as a potential alternative, but there is no mention of such projects in Masbate, leaving miners with few options.

What is the miners' perspective on the accusations of environmental damage in the script?

Miners argue that they are not the ones causing significant environmental harm; instead, they point fingers at large mining companies. They also express their lack of other employment opportunities.

Outlines

00:00

🌳 Environmental Impact of Small Scale Mining

The paragraph discusses the negative environmental impact of small scale mining in the Bicol region of the Philippines, where gold mining is prevalent. It highlights the irony of stopping 40% of the country's gold production due to environmental concerns while people still struggle with basic needs like clean air and water. The script also introduces the harsh realities faced by miners, such as the dangerous and unhealthy conditions in the mines, the lack of safety measures, and the minimal income they receive despite the hard labor. It emphasizes the need for a balance between environmental protection and the livelihood of the miners.

05:01

💰 The Struggle of Miners and the Gold Mining Industry

This paragraph delves into the daily struggles of gold miners in Masbate, who despite the risks and the physically demanding work, continue to mine due to lack of alternative livelihoods. It portrays the miners' reliance on gold mining as their main source of income and the challenges they face, such as the collapse of tunnels and the presence of electricity in the mines, which increases the risk of accidents. The narrative also touches on the miners' aspirations for a better life for their children through education, which is hindered by the harsh realities of their situation.

10:02

🏭 The Plight of Miners Post-Accident and the Impact of Mining

The paragraph narrates the story of a miner named Samuel who was injured in a mining accident, leaving him unable to work and support his family. It highlights the lack of support and compensation for miners who suffer accidents and the government's efforts to shut down illegal small scale mines. The script also discusses the broader implications of small scale mining on the environment and the community, including the use of mercury and the waste generated from mining activities, which pollute local water sources.

15:03

🏔️ The Gold Rush and Its Environmental Consequences

This section of the script focuses on the large scale mining operations in Masbate and the environmental damage they cause. It contrasts the small scale miners who are blamed for environmental degradation with the large scale mining companies that also contribute to the problem. The paragraph discusses the use of dynamite in mining, which leads to landslides and the collapse of mine tunnels, and the efforts of miners to extract gold from the rocks. It also touches on the potential for large scale mining in the region due to the significant gold deposits.

20:04

🌍 The Dilemma of Balancing Mining and Environmental Protection

The paragraph discusses the challenges of balancing the need for gold mining with environmental protection. It describes the process of gold extraction, which involves grinding rocks and using chemicals like mercury, which are harmful to the environment. The script also addresses the government's efforts to regulate small scale mining and the conflict between the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and miners over permits and mining operations. The narrative highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to mining that considers both the economic needs of the community and the environmental impact.

25:12

🛠️ The Future of Mining Communities and Environmental Sustainability

This paragraph explores the potential solutions for the困境 faced by mining communities and the push for environmental sustainability. It discusses the government's initiatives to provide alternative livelihoods for miners and the challenges in transitioning from small scale to large scale mining operations. The script also addresses the need for better regulation and management of mining activities to minimize environmental damage while ensuring the economic well-being of the communities involved. The narrative concludes with a call for a balanced approach that respects both the rights of individuals to a livelihood and the need to protect the environment.

🌱 The Right to Life and Environmental Balance

The final paragraph of the script emphasizes the fundamental right of people to live and benefit from their environment. It discusses the obligation to protect the environment alongside this right, highlighting the need for a balanced approach. The script suggests that while mining activities can provide livelihoods, they must be managed in a way that does not compromise the environment or the well-being of future generations. It ends with a reflection on the importance of balancing individual rights with collective responsibilities towards environmental stewardship.

Keywords

💡Small Scale Mining

Small scale mining refers to the extraction of minerals or other geological materials on a smaller scale, often by individual miners or small groups. It is typically less technologically advanced and less capital-intensive than large-scale mining operations. In the video, small scale mining is depicted as a way of life for many in the Bicol province of the Philippines, where gold mining is a significant activity despite the risks and environmental concerns.

💡Gold

Gold is a precious metal valued for its beauty, rarity, and resistance to corrosion. It is often seen as a symbol of wealth and is used in jewelry, investments, and electronics. In the script, gold is central to the livelihoods of the miners in Masbate, where it is extracted through small scale mining despite the lack of essential safety measures and the environmental impact.

💡Environmental Impact

The environmental impact refers to the effects that human activities have on the natural environment, including air, water, soil, and ecosystems. In the context of the video, small scale mining is shown to have detrimental effects on the environment, including deforestation, soil erosion, and water pollution from the use of mercury in gold processing.

💡Safety

Safety in this context refers to the protection of miners from harm or danger while working in mines. The script highlights the lack of safety measures in small scale mining operations, with miners working in unstable tunnels and using explosives without proper training or equipment, leading to accidents and health issues.

💡Mercury

Mercury is a toxic chemical element that is sometimes used in small scale gold mining to separate gold from ore. It is mentioned in the script as part of the gold extraction process, where it is used to bind with gold particles to form an amalgam that is then heated to release the gold. However, the use of mercury poses serious health risks to miners and can contaminate the environment.

💡Poverty

Poverty is the state of being extremely poor, often lacking the basics for a decent life such as food, clean water, and shelter. The video script describes how poverty drives people to engage in small scale mining, despite the risks, as a means to earn a living and provide for their families.

💡Illegal Mining

Illegal mining refers to mining activities that are conducted without the necessary permits or violate mining laws. The script mentions that many small scale miners in Masbate are involved in illegal mining, which is a significant concern for the government and contributes to the environmental degradation and safety issues.

💡Mining Accidents

Mining accidents are incidents that occur during the process of mining, often resulting in injury or death. The script recounts a mining accident where a tunnel collapsed, injuring a miner and highlighting the dangers faced by those working in small scale mining operations.

💡Large Scale Mining

Large scale mining refers to mining operations conducted by large corporations or companies that have significant financial resources and use advanced technology. In contrast to small scale mining, it is depicted in the script as having more organized operations, such as open pit mining, and is expected to have a more significant environmental impact but also offers potential benefits like job creation and infrastructure development.

💡Community

Community in this context refers to the local population living in the areas where mining activities take place. The script discusses the impact of mining on communities, both in terms of the economic opportunities provided by mining and the negative effects on their health and environment.

💡Regulation

Regulation refers to the rules and policies set by a governing body to control an activity or process. The script mentions the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and its efforts to regulate mining activities, particularly to stop illegal small scale mining due to its environmental and safety risks.

Highlights

Small scale mining operations could potentially reduce gold production by 40%.

Gold is not essential for survival; clean air and water are more important.

Gold mining in Masbate has been ongoing for over 100 years.

Many miners continue to mine despite the risks and low income.

A miner's daily wage might only be PHP600 for a full day's work.

The majority of miners do not become wealthy despite the gold they extract.

The gold mining tunnels are unsafe, with some being over 10 years old.

Workers face dangerous conditions such as poor ventilation and potential collapses.

The environmental impact of small scale mining is significant, including water pollution.

There are an estimated 200,000 to 300,000 small scale miners in the Philippines.

The Department of Natural Resources has ordered a halt to all small scale mining activities in Masbate.

Many miners believe that large mining companies are more harmful to the environment.

Small scale miners argue that their methods are less destructive than open-pit mining.

The government has been slow to provide alternative livelihoods for displaced miners.

A proposal for a community mining area has been pending since 1995.

Large scale mining companies promise to restore the environment and provide alternative employment.

The government is focusing on stopping illegal mining rather than providing development solutions.

The halt of mining activities has led to increased crime rates and hunger.

There is a need to balance the rights of individuals to live and benefit from their environment with the obligation to protect nature.

Transcripts

lahat ng small scale mining meaning

you're going to stop 40% of gold

production in the country never maya I

don't need gold No do you need gold What

do you do with gold Why don't you keep

trees who who uses gold you don't need

gold to

live gold is not an essential thing for

survival What You Need Is clean Air

Clean

water tigil muna

dapat So kung meron m nag-o-operate doon

ilon sa labas sa labas

ng sa isa sa pinakamahirap na probinsya

sa Bicol

[Musika]

matatagpuan ang pinakamayamang deposito

ng ginto sa ating

bansa mahigit 100 taon ng nagmimina ng

ginto ang mga taga aroroy

masbate pero hanggang ngayon salat pa

rin sa yaman ang maraming

minero nagtiti pa rin ng

[Musika]

bato maaga silang namumulat sa kinang ng

ginto buong umaga ng nagtiti bagang

magpinsang Jess at Reynaldo pero isang

tumpok pa lang ng bato ang kanilang

naiipon Magkano ang bili sa inyo diyan

ang

Bal 600 Gaano karaming bato ang

kailangan ninyong makuha para makabuo ng

Php600

isang isang buong

track ang magulang mo ang nanay mo tsaka

tatay mo anong

trabaho sa

Manila sadyang mayaman raw sa ginto ang

mga kabundukan ng aroroy Kaya maraming

naeengganyong magtibag kung

saan-saan anong grade lang ang natapos

mo gr grade

5 bakit ka tumigil sa pag-aral

ah malayo ang eskwela Ba't gusto mo

magtrabaho

bukas pero ano nga bang kinabukasan ang

naghihintay sa mga batang tubog sa ginto

tulid naman yan naman sa ilal tulad ng

batang si Reynaldo musmus lang din si

Ronald ng pasukin niya ang mundo ng mina

Makalipas ang mahigit 20 taon hindi pa

rin siya nakakawala sa kahirapan at sa

mga butas ng minahan Magkano ang

kinikita Depende po kagaya kahapon Ma'am

kumita lang akong Php50 kasi dalawa

kaming naghuhukay Ilang oras kayo

nagtaho b ano Maam andito sa Liang oras

oras 250

Opo bakit hindi naman yumayaman yung mga

karamihan ng tao kasi ang mga financiers

naman hindi naman Taga rito ang yung

mayaman niya yung mga financiers pero

yung pann hindi naman Actually yung gold

pann

hindi mahigit 10 taon na ang tunnel na

ito sa simula malaki-laki pa ang

lagusan pero habang

tumatagal

anasa parang mahirap huminga dito Opo sa

ano lang po pas lang para pagdating dito

maluwag naman po ah Okay parang walang

hangin dito Maam May hangin Nam Ma'am ah

diyaan May hangin na Opo

Okay

lang maghintay sa ay pabutas na

Opo pagdating sa dulo isang malalim at

madilim na Butas ang sumalubong sa amin

dalawang oras kayo sa ilalim Oo minan

may mas natagal pa ho Hindi po ba

Delikado yun ay hindi naman no Kasi yung

may mga safety dito kagaya nito

tinitimbang na yung kahoy na may ano eh

Hindi po ba bibigay Itong mga timber na

' ah hindi naman po

hindi

naman sirat

[Musika]

ang init naman init po so talag sikip

ginagamitan niya ng bler ha ng bler po

talaga diyan ma'am sobrang

hirap umaasa sa ginto ang halos lahat ng

tao sa aroroy Masbate marami sa kanila

Ito na ang kinagisnang

kabuhayan ang pagmimina kasi sa aroro

halos siya na ang bumubuhay sa buong

bayan Tingnan mo naman

Ha ito sabihin natin yung mga miners

dito is around

6,000 so ang income nila niyan

napakalaki Makikita mo naman meron pa

ngang mga bata diyan na ayaw ng mag-aral

kasi nung una isang oras lang nila meron

na is lib rin

ganito yung itsura ng isang tunnel dito

sa Barangay Syndicate ng mga small scale

miners ah sa bungad lagi meron silang

nilalagay na kung tawagin nila ay timber

matibay na na kahoy para ma-hold at

hindi bumagsak yung lupa Pero dahil 15

years na itong tunnel na ito Tingan niyo

naman nakakatakot na siyang pasukin kasi

Anytime Mukhang bibigay na ito in fact

Dito nga may crack pero Kahit sobrang

luma na at delikado nakikipagsapalaran

na lang dito ung maraming

minero Delikado sa delikado pero wala

man King magawa Wala man kaying

mapupuntahan o ano ba namin pangbuhay

wala man kaming makukunan na pagkain

araw-araw

pang-ulam ay

Wala bang ibang kabuhayan na pwede Wala

po ma'am Ito lang talaga ang paraan gint

lang po hindi pwedeng magtanim ganon Ah

wala naman po kasi kaming sariling

bundok or sa ibang lugar po Baka meron

dito sa amin ho

wala kaya kami nandito para lang

maghukay makay ng ano para lang may

Pakain sa

pamilya 15 anyos lang siel nang simula

siyang magtrabaho sa Mina Makalipas ang

12a taon Heto na siya ngayon bali ang

mga buto baldado Hindi kasi yung

pinasukan

ko kwan yun e korom eh Walang wala

silang

permit ang tinutukoy ni Samuel ay ang

lucky land five St isang small scale

mining company na pag-aari ng isang

Taiwanese matibay ba yung tunnel nila

hindi Bakit mo nasabing hindi matibay

kasi wala naman silang walang Hindi kasi

ano walang wala silang mga timber timber

Ba't ka pumayag na

pumasok kasi hindi ko man alam

na sabi nila okay yung ano

yung yung papasukan akin yun pala

hindi October 2015 nangyari ang

kinatatakutan ni Samuel nakakaupo ako sa

ano parang ganito Nakaupo ako tapos

bigla lang bumagsak yung

bato dito dito sa ano ko sa likod tapos

may kasamang kuryente Bakit may kasamang

kuryente kasi

yung yung nilalagay namin sa ano sa

iniilawan

mm tapos

doon namin kinuha yung pagpaputok ung

pag

blasting Ewan ko

parang hindi naman Lumindol m kusa lang

siyang bumagsak bumigay lang talaga

Tapos tinama ko sa dito sa ano sa likod

nakuryente ka pa Opo dahil kapos sa pera

hindi na naagapan ng kanyang

pagkabaldado tiniis na lang ni Samuel

ang sakit at ang kapalarang hindi na

siya makakapaglakad pang muli Meron ka

bang mga ipinagdadasal pa sana yung dati

ko yung katawan sana makabalik yung

katawan ko at saka

kahit kahit ganito ako yung mga anak ko

maano ma matulungan ko pa

rin Sana maka aral sila kahit

[Musika]

magaaral sila kahit ganito yung ano ko

e makapagaral sila kahit

ano kahit ganito ung ano ko

sitwasyon kasi ako wala

akong wala akong pinagaral lang Anong

gusto mong maging trabaho ng mga anak

mo kahit mag titinda lang sila yung sa

mga sari-sari Store

[Musika]

ganon tapos yung security ganon security

basta bastaa bumaya sa akin na ganito

ganito yung

nangyari Sarado na ngayon ang naturang

minahan pero Patuloy ang pagmimina sa

mga kalapit Barangay marami pa rin ang

nagsusugal ng buhay kapalit

nginto at isa sa kanila mismong kapatid

ni Samuel

ipinasara ng gobyerno ang ang minahan

kung saan na biktima si

Samuel hindi nito napigilan ang

pagsulpot ng iba pang iligal na small

scale m sa aroy

[Musika]

dito namin natunton ang kapatid ni

Samuel na Si

Marjun halimbawa kami na mga mahirap

Wala naman iba na trabahuan parang iba

ba

na hanap buhay kaya ko lang wala akong

iba na Aram na trabaho Ito lang hindi ka

natatakot na baka madisgrasya ka ulit

katulad ng kapatid mo hindi naman

K hindi na bago para sa mga taga aroroy

ang makabalita ng aksidente sa loob ng

mina nito lamang Abril walong minero ang

namatay sa loob ng mga tunnel ng

aroroy

lya pero hindi lang sa buhay ng tao

delikado ang small scale mining

activities ayon sa DNR peligro rin ang

dulot nito sa kalikasan yung mga

kababayan natin ma-imagine nila yung

butas ng daga ano So madalas na sa dulo

mags magsasalubong

yan at gumagamit sila ng explosives

dinamita na bawal din ang magiging

malaking kasamaan niyan Ay pag nag-blush

sila pinaputok Yung bundok m dahil sa

wala naman silang mga inhinyero kung

saan-saan lang sila nagpapaputok pag

nag-collapse yung isang parte lahat na

yan

babagsak malalim at malawak ang gold

deposit sa

Masbate pero para makuha ito Kailangan

mong masundan ang mga bina o ugat ng

ginto na nakatatak sa mga

bato lahat ng minero nag-aagawan sa mga

ganitong uri ng bato so ito yung klase

ng mga bato na hinahanap nila yung

parang may may ugat parang may ugat na

kulay puti ang tawag nila

bina ayan kasi yang kulay puti daw na

yan na

bato na yan yan daw yung kinakapitan ng

ginto katulad nito ito inano na nila

hinati hati na nila meron nakikita ninyo

yung parang dilaw dilaw gold gold dust

ba ito yan daw yung ginto gold

dust nakakabit siya doon sa parang puti

na

bato So pwede nating sabihin na ang

masbati ay isa sa mga major na gold

District ng Pilipinas malaki ang ginto

malaki ang potensyal na maging large

scale mine nasa fault siya along the

fault siya na sinasabi

nating dahilan ng mineralization sa

Pilipinas Okay so that explains Why ah

laging nasa mapa ng Pilipinas ang

masbati pagdating sa

gold araw-araw nakakakuha ng isang sako

ng bato ang kada grupo ng

minero gigilingin ito magdamagan

hanggang maging pinong pinong

[Musika]

putik ang putik na may ginto ang siya

ngayong paiikutin sa pabirik

ginto kailangang

[Musika]

habang iniikot ang putik unti-unting

kumakapit sa kemikal ang malabang na

butil ng

[Musika]

ginto Dal gramo ng ginto ang nakuha nila

noong araw na iyon katumbas ng

mahigit na paghahatian pa ng limang

katao Mercury ay toxic na chemical

Maliit nga ang butas nila Pero yung

tailings naman nila yung yung waste

yyung waste tinatapon naman sa ilog ang

problema natin maliit lang yung isa pero

sa isang lugar Marami sila na pag

pinagsama-sama mo yyung tinatapon waste

sa ilog e Para ka rin may large scale m

so ag at ah sa ngayon ang datus natin

merong unconfirmed ito pero meron tayong

mga 200 hanggang 300,000 na mga small

scale miners sa Pilipinas mm at Walang

permit ito ang dahilan kung bakit

ipinag-utos ka makailan ng DNR na

ipatigil ang lahat ng small scale mining

activities sa Masbate tigil muna dapat

sir so Kung meron man nag-o-operate doon

illegal

yon maraming magugutom na tao Buti kung

mga 10 piraso o kaya is lib kayang

tustusan kaya yan ng gobyerno e

libo-libo ang bilang dito dito lang sa

aroroy siguro nasa 4 mga 44,000 ang tao

dito o Ilan lang ang nakikinabang sa

kumpanya siguro mga 2,000 lang yon Wala

[Musika]

pa pero kung ang mga maliliit na minero

ang tatanungin Hindi raw sila kundi ang

malalaking kumpanya ng mina ang dapat

sisihin sa pagkasira ng kalikasan Paano

kami mag sira Ma'am na hindi naman kami

open Pit makabutas kami ng is metro

kwadrado yun langang inano namin sa sa

papunta sa ilalim Hindi naman kagaya

nito na open Pit na malaki oo hindi

isang metro kwadrado lang

yan Hindi lang kasi ang libo-libong

small scale miners ang bumubutas sa mga

bundok ng

Masbate sa tapat ng maliliit na tunnel

tanaw na tanaw ang isang bundok na

animo'y natapyas na ang isang

pisngi at isang napakalaking butas na

ekta ektarya ang

lawak ang filminera ay isang large scale

mining company na nagsimulang magmina sa

Masbate noong

2007 mahigit 400 hectares Ang lupang

kanilang ng minimina sakop ang walong

barangay sa

aroroy open Pit mining ang kanilang

estilo kung saan inuka ang isang buong

bundok para gumawa ng isang napakalaking

butas sa lupa kailangan po nating

i-quote m ganun din po ang pagpapahalaga

sa UM kapaligiran na maiiwan at

tinatrabaho nila Sa

pangkasalukuyan Sa unang tingin

nakababahala ang malawakang paghukay sa

mga

bundok pero depensa ng filminera

maibabalik naman daw nila sa dati ang

itsura ng bundok Hindi po natin

mapa-prito

ang maip pa-promise lang po natin ay

aalagaan natin na mae-enjoy pa rin po

yan ng next

generation nagbibigay rin daw sila ng

alternatibong kabuhayan sa mga minero na

mawawalan ng trabaho dahil sa kanilang

operasyon pero ayon sa DNR dapat suriing

mabuti ang mga large scale mining

companies beyond waiting sheds beyond

basketball courts Uh beyond deep wells

dapat ang benefits ng community sa Mina

so meron tayong ngayong enhance na na

bar na

pamantayan para doon susukatin kung ang

isang Mina ba

papasa mariing tinututulan ng mga small

scale miners ang malalaking kumpanya ng

mina naman pagkaka lam kasi tag rito

kami sila Ho and dayuhan kami pa ho yung

nakikibagay sa kanila Sino po ba may-ari

talaga ng lupa dito ang alam ko po Saa

pero sana naman ho bigyan ho sana ng

paning area ganon ma'am para hindi kami

pumasok sa labag nila kasi kung mawawala

na to Ma'am Ah wala na gutom na kami

Wala naman Papakain

pamilya ayon sa filminera handa naman

raw silang hatian ng kapirasong lupa ang

mga minero nag-forward na rin po kami ng

proposal ng areas para sa minahang bayan

ng ating mga small scale miners So until

now ah napag-uusapan pa po kung

mag-aagree sila doun sa area na yon kasi

for one hindi namin pupwedeng maibigay

sa kanya yung areas Na na-identify Na

Namin within the mpsa kasi may may

humahawak

cooperativa yung bibigyan kami yung may

or na may uro na Hwag yung malalayo na

wala mang uro binibigay sa sa sa pira

yung baliti malayo yun Ayaw ng mga tao

yung mga walang walang walang mga laman

bibigay dito sa loob ng

pila sa ilalim ng hang bayan magtatakda

ng isang lugar kung saan sama-samang

magmimina ang mga small scale miner

magpapatupad ng sistema para maiwasan

ang pagbubutas sa kung saan-saan lang sa

isang minahang bayan meron ka lang

centralized na processing plant hindi

yung kalat-kalat para yung dominyo nila

isang lugar lang isang lugar lang ang

DNR ay papasok para magbigay ng

technical

assistance magandang panukala ang

problema ang tagal na namin nag-request

ng minahang bayan Anong year pa po mga

1995 pa o Tapos anong nangyari sa

request niyo hindi naman inaaksyunan ng

mgb minds and geosciences Bureau Yes

hanggang ngayon hanggang ngayon palaging

failed ang

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negotiations at habang wala pang

naaprubahang minahang bayan tuloy ang

panghuhuli at pagp tigil sa trabaho sa

mga maliliit na minero ang laking epekto

niyan an pagka pinatigil mo So mawawalan

nganap buay yung mga tao mm mataas ang

cram rate dahil walang ginagawa ang tao

gustong kumain ang iba gumagawa ng

krimen

makuha lang ng pera para bili ng pagkain

Hindi po pa pwedeng maging magsasaka or

maging mangingisda gusto rin nilang

maging magsasaka mangingisda eh kaso

walang puhunan naman na pinapahiram ang

gobyerno tinanong ko ang DNR may plano

nga ba sila para sa mga minerong

mawawalan ng trabaho sa ibang probinsya

meron na raw nakahandang ecotourism

projects pero sa Masbate Wala Wala pa

pero initially kasi si secretary

ah Guimaras Sibuyan Palawan

mendoro Batangas Sorsogon Antique So

walang masbati so far eh paano yung

tigil pa rin sila ngayon sa ngayon kasi

ang Focus namin illegal mining pero

enforcement huhulihin

namin wala pa yung aspect na talagang

developmental

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karapatan ng lahat ng tao ang mabuhay at

mapakinabangan ang kanyang

kapaligiran pero kaakibat ng bawat

karapatan ay ang obligasyong pangalagaan

din ang

kalikasan dapat matuto tayong balansehin

ang karapatan ng indibidwal at kapakanan

ng

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kalikasan pero sa Bawat hakbang para

pangalagaan ang kalikasan dapat may

hakbang din para pangalagaan naman ang

komunidad ilang beses mo mang ipagbawal

ang pagmimina

hangga't laganap ang kahirapan sa mga

tao patuloy silang magtibag ng

bato at magbubuwis ng buhay sa ngalan ng

ginto Ako po si k David at ito po ang

eyewitness

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sa I

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