Apektado Din Kami! Tampakan Open Pit Mining A Central Mindanao Issue!

The decision to allow the Open Pit Mining Operations in Tampakan, South Cotabato is an environmental issue which trancends political boundaries, hence all affected sectors must be heard.
This decision should not be exclusive to the members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of South Cotabato.
People have to understand that any environmental damage or mining accident caused by the mining operations will affect people living downstream, especially those whose livelihood depends on Lake Buluan, Liguasan Marsh and the tributaries.
Take a look at the map attached to this post and one will realize the threat to the fish-rich Buluan Lake and the flora and fauna of Liguasan Marsh in the Bangsamoro Region.
Just as the people of North Cotabato cannot recklessly decide to cut down the trees in Mt. Apo because it could affect the water supply of downstream communities, so should the officials of South Cotabato be mindful of the effects of the Open Pit Mining Operations on the lives of people in neighboring communities.
Let this issue be decided by all stakeholders, including those outside the political boundaries of Tampakan and South Cotabato.
A more profound study and careful assessment of the environmental risks must be done.
This issue involves the welfare of people and the future generation in Central Mindanao.
No amount of money, even hundreds of billions, could justify endangering our people and natural resources.
#ThinkAgain!
#BillionsOverLivesEnvironment!
(The map showing the proximity of the mines to Lake Buluan was downloaded from public website.)