Quarry operators told to observe responsible mining
LINGAYEN–Governor Amado Espino Jr. has called on all quarry permit holders in Pangasinan to observe responsible mining and contribute to the provincial government’s efforts at protecting the environment.
The province’s Environment and Natural Resources Office-Natural Resources Regulatory Group (ENRO-NRRG) gathered all quarry permit holders on October 5 at the Pangasinan Training and Development Center here to remind them of their responsibilities to the community and the environment.
“Mahalaga po na sundin natin ang batas at ordinansa at lalong mas mahalaga ang mapanatili ang kaayusan at kalinisan. Alam natin ang tama at ang mali, pamayanihin natin ang ating konsensya,” Espino said.
“Una, dapat mag-quarry sa tamang lugar at pangalawa huwag ipahiram ang permit sa mga sub-contractor,” he added. “Kung sino po sana ang may-ari at nakapangalan sa permit ay ‘yon ang mismong mag-operate,” the governor added.
Meanwhile, Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Director Carlos Tayag challenged the operators to create a “pro-people and pro-environment” industry which he said calls for dedication and determination.
Mining, he said must be acceptable and should at all times be guided by the principle of environmental protection.
For his part, Napoleon Fontellera, Sr., former president of the Pangasinan Mining Operators Association Incorporated (PAMOAI), commended the leadership of Espino. (PIO)
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