 Philippines is known because of its richness in natural resources. From luscious forests, to lofty mountains and even from smoky mountains. We all have those. And probably, our country will rise if only we'll know how to use our natural resources "rightly". Mining- The process or business of extracting ore or minerals from the ground; The process of digging under an enemy emplacement or fortification to destroy it by explosives, cause it to collapse, or gain access to it for an attack.The process of laying explosive mines. Mining is important in our country. That's a given quote. In Benguet, where it is a well-known source of golds and other mineral deposits, another issue put in place- CHILD LABOR REIGNS! Children ages 3 and up are already working at mining sites.Instead of going to school and or simply enjoying the life of being a child, just like playing, their bodies are soak in mud, their lungs are prone to danger and their skin bein' exposed under the cruel heat of the sun, searching for mineral deposits just to earn money to support their needs for everyday of their existence. Their early life has been snatched from them. Another fact is that mining became the source of income of the father, mother, daughters/sons, grandparents, aunts/uncles, grandchildren. Mining in Benguet is now a family enterprise. Another sad truth: As what I've mentioned, mining is important in our country. But, our government is NOT TRULY concerned about our nature, as well as with Filipinos. Our government's main concern is perhaps, the FOREIGN MINING COMPANIES. I really get irritated about it.Especially when I heard about the Republic Act that has been implemented which focuses on the permit bein given to any foreign mining companies to allow them to own an area in the Philippines in which they can legalized mining. So irritating! With that, I really can say that our government is not truly concern about our nature! Ok, let's say that it is really for the uprising of our economic status. But the heck!, did our government have the nerve of analyzing about what will happen after the massive destruction?!! I raise my middle finger to the appointed Secretary of DENR, former Mayor of Manila Lito Atienza! I'm really upset and irritated when I saw his interview in one of those TV documentary programs. He highlighted in his statement-that Philippines is truly rich in natural resources, and in order for our economic status to rise, we must use it. He understands what our President would try to imply, that's why that act has been implemented.And that IT IS FOR THE POOR PEOPLE. waaaaaaaah!! jerk! The hell with him! How could he?!! Helping to save our country from poverty, with EYES WIDE SHUT!! Why can't he notice the effects brought about by massive destruction caused by some foreign mining companies in our country??!!! From the floods. Diminishing mountain ranges. Unsheltered families. Ruined farms. Natural waters been contaminated!! ARE THOSE NOT YET ENOUGH TO DUMPED THAT ACT??!!! All has its ending.Sad endings could be. When will be the time when the government won't allow foreign companies to alienate our natural resources??!! WHEN ALL WILL BE GONE??!! I salute to the Puerto Princesa, Palawan Mayor : Hon. Edward Hagedorn, for not allowing mining in his province. He left this words in public, "Give me a healthy forest, wealthy and healthy people AFTER THE MASSIVE DESTRUCTION. If you can give me those, I might as well change my mind and allow mining to be done in my province." He's using his power to be able to protect the real treasures of his land. And I'm glad to know that there are still leaders who are truly concern about our natural resources. I'm a 19 year old citizen of this nation. I know that my eyes are wide open about the status quo in our economy. I do understand better from worst. I love this country. I love my life. And I love God's creations as well. I am just scared about the future events if acts like this will still resume. I do understand that we need development. But I do hope that the development that we are aiming WON'T BE THE REASON OF WAKING UP ONE DAY AND REALIZING THAT NOTHING HAS ALREADY LEFT WITH US! .. |
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