The Save Palawan Movement launched the “No to Mining in Palawan” signature campaign
on February 3 in the hope of putting an end to mining activities in Palawan,
known as the Philippines’ Last Ecological Frontier.
The campaign aims to raise ten million signatures to deliver a strong message to the
Philippine and Palawan governments so that they would finally say no to mining in Palawan
and help protect one of the Philippines’ last remaining treasures.
Present at the launch were ABS-CBN Foundation Managing Director Gina Lopez, Palawan
Mayor Edward Hagedorn, “running priest” Fr. Robert Reyes, environment leaders Clemente
Bautista (Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment) and Atty. Jose Andres Canivel
(Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation), and Rhodora Angela Ferrer of the
Catholica Educational Association of the Philippines.
They were joined by Kabang Kalikasan ng Pilipinas (WWF-Philippines) president Jose
Lorenzo Tan, country director for Conservation International Romy Trono, Atty. Gerthie
Mayo-Anda of Environmental Legal Asistance Center, executive director of Palawan NGO
Network Inc. Atty Bobby Chan, Tanggol Kalikasan executive director Atty. Rolly Bisquera–
Sheen, Alyansa Tigil Mina national coordinator Jaybee Garganera and various leaders of the
environmental movement in the country.
The ten million signature campaign came about after the killing of Dr. Gerardo “Doc Gerry”
Ortega, a civic leader who championed the protection of Palawan’s rich biodiversity and an
outspoken critic of mining operations in Palawan.
Palawan has 40% of our country’s remaining mangrove areas, 30% of our coral reefs, at
least 17 Key Biodiversity Areas, two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and eight declared
protected areas. Palawan has an unmatched variety of species of flora and fauna.
Nevertheless, the Palawan ecosystem is fragile, given the island’s narrow shape and its thin
layer of topsoil that is prone to erosion, which makes it unfit for mining.
Mining has been taking place in the province, despite Republic Act No. 7611, or the
Strategic Environmental Plan for Palawan, that states that all types of natural forests, areas
above one thousand (1,000) meters elevation, peaks of mountains or other areas with very
steep gradients, and endangered habitats and habitats of endangered and rare species
should be fully and strictly protected and kept free of human disruption.
Moreover, both the granting of mining permits and new applications are increasing, even in
core protection zones. Old-growth forests are being cut down, water sources are being
polluted, ancestral lands are being taken over, and communities’ pleas are being ignored.
In many areas of Palawan, the communities have already made their stand against mining
by showing that ecotourism, based on the protection of precious natural resources, can
provide the people with the livelihood they need for development. Many leaders also
believe that Palawan can develop and achieve economic progress without the devastating
environmental destruction caused by mining.
Doc Gerry, who also served as project manager for the ABS-CBN Foundation, dreamt of a
Philippines where natural resources are protected and nurtured. As he was always quoted to
say, “Di kailangan sirain ang kalikasan para mapakinabangan.” The Save Palawan
Movement hopes that through the campaign, Doc Gerry’s dream will live on and eventually
Filipinos from all walks of life are invited to sign the petition below and to ask their family
and friends to do the same. For more information on the Save Palawan signature campaign
and Doc Gerry’s dream, visit the website http://www.no2mininginpalawan.com . For
inquiries and support, send e-mail to signatures@no2mininginpalawan.com or fax to: 632-
4152227
Header photo: Margo
Actually,,I will not say NO TO MINING IN PALAWAN,,Now a days,,Many people looking for a job,,we help our fellow men and women to have work in our province..because Yaman ng Palawan ay para sa mamamayan ng PALAWAN,,They are many people we can help thru Mining..and it is not the reason why we encountered FLOODS here in the province..What happen to Manila last year??The ONDOY TYPHOON was the one..What is the cause of FLOOD in METRO MANILA??do you think it is the Mining???It is the cause of UNRESPOSIBLE PEOPLE,,the Carbage was blocking the MANHOLE and the CANAL,,and that is why Flood is the cause in Manila not a MINING..So..If you are RESPONSIBLE PERSON or RESPONSIBLE MINING,,FLOOD will not be happen again to our Province..I will not say NO TO MINING IN PALAWAN,,I WILL JUST SAY BE A RESPONSIBLE MINING in PALAWAN,,Lets help poverty ,,let people find a job in the Province..dahil ang YAMAN ng PALAWAN ay MAMAYAN ng PALAWAN ang DAPAT MAKIKINABANG…
to you rnb,,willing kb n kainin ang bunga ng mga punong kahoy mula s lupa ng palawan n nilason n ng toxic minerals mula s pag mimina s palawan,o d kaya maligo s ilog o sumalok ng tubig mula s balon n may halong kemikal mula s mining s palawan?ang basura N SINASABI MO S ESTERO AT CANAL S METRO MANILA ang may pag asa pang ma resolba,pero ang lason n bunga ng minahan s palagay mo may solosyon pa??haaaaa??????
Im not against protecting the nature but i certainly don’t agree how you attack all the mining company. I have been traveling to that place too and for the past few years i have seen many changes for the locals. Like them having JOB, PROPER HEALTH CARE, and they even have SCHOLARSHIP.
Back to the nature i think people should visit the place where there is mining before all of us react. Ask the locals as well. Now they have proper food at their table than killing a little poor monkeys and eat it. Mining companies are not evil lets stop being hypocrite. People benifits from it and most are the poor because they have jobs to support their family and speaking of mining. How do you generate power? BY BURNING COAL and where do you get it? OUT OF THE GROUND BY MINING.
Lets not close our eyes base on what people say but then investigate and know what is the truth first. We are all going to the toilet already beacuse of ignorance and people that trying to prove they are hero and so smart are the people we often believe. Most of them are just trying to protect their own pockets by attacking and using the poor but then dont do nothing for them at the end.
I agreee Sally its not enough to say no to Mining. . We have alternatives. Community based systanable eco tourism cna give the schools and the scholarships and address poverty without having to destroy the environment. I suggest you go to to an eco tourism site – and then compare how people are better…. So you have a few that benefit in the mine site (although the UP story shows that the incidence of poverty in the mining sector is the highest n the country) and create suffering to the communities around – and compare that to tourism where there is a domino effect.. where the peope in the site benefit, then the farmers benefit, the peoplle doing handicrafts benefit.. the periphery of benefits is much much more in tourism. Why are the poorest areas in the country mining areas. iif mining is so good why has it not spilled into the economy. Bataraza which has had mining for 36 years! has doublt the incidence of poverrty (53%) than the national average (26%) Go to Surigao…. see how the peole are suffering, or see Cagayan – how people have suffered due to deforestation. the fact is miningcannot happen with uprooting the trees. And any kind of deforestation in islands, or disaster prone areas – is just not good. So many people suffer. They have in the past.. there is a beter way.
can i have your email address ma’am/sir i want to send you some issue about illegal demolition
This is Mr. Fernando G. Bermoy President of Lumbia Tribal Association of Palalan Lumbia Cagayan de Oro City.
This morning I viewed GINA of Save Palawan Movement in the Umagang kay ganda. We want to know some details of said movement especially that we are also involved in advocacy against illegal mining in Mindanao in partnership of members of Amnesty International.
We want also urgent help from your movement as our tribal land (111.141 hectare CARP-Awarded property in Palalan Lumbia Cagayan de Oro City) was surprisingly bought by a certain DIANA G. BIRON of Pasig City now represented by former Congressman ROLEX SUPLICO of Ilo-ilo.
Without our consent and without DAR clearance, subject to land was taken over by them by forced using threats, intimidation and armed security guards and unidentified armed escorts , burned our mango plantation, demolished all our houses , destroyed our farms and eventually drove us away without any court order.
Our Model organic farm – a model in Mindanao on organic farming technology where the IPs in Mindanao are being trained was also destroyed to include our ecunimical worship center. Please help us spread our youtube message: www. Youtube.com Justice for farmers : Uploaded by PCFMPC.
Please link with me through cell no. 09213498262
Thanks,
FERNANDO G. BERMOY
Datu Dalangpanan
Im hoping that the government officials will do a postive move to stop mining in palawan. they have the power to do it! And all palaweño must cooperate to save palawan… you are the hope of our next generation.
please do something about it ,,, stop mining in palawan to conserve it’s biodiversity
Imagine the world without mining! Support mining activities worldwide and not only in Palawan!
I hope you can do it ,,, 10, 000 000 signiture !!!!
Balance everything first before you do something… Hindi lhat ng magmimina ay para lng sa sariling kpakanang ng management who runs the mining. Sa hirap ng buhay d2 sa Pilipinas, hndi lhat nkkapasok sa mga offices or establishment sa bansa natin.
di ba malakas ang ABS-CBN kay PNoy? eh bakit hindi kayo lumapit sa kanya?…ano yan, lilikom kayo ng 10 mil na signature tapos kunwari hindi pa rin mapipigilan ang mining tapos biglang eksena si Pnoy na parang here i come to save the day ang dating!….sus!!!
with this single vote i believe that this may give a help in saving Philippines, in saving the world!
No 2 mining in Palawan? I heard it to my friend (jheo). Mr. Jheo is a very environmentalist. As per my opinion regarding this matter, mining is a very self-centered profession of a man. They make much money without thinking of harsh result to our flora and fauna. As we can see, those people who conducted this type of profession did not promote saving our nature campaign. As we go through, the devastated nature are increasing in area because “some” government leaders allowed them to do mining. Now, people are suffering with the results of this activity. Balance ecology is bringing up the rear in our country specifically to the place of Palawan.
Those who want to create a little change or an act to prevent this activity, let us sign to this campaign. Just type in your browser http://www.no2miningpalawan.com. Little by little, we will reach the required number to stop this occupation of such people. God created the earth and its substance for the humankind. Let us not allow our fellow creature to destroy it. It is also enjoyable to have preserved and attractive scenery in our country. Therefore, do not hesitate to sign if you love your nature and mostly, if you love yourself. Please post the website in all social networks to quickly inform your friends concerning this issue. God bless everyone…
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hope with dis one vote i could help in your campaign..
NO MINING IN PALAWAN..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
dapat ng itigil ang minahan sa palawan ….. dapat ang mga opisyal ng goverment ang siyang nangunguna sa pagtigil sa minahan …marami ang nadadamay lalong lalo na ang kinabukasan ng mga susonod na hinIrasyon…. anu na ang kanilang makikita pag sira na ang inang kalikasan .. dapat na taung mamulat ..at magtulongan para sa maisalba ang buhay at ang inang kalikasn.
bullshit ming should not be alowd because only our forst and enviroment that attracts our foriegn neighbors and it makes our country more richer so vote no mining in palawan
ang palawan ay iasang lugar na pwedeng ipagmalaki nang sambayanang PLIPINO saating bansa maramiritong dumadayo na mga turista na galing sa ibang bansa at dapat ng matigil ang pagmimina dito dahil masgugustuhinpa ng mga magsasaka dito na hindi na ito matuloy dahil inaabuso lang nang nag mimina ang ating kalikasan sa Palawan kaya dapat na itong itigil at hindi lang ang kalikasan ang ianaabuso nila kahit na ang nakatira roon ay masama ang loob nila sa gagawing pag mimina sa kanilang bayan NO TO MINING INPALAWAN!!!!!!!!!!! NO TO MINING INPALAWAN!!!!!!!!!!! !
Advantages :
Mining will generate employment in the locality. It will also increase income of the district through tax.
Disadvantages :
Mining will definitely create damage to the environment. Large area of land will be affected and utilized starting from blasting, preparation of tailing ponds & tailing disposals, the crusher plant area, stockpile area for ore materials & waste materials, etc. Chemicals such as mercury and cyanide used in mining will impose health hazards to plants, animals and human. Mining can cause erosion and landslide that will vastly cause death and destroy sorrounding environment like farms, rivers or anybody of waters. Mining chemicals also makes soil not suitable for planting. Damages to environment made by mining industry cannot be restored in the span of 20 years.
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for 20 years can we restored the beauty and bounty of our nature”"
POVERTY IS NOT A HINDRANCE OF OUR SUCCESS::::THINK OF SOME”" “”
NO2MININGinPALAWAN
tingnan ntin kung cnung mamatay na dilat at mata..
i will suport no 2 mining in palawan
NO TO MINING IN PALAWAN! malapit na po ang end of the world…..magpakabait na tayong lahat..hehe
Wag nating ipagbili ang ating yamang kalikasan. Sila lang naman ang umuunlad! kawawa ang ating bayan at ang ating mga kababayan!
OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS SUPPORT NO 2 MINING IN PALAWAN!!!
Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!
no to mining in palawan! save our mother earth
we, my family and friends supports no to mining in palawan….. im a palaweno i love palawan… and i care for the right of the next generation, god created every thing in a right place, every creation has its own purpose, so if we love god we must give importance to his creation…. we must promote TOURISM not MINING (salot sa mga palaweno)….
i support no mining in palawan!!!! marami ng minahan ang nabuksan sa buong pilipinas, pero sino ang nakikinabang iilan tao lamang at mga pulitikong gahaman ang nakikinabang… pero pag dating ng salot na dulot ng mina lahat ay napapahamak… ang bundok pag minina kailan man ay di na tutubong muli… kaya wag tayong mag paka tanga sa pambobola ng responsible mining kuno…. ipaglaban natin ang ating inang kalikasan…. NO MINING!!!! MABUHAY ANG MGA PALAWENO!!!!!
I Will Support no Mining in Palawan.
Count me in… I will support NO TO MINING IN PALAWAN!
pls. .wag nating abusuhin ang sarili nting yaman
i support no mining in PALAWAN pls pray pu tau at magakaisa ingatan ntin ang srili nting yaman
alam ko na di tayu pababayaan ni lord
godbless.
alagaan ntin ang ating huling pag-asa kya wag nating sirain support the petetion now
sana na man wag na nilang abusihin ang ating yaman sa mundo katulad na rin ng nang yayari sa palawan,kasi pag na ubos yan, tayo rin ang magbabayad.kaya nga marami na ang nag sasabing magugunaw na ang mundo eh,dahil sa mga ganito :/
Mahalin natin ang ating bansa tulad ng pagmamahal natin sa ating sarili. Ano man ang makaka-apekto sa ating bayan ay makaka-apekto ito sa ating lahat. Gawin natin ang nararapat para umunlad ang ating bayan at huwag tayong maging makasarili dahil hindi lahat
ay nabibili ng pera.
tama mahalin ntin ang ating abnsa hindi un tau poa yun mag sisira sa ating kalikasan hindi dapat ntin sirain dapat tau ang mangalaga sa ating kalikasan
oo nga tama dapat natin alagaan ang ating kapaligira
God give us a beautiful land like palawan …. so kaylangan nating alagaan !.. and i think with his one vote i will be a part of saving our very own beautiful palawan !
God give us a beautiful land like palawan …. !.. and i think with his one vote i will be a part of saving our very own beautiful palawan !
no to mining in palawan….!!!! save life & our mother earth….!!!!
kahit pumirma lahat ng tao sa bansa ay hindi parin sapat pra pigilan ang minahan sa palawan bat pa natin kaylangan ng pirma may govyerno naman tayo na maaasahan sa kurapsion dun lang natin sila maaasahan di sila marunong magpahalaga sa bansa kung aksyonan nila yung minahan sa palawan kaso baka lalo lang lumala yung minahan dun paginaksyonan nila sabihin nalang natin na pigilan nila baka sakaling na may maganda na silang nagawa…. buhay ng ang pilipinas sabi ni pinoy sabi nga ni pinoy salamat sa joke………
Thx for this great information that you are sharing with us!!!
hinihiling ko sana umayos n sana ang palawan sa gumanda palalo ang palawan
hindi sulosyon sa kahirapan ang pagmimina. nasa kalikasan ang tunay na yaman .sana naman wag nyu pagmiminahan ang palawan .
I agree that mining in palawan should be stopped! protect our mother nature and the lives of our people.
RNB . Disagree ako sa sinasabi mo na dapat lang ituloy ang mining sa palawan alam mo kung bkit… there a lot of way to find a job .. . nde mining a sulosyon sa problema ng kawalan ng trabaho ng ating mamamayan .. ilang hinerasyon ng iniingatan ng mga ninuno nten ang kaliksan nde lamang sa palawan tapos.. ganun mo n lang balewalain . . kailangan nten i preserve ang likas n yaman ng bansa upang sa gayon .. . mkita pa e2 susunod pang hinerasyon.