Surigao Del Sur LGU Hits Mining Raid for Lack of Coordination

Surigao del Sur LGU hits mining raid for lack of coordination

BAROBO, Surigao del Sur — The local government unit (LGU) of Barobo, Surigao del Sur has criticized the raid recently conducted by authorities on alleged illegal mining sites in two barangays, saying it was not properly informed of the operation. Mayor Ronnie Martizano on Tuesday described the raid as “disgusting” for its alleged failure to coordinate with the local government. He deferred a full statement as he was attending to his wife confine…

6 nabbed, P12.2-M equipment seized in 2 Surigao Sur mining ops

By Alexander Lopez (Infographic courtesy of PRO-13) BUTUAN CITY – Six persons were arrested and over PHP12.2 million worth of equipment, tools and mineral ores were confiscated in separate anti-illegal mining operations in Barobo, Surigao del Sur over the weekend, the Police Regional Office-Caraga (PRO-13) reported Monday. On Sunday, the 1301st Maneuver Company of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 13, together with the Department of Environmen…

Mayor questions conduct of anti-illegal mining raid in Surigao del Sur - Mindanao Daily News

By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN BAROBO, Surigao del Sur — Barobo Mayor Ronnie Matizano has questioned the conduct of authorities who raided alleged illegal mining sites in two barangays over the weekend, saying the municipal government was not properly informed of the operation. Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer (MENRO) Danilo Joseph Galigao said Matizano expressed disappointment […] The post Mayor questions conduct of anti-illegal mini…