The prelates argue that the extension of the agreement with Sagittarius Mines, the developer behind the Tampakan copper-gold mining project, was unconstitutional
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In one of the petition letters submitted to the Presidential Action Center on Wednesday, October 11, bishops from Cotabato, Digos, Kidapawan, and Marbel argued that the 12-year extension of the Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau was unconstitutional and thus should be cancelled.
Bishop Cerilou Casicas of the Diocese of Marbel said on Wednesday, “We respectfully believe that the extension of the FTAA beyond the powers of the MGB and the same must be declared void, especially as the mining operations will impact on critical environmental areas.
The copper-gold mining site in Tampakan, South Cotabato, covers around 10,000 hectares. The project would span provinces in Soccsksargen and Davao del Sur, under the jurisdiction of four municipalities and nine barangays. The bishop from Marbel said that while Marcos’ rhetoric on climate change and the environment are noteworthy, officials around the president may have conflicting interests.
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