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Bohol Mining Ordinance
« on: November 21, 2007, 08:18:48 PM »
By Kit Bagaipo
The Bohol Chronicle

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) is seeking to require stringent rules for mining and quarry operations here in the province.

This as First District Board Member Alfonso Damalerio II submitted for approval on first reading the "Bohol Mining Ordinance" during the SP session yesterday.

In his privilege speech, Damalerio cited that provincial revenues from mining operations rose to 85-percent from P2.1 million last year to P3.98 million this year.

While revitalizing mining and quarry operations is important, Damalerio said, adopting limitations to its operations here is likewise critical.

"Provisions and adequate safeguards for environmental concerns are also embodied [in] the proposed ordinance so as to mitigate the impact of the operation and ensure environmental sustainability," Damalerio said.

In the proposed regulation, local government units (LGUs) are required to monitor quarry operations within their respective areas.

Transparency is also required in obtaining permits for mining from operators at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and other government agencies.

The total revenue represents 10-percent of the market value of the minerals extracted based on the province's Revenue Code.

The revenue sharing under the revenue code is 30-percent for the provincial government, 30-percent for the municipality where the operation is conducted while 40-percent goes to the barangay where the quarry resources had been taken.

According to Damalerio, "the sharing scheme clearly illustrates the economic benefits of the proposed ordinance," as each government unit (province-municipality and barangay) collects a share of the taxes and fees imposed.

The approval of the proposed ordinance is also within the 10-point agenda of Gov. Erico Aumentado which calls for "environmental sustainability" while "expanding economic opportunities," Damalerio said.

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