By Edwin Iyo,
Correspondent
Balingasag, Misamis Oriental — A local official of Balingasag expressed disappointment on the result of the Sand and Gravel Summit held here at the People’s Palace last Friday.
William Roa, head of the Municipal Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Office said the issues and concerns that were presented during the summit have not been adequately answered.
The summit was called up by town mayor Marriette Abogado to serve as forum where the people could address issues and concerns including the uncontrolled illegal quarrying here.
Roa asserted that the summit should have threshed out possible solutions to the massive illegal quarrying in their town.
“Hinoon ang nahimo aning summit nga napahigayon igo lang namo na presentar ang mga problema. Pero wala’y ensaktong tubag ang matag representante sa matag ahensiya nga among gi imbitar,” said Roa.
Mayor Abogado said there are more than 15 quarry operators allgedly operating in Balingasag.
“Of the 15 quarry operators, only three have valid permits,” Abogado said.
The summit was attended by the representatives from Department of Public Works and Highways-District Office based in Gingoog City, National Irrigation Administration, Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau, the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office, barangay officials from different barangays here, some municipal officials, and some quarry operators.
In a text message, Gov. Yevgeny Vincente Emano said he will investigate Balingasag’s problem on illegal quarrying.
Emano also thanked Abogado for holding the summit.
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