Sibuyanons Against Mining
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Sibuyanons Against Mining (SAM) is an environmental advocacy group organized primarily by Sibuyanon
s.
It has been fighting for mining moratorium in Sibuyan Island
(Philippines). It aims to protect the island where the world's densest forest flourishes, the Philippine's cleanest river flows and the majestic Mount Guiting-Guiting
dwells from future environmental degradation and exploitation.
. From then on, it helped organize the creation of a worldwide environmental advocacy campaign against mining operations in Sibuyan Island.
are major factors why SAM is also looking for mining moratorium in the island since it is a center of endemism and critical plant site. They 'think that exploration could destroy the environment, the ecological balance, particularly the Mount Guiting-Guiting, which means posing a threat to the human beings of the area.'
On September 2, 2006, almost 8,000 people (first in the history of Romblon
province) gathered in front of a mining site to express their environmental concern. The mobilization was realized in collaboration with the sambuligan or basic ecclesial communities of the Immaculate Conception Shrine Parish of San Fernando, Romblon
and the Vicariate of Sibuyan.
Municipal of San Fernando, Councilor Hon. Armin Fajilan Rios Marin is known as heroes of Sibuyan for fighting against mining, Son of Mr. & Mrs. Domingo Marin of Espana, San Fernando, Romblon.
Sibuyanon
Sibuyanon, also called Mangyan tagabukid, is a term for the indigenous people of the island of Sibuyan, in the Philippines.Sibuyanon is also the name of the dialect of Romblomanon spoken on the island of Sibuyan....
s.
It has been fighting for mining moratorium in Sibuyan Island
Sibuyan Island
Sibuyan is a crescent-shaped island of Romblon Province, Philippines. It has an area of 445 km². The island has two prominent peaks, Mount Guiting-Guiting with a height of 2,058 m and Mount Nailog with a height of 789 m...
(Philippines). It aims to protect the island where the world's densest forest flourishes, the Philippine's cleanest river flows and the majestic Mount Guiting-Guiting
Mount Guiting-Guiting
Mount Guiting-Guiting is a mountain located in the heart of Sibuyan Island, one of the seven islands of Romblon Province in the Philippines. Guiting-Guiting, in the local dialect, means "jagged"...
dwells from future environmental degradation and exploitation.
History
It was primarily an online advocacy created in February 2006 and formed formally on July 2, 2006 in Intramuros, ManilaManila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
. From then on, it helped organize the creation of a worldwide environmental advocacy campaign against mining operations in Sibuyan Island.
Advocacy
The group adheres to responsible stewardship. Mining in the island is not sustainable because the island-people live by the island's bounties. Endemism and biodiversityBiodiversity
Biodiversity is the degree of variation of life forms within a given ecosystem, biome, or an entire planet. Biodiversity is a measure of the health of ecosystems. Biodiversity is in part a function of climate. In terrestrial habitats, tropical regions are typically rich whereas polar regions...
are major factors why SAM is also looking for mining moratorium in the island since it is a center of endemism and critical plant site. They 'think that exploration could destroy the environment, the ecological balance, particularly the Mount Guiting-Guiting, which means posing a threat to the human beings of the area.'
On September 2, 2006, almost 8,000 people (first in the history of Romblon
Romblon
Romblon is an island province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region. It lies south of Marinduque and Quezon, east of Mindoro, north of Aklan and Capiz, and west of Masbate. Its capital is also named Romblon....
province) gathered in front of a mining site to express their environmental concern. The mobilization was realized in collaboration with the sambuligan or basic ecclesial communities of the Immaculate Conception Shrine Parish of San Fernando, Romblon
San Fernando, Romblon
San Fernando is a 4th class municipality in the province of Romblon, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 21,214 people in 4,159 households.-Barangays:San Fernando is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.* Agtiwa...
and the Vicariate of Sibuyan.
Municipal of San Fernando, Councilor Hon. Armin Fajilan Rios Marin is known as heroes of Sibuyan for fighting against mining, Son of Mr. & Mrs. Domingo Marin of Espana, San Fernando, Romblon.