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Sibuyan residents challenge council approval of mining project
Five San Fernando residents have filed an administrative complaint against their municipal council over endorsement of a mining venture on the environmentally sensitive Sibuyan Island. The complaint, lodged before the Romblon Provincial Board, seeks investigation into the council's handling of the mining project proceedings.
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CALAPAN CITY — Five residents of San Fernando town on Sibuyan Island have escalated their opposition to a proposed mining project by filing a verified administrative complaint against their municipal council before the Romblon Provincial Board. The complaint was filed on Thursday, September 24, and challenges the council proceedings that resulted in endorsement of the mining venture. The residents contend that proper procedures were not followed in the approval process for the project on the island, which is recognized for its environmental sensitivity and ecological importance. The complaint seeks a comprehensive investigation into how the municipal council handled the mining project endorsement and whether established protocols were observed during council deliberations. Sibuyan Island has been identified as an environmentally critical area, making the approval of extractive industries there a contentious matter among residents concerned about potential environmental degradation and impacts on local communities.