Surigao del Sur LGU hits mining raid for lack of coordination

Minors were seen panning for gold at the alleged small-scale illegal mining operations in Barangay Bahi in Barobo, Surigao del Sur. Photo by Chris V. Panganiban

BAROBO, Surigao del Sur — The local government unit (LGU) of Barobo, Surigao del Sur has criticized the raid recently conducted by authorities on alleged illegal mining sites in two barangays, saying it was not properly informed of the operation.

Mayor Ronnie Martizano on Tuesday described the raid as “disgusting” for its alleged failure to coordinate with the local government. He deferred a full statement as he was attending to his wife confined at a hospital in Davao City.

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Danilo Joseph Galigao, Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office head, also said the joint operation had no prior coordination with the LGU and that they were only informed when enforcement was already underway in Barangays Bahi and Mamis.FEATURED STORIES