Benguet gov suspends small scale mining ops

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – Gov. Crescenio Pacalso issued an order to  temporary suspend all small scale mining activities in the province due to the continuous heavy rains brought by the ’habagat’ or monsoon rains.

Pacalso issued the suspension order last week following non-stop rains being experienced in the province since last week. 

The move is to ensure safety and welfare of   small scale miners against imminent threats or adverse effects of the heavy rains. 

The suspension order came after the Mines and Geosciences Bureau – Cordillera issued an advisory to suspend all the small scale activities in the province.

The temporary suspension order shall remain in effect until further notice or fair weather warrants.  

According to the PAGASA Weather Bureau, the heavy rains are expected to be experience in the next five days.

The Cordillera Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council is still in Blue Alert status. -- JDP/RMC- PIA