The the proposed project of Tampakan.......
Tampakan mines has the largest undeveloped gold and copper deposit in Southeast Asia, Philippines, with potentials to yield 12.8 million tons of copper and 15.2 million ounces of gold. The said mining project is biggest in the Philippines so far with a worth of $5.2 billions. The life of mines is estimated to be 19 years.
Mining Company has announced that the excavation of copper and gold resources will be done through open pit mine site. It is materialized the mine waste, will be stocked up to 300 meters high and will cover about 500 hectars.
The mining company assured that their mine failing dam, will be strong enough. But constant activity would be eventually destroy the dam and it's toxic waste would cover a very large farming area sown in the mountain. The failing ponds is a reservoir used to store failings, slurry of spend ore, contaminated with high amount of heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic and copper and other toxic elements. If the dam fails, there is a high risk that heavy metals and toxic elements will flow to the river.
Various phases of open pit mining would create a massive disturbance to the environmental ecosystem. Failure of tailing dam is to projected to severely damage the watershed and irrigation infrastructures that support Mindanao's food basket.
Open-pit mining is a method used for primary working large mineral deposits. Most open-pit mining requires blasting and the use of heavy machinery, particularly power shovels.
The mining company has a sweet promises of development in the communities thirsting for economic support for the government and even basic social services. On the other hand the company promised to provide scholarship, livelihood programs and they would help the development of the community. But the company failed to disclose the possible negative inputs and the other information about the operation of the Tampakan projects.
Is the Tampakan project will be the solution to the under developed and poverty of the affected areas?
Will in fact worsen the degradation of environment and communities as proven the other mining areas in the country.
Should you allow this to happened in Tampakan? The mining activity will destroy our environment,
mountains, forest and rivers.
Once the mining company vacuum all the minerals in Tampakan, the company will leave the region, and will be vulnerable to disasters and calamities. We don't want Tampakan end up like other places......
Sunday, September 29, 2013
....'Tampakan Lum'alay Festival'....
Tampaka, South Cotabato, Philippines, was once a Barangay of Tupi, South Cotabato. It was a forested area opened through the administration. In 1964, Tampakan was created into municipality through the administration of Philippine President Diosdado Macapagal, and in June 21, 1969, Republic Act no. 5661 was appoved in the Senate and House of Representative creating the municipality of Tampakan.
Tampakan is a 4rth class municipality in South Province of South Cotabato. It has 14 Barangays, namely:
Sta. Cruz, Poblacion, San Isidro, Maltana, Kipalbig, Buto, Lambayong, Liberty, Pulo, Danlag, PULA BATO, Albagan, and Tablu. It has population of 36,254 people according to the 2010 census.
Municipality of Tampakan, the festivity was celebrated during the 3rd week of June, which is 'The Tamfaken Lum'alay Festival'. The celebration were lined up with different activities and programs.
The programs and activities include; civic parade, agri-trade and display of locally produced good foods and beverages and jobs fair, sports, first aiders and field demonstration computations, and the search for Mutya ng Tampakan.
The farmers also enjoyed the different traditional and outdoor games such a Padpad Mais, Kudkud Lubi, Dish garden contest. Among others prepared by the office of the Municipality of Agriculture. During the event, where various products were also in exhibit at the town gymnasium.
Some farmers become happier as they received various agricultural items from the Department of Agriculture DA.
The good Mayor Leonardo V. Escobillo, expressed great thanks for the presence of the officials and the people of Tampakan. And the Mayor also invited the general public to visit and see Tampakan festivity.
Tampakan is blessed with agricultural and mineral resources such as corn, banana, pineapple, gold and copper, forest products and fiber, wood crafts, bamboo and rattan.
With Tampakan bid deposit of mineral resources, no wonder many foreign investors are interested on it.
The massive deposit of copper and gold.......
Tampakan is a 4rth class municipality in South Province of South Cotabato. It has 14 Barangays, namely:
Sta. Cruz, Poblacion, San Isidro, Maltana, Kipalbig, Buto, Lambayong, Liberty, Pulo, Danlag, PULA BATO, Albagan, and Tablu. It has population of 36,254 people according to the 2010 census.
Municipality of Tampakan, the festivity was celebrated during the 3rd week of June, which is 'The Tamfaken Lum'alay Festival'. The celebration were lined up with different activities and programs.
The programs and activities include; civic parade, agri-trade and display of locally produced good foods and beverages and jobs fair, sports, first aiders and field demonstration computations, and the search for Mutya ng Tampakan.
The farmers also enjoyed the different traditional and outdoor games such a Padpad Mais, Kudkud Lubi, Dish garden contest. Among others prepared by the office of the Municipality of Agriculture. During the event, where various products were also in exhibit at the town gymnasium.
Some farmers become happier as they received various agricultural items from the Department of Agriculture DA.
The good Mayor Leonardo V. Escobillo, expressed great thanks for the presence of the officials and the people of Tampakan. And the Mayor also invited the general public to visit and see Tampakan festivity.
Tampakan is blessed with agricultural and mineral resources such as corn, banana, pineapple, gold and copper, forest products and fiber, wood crafts, bamboo and rattan.
With Tampakan bid deposit of mineral resources, no wonder many foreign investors are interested on it.
The massive deposit of copper and gold.......
Saturday, September 28, 2013
....B'laan Tattoos of Pula Bato, Tampakan....
Tattooing has been practice for centuries in many cultures,
particularly in Asia, spread throughout the world.
Some tribal culture traditionally created tattoos,
by cutting wounds with ink or ashes.
Some culture continues this practice. Some culture create tattoos
marks by hand using sharpened stick or animal bones, made for needle.
In Tampakan, South Cotabato, Philippines,
tattoos still prominent on the chest and hand of some older men,
are a variety of tattooed designs. Symbol for bravery or decorative reasons.
Some B'laan tattoos have been used for identification in other way.
Similar designs were often found in blow pipes, B'laan guitar, and woven dress.
B'laans used for tattoos found in woven dress like men and women figure designs,
(See pictures in my other file). the animals like turtle, ants and etc.
B'laan tattooing which seems to have been a common practice in the past,
but less popular today.......
particularly in Asia, spread throughout the world.
Some tribal culture traditionally created tattoos,
by cutting wounds with ink or ashes.
Some culture continues this practice. Some culture create tattoos
marks by hand using sharpened stick or animal bones, made for needle.
In Tampakan, South Cotabato, Philippines,
tattoos still prominent on the chest and hand of some older men,
are a variety of tattooed designs. Symbol for bravery or decorative reasons.
Some B'laan tattoos have been used for identification in other way.
Similar designs were often found in blow pipes, B'laan guitar, and woven dress.
B'laans used for tattoos found in woven dress like men and women figure designs,
(See pictures in my other file). the animals like turtle, ants and etc.
B'laan tattooing which seems to have been a common practice in the past,
but less popular today.......
Friday, September 6, 2013
THE B'LAAN CULTURE ....."The B'laan Festival of Pula Bato, Tampakan"
The B'laan culture is one of the most colorful and exotic tribes in Mindanao. Barangay Pula Bato is a portion of Tampakan, were the B'laans are exceedingly timid and most industrious people. Their language is characterized by the possession of letter "F". B'laans are noted for their intricate indigenous art, their tribal hand woven and with embroidery or cotton with intricate bead works, wearing brass bangles and bells as part of their personal finery. Bracelets of decorated brass hands are common as well as beaded necklaces and brass belts are the symbols of ethnic pride reflected of their rich cultural heritage.
B'laans are said to have originated from the Malayan people. The B'laan tribe is one of the eighteen non-Muslim minority ethnic groups, now inhabiting the Island of Mindanao. The B'laans are claimed to be third largest group in Mindanao. In Pula Bato, Tampakan, South Cotabato, the B'laans comprise 15% of the population estimated at 5,000 individuals.
Most ethnic communities, the B'laan possess an ancient culture that distinguishes them from other group and are proudly independent people who values their culture and traditions. Their unique heritage, gives and aspiration, through sustainable agricultural practices.
The B'laan heritage take center stage in the Pula Bato festival, with the cultural dance which is the "Maral" the traditional dance of the B'laans. The event was performed in barangay Pula Bato, with a unique playground and was highlighted by the tradirional background of the traditional hand woven and with indigenous arts. Also reenacted by the officials of the B'laan tribal councils and town officials.
The dance extravaganza will be focus in royal indigenous dances accompanied by the gongs, B'laan guitar, with ethnics attires as performed depict B'laan lifestyle and intricate native tapestry. B'laan festival high lights the prevention of the B'laan heritage, customs and traditions through cultural presentations.
More importantly, the festivity of Pula Bato as the barangay of harmony, where people lives in unity, cultural and religious background. The festivity will also highlight it's economic strides, major producing of corn, bananas, rice, abac
a and coconuts, in Barangay Pula Bato, Tampakan, South Cotabato, island of Mindanao, Philippines.
B'laans are said to have originated from the Malayan people. The B'laan tribe is one of the eighteen non-Muslim minority ethnic groups, now inhabiting the Island of Mindanao. The B'laans are claimed to be third largest group in Mindanao. In Pula Bato, Tampakan, South Cotabato, the B'laans comprise 15% of the population estimated at 5,000 individuals.
Most ethnic communities, the B'laan possess an ancient culture that distinguishes them from other group and are proudly independent people who values their culture and traditions. Their unique heritage, gives and aspiration, through sustainable agricultural practices.
The B'laan heritage take center stage in the Pula Bato festival, with the cultural dance which is the "Maral" the traditional dance of the B'laans. The event was performed in barangay Pula Bato, with a unique playground and was highlighted by the tradirional background of the traditional hand woven and with indigenous arts. Also reenacted by the officials of the B'laan tribal councils and town officials.
The dance extravaganza will be focus in royal indigenous dances accompanied by the gongs, B'laan guitar, with ethnics attires as performed depict B'laan lifestyle and intricate native tapestry. B'laan festival high lights the prevention of the B'laan heritage, customs and traditions through cultural presentations.
More importantly, the festivity of Pula Bato as the barangay of harmony, where people lives in unity, cultural and religious background. The festivity will also highlight it's economic strides, major producing of corn, bananas, rice, abac
a and coconuts, in Barangay Pula Bato, Tampakan, South Cotabato, island of Mindanao, Philippines.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
ENGLISH/ B'LAAN ....WE FEEL THE PAIN OF OUR MOUNTAINS....
ENGLISH......
The indigenous have been struggling for the recognition og their ancestral damain.
The issue goes beyond of land use. The indigenous people relates to their land resources deeply with their culture and political practices. The Government introduced a revised mining acts to attract more foreign companies to massive projects. One of the first companies to take advantage exploring with intention to mine, rich resources of copper and gold. And its also ancestral lands of the indigenous people. The company dealing with the indigenous people and the company, going a head with their exploration and drilling to establish how much mineralization of copper and gold in the area. The company employed many manipulation tactics to force communities to agree to mining in their traditional lands. The company has exploited the material poverty of indigenous by offering them services. And this has resulted in confusion division and conflict among people danger is on way, the crops will die, the river poisoned, homes will be flooded and mountains will die. There is already emerging conflict among the tribes. Some tribal leaders have already at their right by accepting taken from the company.
.....T.here is no mining activity in the world that does not directly affect the lives of the people.....
..........B'LAAN TRANSLATION.......
........KLAHAT TA TAMDOK DE GITU BULOL......
Di gitu katutubo meningkamot para di go tu gabli di gami.
Egitugman gato di tana, di guto ka B'Laan tu gifu tana igitu fulu,
gi tu kaagi aklo para fulong ato.
Gberno aman mili nang alo amwu anmannanago na dago. Di lain kompanya amdi di B'laans,
Idag kompanya deretso nam aflung, ay makol alu para garu la ani filo kasdun a bluwan dito di tana.
Da kompanya dag trabaho kasdu trabahante para kalo amda di B'laan, abli la para di trabaho la.
Alwon nawan na ani alwo nawan lahat edad tu. Liku alu basi mati klahat fulu la, E ye el nim, klahat narung dunok, klahat e bulol mati. No nimo lanan para dik lahat. e tribo is a tutu an amda andawat amda de kompanya.
.......Lando blawan mimo di banwu, lamayo deretso apektado lando nawan lahat dadto........
The indigenous have been struggling for the recognition og their ancestral damain.
The issue goes beyond of land use. The indigenous people relates to their land resources deeply with their culture and political practices. The Government introduced a revised mining acts to attract more foreign companies to massive projects. One of the first companies to take advantage exploring with intention to mine, rich resources of copper and gold. And its also ancestral lands of the indigenous people. The company dealing with the indigenous people and the company, going a head with their exploration and drilling to establish how much mineralization of copper and gold in the area. The company employed many manipulation tactics to force communities to agree to mining in their traditional lands. The company has exploited the material poverty of indigenous by offering them services. And this has resulted in confusion division and conflict among people danger is on way, the crops will die, the river poisoned, homes will be flooded and mountains will die. There is already emerging conflict among the tribes. Some tribal leaders have already at their right by accepting taken from the company.
.....T.here is no mining activity in the world that does not directly affect the lives of the people.....
..........B'LAAN TRANSLATION.......
........KLAHAT TA TAMDOK DE GITU BULOL......
Di gitu katutubo meningkamot para di go tu gabli di gami.
Egitugman gato di tana, di guto ka B'Laan tu gifu tana igitu fulu,
gi tu kaagi aklo para fulong ato.
Gberno aman mili nang alo amwu anmannanago na dago. Di lain kompanya amdi di B'laans,
Idag kompanya deretso nam aflung, ay makol alu para garu la ani filo kasdun a bluwan dito di tana.
Da kompanya dag trabaho kasdu trabahante para kalo amda di B'laan, abli la para di trabaho la.
Alwon nawan na ani alwo nawan lahat edad tu. Liku alu basi mati klahat fulu la, E ye el nim, klahat narung dunok, klahat e bulol mati. No nimo lanan para dik lahat. e tribo is a tutu an amda andawat amda de kompanya.
.......Lando blawan mimo di banwu, lamayo deretso apektado lando nawan lahat dadto........
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
English/ B'laan.The.Lords Prayer....
English...The Lords Prayer....
Our father in heaven,
Holy be thy name,
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done on earth,
As it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread,
Forgive us our sins,
As we forgive the wrong that other done to us,
Do not bring us from evil one....Amen....
B'laan translation....D'wata mangamfu...
Ad D'wata dito di langit,
Af dayon nam idagu tam,
Ta rivi bali nam,
Tafngu gunam, dito ga di langit.
Ablim di dago nam,
Bandim agu naan,
Pasaylua am agu isala go,
Afna saylu an agu di kla lahat a sala gu,
Nag am agu nobo dito ani sato....Amen......
Our father in heaven,
Holy be thy name,
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done on earth,
As it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread,
Forgive us our sins,
As we forgive the wrong that other done to us,
Do not bring us from evil one....Amen....
B'laan translation....D'wata mangamfu...
Ad D'wata dito di langit,
Af dayon nam idagu tam,
Ta rivi bali nam,
Tafngu gunam, dito ga di langit.
Ablim di dago nam,
Bandim agu naan,
Pasaylua am agu isala go,
Afna saylu an agu di kla lahat a sala gu,
Nag am agu nobo dito ani sato....Amen......
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