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.
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