COTABATO CITY — An inter-agency, multi-sector bloc launched a continuing information campaign in schools in South Cotabato province on safe utilization of mineral and fossil fuel deposits in Region 12.

Radio stations in Central Mindanao reported on Wednesday morning that officials of the Mines Geosciences Bureau (MGB) 12 and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) 12 embarked on the project to generate awareness among students on the need for cross-section cooperation in preventing any illegal mining operation in the region.

They were joined by experts from the Soccsksargen Responsible Miners Association, the Sagittarius Mines Incorporated and Blaan tribal leaders.

The project is also meant to educate the students on the intricacies and benefits to the local communities of legitimate, responsible and environment-friendly mining operations under the joint watch of the MGB, the DENR, and cause-oriented groups.

The government agencies and private entities together pushing the project forward facilitated a series of dialogues last week with students at the campuses of the Tampakan National High School, the Tablu National High School and the Liberty National High School, all in Tampakan town in South Cotabato. — John Felix M. Unson

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