By PR | 09:12 PM October 06, 2023
The gross quarry collection of the provincial government of Bohol (PGBh) has risen to P33,500,949.30 for the period from January to October this year.
This was revealed by provincial treasurer Eustaquio Socorin during The Capitol Reports Friday.
This marks an increase from last year’s collection of Php20,192,758.00 for the same period last year.
Provincial Legal Officer Handel Lagunay attributed the increase to several factors, including the effective implementation of the mining and mining quarry regulations in the province.
Other factors include the compliance of quarry operators; efficient collection of fees; strict monitoring of quarry operations and mining activities by the Bohol Provincial Environmental Protection Task Force (BPEPTF).
The regular dialogue between the provincial government and quarry and mining operators and contractors whenever there are issues and concerns also contributed to the increased collection.
Meanwhile, retired Col. Eduardo Malig-in of the BPEPTF bared that 58 trucks and equipment were impounded for violations of Provincial Ordinance 2020-035 or the Revised Bohol Mining Ordinance during this period.
The panel of speakers during the weekly forum also included Engr. Ana Luisa Galicinao, head of the Bohol Mineral Resources Regulatory Office and Eduardo Labunog, president of the Bohol Small Scale Miners Association.
The increase in quarry collection is a testament to the commitment of the PGBh under the leadership of Gov. Aris Aumentado and Vice Gov. Victor Balite not only to enforce the law and protect the environment but also to fulfill its promise of good governance. (PIMO/LMS)
