MINING: 'IF I WERE THE PRESIDENT'

             We cannot deny the fact that mining is one of the livelihoods of some of the Filipinos because our country has a lot of mineral resources. Mining is one of the main sources of mineral resources important for maintaining and upgrading living standards. Materials from mining include metals, gemstone, gold, and clay. It is intended to obtain resources that cannot be produced through agricultural activities or manufactured artificially.



    Advantages of mining are supply of raw materials needed for construction and manufacturing of products. It is also a source of employment, a source of income. Mined substances are used to build houses and make computers and satellites and for the information of the body electricity is also generated from mined materials. Well-structured mining engages with the locals and provides them with jobs.



             

        However, we also have disadvantages of mining because working in mines can be dangerous. The miners can be trapped underground if a tunnel collapses and they breathe dangerous gases and rock dust in the mine that can make them very sick. Mining can put dangerous pollution into the environment. Mines can destroy habitats that animals rely on to survive. Damage to animal populations might be permanent but some mining companies try to restore the habitat.




    As a student, I can say that mining has a big impact to the livelihood of some of the Filipinos because it is a one way of generating income for their family. Therefore, my plan as a student is to educate myself more about mining and its effect to the environment since I am a nature-lover and I strongly agree to restore the habitat of the animals. And if I were the president of the country, I would intensify the advocacy of responsible mining.




References: (Images)

https://www.survivalinternational.org/news/6933

https://globalriskinsights.com/2016/11/green-dreams-duterte-mining-industry/

https://nolisoli.ph/93728/benguet-mining-pcij-report-bn-ayuvallos-20210201/

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