Negative Effects of Mining in Palawan - 3497 Words

Thesis Statement: The continuous mining in Palawan will cause degradation of the soil, denuding of the forests and extinction of animal and plant species thus lowering its’ biodiversity. Biological diversity, or biodiversity, encompasses the variety and abundance of plants, animals, and microorganisms as well as the ecosystems and ecological processes to which they belong. (Braatz, 1992) The word came from the Latin â€Å"bios† which means life and â€Å"diversitas† which means variety or differences which therefore means variety of life. (Catibog-Sinha, C., Heaney, L. 2006) Biodiversity plays a large role on what the society is possessing today. Its’ significance can be divided into two main aspects: the economic benefits and the services it gives†¦show more content†¦(http://pnni.wordpress.com) Because of the natural resources endowed upon Palawan and the local and global appreciation it gathered, the Senate Bill No. 1358 was created. This declares Palawan as the â€Å"Ecological Tourism Capital of the Philippines† and thus needs ample â€Å"government support† and â€Å"grant of autonomy† for its ecological projects. The said bill banks on the â€Å"right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology† and protects Palawan from attacks on its natural resources. (Estropia, E. J., 2012) Palawan does not only have distinct species but it also possesses beautiful sceneries that have gathered titles and are well-known around the globe. One of these is the Tubbataha Reef which covers 33,200 hectares and a home to lots of marine life such as manta rays, sea turtles, sharks, tuna, dolphins, jackfish, coral reefs with 300 coral species and 379 species of fish. It is also the one of the most desirable scuba-diving destination in the Philippines. Another is the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River which was chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature. However, the biodiversity of Palawan is under very high threat. Conservation International has identified Palawan as a site for threatened amphibians, mammals, birds, reptiles, and freshwater fish,Show MoreRelatedEconomy of the Philippines2796 Words   |  12 Pagesand garments; electronics and automobile parts; and business process outsourcing. Most industries are concentrated in the urban areas around metropolitan Manila. Mining also has great potential in the Philippines, which possesses significant reserves of chromate, nickel, and copper. Significant natural gas finds off the islands of Palawan have added to the countrys substantial geothermal, hydro, and coal energy reserves. Todays Economy The Philippine economy seems comparatively well-equipped toRead MoreSustainable Operations2705 Words   |  11 Pagesenergy and power has always been a challenge for the Philippines. Constant exploration and development of local energy resources has increased the country’s self-sufficiency from 45% in 2001 to 50.8% in 2002 through the Malampaya gas field in Northern Palawan and natural gas fired powered plants. (Brown, de Dios, Valderrama. 2005). Different sources of energy has been identified and grown to increase the country’s selfsufficiency. Sources like oil, natural gas, coal, hydro, and geothermal are all beingRead MorePhilippine History3070 Words   |  13 Pagesparty had no opposition i. 1940 elections 1. all 24 senators, all are nacionalista 2. In the lower house, out of the 84 reps, less than 20 are non-nacionalista 3. All provincial governors are Nacionalista Economic Problems -free trade is still in effect -transition should not end in 1946 but in 1954 Aliens in our Economy -Chinese (70% of our economy) -Japanese -Americans and Spanish Solutions a. Immigration law a. Foreigners are given a quota of 500 (sila lang makakapasok sa Phils) b. RetailRead MorePlastic Bag16617 Words   |  67 Pagesnot include: (1) Waste identified or listed as hazardous waste of a solid, liquid, contained gaseous or semisolid form which may cause or contribute to an increase in mortality or in serious or incapacitating reversible illness, or acute/chronic effect on the health of persons and other organisms; (2) Infectious waste from hospitals such as equipment, instruments, utensils, and fomites of a disposable nature from patients who are suspected to have or have been diagnosed as having communicable