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Mine workers face a number of risks on a daily basis as mining is still considered a high-risk occupation. We should be aware and address this situation of our fellow citizen to prevent the risk of getting disease that could also be harmful to the environment. These activities has long term effects that could pose danger to us all.

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to protect the health of the people around the community and reduce the number of contaminated waters. Also, it is recommended to have mercury-free mining techniques that are safer for miners, their families, local communities, and the environment.

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Technological Advancements for small scale miners

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Technological Advancements for small scale miners

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can further capture the suspended solids and other particles in the substrates

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to properly reduce a significant amount of TSS, turbidity as well as a color before disposal to water bodies

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Technological Advancements for proper disposal and sanitation

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Technological Advancements for proper disposal and sanitation

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Mercury pollution around mining sites.

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Mercury is used globally to extract gold in artisanal and small-scale gold mining. The mercury-free gravity-borax method for gold extraction was introduced in two mining communities using mercury in the provinces Kalinga and Camarines Norte. This article describes project activities and quantitative changes in mercury consumption and analyzes the implementation with diffusion of innovations theory. Activities included miner-to-miner training; seminars for health-care workers, school teachers, and children; and involvement of community leaders. Baseline (2011) and follow-up (2013) data were gathered on mining practices and knowledge about mercury toxicology. Most miners in Kalinga converted to the gravity-borax method, whereas only a few did so in Camarines Norte. Differences in the nature of the social systems impacted the success of the implementation, and involvement of the tribal organization facilitated the shift in Kalinga. In conclusion, the gravity-borax method is a doable alternative to mercury use in artisanal and small-scale gold mining, but support from the civil society is needed.

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Mercury Pollution from Small-Scale Gold Mining Can Be Stopped by Implementing the Gravity-Borax Method - A Two-Year Follow-Up Study from Two Mining Communities in the Philippines - Rasmus Køster-Rasmussen, Maria L. Westergaard, Marie Brasholt, Richard Gutierrez, Erik Jørs, Jane F. Thomsen, 2016

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Mercury is used globally to extract gold in artisanal and small-scale gold mining. The mercury-free gravity-borax method for gold extraction was introduced in two mining communities using mercury in the provinces Kalinga and Camarines Norte. This article describes project activities and quantitative changes in mercury consumption and analyzes the implementation with diffusion of innovations theory.

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SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth		

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SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth		

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-For miners and Children who suffer from many diseases due to lack of support from the government and corporations and the discrimination and harassment they receive from high authorities.

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For the workers and their families around the coastal area where the disposal of untreated wastewater is thrown, they have been struggling to get clean water and livestock due to the chemicals produces by the mining industry.

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Issue to address: Wastewater of mining industry

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Issue to address: Wastewater of mining industry

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Harsh chemicals like mercury can be transferred to bodies of water and concentrated in fish that pose a high health risk for possible consumption of contaminated fish and or through inhalation

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Reel Time: Isang Paa sa Hukay (The Price of Gold) | Full Episode

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Abstract

Their experiences of labour explotación and destitution are indeed social issues. Espousing social development and community organizing frameworks, good governance, holistic alternative livelihood and learning system may minimize their plight as child miners.

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Acknowledgements

My heartfelt gratitude to the following agencies and/or persons:

Mga Batang Ginto (child miners) and their parents, all the adult miners for sharing their stories, and Local Government Unit and Barangay Officials of Paracale, Camarines Norte, Philippines for giving us the permission and the guidance in gathering data for this book;

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Miralles & Family of Paracale, Camarines Norte for letting us stay in their abode for weeks, and for providing us food and security during our stay;

my former professors, Dr. Ramon Felipe Sarmiento, Research Director of Catanduanes State University and Philippine Women's University (PWU) PhD in Social Development Program Professor, and Dr. Angelito Manalili, PWU PhD in Social Development Program Coordinator, Professorial Lecturer and former Dean of University of the Philippines (UP) - Diliman College of Social Work and Community Development, for all their heartfelt and invaluable suggestions, efforts, assistance and resource materials; and Dr. Raul Pertierra, Professor of Anthropology, UP Diliman, and Dr. Kristina A.S. Benitez, PWU Vice-president for Academic Affairs, for all their significant inputs;

my Department of Sociology, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Bicol University Family, especially Prof. Glenton Guiriba, for the financial and moral support and Prof. Katherine Evasco, for helping me write the stories;

my research assistants and students, Alvie Belesta, Rogel Christian Capili, Jeyson Miralles, Rachel Balbalosa, Mikee Baria, Joyce del Rosario, Rose Ann Letada, and Rea-Lyn Pria, for all the research assistance;

my surviving family members, Mr. Aino Balce Rafer, my father, and Agnes, my sister, as well as my departed loved ones, Mrs. Leticia Tijam Rosana-Rafer, my mother, and Joel, my brother (may they both rest in peace), for being the 'wind beneath my wings'; and to my ever dearest loving partner, Go, for all the moral, emotional, spiritual, physical and financial support during my entire research; and

most of all, to God, for giving me all the blessings in life, more particularly the opportunity to write and complete this chapter, and for keeping me, Go, and my research assistants safe all throughout our journey to and fro Paracale, Camarines Norte, Philippines.

Citation

Rafer, N.R. (2019), "Life Experiences of Child Miners in Paracale, Camarines Norte, Philippines: Tradición, Inspiración, Explotación y Aspiración", Human Rights for Children and Youth ( Sociological Studies of Children and Youth, Vol. 24), Emerald Publishing Limited, Bingley, pp. 151-179. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1537-466120190000024008

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child miners’ working and living conditions

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Issue to address: Poor work conditions of Small scale miners

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lack of proper monitoring and regulation mechanisms that leads to inadequate protective equipment and knowledge on safety measures and abuse on child labor.

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closure of illegal mining sites in Camarines Norte.

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Emmanuel Tupas (The Philippine Star) - March 24, 2021 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine National Police (PNP) is seeking the closure of illegal mining sites in Camarines Norte.

The PNP Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) made the recommendation after its initial investigation showed that the explosives used by New People's Army (NPA) rebels in an encounter with police officers on Friday night were from illegal mining sites in Labo town.

Five police officers were killed and two others were wounded in the clash.

"Examination of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) recovered at the scene of the three-hour encounter led investigators to conclude that the explosives component came from illegal mining operations in Labo, which is known for its thriving small-scale backyard gold mining activities," CIDG director Maj. Gen. Albert Ferro said.

Ferro said 75 IEDs, five Molotov bombs and 43 non-electric blasting caps were among those recovered at the scene.

He said the rebels have been extorting money from the developer of a farm-to-market-road, which were being secured by policemen involved in the clash.

PNP officer-in-charge Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar had earlier ordered the Bicol police to mobilize its forces against NPA rebels.

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Close illegal mine sites in Camarines Norte - PNP

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Emmanuel Tupas (The Philippine Star) - March 24, 2021 - 12:00am MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine National Police (PNP) is seeking the closure of illegal mining sites in Camarines Norte.

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Due to NPA attack authorities secured mining areas.

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CAMARINES NORTE-Inaresto ng mga awtoridad Miyerkoles ang 18 lalaki dahil umano sa illegal mining sa bayan ng Labo, sa lalawigang ito.

Sinalakay ng mga pulis, militar at Mines and Geosciences Bureau ang 3 small-scale mining sites sa Purok 2, Barangay Dumagmang. Ayon sa mga awtoridad, 19 anyos ang pinakabatang minero na dinakip.

Kinumpiska ang ilang gamit sa pagmimina gaya ng maso, paet, pala, tugger, jack hammer, water pump, gold panner, at ilang sako ng naminang ore.

Isinagawa ang pagsalakay 2 linggo matapos ang madugong pag-atake ng New People's Army sa patrol base ng Camarines Norte 2nd PMFC sa Barangay Dumagmang na ikinasawi ng 5 pulis.

Una nang kinumpirma ni Camarines Norte Police Provincial director Police Col. Julius Guadamor na ang ginagamit na pampasabog sa illegal small-scale mining ay pareho ng ginamit ng mga rebelde sa pag-atake sa patrol base nila.

Ang operasyon ay patunay rin umano na hindi nakikinabang ang pulis at sundalo sa mga minahan, at nagbibigay lamang ng seguridad sa mga isinasagawang government project sa Dumagmang.

Nakapiit sa Labo Municipal Police Station ang mga inaresto habang inihahanda ng CIDG-Camarines Norte, na lead agency sa operasyon, ang mga dokumento para sa kaso nila na paglabag sa Republic Act 7942 o Philippine Mining Act of 1995. - Ulat ni Jonathan Magistrado

Bisitahin ang Patrol.PH para sa iba pang mga balita.

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18 lalaki huli sa illegal mining sa Camarines Norte

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CAMARINES NORTE-Inaresto ng mga awtoridad Miyerkoles ang 18 lalaki dahil umano sa illegal mining sa bayan ng Labo, sa lalawigang ito. Sinalakay ng mga pulis, militar at Mines and Geosciences Bureau ang 3 small-scale mining sites sa Purok 2, Barangay Dumagmang. Ayon sa mga awtoridad, 19 anyos ang pinakabatang minero na dinakip.

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Illegal miners caught conducting an exploration using a compressor

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LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines - Eight suspected illegal miners were arrested in Paracale, Camarines Norte on Monday night, police said.

Colonel Marlon Tejada, director of the Camarines Norte police said the suspects were caught while conducting an exploration using a compressor at the village of Poblacion Norte at around 7:15 p.m.

They were identified as Romy Ibita, Marlon Yebra, Jose Magistrado, Rodel Gardonia, Enrique Cruel, Marcial Factor Jr., William De Lima, and Alberto De Lima.

Confiscated from them were a compressor set, an air tank, a shovel, and other mining tools.

The suspects are now facing charges for violation of the Philippine Mining Act of 1995.

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8 illegal miners nabbed in Camarines Norte

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LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines - Eight suspected illegal miners were arrested in Paracale, Camarines Norte on Monday night, police said. Colonel Marlon Tejada, director of the Camarines Norte police said the suspects were caught while conducting an exploration using a compressor at the village of Poblacion Norte at around 7:15 p.m.

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known for its mineral deposits and crystal beaches Camarines Norte is one of Philippines hidden gem with its rich culture and beautiful scenery. The important industries of Camarines Norte are Farming and Mining.

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Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index | CMCI

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Is an annual ranking of Philippine cities and municipalities developed by the National Competitiveness Council through the Regional Competitiveness Committees (RCCs) with the assistance of the United States Agency for International Development.

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Capital: Municipality of Daet.

Area: 2,320.07 square kilometers
Municipalities: 12
Barangays: 282
Population: 583,313 in 2015. population density is computed at 251 inhabitants per square kilometer or 651 inhabitants per square mile.