LU Sand, Gravel Operations Monitored
By: Diana E. Jutba, GPC-ENRU | Photo By: GPC-ENRU | Date: October 6-15, 2020
The Multipartite Monitoring Team for Sand and Gravel Operations and pebble picking industry in La Union conduct the regular monitoring of sand and gravel operations in La Union on October 6-15, 2020 in the various quarry areas in the province namely in Sudipen, Bangar, Luna, City of San Fernando, Bagulin, Naguilian, Aringay, and Bauang. Regular monitoring is conducted to ensure that all regulatory and safety protocols are observed among all quarry permit holders in La Union. This is also to promote responsible mining and avoid illegal and destructive quarry operations in the province. The monitoring team is composed of the Office of the Provincial Governor – Environment and Natural Resources Unit, Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office, Lorma Community Development Foundation Incorporated, and component Local Government Units.
