Pola Bartolome
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Pola Bartolome
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Journalist
As the damage was visible extended to San Miguel river that has approximately spread of 25 kilometers downstream from the initial investigation point at Barangay Biak-na-Bato
October 30, 2025 at 2:50 AM
The damage assessment is still ongoing as they further investigate in which Gov. Fernando also assures that all reports will be directly delivered to the Bulakenyos.
October 30, 2025 at 2:41 AM
The damage assessment is still ongoing as they further investigate in which Gov. Fernando also assures that all reports will be directly delivered to the Bulacaños.
October 30, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Hence, the province of Bulacan said that they will continue to defend and protect the natural resources of the province as they will also adhere to holistic policies and measure to preserve the environment.
October 30, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Ore Asia mining already take action to the damage check dam by blocking the waste water from coming to the river, which in the end is not enough, according to Gov. Daniel Fernando.
October 30, 2025 at 2:29 AM
The said Case No. 03-01371-25-W was already under the management of Department of Environment and Natural Resources-EMB Regional Office No.III (DENR-EMB)
October 30, 2025 at 2:24 AM
This damage in the river caused by Ore Asia mining was a violation of Republic Act No. 9275, also known as the clean water act, pushing the Environmental Management Bureau to release an Interim Cease and Desist Order.
October 30, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Furthermore, they also seen an oil in the river that causes fishes and shrimp to die, as well as the check dam was damage which is used to stop the waste water to come downstream and because of this, lots of silt was seen in river.
October 30, 2025 at 2:12 AM
They confirm the sudden change of color of Balaong River due to the waste water coming from the Ore Asia mining, which in the past was known for having a clean water.
October 30, 2025 at 2:05 AM
The said investigation was held by Environmental Management Bureau (EMB),Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), Bulacan Environmental and Natural Resources Office (BENRO), San Miguel Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO), & CENRO of Baliuag
October 30, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The Cease and Desist Order implemented by Environmental Management Bureau (EMB Region 3) was only a temporary suspension against OAMDC to stop the Mud erosion in the river, and to fix the damage waste dam caused by OAMDC
October 30, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Mayor Bong Alavarez of San Miguel Bulacan also file a case against OAMDC, as well as Cong. Mark Chill Viologo hold a meeting together with Igg. Adrian Escoto of MGBR3, Kap. Lowel Sembrano of Brgy. Camachin, Igg. Jun Aquino (CRO) of Ore Asia & other officials to help the affected Barangays.
October 30, 2025 at 1:44 AM