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Church leaders urge gov’t to probe ‘uncontrolled’ quarrying operations in Albay
Catholic leaders in Albay are calling on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to investigate the alleged uncontrolled quarrying operations in the province.
The Diocese of Legazpi believes excessive quarrying exacerbated the flooding experienced in Albay during Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Super Typhoon Pepito.
Kristine dumped more rain in Albay than Typhoon Reming in 2006, reaching an unprecedented 500 millimeters of rainfall.
The clergy also pointed to substandard infrastructure and misuse of public funds as contributing factors to the disaster's severity.
They specifically mentioned quarrying on the slopes of Mayon Volcano and problematic road constructions as detrimental.
The religious leaders have formally appealed to President Marcos, Albay Acting Governor Glenda Ong Bongao, and other officials for immediate action.
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