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	South Cotabato - Wikipedia
		Ing kayang balen tungku iyapin ing Syudad Koronadal at ding sepu na ilapin deng Sultan Kudarat king pangulu at albugan, Sarangani king mauli at aslagan, at Davao del Sur king aslagan.
		Ing lalawigan Saranganidati yang dake ning Mauling Cotabato anggang meging yang timawa ing lalawigan inyang 1992.
		Ing Mauling Cotabato atin yang 10 balen at 2 syudad.
	pam.wikipedia.org /wiki/South_Cotabato (143 words)

	Opposition to mining still strong in Tampakan
		The diocese of Marbel is saddened by the change of heart of the B’laan communities by allowing Tampakan Mining Resources Corp. (TMRC) to conduct mineral exploratory activities in the area, but the diocese remains steadfast in its advocacy and education in opposing the ill-effects of mining to the environment and the community.
		Besides, Tampakan is considered a watershed area and is the headwater source of five major rivers in the province of South Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat.
		Tampakan, South Cotabato -- Bishop Dinualdo Gutierrez of the Diocese of Marbel claimed faith is the reason why the Church is taking a critical stance against large-scale mining.
	www.minesandcommunities.org /Action/press467.htm (2052 words)

	Koronadal City, South Cotabato Mindanao koronadal tourist destination
		Koronadal is situated in the northeastern part of the province of South Cotabato lying between 6 degrees 24 minutes to 6 degrees and 34 minutes north and longitude 124 degrees and 47 minutes to 124 degrees and 58 minutes east.
		The city is bounded in the northwest by the municipality of Tantangan, South Cotabato and the municipality of Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat in the northeast; on the southwest, by the municipality of Banga and on the southeast, by the municipality of Tupi and Tampakan, South Cotabato.
		Being the capital town of South Cotabato, it is the center of the province in terms of political, cultural and socio-economic activities.
	www.lakbaypilipinas.com /travel_koronadal.html (833 words)

	Philippine Society of Mining Engineers
		TAMPAKAN, South Cotabato (MindaNews/05 June) — Environment Secretary Angelo Reyes visited the copper-and-gold mine site here last Saturday, downplayed the opposition from the local Catholic church and pledged government’s full support for the Australian-backed venture.
		The Tampakan project, which straddles this town, Columbio in Sultan Kudarat and Kiblawan in Davao del Sur, is currently in the late stages of its pre-feasibility study and expected to resume actual feasibility study before the year ends.
		He also lauded the company for spending millions of pesos for the development of communities in the affected area even as the firm is not yet in full operation.
	www.psem.ph /print.php?type=N&item_id=136 (682 words)

	Manila Journal » Blog Archive » 3 mining towns form eco-cluster
		TAMPAKAN, South Cotabato — Three towns covered by a gold and copper mining project recently signed a memorandum of undertaking to launch the Kitaco Area Growth Plan.
		Three barangay councils in Tampakan and one each in Columbio and Kiblawan and five tribal chieftains within these three towns throw their support to the plan.
		The South Cotabato Chamber of Commerce and Industry, through its president Carlito Uy, also vowed to support the plan’s programs yet to be mapped out before the end of this month.
	manilajournal.com /?p=1556 (406 words)

	Landmine blast injures 2 soldiers in South Cotabato - INQ7.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Landmine blast injures 2 soldiers in South Cotabato - INQ7.net
		Landmine blast injures 2 soldiers in South Cotabato
		COTABATO CITY -- Two soldiers, including an Army lieutenant, were injured when a landmine went off in Barangay (village) Danlas in Tampakan town, South Cotabato province, police said on Thursday.
	news.inq7.net /breaking/index.php?index=2&story_id=49540 (266 words)

	Philippine News -- Manila Standard Today -- Indophil expands Tampakan exploration -- may22_2006
		Tampakan, South Cotabato—Sagittarius Mines Inc., the local partner of Indophil Resources NL, will expand the scope of a prefeasibility study to include areas adjacent to its mining development site.
		With the technical and financial backing of Australian partner, Sagittarius is into the last segment of its prefeasibility study, with at least five rigs doing core sampling and analysis of the geophysical structure of the ore body.
		The company is also looking at conducting further explorations at potential mining areas in the mountainous boundaries of Tampakan in South Cotabato, Columbio in Sultan Kudarat and Kiblawan in Davao del Sur.
	www.manilastandardtoday.com /?page=business02_may22_2006 (315 words)

	:: South Cotabato ONLINE! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Tampakan, South Cotabato - Saguittarius Mines Incorporated Project Manager Dr. Rolando Doria, turned over 2 Million Peso cheque to the Municipality of Tampakan recently.
		The two-million peso cheque was given to the municipal government of Tampakan, Brgy.
		The 1 Million Peso cheque was personally received by Tampakan Mayor Claudius Barroso while the P500,000 cheque for Brgy.
	www33.brinkster.com /southcotabato/news/news_detail.asp?ID=25 (257 words)

	The Mining News
		KORONADAL CITY -- Mining activities in the hinterland of Tampakan, South Cotabato may worsen soil instability as confirmed no less by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
		MGB's findings prompted the local Catholic Church to renew its call for the government to stop Sagittarius Mines Inc from pursuing its copper and gold venture straddling the towns of Tampakan in South Cotabato, Columbio in Sultan Kudarat and Kiblawan in Davao del Sur.
		The firm said it is already aware of the cracks and that it has sent its own team of geologists to assess the situation.
	www.theminingnews.org /news.cfm?newsID=1874 (264 words)

	GMWatch.org
		TAMPAKAN, South Cotabato (MindaNews) - A former nun adjudged last year as the 'Best Female Farmer' by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has strongly called on consumers to shun food products containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
		In October 2003, at least 100 residents of a far-flung village in Polomolok town, South Cotabato complained of various illnesses that were allegedly brought about by the presence in their area of the Bt corn, a variety designed to repel corn borers without the use of pesticides.
		Results, however, of the tests conducted on the affected villagers have yet to be released but unconfirmed reports circulating here over the weekend said that samples taken by a foreign mission show that Bt toxins were allegedly found on the specimens of those tested.
	www.gmwatch.org /archive2.asp?arcid=2751 (829 words)

	The Mining News
		THOUSANDS of anti-mining advocates from the provinces of South Cotabato and Sarangani Sunday renewed their calls for the government to stop large scale mining activities in the country, especially that of Sagittarius Mines, Incorporated (SMI) in Tampakan, South Cotabato.
		On board more than two dozens trucks, jeepneys, buses and private cars, protesters from South Cotabato gathered in the capital city of Koronadal in the morning and passed through Tampakan town.
		The caravan, however, was prevented from passing by the office of SMI in downtown Tampakan as all roads leading to it were blocked by heavily armed policemen.
	www.theminingnews.org /news.cfm?newsID=517 (220 words)

	People vs Abalde : 123113 : March 31, 2000 : J. Pardo : First Division
		Ervie, her parents and two (2) other siblings, Ervin and Ermie, lived in Barangay Albagan, Tampakan, South Cotabato, a dead-end place lying in the mountains, some twenty (20) kilometers away from the town proper of Tampakan.
		Since Albagan is some twenty (20) kilometers away from Tampakan town proper, and due to the scarcity of public transportation, Vedala and Ernesto spent Saturday nights at the public market.
		Ervie and her two (2) younger siblings would be left alone at the house in Barangay Albagan, Tampakan, South Cotabato.
	www.supremecourt.gov.ph /jurisprudence/2000/mar2000/123113.htm (3817 words)

	CorpWatch : PHILIPPINES: 3 Central Mindanao bishops unite against open-pit operations
		Catholic bishops in Central Mindanao are gearing to fight the mining operation of an Australian-owned firm in Tampakan, South Cotabato.
		The bishops had earlier led some 8,000 protesters who staged a rally in front of the SMI office in Tampakan town during the Earth Day celebration to oppose SMI’s mining operations and called for the repeal of the Mining Act of 1995.
		Tampakan Mayor Claudius Barroso, however, played down the protest actions, saying the protesters were not from his town but from other areas which are not covered by the SMI’s proposed mining sites.
	www.corpwatch.org /article.php?id=13532 (503 words)

	Sun.Star General Santos - Majority opposed to mining in 1997 survey
		A SURVEY reportedly commissioned by the defunct Western Mining Corporation (WMC) shortly before it abandoned its mining exploration in Tampakan, South Cotabato revealed that majority of the respondents opposed the mining operations in the boundaries of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Davao del Sur and Sarangani.
		The survey revealed two out of three respondents, or 67 per cent, in General Santos, Digos in Davao del Sur, Koronadal in South Cotabato and Tampakan also in South Cotabato expressed views about the negative impact of the mining operation in the environment.
		Efforts to get reactions from former WMC officials who are now connected with the Tampakan Mineral Resources Corporation (TMRC) proved fruitless as they denied any knowledge of the said survey.
	www.sunstar.com.ph /static/gen/2003/02/05/news/majority.opposed.to.mining.in.1997.survey.html (459 words)

	Two unity statements opposing foreign-controlled large scale mining in the Philippines
		The conference specifically underscored the aggressive mineral explorations of Sagittarius Mines, Inc. in Tampakan, South Cotabato as foreign plunder in the South Central Mindanao.
		The formation of an environmental alliance was deemed imperative and realized in a gathering of various environmentalist groups that share their experiences, current undertakings and various efforts against environmental exploitation and destruction vis-à-vis economic displacement and dislocation of marginalized sectors.
		The alliance adopted Soccsksargends to refer to the South Central Mindanao provinces of the old Cotabato Empire — South Cotabato, Cotabato Province, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani Province, General Santos City and the adjacent province of Davao del Sur.
	www.minesandcommunities.org /Country/philippines14.htm (1812 words)

	PHNO: Science and Technology
		Cotabato City, Sept. 1, 2001 - Members of the militant Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) uprooted Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) corn crops in an experimental lot in Tampakan, South Cotabato, on Thursday.
		He said that the GM corn “was nothing but a ploy of agrochemical transnational companies [TNCs] to satisfy their monopoly on seeds.” “We thank the militant farmers for their spontaneous reaction that brought the final end of Bt corn in Maltana, Tampakan, South Cotabato,” he said.
		At the same time, Monsanto Philippines Inc. denounced the uprooting of Bt corn plants in South Cotabato, saying it is mulling the filing of legal action against the farmers, who, it said, conducted a “violent” act.
	www.newsflash.org /2001/09/si/si001033.htm (668 words)

	urg:::WMC - Prod'n, Corp., Philippines, & more (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Bernard Cael, chairman of the Tampakan Peoples Crusade for Environmental Protection (Tapcep), said the Tampakan Mining Resource Corp. (TMRC) is but a dummy for Australian mining firm, Western Mining Corp. WMC was the original grantee of an FTAA to explore the hinterlands of South Cotabato, Davao del Sur and Sultan Kudarat.
		Left-wing activists, church, farmers, tribal and ecology groups strongly opposed the presence of the WMC in Tampakan citing its possible adverse impacts on the environment and affected local communities.
		TGC is composed of Tampakan Mining Corp. (TMC), South Cotabato Mines Corp. (SCMC) and Sagittarius Mines.
	lists.myspinach.org /pipermail/urg/2003-January/000971.html (3628 words)

	AGBIOS :: HOME ::
		Opposition to the transgenic crop was especially strong in South Cotabato province, considered the "hotbed" of anti-Bt corn movement in the country.
		Despite aggressive campaign of the agriculture officials to propagate Bt-corn commercially, local government of Surallah, South Cotabato is still discouraging farmers from planting the controversial genetically-engineered corn seed.
		The anti-Bt corn stance of the local government unit drew support from the local Catholic Church hierarchy, which is spearheading the campaign against the controversial crop in the provinces of South Cotabato, Sarangani, and parts of Sultan Kudarat.
	www.agbios.com /main.php?action=ShowNewsItem&id=7137 (924 words)

	Sun.Star General Santos - EMB vows to protect Tampakan forest area
		TAMPAKAN, South Cotabato -- An official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Central Mindanao vowed over the weekend to strictly enforce environmental protection policies in the proposed mining operations here.
		Datu Tungko Saikol, regional director of the DENR's Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), assured that they would not allow mining firm Tampakan Mineral Resources Corp. (TMRC) to conduct any mining activity without proper compliance of the necessary environmental safety standards.
		The exploration area also covers Barangays Danlag, Tablu and Pula Bato in Tampakan, South Cotabato and Barangay Kimlawis in Kiblawan, Davao del Sur.
	www.sunstar.com.ph /static/gen/2004/01/21/news/emb.vows.to.protect.tampakan.forest.area.html (402 words)

	bayanihan dot org - 13 - Firm eyes oil palm plantation in South Cotabato
		Efren Villarina, Tampakan public information officer, said the municipal government of Tampakan has granted the Mindanao Agri-Industrial Farmers Integrated Development Corporation (MAFIDCOR) the authority to begin the negotiations with local farmers and landowners for a proposed partnership scheme on the establishment of the proposed oil palm plantations.
		Agriculture and local officials in South Cotabato endorsed the expansion of oil palm plantations in the province in a bid to help provide alternative livelihood for local farmers who have been depending much on planting traditional crops.
		Reynaldo Legaste, South Cotabato agriculture office chief, said oil palm would be a viable alternative for corn, whose prices have remained low over the last decade due to the continuing bumper harvests in the area.
	www.bayanihan.org /html/article.php/20060313200143190 (1032 words)

	Gov.ph - Environment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		It cited that the TGC was the original claim owners that held preferential rights to the Tampakan project area prior to the granting from the national government of a Financial and Technical Assistance Agreement to the WMC.
		Tony Robbins, Indophil’s managing director, cited in the report that the company’s involvement in the Tampakan project was boosted by the developments that came up from December 1, 2004 to Feb. 1, 2005.
		WMCP, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Western Mining Corporation Holdings Limited of Australia, initially explored the gold and copper deposits in Tampakan town in 1990 but it later withdrew from the project supposedly due to financial constraints and the growing opposition from local residents.
	www.gov.ph /cat_environment/newscontent.asp?newsid=7693 (406 words)

	The Manila Times Internet Edition \| TOP STORIES > Mindanao Clashes intensify; 29 killed
		Backed by helicopter gunships and artillery, military troops had been storming NPA strongholds at the boundaries of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and Davao del Sur since Monday, resulting in the death of 15 communist rebels and the wounding of four soldiers.
		Alfredo Cayton, the 601st Army Brigade commander, said the three-day offensive was launched to cripple the NPA, which is waging a massive recruitment campaign in Central Mindanao and neighboring regions.
		Cayton said seven clashes have taken place in the hinterlands of Matanao in Davao del Sur, Tampakan in South Cotabato and Columbio in Sultan Kudarat.
	www.manilatimes.net /national/2006/july/22/yehey/top_stories/20060722top3.html (440 words)

	ngin archive
		A more secured trial farm is being set up, Parreno said, to prevent what had happened to a Bt trial farm in Tampakan, South Cotabato, which was destroyed by members of militant groups in August, this year.
		Paraiso barangay chair Sergio Morales assured that the Tampakan incident would not be repeated in the trial farm in his barangay.
		It is notable that the sequence of the NPTII gene and the Cry1Ac gene, to which the former is tagged for inducing production of toxin in the cotton plant, is also not known to scientists at PAU, making detection of genetically-modified cotton during random sampling unlikely.
	ngin.tripod.com /241101b.htm (1737 words)

	Red Sand Green Heart - The Author (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Waterfowl of the Arcoona Lakes: An important arid zone wetland complex in South Australia.
		Read, J.L. Baseline abnormality study of the frogs of Tampakan, South Cotabato Province, Mindanao, Philippines.
		Read, J. and Bowen, Z. Population dynamics, diet and aspects of the biology of feral cats and foxes in arid South Australia.
	www.redsandgreenheart.org /author.htm (1165 words)

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